Kids and parents alike will get a kick out of seeing their frozen replicas. Sledding Another great way to spend time together is to hit the slopes . If you don t live in a hilly area, check with your local, county or state parks. Many have manmade hills just for this sort of activity. Sledding is a port for all ages, but make sure your children know proper safety precautions, and if they are very young, have them ride with an adult.
Many towns offer outdoor skating in the winter usually located at a park.
However, if you have room in your own yard, you can build your one rink with a snow shovel and hose. Just clear the snow from the area you want to use and hose it down. Keep adding layers of ice by using a fine mist spray and letting it freeze. There are still plenty of activities you can do with your family indoors and keep warm. For this one you can either rent movies from your local video store, check the TV listings, or for a special feeling bring out your own home movies.