Family Fun

Dear Parents,

Happy New Year! We can help you ring in 2009 with family activities, crafts, and quizzes.

If you're running out of ideas to keep kids occupied during winter break, try our suggestions for great indoor activities, or hit the slopes for some fun and exercise.

There's some hot cookin' going on in FamilyEducation's kitchen. Watch instructional videos starring Annabel Karmel, get step-by-step recipes from the Sweet Pea Chef blog, and visit our recipe database for hundreds of great meals.

From the Editors at FamilyEducation.com

Celebrating the New Year
These activities will help you ring in 2009.

New Year's Noisemakers New Year's Day Family Activity Kit Trick Toasts New Year's Hats New Year's Poppers

Ten Fun Ways to Celebrate the New Year with the Family New Year's Culture Quiz More on Celebrating the New Year

Winter Break Fun
Don't let cabin fever get you down.

Best Indoor Activities for Winter Break 14 Fun Activities for Winter Break Top Family-Friendly Ski Resorts in North America

Top Family Outings for Winter Break Ice Candles Activity Make Snow Sculptures The Science of Snow Quiz: Let It Snow! More Winter Break Fun

Cooking Videos and Recipes
FamilyEducation is proud to present entertaining and instructional cooking videos, starring Annabel Karmel.

Stir-Fry Shredded Beef Lentil and Vegetable Purée Homemade Strawberry Lollies Salad Mango Strawberry Baby's First Vegetable Purée

Sweet Pea Chef, FamilyEducation's Cooking Blog More Recipes and Nutritional Resources from FamilyEducation All Cooking Videos

2009 Fun Facts Calendar
Our interactive calendar includes a different fun fact for every day of the year, with links to educational printables and activities for your family.

New on FE! Stay up-to-date on current news and trends by visiting our Top Stories page. Some of the stories we're covering include:

• Strangers and Safety During the Holidays
• Foods to Avoid Feeding Baby
• 10 Sure-Fire Way to Save Energy and Keep Warm This Winter

Introducing the Chatterbox!
The staff members at FamilyEducation have taken to the blogs to voice their opinions on current news and events. Check out their views on the day's hottest topics on The Chatterbox!