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Dive into holiday crafts and bake some festive treats with Ebooks Minnesota to keep your household happy during winter break.
As the holidays approach, schools close for winter break. It’s a time for rest and relaxation. But having everyone at home can cause stress, too, as parents struggle to keep the household entertained and stave off chaos. Video games and social media can provide temporary amusement, but chances are the person reading this doesn't want their kids glued to YouTube for two weeks. Why not glue them to some ebooks instead? Let's check out some resources on Ebooks Minnesota that will help you make this winter break a pleasant one.
What better way to bond as a family than with holiday-themed arts and crafts? Thankfully, Ebooks Minnesota has a variety of resources to keep your family busy and together. “Creating Winter Crafts," by Dana Meachen and Kathleen Petelinsek, shows you step-by-step instructions for projects that celebrate the season. Some standouts include the Kwanzaa garland, magazine trees, and light-up lanterns, all of which can be made using common household items. The projects range from easy to challenging. Regardless, the results are sure to impress your relatives.
No holiday is complete without baking some treats. If you need some inspiration, check out the recipes in "Cool Holiday Treats: Easy Recipes for Kids to Bake," by Pamela Price. This resource offers a diversity of recipes, from strawberry shortcake to Christmas cochinitos, each requiring different techniques and posing a fun challenge. Making treats is a great way to bring the family together. Be sure to add your own special touch to make them your own. Homemade always tastes better.
Keeping your kids entertained also gives you some time to sit back and decompress. You deserve a break, too! These projects can put even the angstiest of teens into the holiday spirit, and are great ways to reduce screen time this winter break. Make sure to incorporate them into your winter break plans this year!
