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With March Break on the horizon, parents across Canada are starting to make plans on how to spend those extra days off. While a vacation is always tempting, staying at home can be just as much fun…and a lot less expensive! Looking for staycation ideas for your family? Here are seven tips on how to fully enjoy a staycation (perhaps you can even try one a day), without the stress and exhaustion that international travel can bring.
- Plan an indoor excursion. Take a trip to a museum, gallery or science centre (to name a few). Whatever your interest may be – from antiques and art to science and nature – there is an exhibit for you.
- Visit a local ski resort. Take a day, or two, to hit the slopes with your family; you can ski, snowboard, snow tube or hike, the options are endless. (Tip: If you have family members who are motion sensitive, Gravol Quick Dissolve Chewables (available for kids and adults) are an effective and convenient option to treat nausea, vomiting and dizziness, so you can get there more comfortably and with less worry. (Don’t take Gravol chewables and drive, as Gravol Quick Dissolve Chewables may cause cause drowsiness).)
- Unwind with a good book. With hectic lives and busy schedules, sometimes we don’t have time for the simple things in life, like curling up with a good book. If you have readers in your family, take advantage of some down time and let your mind be captivated by a new story. For younger kids, colouring or picture books might do the trick!
- At-home makeovers. Be your own glam squad and grab those nail polishes, make-up powders, sparkle eye shadows, styling tools and last but not least…Batiste Dry Shampoo! It’s perfect to use between washes and easy to use. Applying quick burst revitalizes hair and removes any excess oil, adding body and texture. With the new limited-edition Batiste Ella Henderson Sweet & Seductive Dry Shampoo, you’ll feel like a celebrity, with hair that looks, feels – and smells – great!
- Crafts, puzzles and games galore. Now you have time to get into a new project with your kids that could take a few hours or few days, you decide.
- Try new recipes. The March break can have us feeling refreshed and rejuvenated, inspiring us to tackle that new recipe you or your kids have been wanting to try. Whether it’s a batch of cookies – or a yummy stew – take advantage of your time. It might end up being something you love! (In addition to all the good food you’ll cook up, make sure all family members get the get their daily recommended nutrients by taking Vitafusion Men’s or Women’s Complete Multivitamin and Lil’Critters Gummy Vites for kids.)
- Get outside. Go for a walk, a skate at a local rink and maybe pop into a coffee shop to escape from the cold and warm up with a delicious drink.
To help you make the most of your March Break, Church & Dwight has a very special giveaway just for you! One lucky Mommy Kat and Kids reader is going to win a prize pack containing Vitafusion™ Women’s Complete Multivitamins, Vitafusion™ Men’s Complete Multivitamins, L’il Critters™ Gummy Vites™, Ella Henderson for Batiste™ Dry Shampoo, OxiClean™ Versatile Stain Remover, Arm & Hammer™ Truly Radiant Clean & Fresh Paste, Arm & Hammer™ Spinbrush™ Truly Radiant™ Clean & Fresh Battery Brush, Arm & Hammer™ Spinbrush™ Paw Patrol Battery Brush, Arm & Hammer™ Spinbrush™ Disney Descendants Battery Brush and Nair™ Wax Ready-Strips Legs & Body, an $80 value! To enter to win, just leave a blog comment about which of these seven staycation tips is your favourite!
Personally, as a confirmed beauty junky, I’m going to be using the at-home makeover suggestion. Not only is a makeover lots of fun, but it’s also a great way to refresh my look for the upcoming spring season! From getting my legs smooth and ready for warm weather with the Nair strips to brightening up my smile with Arm & Hammer, I can’t wait to treat myself to a little indulgence while trying out some fun new looks too! But no matter how you decide to spend your March Break, you’ll appreciate having these products from Church & Dwight on hand!
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Jamie hall says
Love visiting local ski resorts
Judy Cowan says
Unwind with a good book is always a good pick for me.
Kathy downey says
Im excited to try the Nair™ Wax Ready-Strips Legs & Body ,i hear it works very good
jan says
Would like to try all of these items, especially the VitaFusions
Lisa G says
I like the indoor excursion. I’m planning on taking my boys to the movies and hopefully to a water patk Niagara falls.
DEBRA DUBOIS says
They are all amazing I would really love the women products I could really use them.
Kim K says
They are all great ideas! We like to get outside and be active. We like trying new recipes. And we also like to have game night and movie night during March Break too!
Lorrie Coleman says
Just getting outside is my favorite stay-vacation
Silvia D says
A combination of Try new recipes. and Plan an indoor excursion.would be best for our spring vacation!
sandra says
Trying new recipes and maybe tackle a bedroom makeover for my son.
Jennifer P. says
My favourite staycation idea for this year would be the at home makeover, except mine would start with a day of shopping first so that I can update my wardrobe. I have been so focused in baby/toddler/kid mode that I could really use a wardrobe refresh, as well as an at home spa treatment. My oldest daughter and I could have fun with a shopping day, as she has recently had a growth spurt and needs new clothes too. Then all of us girls would enjoy doing our nails etc over the rest of the staycation, and we could finish off with a dinner out.
josee carpentier says
Being outside all day and relax in front of a good fire at night
Vivian D. says
I am all for Get Outside so we can keep active and healthy!
Dianne G. says
Try new recipes is the suggestion I like. Expanding on this you could pick a country each day and cook something from that country’s cuisine. You might really like some of the foods you have always wanted to try or you may find out how easy it is to make some foods you buy when eating in a restaurant.
Dan R says
I think we will be visiting a museum and other attractions like an animal park.
Louise Gilbert says
I like the indoor excursion and even trying out new recipes
Florence C says
I love the VitaFusions. They are like getting a little candy treat.
Anne Taylor says
Getting outside is my fave suggestion!
Melinda Jana says
try new recipes. nothing like experimenting with food 🙂
Belinda McNabb says
my favorite is the try new recipes
ivy pluchinsky says
Love the Crafts, puzzles and games galore idea!
Elaine G says
Number 3 is my favorite – Unwind with a good book
Jeannie says
I love the idea of just getting outside. Who cares what you’re doing when you’re outside!!
Brenda Witherspoon-Bedard says
number 3 sounds really good to me 🙂
Amy C says
My favourite is Crafts, puzzles and games galore
Elizabeth R says
I like the idea of an indoor excursion, maybe visit the museum in our city.
Lynda Cook says
My favourite tip is to try new recipes and get outside!!
Glogirl says
I like the idea to try new recipes. It’s so easy to get in a culinary rut and make the same things all the time!
Lillian Brown says
Plan an indoor excursion. There are many neat things to see and do in our nearby city of Halifax
Wendy Jensen says
I would go with #5 – Crafts, puzzles and games galore.
Jolie says
Would love unwinding with a good book, but don’t think it will be possible.
Angela Mitchell says
I love the sound of the at-home-makeover. I really need one of those and it would be fun to do with my daughter too.
Josh S says
I like the idea or planing an indoor excursion. Such a great idea.
Dana Miller says
A staycation at a local ski resort is our ideal. We would have a great break sledding, having snowball fights and making snow angels. We would love to try snow shoeing and maybe snowboarding too!
Debbie White Beattie says
I like to unwind with a good book, books are my favorite pastime
heidi c. says
A StayCation would involve a nice stay at a hotel, a quiet dinner, a trip to the spa and a cozy bed.
Leanne M says
I like the indoor excursions.
aarone mawdsley says
the indoor excursion!
DebP says
Get outside. I love walking, whether it’s in local parks, exploring unfamiliar areas of the city or just to shop.
Mishelle says
The kids and I tried new recipes last year – one child chose one for one day and we all collaborated on making it, the next day another!
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Janine a says
I like the ski/snowboard idea that’s what we always did with my parents as kids, can’t wait until our little guy is big enough to get on the slopes 🙂
Amy Pratt says
I like the “unwind with a good book” which I do regularly.
Heather Howard says
Definitely try new recipes! Be adventurous with your taste buds!
Doris H says
I love the “Unwind with a good book”. We love reading, so this is likely what we will do.
Gizele says
I like Get outside. Always nice just to go closeby to a different environment.
Ira says
Crafts, puzzles and games are often my choice 🙂
joy says
my favourite idea is at-home makeovers – we all could use a bit of pampering — then we could have a photo shoot, when we are all glammed up 🙂
Christine D says
Crafting and indoor activities and also getting outdoors!
Erinn Lishman says
I love #4, the at home makeovers! I have three little girls who would love to have their nails done and makeup put on- and they would probably go for some dry shampoo too!
Jody D says
The Try new recipes is for me! Love spring produce and all the new ideas it inspires!