Spring Break is a time to catch your breath after the busy winter days of work and school. Try to take some time off from work and spend a few days of fun with your kids. Here are some ideas for planning your Spring Break.
Take a Family Trip
Spring is a great time for family trips. The weather is so much more pleasant at DisneyWorld in March than in July and August. And, my skiing friends swear that spring skiing is the best.
Since you just have a week, you might want to consider a short driving trip in your region. Short trips are perfect when you have kids with you. They (and you!) don't get too exhausted. You save money on lodging and meals, so you can do all the fun things that seem to cost a fortune. Plus, you have time to relax and hang out at home before you go back to work and school.
Get Outside
Have an outside work day to get the yard in shape and start your gardening plans. Gather the materials needed for a special outdoor project with your kids. You can start a kid-sized garden or build a birdhouse. Plan a special treat for everyone's hard work.
If the weather is nice, plan an afternoon outdoors at a local park. Take a picnic lunch, kites for everyone, and balls & bats for a softball game. Let the kids invite several buddies and you've got a memorable Spring day.
For a Spring learning adventure, take a hike in a nature area and learn to identify birds, trees, plants, and flowers. Spring is a natural time for kids to explore science and nature.
Try an Easy Spring Craft or PrintableI've gathered web resources for several easy Spring crafts and printables. Start with these cute ideas, and you'll have a fun project going in no time!
If You Can't Take Off from Work
If you can't take off from work during Spring Break week, you can still make it a special time. Hire a teen-age babysitter to take the kids to the skating rink, movie, children' museum, or park on the weekdays. Then, plan a special treat for the family for the weekend.
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- Spring Crafts for Kids and Families
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