Popular Ways to Spend Your Spare Time as a Mum*

Life as a mum can be extremely busy and tiring, particularly for those who have younger children. It’s little wonder therefore that mums are keen to make the most of their spare time through activities that will enable them to enjoy some relaxation, have some fun, indulge in some exciting entertainment and simply take time out of their busy lives.

Fortunately, there are plenty of ways that you can make the most of your spare time as a mum, many of which you can enjoy at home so if you are looking after little ones you can still look forward to the chance to relax. Of course, as all parents know it can be expensive to raise kids but the great news is that many of the popular activities that mums partake in these days can actually cost very little.

If you want to enjoy taking some time out of your busy life as a mum, here are a number of options that are both affordable and will enable you to have some fun:

A day out with the family

There’s nothing like having a day out with your family if you want to combine the chance to enjoy yourself and spend quality time with your loved ones. You don’t even have to spend a lot to do this, as you could enjoy days out such as heading to the park for a picnic in the summer, driving to the seaside or even a trip to the cinema so you can enjoy settling down and enjoying a movie together.

Watching your favourite shows

With so much choice now available when it comes to TV shows, you’ll always be able to find something to settle down and watch when you want to take time out. Whether you want to enjoy getting comfy and watching some TV with your family or whether you fancy a little me time there is certainly no shortage of options. From soaps such as Coronation Street or Eastenders through to exciting shows such as X-Factor, you can always enjoy the perfect entertainment without having to go to the expense of going out.

Playing games online

A great way to unwind and have some downtime is to play online games and this is something I’m personally a fan of. I love plays.org. The games remind of those I used to play on our first home computer as a teen as a lot of them are in the style of 8Bit games. Does anyone remember the Emo Game? And more recently Stranger Things released a game for the phone very similar. I happen to love them so on plays.org my personal favourites are of a similar concept such as Princess Goldblade and the Dangerous Waters, 8Bit Dungeon Knight Game and Snowball World Cat Platforming Game. These games are free and as they’re online based I don’t need to have a big fancy computer to play them. There is something for everyone, puzzles, strategy, shooter games, driving games (Escape the Fuzz is a such a laugh) and even including games for kids. They’re great for something you can pick up and put down, or as I found out with Princess Goldblade, can keep you busy for hours!

Settling down with a good book

If it’s some peace and quiet you’re after you can enjoy taking time out by settling down with a good book. Whether it’s snuggling in your favourite armchair with the fire on in the winter or relaxing the sunshine and fresh air in the garden during the summer, this is an excellent way to unwind.

Meet a friend for lunch

Another popular option amongst mums is to meet up for lunch. It doesn’t have to be fancy or expensive, and many mums come to one another’s homes for a chat, a catch-up and a bite to eat. This way if you do have kids at home you can also take them along and still get to enjoy a chance of scenery.

These are just some of affordable and relaxing activities that you can enjoy as a mum without having to break the bank.