Get out of the house!

The recent number of snow days has led to many Moms on the verge of insanity. Some of us who home school are used to having the kids home all day but for some - it's like Summer only the great play land of the great outdoors is out of service.

Since the weather appears to be behaving it's time to get out of the house and let the kids get busy. My column on a local patch.com site offers a few ideas of what to do:

It's never too cold for ice cream!

FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK

This week we offer ideas for shaking off cabin fever at an area gymnastic center, the library, local sports venues and more.

* Lunchtime Flip Zone

Where/When: At Parkettes on Mondays from noon to 1 p.m., Wednesdays through Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Why Go: An hour of tumble time for your kids ages 1 through 7 in the Parkettes’ preschool gym. Get the younger ones ready for naptime and get all the kids their hour a day of recommended exercise.
Pricing: $7 for Members; and $9 for Non-Members.


* Try High Intensity

Where/When: Independence Family Fun Center; open Fridays through Sundays from noon to 6 p.m.
Why Go: Rock climbing, mini-bowling, laser tag, skating and more. Let the kids get out that pent-up energy in a variety of ways!
Pricing: Kids age 3 and under are free; pricing is per activity with a combination pass available for $22

There are a few more ideas online so if you're interested check them out and like them on the patch site to share the info with your friends. :)


I also write a Frugal Family column that highlights some local deals that's worth checking out.


If you're looking for ideas for yourself and friends be sure to check out my other column - Get Out - that posts on Thursdays on www.SouthWhitehall.Patch.com