I learned long ago that if I wanted to do anything outside in the winter with the kids (even simple things like walking to and from school) that I needed to dress appropriately. I spent big bucks on a great (long!) down-filled coat, warm boots, hat and mitts.
I’d also like to buy a pair of really good and thin long underwear.

This is the year we finally hit the slopes. I want to ratchet it up a bit while the kids are still young.

I find cross country skiing is so much fun if you’re using it as a means to get from A to B in the back country. I just started last year, and I’ve done a few back country trips already, so it won’t take you long! Soon you’ll be begging hubby to let you stay in the lean-to!