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You’ve checked out the hours ar Skate World Deer Park and signed up for your skating lessons, but now comes the important question–what do you wear to go roller skating?

Let’s start from the ground up. First of all, always wear socks! This is totally non-negotiable. For one thing,  if you’re renting skates, we won’t let you do it without socks. Think about it: do you really want to wear skates that someone else’s bare feet have been in? We didn’t think so. For another thing, without socks, you’re setting yourself up for blisters in a big way. Your skating socks should be thick and long enough to peek out of the top of the skate boots.

Whether you wear pants, a skirt, or a dress, remember that it shouldn’t be long enough to get caught under your wheels. You’ll be leaning forward a lot, so if you go skating in a skirt or dress, consider a pair of shorts or leggings underneath. This is especially useful in the case of accidental falls. Make sure your clothes are comfortable and allow for plenty of movement, and remember that exercise makes you warmer, so plan to wear layers that you can strip off if you get overheated.

Don’t feel like you have to dress in a conservative or boring way, either! Roller skating is a great time to express yourself. Wear something colorful, fun, or off the wall if you want to–whatever clothes make you comfortable will help you have a great time at Skate World Deer Park!

Valentine’s Day isn’t just for couples! If there are kids in your life, chances are they’d like to be involved in the celebration as well. Check out some kid-friendly Valentine’s Day activities:

• Cookies! Who doesn’t like a little sugar? Whether you’re baking them from scratch or just decorating store bought cookies, you and your little ones will have a blast making goodies to give to friends, family, neighbors, or just to eat during an impromptu picnic on the floor. Of course, the traditional colors of Valentine’s Day are pink, red, and white, so get creative and see what kind of beautiful confections you can make.
• Cards and Crafts. Nothing says “love” like handmade cards. Moms and dads, grandparents, cousins, aunts and uncles, friends, nannies, babysitters, teachers–yes, even siblings deserve a special card on February 14th. Once you’ve made heartfelt letters for all the important people in your life, check out some other crafty activities to finish using up all the glitter, paint, stickers, and markers.
• Fun at Skate World Deer Park! Remember, the most important thing about love is to spend time together. Roller skating isn’t just fun; it’s also good for your body. Work off all those treats you made before while spending an afternoon, or an entire day, skating together and listening to great music. Plus, extra exercise will make bedtime go that much more smoothly.

Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity for kids to have fun and be creative! Take a break from homework and the pressures of work and school an spend some time together celebrating your family.

Did you know that only about half of all adults get the recommended amount of exercise every day? No wonder so many people make New Year’s Resolutions to get in better shape every January! It can be daunting to get started if you haven’t exercised before, though, so here at Skate World Deer Park, we have some tips for fitness newbies!

• Skip the Car. Walking, riding a bike, or roller skating to your destination will not only benefit your body, it will save money on gas and help protect the environment. Next time you’re only going a short distance, leave the car in the driveway and use your own power to get there.

• Add Movement Whenever You Can. Take the stairs, park further away, and incorporate movement into your daily life. We all enjoy a good binge-watch of our favorite shows, so next time you’re vegging on the couch, add some exercises during commercial breaks.
• Make it Fun. It won’t come as a surprise to anyone that it’s hard to do things that aren’t enjoyable! That’s why roller skating at Skate World Deer Park is such a great fitness tool: it’s not only a great workout that’s easy on your joints and your wallet, it’s also a ton of fun.

We offer open skate sessions most days of the week, making our skate center a great addition to your 2018 fitness plan. We’re working hard to get healthier this year, and we hope you’ll join us at Skate World Deer Park!

Most kids love getting time off school, but parents may not be so excited. It only takes a few days for boredom to set in! Not only that but during the holidays budgets and tempers can get strained. How can you keep kids entertained during the break without blowing the budget? Check out Skate World Deer Park’s Guide to an Inexpensive Holiday Break!

• Indoor Treasure Hunt. Hide some small but meaningful prizes around the house, then make a treasure map or write clues for kids to go find them. Rather than gifts, consider things like small treats or candies, or even coupons for getting out of chores or having more computer/tablet time.

• Christmas Lights! Put on your most festive pajamas, pack up some holiday music, goodies like hot chocolate and cookies, and pile the family into the car to go hunting Christmas decorations. Check out your own neighborhood or try these. If the weather’s nice enough, you can even bundle up a bit and go on a walk instead!
• Go Skating. Do you really want to get out of the house? At Skate World Deer Park you’ll never have to worry about the weather putting a damper on your good time, and we’re open extended hours for the winter break.

Remember, parents: don’t feel bad if winter break gets you feeling a little stir-crazy. Just try these ideas from Skate World Deer Park and remember that school will start again soon!