Creative things to do this half term

Creative things to do this half term

Half term is just around the corner and it can be a bit tricky thinking of new ways to entertain the rabble everyday! So we have had a scour around to see what you can do, see and make this half term. So, we have had a scour around to see what you can do, see and make this half term, including crafts, activities and whats hot at the cinema!

The library gets crafty
Half term is a good opportunity to get stuck in to some arts and crafts with the kids isn’t it? Or are you one of these non-arty types who can never think of what to do?? Well fear not! Chester City Library hosting a whole week of creative activities that you can take your clan to and join in. You don’t have to stay for ages either you can literally just drop in, make your own deep sea creature and then go for a walk round town. Find out more

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Staying in?

If the weather is looking a bit on the grim side and the kids are running riot, you’re tearing your hair out and you need to get you thinking cap on for things to do but are up the wall, take a look at some of the good ideas ‘mums in the know’ have come up with for indoor activity. We really like the photo challenge, get the kids to take photos of something in particular, then award the most creative. Find out more

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Go to the flicks
If you were in to Goosebumps when you were a bit younger you may want to take your older kids to the cinema to see the new film, starring and directed by funnyman Jack Black. The authors creations come to life in the film, so its full of gruesome monsters and ghouls, check it out in 3D. Watch trailer

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Happy New Year!
Yes, it’s a bit late in the day to be saying this now but not for those who celebrate the Chinese New Year. February marks the year of the monkey, so why not use this as some inspiration to create some stuff at home, either craft or cooking! Check out these ideas Monkey craft paper bag

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Monkey cake pops

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Spring is coming!!
With spring just round the corner it may be a good time to get in the garden and get the kids helping out with weeding, hoeing and whatever else there is that can make them as muddy as possible!! Or all this mess may not sound to appealing, so stay clean and get them on the case with decorating some plant pots ready to pot their own little seedlings. How to

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Why not take the opportunity to get some photos done in the half term? We have a fab Mothers day offer on at the mo, that includes a free framed 7×5 print with your photoshoot. Check out the offer!

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