This Easter break we are determined to get several things done. This includes some decluttering, gardening, sewing and crocheting.
We have kids, however, and they are not all necessarily interested in our ideas. So, like we said, we did up a little rota with their help. There is an age difference between the children and they also have their own ideas of independent activities they would like to do. We do try to get everyone involved. Here’s what we actually did today.
Day trip to Cadbury World
We are fortunate enough to have Cadbury world in our neck of the woods. The Pathfinder club that the children attend arranged to take the children on a trip there. It’s where chocolate is produced and there is always a lot of free chocolate on offer. The £11 cost for transportation and entrance fee was well worth it for a frugal day out. I can just imagine how much the little eyes lit up like Charlie in the chocolate factory!
And sure enough; Cadbury’s chocolate Easter eggs came home. The trip included a tour of the facilities, a movie, and chocolate tasting all along the way. They were in chocolate heaven!
Quick good deed trip
Whilst the kids were off on their day trip, and the older teen had a lie in, we took the opportunity to do two things: book a birthday party (we got a Groupon half off deal at Wibbly Wobbly) and pay a quick visit to one of our old friends that we usually visit to do our good deed. What a pleasant trip it was! We had a good catch up and were able to take her to the shops to run an errand.
Our next stop was to purchase items for the party goody bags. It turned out much cheaper to do it this way than to pay £2 each at Wibbly Wobbley. At Wilco’s, we got a good assortment of little things that are suitable for party goody bags. We will just add a hunk of the birthday cake and some sweets. Each bag will cost us about 30p! What a bargain! This is what we mean by frugal living!
Lunch at home
Asda had some deals on bread rolls, baguettes and tortilla wraps, so we bought a good few so that we wouldn’t have to buy lunches when we went out, but could make our own. We made a variety of sandwiches including cheese and coleslaw, cheese and frankfurters, and chicken Tikka. These were had with a packet of crisp and a drink. All of this cost a fraction of what it would cost us to buy lunch on the road.
Having gone out for dinner last night to celebrate the return of the eldest from Australia and Thailand, we have decided to go lighter tonight. Looks like it’s going to be a soup and salad day today!
We hope you are having a good week too if your kids are out of school. Just a bit of warning: A lot of shops will try to pass off the leftover Easter eggs on a reduced price basis. Well, you decide. Have they already had enough chocolate for one year? What about you? Have you had enough?
Check in with us for the rest of the Easter break to see what we get up to.
Looks like you had fun! Happy Easter!!!
We are enjoying it! Another week and a half before school reopens
Cadbury world sounds heavenly I love their chocolate!
I do love chocolate that has fruit and nut or coconut in it. Thanks for stopping by.
Wow !That was a lot of fun on a pocket friendly budget .Thanks for sharing the tips for having a great party frugally .
I’m sure you enjoyed the Easter break so much. Sometimes the simplest things with the family are the best.
I’m glad you had an amazing time! And I was definitely looking too long at that picture of chocolate – that’s how it goes when you’re on a diet and you don’t eat it xD
Ha ha, You have the stamina so you can do it! Thanks for stopping by
I didn’t know cadbury world existed and now I need to go there and the hershey’s factory.
Cadbury World is about half an hour from where I live. Beautiful place. And any kids’ dream.
Sounds like a great day indeed!
not such thing as too much chocolate 😉 Even though I do not celebrate easter I do appreciate the abundance of dark chocolate and cute candies lol
Nice hearing from you Chelf. The dark chocolate is better for you too!
Having joyful day with your family is the best. Cheers!
I had chance to take a short trip with my mom and it was so lovely!
That’s great news. Quality time spent with family is always good. Who knows when the ‘time will be up’?
Less chocolate and more good deeds!
I can’t get past the idea that there is a CADBURY WORLD!! That is so amazingly cool! It sounds like y’all had a great time!
Ha Ha. It was a lot of fun. And we are wise enough not to overindulge.
Wow looks like you accomplished a lot! I have to say, I’m jealous of the trip to Cadbury World. Sounds like a great time!
Sounds like you had an amazing time. Hubby and I went around looking for properties to buy at easter instead, it was fun as well, less traffic plus we went to our favorite coffee place after.
Had never heard of Cadbury world. Looks like a fun place. Thanks for sharing.
It’s a really nice place.