Bored with the indoors? Need a quick and fun winter activity for you and the kids? Try a hot chocolate walk! Fill a thermos with the richest, tastiest hot chocolate and head for the nearest wooded area-we like to hit our area nature preserve's walking trails. A walk through the woods in the winter can reveal a whole new side to the forest. Trees look magical covered in white and animal tracks can be easily followed in the snow. While it's fun to chat along the way don't forget to stand still and listen to the sounds of the forest as well. Once the hot chocolate runs out it's time to go inside and warm up. You get a breath of fresh air, the kids get to expel some energy, and everyone gets some yummy hot cocoa...that's a win-win situation for sure!
