Winter boredom busters for kids

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOTV) - Winter is half way over and many families are facing the winter blahs. We've compiled a handful of way to get creative with your kids outside and beat winter boredom.

-Build a winter bonfire and make s’mores.
-Rent some snowshoes and go snowshoeing.
-Go winter camping in your backyard.
-Take your dog for a walk in the snow.
-Build a fort and have a snowball fight with your kids or buy a snow block maker and build an igloo.
-Take a blanket and a cup of hot cocoa and sit outside on your front porch.
-Feed the birds or go bird watching. You can also get crafty and make your own bird feeder out of pine cones, peanut butter and birdseed.
-Take blankets, sandwiches and hot soup in a thermos and have a winter picnic.
-Head out on a photo expedition to take pictures of the winter landscape.
-Set up an obstacle course in the yard with jumps, tunnels and other challenges.
-Make snow paint. Simply add food coloring to water and put in a spray bottle, then go out and paint your yard! (watch the video above)

Tell us some of your outdoor winter boredom busters!  We'd love to hear what you and your children do to stay active and have fun outside on those long winter days.