Winter can be a dreary time of year, promoting indoor, sedentary activity. This is the main reason that kids and adults tend to gain weight during these months. Winter is also sometimes associated with feelings of sadness or depression, which may be alleviated by sunlight and enough physical activity. Therefore, despite the challenges of cold, wet weather, winter is the perfect time to encourage your kids to try outdoor activities like ice-skating, skiing, snow-boarding, sledding or snow-shoeing, to keep them active and energized through even the coldest days.
“Mom, do you have a 6-volt battery, two funnels, masking tape and some steel wool I can use?” My daughters ask questions like this – usually when I’m up to my elbows in dirty dishes. Buying science books to entice them had been easy, but following through was not. For months I had to answer, “I don’t know, and I don’t have time to look for them now.” Chances are you find yourself saying “no” to your kids’ ideas more often than you would like. Relax and say “yes” by creating a custom science box for your family.
Like many families, we always find money to be a little bit tight at the beginning of the year. The kids and I start to get cabin fever if we don’t get out though, so I try to find inexpensive activities for us to do. Here are some suggestions for fun things to do with your kids in the winter that are easy on your pocketbook:
Happy New Year! The holiday season has come and gone, and now here we are in the middle of winter wondering what to do. It’s a time where money can be tight, and kids are bored after all the hullabaloo of Christmas, so it’s tough to find a balance of putting your bank back in the black and keeping the whole family happy. Luckily, there’s no shortage of activities for kids of any age (including grownup kids, like you!), and you don’t need to break the bank to have a good time. Here are 10 budget-friendly family fun tips to help keep your winter bright:
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