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!