Adventure Kids Who Inspire Us

Adventure Kids Who Inspire Us

Posted by WinterKids on Friday, October 12, 2018

As a kid, the most frustrating phrase I ever heard uttered by adults in my life was, "You're too young." While yes, there are plenty of things that children should not be doing (paying bills or driving semi-trucks, for instance), I still find that we all sometimes underestimate the capability of children.Kids have incredible minds, active imaginations and generally upbeat attitudes (probably ...

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Categories: Kids' Health  |  Family Fun  |  Family Travel  |  Travel with Kids

Tagged: kids, outdoors, young adventurer, hiking, Travel, antarctica, appalachian trail, everest, inspired, outside, teens



Impromptu Mini Adventures for Kids

Impromptu Mini Adventures for Kids

Posted by WinterKids on Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Growing up, my brother disliked going to school – and he did everything he could to get out of it.I remember one particular morning when he was really giving my mom a hard time about getting ready to go. Not putting up a fight, she dragged him into the car and dropped him off at the school drop-off area, leaving him pouty with a scowl on his face.Later on in the day, my mother randomly decided to ...

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Categories: Family Fun

Tagged: Family Fun, kids, family activities, outdoors


Top Things To Do With Kids This Spring Break

Top Things To Do With Kids This Spring Break

Posted by WinterKids on Friday, March 13, 2015

Spring break is such a great occasion to spend quality time with your family. This year, it may be approaching faster than you anticipated. The kids will be off from school for a whole week and you have yet to think up a fun and exciting plan to keep them entertained. What is a parent to do?Whether you are looking to get out of the snow-packed northeast and relax in the sun with the sand beneath ...

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Categories: Family Fun

Tagged: Family Fun, Kid-Friendly Vacations, family activities, family, outdoors, spring break


Making Winter Break Fun for You and the Kids

Making Winter Break Fun for You and the Kids

Posted by WinterKids on Friday, December 26, 2014

Now that Christmas has come and gone, we are in that in-between holiday stage: New Years is short of a week away, yet we are still in a celebratory state. Kids are off school for winter break, and most likely, you've got some time off work as well.With the stress of the holidays mostly over (gift-wrapping, preparing for the big dinner, etc.), you can finally take a much-deserved break and spend ...

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Categories: Family Fun

Tagged: kids, outdoors, family-friendly activities, holiday activities, kid-friendly activities


Camping for Beginners

Camping for Beginners

Posted by WinterKids on Monday, June 9, 2014

On the Thursday before Memorial Day weekend, friends of my husband and I headed out for a fun-filled weekend of camping with their four daughters, who range in age from 18 months to 9 years old. They had everything they needed: warm clothes, plenty of food and water, camping chairs, the family dog, and most importantly – their camping trailer equipped with a bathroom, kitchen, full sized-bed, and ...

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Categories: Family Fun

Tagged: camping, camping with children, outdoors, family camping


Family Day Adventures

Family Day Adventures

Posted by WinterKids on Thursday, May 15, 2014

It’s halfway through May and the spring season is in full swing! It’s such an amazing, pretty time of year. The trees are growing new leaves and flowers are starting to pop up here and there. The weather is also great this time of year because it’s mildly warm but not uncomfortably hot and on occasion, it cools down and rains for a day (or even snows one day here in Colorado!) and then reverts ...

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Categories: Family Fun

Tagged: kids, family activities, outdoors, families, family adventure, nature


Top 5 Family-Friendly Ski Resorts

Top 5 Family-Friendly Ski Resorts

Posted by WinterKids on Wednesday, February 12, 2014

It’s 2014 and winter is in full swing. To date, it has been a great year for snow in many areas of the United States. Have you planned your family ski vacation yet? With Presidents' Day vacation or February break (depending on where you are located) right around the corner, it may not be too late.What makes a ski resort “family friendly,” you ask? The top ones offer ski school lessons geared ...

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Categories: Skiing & Snowboarding

Tagged: kids, family activities, staying active, family, skiing, health, outdoors, parents, snowboarding