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Charity shop £2 challenge

Two pounds each, one shop, buy the best thing. Judging is brutal.

  • Out & about
  • About an hour
  • Calm
  • Low cost
  • Ages 5–15

What you need

  • £2 each
  • A charity shop

How to run it

  1. Set the budget and a 15-minute limit.
  2. Everyone reveals their find outside.
  3. Vote for best bargain — the winner picks the next outing.

Making it work for every age

Younger children: They pick with a grown-up and mostly go straight for the toy bin. Fine.

Did you try it?

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