The entire family can help decorate the table with greens that have been blown down in winter storms. Most of the playground equipment will be cold, so remember to bring a blanket or two for wrapping up the chilled child. For the little one who's mittens never seem to keep him warm enough, you can also pack a small propane heater. Finish off the picnic with fragrant cinnamon rolls and you have a delightful end to a perfect winter's picnic in the park. Yurt Holiday One way to beat the stress of the holiday season is to skip it all together with a family yurt vacation.
Yurts are like round tents with wooden floors and heat.
Many of the national and state parks have them and they can be rented for an extremely reasonable price. Imagine having your favorite state park all to yourselves. Imagine decorating your yurt with the treasures you find from nature, be it pinecones, shells or rocks. Pack up your gifts ahead of time and rejoice in the lack of television. Get to know the nearest town in a personal way as you shop for small, last minute gifts.