March break is upon us and that means that many people are packing up their suitcases, packing up the car or heading to the airport for a nice family vacation before summer graces us. While I know of some people who headed down south for March break, I also know that just as many have opted to stay home for a Staycation. There are definitely pros and cons to each, the right decision for your family may depend on several factors including your discretionary income, the ages of your kids and your love (or lack of) for travel. I have to say that pre-kids, I would take any chance that I could to get out of town. That all changed after kids, including postponing the opening of our cottage. While we used to open it up in May, we now wait for June as the weather is more cooperative and the bugs are mostly gone. No matter what your March Break plans entail, there are great reasons for staying local and getting away. Just make sure have fun and enjoy some quality time with your family.
Vacation
1. Whether you’re exploring a new city or relaxing in a warm sandy beach, adventure awaits you wherever you go. It’s a great way to unwind and relax or to give in to your adventure cravings and try out a new thrill. Whatever you do, make sure to capture all of those fun and tranquil moments on camera. Tip: for a huge time-saver during your action-packed vacation, try Batiste™ Dry Shampoo in Tropical to tackle oily hair. The light and clean scent will refresh your locks, giving you more time to check out the sights.
2. The possibilities are endless. You can travel to Europe or down south or perhaps embark on a road trip across Canada. Vacationing is a great way to get some natural vitamin D and for your children to experience a new culture, language and food first hand. It’s also a great way to unplug and enjoy undisturbed family time. Keeping the kids entertained is the easy part. Getting them to go back home to the daily routine will be the hard part. Before travelling I always read fellow travelers reviews online. This will give you some great insight and ideas for what to see and do on your vacation and which type of trip or resort is ideal based on your needs and available resources.
3. You’re not home! You don’t need to worry about cleaning or cooking. You don’t need to worry about your never-ending to-do list or laundry…at least not until you get home. Repeat after me…R-E-L-A-X!
Staycation
1. You’re going to save a lot of money staying at home. While you will have to spend more time planning your day, a quick trip to the dollar store can provide some new and exciting things to do and keep your kids busy for hours. While it’s not summer outside just yet, the snow is melting and the warmer weather provides a perfect opportunity to get back outdoors with your kids and head to the park. Tip: Check out a museum, unwind at a local park, or try a new restaurant. You might be surprised what you’ll uncover in your own backyard.
2. You don’t need to deal with the stress of packing and getting to places on time. You can follow your own schedule at your own pace (or your children’s).Just because you’re at home, it doesn’t mean you can’t relax! Tip: Don’t start running errands—do all the things you can’t do while working, like catching up on some much needed sleep!
3. Take the time to carve out some time for yourself. Do what you love doing most or perhaps try out something you’ve been putting off. Personally, I’m going o try to get to the spa for some much needed pampering and look up painting and photography classes during my down-time.
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We’re staying local….indoor playgrounds, libraries….and a few trips to grandma’s 🙂
Library and movies!
we didnt sign up for anything because sometimes you just need to chill out at home. we will be hanging around inside and playing outside
Our break isn’t for a couple more weeks so we don’t have any definite plans yet but we are considering heading to Calgary for a few days
Jonnie
My March Break plans are getting outside and onto the snowshoes.
Our plans is to do a staycation and be a tourist in our own city !
Jeannie Lam
We are going to Disney on Ice and The Science Centre
Nothing the week of March break but we are going on a cruise on the 21st
We’re staying home… we always vacation in April for our anniversary 🙂 So we’re meeting up this week with cousins and bowling and movies and eating out.
Movies, the pool, spending time otside.
We do not have a break until April but as of right now we don’t have any real plans. Two of my children will be going to visit their father so will just be the youngest the little one we watch and us!
Just staying around home and doing absolutely nothing!!
Working working working for us!
The kids will get to see the ocean for the first time, during Spring Break.
I didn’t even realize it was March Break until this past Sunday so I didn’t make any plans.
Our plans are to stay around local and do some activities they have going on around town
No plans. Kids just staying at home with grandma, watching movies and doing crafts
we are staying at home and in the city this spring break. Lots of walks, parks, movies
My plans are to spend time with family
Attending my son s hockey games.
The ROM & The Science Centre
Cleaning up after people and trying to squeeze in an extra nap or two.
And catch a movie if time permits.
Spend time with the family and probably catch a movie and go out to eat
We have a mini staycation planned for this weekend in downtown Toronto.
have no plans at all
Unfortunately I’m back at work today and for the remainder of the week. I did sneak a couple days in with my girls visiting friends, skating, ice cream at DQ and a play date for one DD and to the mall playpark for the other DD. We plan on seeing Cinderella on the weekend too!
No plans, just staying close to home. My 17 year old has his break starting tomorrow. He will go back to school on March 30, and then my 6 and 7 year olds start their break on April 2.
Unsure! Possibly library and movies. And the zoo:)
Lots of running around and sleepovers! (Suzi)
Relaxing.
We are just going to stay home and take it easy.
Staycation for my little man and I 🙂
enjoying this beautiful manitoba weather!
I don’t have any plans except to stay home.
We had our March Break already. Lots of indoor play because of all the snow!
We are staycationing
Time at the rec pool, McD for the play center and outside play when the weather lets us.
We don’t have a March break here, just Easter break. I plan on hosting Easter dinner for my mom’s family
No plans here
Sadly our plans are to stay put and apparently shovel snow all week!
I was able to take a few days off work to spend March Break with my grand kids. We went to our local mall for an arts and crafts day.
Touring around downtown Toronto with the Spring weather here. Definitely checking out Ripleys with my niece!
Staying home to relax
staying at home
We enjoyed activities at home, science centre, swimming.
Ours is over. We were all sick.
my plans is to work for march break, I like to travel when its less busy
staying at a local hotel
doing some spring cleaning
There will be some filming for a made for tv movie across the street sometime during spring break – hasn’t happened yet though!
Biking!
We are hanging out at home because we get to go to fl in may. 🙂
We enjoyed ourselves just staying close to home and hanging out playing games and having movie nights.
a lot of movies