Protecting Kids with Sunglasses

Protecting Kids with Sunglasses

Posted by WinterKids on Thursday, May 10, 2012

Considering all of the crazy weather patterns the country experienced during this past fall and winter, it seems just as likely that this summer could be a scorcher as it is that it could end up being rather mild. Realistically, it will probably be some combination of the two, and different areas around the U.S. will see their fair share of both types of weather. Here at WinterKids.com, we're ...

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Categories: Kids' Health

Tagged: Summer, kids activities, outdoor, sunglasses


Burton Backpack Giveaway

Burton Backpack Giveaway

Posted by WinterKids on Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Technically, the first official day of summer isn't until the 20th of June this year, almost two whole months away. If you're anything like all of us here at WinterKids.com though, you're already itching to pull out your warm weather clothing and start planning trips and must-do's for the summer. As we're based in Denver, Colorado, I think it's safe to say the majority of us are looking forward ...

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Categories: Skiing & Snowboarding

Tagged: Burton Snowboards, giveaway, kids backpack


Make the Most of Camping with the Kids

Make the Most of Camping with the Kids

Posted by WinterKids on Wednesday, April 4, 2012

As what we hope is the last of this season’s snowfall melts and temperatures climb, I can’t help but stare longingly at the camping gear I have amassed over the years. Camping is something I’ve always enjoyed ever since I was little, and although the snowboarder in me hates to see the little snow we’ve had leave, I long to be on the trail and in the woods.Camping with the family can be an ...

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Categories: Family Fun

Tagged: camping, camping with children, kids activities


WinterKids.com Photo Shoot

WinterKids.com Photo Shoot

Posted by WinterKids on Friday, March 23, 2012

Whether you’re ready for it or not, spring has arrived in full force. For those of us wishing for some late season snow, it’s a nail in the coffin of a seriously strange winter, but for anyone ready to break out their flip-flops, this season couldn’t have come any quicker.Well here at WinterKids.com it’s always winter, and we’ve already started preparing for next season’s lineup. During our ...

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Categories: Skiing & Snowboarding

Tagged: Kids Ski Clothing, kids snowboarding jackets, photo shoot


Volunteering: Doing Good and Feeling Great!

Volunteering: Doing Good and Feeling Great!

Posted by WinterKids on Wednesday, March 7, 2012

It’s pretty easy to get caught up in the materialistic trappings of life and forget about what’s really important.  We’ve all heard those sayings “Money can’t buy happiness” and “The best things in life are free,” but how many of us work to pass that sentiment along to our children?  Giving back to the community through volunteering, fundraising and donating is a valuable life skill for kids and ...

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Make Your Own Valentine's Day Cards

Make Your Own Valentine's Day Cards

Posted by WinterKids on Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Are you spending Valentine's Day evening with your kids? If so, we suggest helping children make their own Valentine's Day cards! Making your own cards is a heartfelt and creative way to show you care. This fun project is easy to do with kids, and the end results can be handed out to mom, dad, brother, sister, and even the family pet on Valentine's Day.You will need: A plastic table cloth to ...

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Cafeteria Lunches Get Makeover

Cafeteria Lunches Get Makeover

Posted by WinterKids on Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Think back to grade school...before cliques and trends, when boys and girls still had cooties, and recess was an important part of the day. Remember sitting in the school cafeteria, swapping chips for cookies, and fruit snacks for candy? Those lucky few who had treats packed into their bags were kings and queens of the lunch table. Fast forward to 2012. Schools are filled with vending machines ...

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Categories: Kids' Health

Tagged: healthy foods for kids, school lunches, USDA


National Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month

National Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month

Posted by WinterKids on Saturday, January 14, 2012

This January marks the 3rd year of Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month. For those that don’t know, LSSM is an organization that encourages everyone, young and old, to take lessons for and continue learning about their preferred method down the mountain. The organization’s goal extends farther than attracting newcomers to snow sports. Their message is that everyone should take time out for lessons, ...

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Categories: Skiing & Snowboarding

Tagged: LSSM, ski lessons, ski training aids, snowboard lessons


To Ski School or Not to Ski School?

To Ski School or Not to Ski School?

Posted by WinterKids on Thursday, January 5, 2012

Without a doubt, the ski and ride schools offered by most resorts can be seriously helpful tools in the process of teaching your young ones how to ski or snowboard. Instructors are highly trained, patient, and typically extremely kid friendly people whose only goal is to see your child succeed and have fun. But who’s to say you can’t teach your kids on your own? Make a family bonding experience ...

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Categories: Skiing & Snowboarding

Tagged: ski school, snowboard school


Staff Profiles: Christine

Staff Profiles: Christine

Posted by WinterKids on Saturday, December 31, 2011

We're kicking off our newly revamped staff profiles with the newest and youngest member of the WinterKids.com team - Christine. Christine spent a little more than half her life growing up in Africa, but transplanted to Colorado in the mid 2000's. Although she sometimes longs for warmer climates, we're pretty sure the amazing winters here in the centennial state are starting to find a place in her ...

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Categories: Skiing & Snowboarding

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