• Local sledding makes for great all-day getaway
As we burn down the candle of 2008, it's the time of year when the kids (and grandkids) have their two-week holiday break from school. This can often be a source of trouble because after the thrill of that new gift wears off, kids can get bored -- real fast. It doesn't take long for Mom or Dad to lose patience with a house full of activity-deprived children.