March Breakdown

It’s a well known truism that March Break isn’t a break for everyone. Namely parents. 

But if you have a few fun activities in your back pocket, you might be able to turn March Breakdown into March-Break-a-Rama. 

Here is a little list of things we’re looking forward to doing with our families, whatever the weather. 

A ‘Sticky’ Craft Situation
Get the kids busy making their very own custom stickers. Stock up on different sizes of plain white labels (the office kind) and let the kids decorate them with markers, glitter (or whatever the current favourite is) while they are still on the sheet. They can even be cut into different shapes. Once the design is done, have more fun decorating paper, cards, gifts or yourself with your hand-designed stickers.

Good Clean Indoor Fun
You remember the old egg and spoon race. Definitely not an indoor game, right? Well, for about $12, you can bring that game back and play it inside safely and with no mess. We found a fun substitution for the real thing with plastic eggs and spoons that kids (and moms) love. Get the kids racing down the hall or around the basement—mix it up and have them hop on one foot or walk backwards. Check it out at Mastermind Toys and other toy stores in your neighbourhood.

Fresh Air Fort Building
Plastic eggs are great, but they won’t last you the whole day, we know. You need some fresh air too. So bundle everyone up and get them outside for a winter fort building session. If there is no snow, try the patio furniture and a tarp or an old blanket. The kids will love building a place of their own outdoors, and they’ll love it even more when you spend some time in there with them. Use your imagination—decorate the fort with natural ‘found’ objects like pinecones, bring out a thermos of hot chocolate and snacks for a winter picnic, or make up stories about the kingdom you have created.

A Chocolate-Eating Outing
From March 11 to March 19, the world of magic meets the world of chocolate at Casa Loma in the Magic Of Chocolate. It’s sure to be enchantingly delicious (and a great excuse to eat chocolate). From magic shows by Majinx and juggling displays by Willy Wonky to Canada’s largest chocolate fountain and chocolate sculptures by some of Toronto’s best chefs, there’s some fun for everyone. Join Max & Ruby for a Chocolate Chicken Hunt and a chance to win Max and Ruby prizes. Click here for ticket purchase details and more visitor information. 
 
See, it doesn’t take that much planning, just a bit of time with your kids. 

(It is only a week.)