The holidays are officially upon us!  That means that the kids will be home from school.  So, what do you plan on doing while they are off.  I’m sure you want to do more than just sitting in front of the TV (no judgment if that is what you want to do, my kids are home and doing that exact thing as I type).  If you want to get the kids out of the rut of just sitting around though, there are some awesome things that you can do with them while they are off this week.

Here is a list that I put together of 5 things that you can do with your kids during their break:

1. Do holiday crafts.  You can have a ton of fun doing crafts for Thanksgiving or Christmas!  There are so many options that you can do such as painting, woodworking, DIY gifts, etc.  My kids, for example, are making a fleece tie sleeping bag for their cousin’s Christmas gift while they are home for their Thanksgiving break.
2. Go to the movies.  Many people use the holiday break to head out to the big screen.  I have family members that only watch movies during these breaks.  Be sure to check our website for deals and discounts on trips to the theater.
3. Visit local Christmas light displays.  The Christmas light displays are starting!  Get the kids, make some cocoa and head out on to enjoy a warm cocoa treat while viewing some awesomely fun light displays.  We do this every year and the kids always look forward to it.
4. Game time.  Break out those board games that have been collecting dust all year long and have some family game time together.  Turn off your phones and use this fun time to bond with those you love the most.  Your kids will have a blast.  Game times were always among the best times for me as a child.  How about you?
5. Go for a walk.  There is nothing more refreshing than a nice walk in the crisp fall air.  Doing so with the family will help you to burn off those extra holiday calories, plus it gives you a good opportunity to have nice time to catch up with your family.