Family Fitness This Winter

Winter can be hard work for families. Children get bored stuck inside, unable to let off steam. They will likely take out their frustrations on each other and the parents. After a few days, let alone weeks, of the Christmas holidays, nerves and tempers can become very strained. It is also hard to find activities for you and your children to exercise, and stay fit and healthy. (more…)

Check Out This Snow Fort!!

Wow!! This is so cool – they did such a great job on it! It has an ice slide, built-in stairs and an upstairs level. They said it lasted two months! (more…)

How To Build An Easy Snow Fort

Don’t let the winter go by without building a snow fort! Don’t forget to build two so you can battle.

Grab some medium-large sized containers and pack them with snow. Use the larger ones for the foundation, getting smaller as you go up. Turn then upside down side by side to start your first row. You can use loose snow to fill in the gaps.  When you’re done with the bottom, first row, start another one on top of it and keep building up until you can safely crouch down behind it and not be seen by the “other side”. Have fun!

Make A Snow Angel!

Making a snow angel is a classic winter activity. Here’s some tips:

Choose a area where the snow has not been walked on.
Carefully lie down on your back with your arms and legs outstretched.
Make an imprint with all parts of your body, especially your head.
Move your arms and legs back and forth across the snow, keeping them straight.
Carefully get up…maybe someone can help you so you don’t mess it up.

Make a family of snow angels and don’t forget to take a picture of it!

More winter fun – Check out some cute poems about winter for children!