photo credit: KOMUnews Early this month, Jessica shared Winter Outdoor Activities On a Budget.  Today's guest post by Jocelyn Anne continues the series with some indoor activities you can share with your family without spending a lot of cash. When January hits, there’s a definite change in pace, and quite often, mood.  After all, it follows one of the most jam-packed, festive, exciting times of the entire year, three holidays and almost more happiness than one kid can take!  January, on the … [Read more...]

Last week, I shared a long list of outdoor winter activities you can enjoy on a budget. That list was just the beginning.  Here are more ways to enjoy the outdoors  without acquiring a lot of supplies or spending a lot of money: Cross Country Skiing It might take a bit of calling around to locate cross country skiis for rent, but you could call a nearby state park (only 3 in MN rent them), city park and rec, nature centers, and sports stores. Even if they don't rent them, they probably … [Read more...]

If you live in northern states during the winter, you need to learn to enjoy the outdoors or else you will be spending a lot of time indoors. Even though it's fun to come up with crafts to do with the kids, it's nice to be able to get outside and get some fresh air.  There are plenty of outdoor activities you can do without acquiring a lot of supplies or spending a lot of money. If you are going to spend money on anything this winter for outdoor activities, spend it on good gear! What I … [Read more...]