Playing in the snow only takes up so many hours of a day – then the kids are ready to come inside for some hot cocoa and hang-out time. I’m all for kids experiencing boredom sometimes, but it never hurts to put a few fun suggestions in front of them. Read on for 10 ways to bust indoor boredom, some of which kids can do on their own and some of which you’ll want to get involved in.
Looking to upgrade your ho-hum holiday family photo? Maybe you’re searching for a few fresh poses that don’t involve parking the brood squarely on the sofa. You might be dying to depart from boring black clothes for this year’s photo, but too tired to pull together coordinating trendy togs. Or perhaps you just want your on-the-go toddler to sit still long enough for you to click the shutter (bonus points if they’re actually looking at the camera!). Before you yelp “enough!” and start doctoring last year’s photos in an attempt to pass one off as brand new, read on for pro tips to help make this year’s holiday photo shine.
When snow hits, many parents groan and just want to stay inside. The kids, however, have other ideas and are dying to get out in the white stuff. Armed with these ideas, you can get involved in the fun and be the Best Snow Activities Director ever!
School is back in session, extracurricular classes are back on the calendar and for us parents, work is picking up again after a relaxed summer with fewer deadlines and pressures. It’s easy to get overwhelmed and put family time on the back burner as we adjust to new schedules and routines. Choose one or two of the day trips below to help alleviate some of the back-to-school stress and reconnect for some weekend family time this Fall.
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