IT'S arguably the most expensive time of the year.

So when it comes to entertaining the kids during the Christmas holidays, the majority of parents are looking for cheap – or free – ideas.

And one mum has been praised for sharing an ingenious way to keep her kids busy for under £2.

The Geordie Mammy began her TikTok video by revealing she'd "just spent £25 at a soft play", before realising her offspring would have more fun for less money at her local IKEA.

"These two a**eholes are having the f**king time of their lives for free at IKEA," she wrote over her video.

The clip showed her son and daughter exploring the colourful displays inside the Swedish superstore, as well as climbing into the beds, checking out the different room setups and "literally losing their s**t following arrows on the floor".

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"And of course Grandad f**king egging them on," she added.

She then revealed that the total cost for the IKEA trip had been £1.75 – for a hot dog and a drink.

Everyday of school holidays sorted for ever and ever, Ahmen," she captioned her video.

And she wasn't the only one to rave about IKEA, with people taking to the comments section to share their own family experiences from the store.

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"My kid begged to go to ikea for his 3rd birthday. Still says it was a great birthday at 18," one wrote.

"Our IKEA had a free soft play and creche at one point. It was the best," another added.

"ikea is so fun for what i love looking at the colourful lights, looking at all cool rooms and getting drinks AND THE SMELL," a third wrote.

"ikea over anything else," someone else commented.

While another person revealed how to keep the costs down even more, writing: "get a family card then the drinks are free during the week as well!"

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