This has been a long winter!  Time to read a good book, play lots of games, and have fun in the snow.  This is also the perfect time to plan for summer travels, camps, and warm weather activities.  Browse through brochures, draw up a budget, explore maps, and use educational skills to create a family adventure.  As a child I remember the planning process for a road trip as a series of self-directed lessons in letter writing, reading, mapping, social studies, art, geography, budgeting, scheduling, and more.  When travel season finally comes, use your plans as a guide, remaining open to change.  It is often through improvisation that we have the best experience!