Lil Tip: Find New Places to Play

Cold weather can bring on cabin fever, so wrap your wee ones up and go out! A trip to the playground will bring a smile to every family member's face — mom and dad get a break and the kids get exercise.

Expand the list of places you and your kids visit with Playspacefinder.com. This handy site allows you to enter, search, and rate play spaces anywhere in the country. After a quick scan of my address, I found a few spots that I didn't know existed as it lists skate parks, sports fields, and ice rinks. While the Playspace Finder is great for finding local fun, it's also practical while planning out of town trips.