www.danecountykids.com http://www.danecountykids.com Sun, 17 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000 en hourly 1 Family Day Out At The Amusement Park http://www.danecountykids.com/2011/07/17/family-day-out-at-the-amusement-park/ http://www.danecountykids.com/2011/07/17/family-day-out-at-the-amusement-park/#comments Sun, 17 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.danecountykids.com/&p=11 A great family outing is a day spent at an amusement park. Choose a park that will fit your family’s needs. There may be a local park that offers discounts on certain days. Be sure to inquire first. If your family plans to travel a distance, plan ahead as far in advance as you possibly can. You will save money and stress in the long run. There are ways to enjoy an amusement part without spending a huge amount of money. A family should decide what their budget is for this adventure. Remember that items are usually overpriced at these locations.
It is always a good idea to eat prior to entering the park. Costs will certainly be cheaper. Many families plan a picnic lunch. Often, amusement parks have picnic areas set up. Fill your backpack or stroller bag, if you have little ones, with treats and snacks. This will help to eliminate the need for the costly food items. Most parks have these eating venues grouped together, so avoid the costly food areas. Check into all day passes. These are usually a better deal. With a little planning, a day at the amusement park can be fun, and affordable.

]]> http://www.danecountykids.com/2011/07/17/family-day-out-at-the-amusement-park/feed/ 0 A Visit To The Favorite Restaurant http://www.danecountykids.com/2011/07/14/a-visit-to-the-favorite-restaurant/ http://www.danecountykids.com/2011/07/14/a-visit-to-the-favorite-restaurant/#comments Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.danecountykids.com/&p=10 The way to a family’s heart is through the stomach. One of the best activities for an entire family unit is to take a trip to their favorite restaurant and have a bite to eat. Not only will everyone be able to get out of the house and get some fresh air but mom can take the night off from cooking and washing the dishes. A nice evening drive can be quite relaxing for all involved. The family can either listen to music on the way, chat, or just enjoy the trees and other scenery that is outside of the car.You can find a quick rundown here

An outing at a family restaurant also establishes closeness and together time. Everyone is facing each other and is seated very tightly. The kids can talk about their days at school, mom and dad can talk about how work went, and everyone could get involved in some kind of game while they wait for the food. After the food comes the fun is in eating it. Restaurant food is just delicious and the drinks are very thirst quenching. Activities like this are sure to put a smile on a family’s face. They should be done on a monthly basis.

]]> http://www.danecountykids.com/2011/07/14/a-visit-to-the-favorite-restaurant/feed/ 0 A Trip To The Childrens’ Library http://www.danecountykids.com/2011/07/11/a-trip-to-the-childrens-library/ http://www.danecountykids.com/2011/07/11/a-trip-to-the-childrens-library/#comments Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.danecountykids.com/&p=9 Children love to read books, and what better way to encourage reading than to go a children’s library? Libraries are a great way to introduce young children to books and encourage a love for reading. It is also a way for older children to learn more about where things are located in a library, and to discover the types of books they enjoy.
A library is a place full of wonder and excitement, all with the flip of a page. Books can take children anywhere they want to go, and the price is free for parents. Children can discover new lands and people, and enjoy reading about animals and jobs. Most libraries offer some kind of summer reading program for children. These are also free to sign up for, and there are activities that the children can become involved in with the program.
Older children who know how to read can make the library a learning experience. They can utilize the many books that a library has to offer when they are doing research projects for school. The card catalog can be used to search for books that they need for projects, or if they know of a book title they are interested in.The information party rocks on: Summer Reading Programs – Update for June

]]> http://www.danecountykids.com/2011/07/11/a-trip-to-the-childrens-library/feed/ 0 Fun Things To Do At The Mall http://www.danecountykids.com/2011/07/09/fun-things-to-do-at-the-mall/ http://www.danecountykids.com/2011/07/09/fun-things-to-do-at-the-mall/#comments Sat, 09 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.danecountykids.com/&p=8 Everyone loves going to the mall, and there is at least one mall in most major cities. So why not make a mall trip a family adventure? There are the stores, restaurants and entertainment choices that a mall has to offer a family. A trip to the mall doesn’t have to be expensive either.
Walking is one of the things that a family can do together at a mall that is completely free. Window shop at the stores and let each other know what you want for the next big holiday. Or half of the family can walk in one direction, and the other half can walk the other way. Then see who can reach a certain point the fastest. Walking is not only fun, but it is healthy, too.
Most malls have a small snack bar or somewhere to get ice cream. The family can treat themselves to lunch or supper, and then enjoy an ice cream cone. Take the time to talk to each other and catch up on current events in the family. If the mall has a movie theater, take the time to watch a movie together. Set aside some time to go to a local mall and enjoy being a family.

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