The Christmas season is a treasure chest filled to the brim with family fun for all ages.  But because of the potential for cold temperatures and icy winds, most of these activities occur inside.  Most years, however, we can find at least a day or two when the weather is pleasant enough to spend some time outside.  These days are the perfect opportunity to get the kids out to celebrate the holiday with nature and neighbors.  Let's take a look at some of these wonderful outdoor Christmas activities for the kids. Decorate a Tree for the Birds This activity is [...]

The holiday season is filled with cherished traditions, quality time with the family, and, most of all, expectations.  Kids, especially, often have lofty ideas about the gifts they want (or "deserve") to receive.  And for far too many parents, the weeks of stress and preparation – not to mention the money spent – go unrewarded when children tear through the gifts like tornados.  In the blink of an eye, the presents are all unwrapped, and parents are left with feeling unfulfilled and underappreciated.  So how do we break this cycle of yearly disappointment?  How do we show our children how [...]