Do you have a child that is still a little less than enthused about playing in the snow and getting outside in winter? Maybe it’s you the parent that would honestly prefer to hibernate until late April at least. There’s a lot to dislike about the colder temperatures from the tripled time it takes to dress the kids to wind chill, slippery pathways and shoveling sidewalks for six+ months. Fortunately, winter can also be a lot of fun and by trying some of these activities, you can learn to love the season as much as we do.
With the holidays over and school back in session, it’s time to get things back on track. It’s also time to save a bit of money; after all, all of that gift buying can sure place a burden on your bank account. Don’t make the mistake of thinking that getting back on track means no more fun. Quite the contrary; it’s a new year! It’s time to start fresh, get creative and start out 2015 with a bang (and a full bank account). Here are 10 simple money-saving and budget-friendly family fun tips to help get you started!
The holiday season gives us plenty of opportunities to kick off a new tradition. By doing something that creates and rekindles memories year after year, you are building a family custom. Looking to try something new this year? Consider these ideas to freshen up the holidays in your family.
The stretch of time bookended by the excitement of the new school year, and the start of the holidays, can feel long and boring for many kids -even though it is only a few weeks. Notwithstanding the brief respite of Halloween, it is not unusual to hear a child or teen express a lack of interest in schoolwork, or dissatisfaction with friends. Of course, this may happen again in March or April, but it is less puzzling to parents at this time because we understand that the year is almost over and everyone is starting to feel a bit fed up.
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