Winter break is almost here and that means kids are going to be out of school looking for things to do during the winter school break. Some will settle for sleeping in, eating, sitting in front of the tube or staying connected with an electronic gadget of some sort. It's not exactly a parent's dream to have their kids sit around the house all day. Below are some great ideas to get your kids OUT of the house and away from media for a bit! Six inexpensive and fun outdoor activities for the whole family 1. Snowshoeing Snowshoeing is a low risk activity. You don't need to have any experience to snowshoe and it's an activity that is relatively inexpensive. It's also a great fitness workout even if you're snowshoeing on flat terrain. There are different types of snowshoeing so if you're an advanced snowshoer you can choose terrain that requires climbing.Make sure everyone dress in layers so they can remove layers as needed without losing too much heat. Make sure the clothing are … [Read more...]
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Depending on where you live, you'll welcome fall with its cool and crisp air after a hot summer. It's a nice change. Unfortunately, it's also a wet season in many places, but that shouldn't stop you and your family from enjoying autumn wherever you live.If you live in a place where you have four distinct seasons, you're lucky. You get to see the beautiful colors of the leaves changing and hear the crunching sounds of leaves under your feet as you walk through the streets. Activities you can do with your family this fallRaking isn't really a fun activity to do, but if you have kids, you know they like to jump into a pile of leaves or throw them up in the air. This is a good time to gather some different color leaves to use for crafts and for other decorating ideas. Go for a walk. It's refreshing when the weather is brisk. On a beautiful sunny day, you'll notice how alive the fall colors are. Bring your camera and take some photos of the scenery. Family or kids photos … [Read more...]
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The time we spend with our families is priceless. But most popular family activities are quite expensive. Even a simple night at the movies can put a serious dent in the budget by the time you buy tickets, popcorn and drinks for everyone.Fortunately, there are cheaper alternatives to expensive family outings. They provide the opportunity to have just as much fun at a fraction of the cost. Some are even free. Movies and Music Kids are often itching to see the newest releases at the movie theater. Doing so even once a month, however, can get pricey. One alternative in some areas is the drive-in. Admission is usually much cheaper than it is at a regular theater, and some let you bring your own drinks and snacks. Drive-ins usually show fairly new releases, so the kids can say they saw something that's not out on video yet.Some theaters offer reduced-price matinees during the day. Some even have free kid-oriented movies on weekend days. These options offer the theater experience … [Read more...]
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