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Don't overspend on the kids' fun

Postby Yugocean » 25 Dec 2022, 06:59

It is necessary for children to have fun, but do not choose expensive methods like a bunch of toys as their pretext. Let children play with common objects, such as old clothes, newspapers, paper, used pens, ropes, balls, kites, or clay. This also develops the creativity of children. Furthermore, you can play with your children Ludo, Chess, Carrom, and other games that will last for years as opposed to inexpensive toys.
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Re: Don't overspend on the kids' fun

Postby augusta » 25 Dec 2022, 18:00

Yeah if one don't have money for the expensive toys then it is good to use the little things and ways to make the things feel very happy thats the whole essence.
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Re: Don't overspend on the kids' fun

Postby Yugocean » 28 Dec 2022, 09:06

augusta wrote:Yeah if one don't have money for the expensive toys then it is good to use the little things and ways to make the things feel very happy thats the whole essence.
I played with lots of toys, but understand that creativity needs natural too, if I confess, I liked to play with mud and sticks more than toys
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Re: Don't overspend on the kids' fun

Postby augusta » 25 Jan 2023, 05:28

Yugocean wrote:
augusta wrote:Yeah if one don't have money for the expensive toys then it is good to use the little things and ways to make the things feel very happy thats the whole essence.
I played with lots of toys, but understand that creativity needs natural too, if I confess, I liked to play with mud and sticks more than toys


That's the varieties being the spice of life. it is good to try other natural items for kids to play with and money is saved.
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Re: Don't overspend on the kids' fun

Postby nela13 » 26 Jan 2023, 16:52

Sometimes when children are given a very sophisticated and expensive toy, they play with it 2 or 3 times and quickly lose interest. There are simpler and extremely interesting toys that help develop creativity without costing a fortune.
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Re: Don't overspend on the kids' fun

Postby Nsikan » 14 Oct 2023, 04:03

My sister has found very cheap ways of giving her kids fun without breaking the bank. She makes use of educational videos downloaded free from the internet. And she also has a garden which they step out to tend every evening. The kids enjoy these.
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Re: Don't overspend on the kids' fun

Postby eldavis » 15 Oct 2023, 15:07

Everything is more about packaging. You really dont have to spend too much to make your kids happy.
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Re: Don't overspend on the kids' fun

Postby Nsikan » 16 Oct 2023, 06:26

eldavis wrote:Everything is more about packaging. You really dont have to spend too much to make your kids happy.
You can easily take them to the children's section of an eatery, buy pop corn and let them play with the children play tools. All these won't cost more than $2 in my country.
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Re: Don't overspend on the kids' fun

Postby oldbuddy » 16 Oct 2023, 13:53

I only see my grandkids and they both have iPads.
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Re: Don't overspend on the kids' fun

Postby Nsikan » 16 Oct 2023, 20:58

oldbuddy wrote:I only see my grandkids and they both have iPads.
iPads aren't the only source of kids fun. Some outings could provide a bit of mix in fun. When you are giving that mix of entertainment to kids, you have to find creative ways to minimize while giving them maximum fun.
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Re: Don't overspend on the kids' fun

Postby Uty Theo » 02 Nov 2023, 18:03

You can give your kids fun by organizing movie nights at home. Yes. Movie nights can be arranged at home with popcorn and soft drinks.
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Re: Don't overspend on the kids' fun

Postby Jem Smith » 02 Nov 2023, 22:12

Yep, with toddlers treasure baskets are good (collections of interesting household objects to explore, like spoons, cups, pieces of fabric...). Bubbles are also usually a hit (you can make your own bubble mix with detergent). Facepainting is fun too, and finger painting. It gets a little harder as they get older. If they read then books are great. You can take them to the library.
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Re: Don't overspend on the kids' fun

Postby Nsikan » 03 Nov 2023, 06:26

One can even use simple things like balloons to give fun to the kids. Simple toys like cars and trumpets give kids low cost entertainment.
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Re: Don't overspend on the kids' fun

Postby Treborika » 03 Nov 2023, 10:28

This for me can't fit for my kids. l would like to see my kids playing with the latest toys in the market. Most children compete with each other on the things they play with.
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Postby SHAHID987 » 03 Nov 2023, 11:57

It's good suggestion with a lot of hidden benefits for kids and long term benefits for us, let's suppose kid wish to purchase bicycle in very early age we purchased him. Then he may demand motorbike then car. I have seen this all in my close relative.
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Re: Don't overspend on the kids' fun

Postby Uty Theo » 04 Nov 2023, 04:22

Treborika wrote:This for me can't fit for my kids. l would like to see my kids playing with the latest toys in the market. Most children compete with each other on the things they play with.
You can't give them toys to the point that it is affecting your finances.. Those expensive toys would always become obsolete and you have to buy newer sets. Why not buy moderate toys rather?
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Re: Don't overspend on the kids' fun

Postby augusta » 08 Nov 2023, 13:47

SHAHID987 wrote:It's good suggestion with a lot of hidden benefits for kids and long term benefits for us, let's suppose kid wish to purchase bicycle in very early age we purchased him. Then he may demand motorbike then car. I have seen this all in my close relative.


This is what plays out most of the time.So we just have to limit the way we spend.
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Re: Don't overspend on the kids' fun

Postby Kalayla » 08 Nov 2023, 18:47

You don't even need to do much to create fun for the kids nowadays. Just getting them a low end smartphone that costs $18. They would be having much fun with cartoons.
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Re: Don't overspend on the kids' fun

Postby augusta » 12 Nov 2023, 10:05

in fact don't overspend on anything fun Have a budget for it and go only for it.
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Re: Don't overspend on the kids' fun

Postby Vehlijanta » 12 Nov 2023, 10:12

Kids does want their parents to buy them everything but we need to make them understand
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