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Top 5 March Break activities

01 April 2014 - by ymcablog
Are you panicking about how you'll keep your kids busy and active over March Break? Take a look at our top five March Break activities and get inspired to try something new this year:

1. Get into nature

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It's easy to go weeks without seeing trees when you live in the city, but did you know that Toronto is actually home to several parks? Soak in some nature and take your family on a stroll through a park you've never been to. Find a list of all of Toronto's parks here.

2. Get gourmet

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Take some time over March Break to find a new favourite recipe. Check out Food Network Canada's list of meals, snacks and desserts to help you discover your next main dish.

3. Get artistic

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Keep your children learning over March Break by introducing sneaky science lessons into arts and crafts time. Spoonful.com has a great list of cheap and easy craft ideas that will keep your kids occupied while teaching them a thing or two.

4. Get fit

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Why not fit a workout into your March Break vacation? The Y offers child minding services at many of its centres across the GTA, so you can take your kids to play while you spend some time working on your health. Contact your local YMCA to find out what child minding services they offer.

5. Get pampered

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You might not have the time or the cash for a swanky spa treatment, but that doesn't mean you should miss out -- Realbeauty.com has some great tips for creating your own, at-home spa. So light some candles, grab yourself some lemon water and take some time to relax!

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