Winter is a beautiful season, but sometimes the cold air makes leaving the house seem undesirable. But such weather offers a great opportunity to spend time indoors with our friends, family, and loved ones. It can also lead to a super fun new hobby to keep you busy on those long winter nights!
Here are 5 fun winter activities for your whole family to enjoy:
Hot Chocolate Bar
What could be more fun on a wintry day or night than a hot cocoa bar?
Set out all the best toppings and garnishes, like marshmallows, whipped cream, sprinkles, candy canes, and cinnamon. If you’re having friends over, you might consider making a large batch of cocoa in a crock-pot or on the stove.
Really, you could do this with any of your favorite hot beverages. If you like coffee, you could set out fun syrups, coffee creamers, and a milk frother to get the foam just right. If you like apple cider, you can set out spices, herbs, sliced fruit, or any other garnishes to make your favorite drink even more special.
Learn to knit or crochet
Is it too cold to leave the house lately?
Next time you need a fun way to pass the time, try looking up knitting or crocheting tutorials for a great new hobby. This could also be a great way to spend time with your family or friends. You might just find yourself wanting to give out handmade gifts this holiday season!
Make sure to take a look around your home before running out to buy any supplies. You might have yarn (or other necessities) that you didn’t remember about. Taking the time for this extra step could save you some money!
Make some DIY home decor
Your cold, possibly snowy, day could be the perfect opportunity to make some homemade pieces of decor for your home. If you decide to try your hand at knitting or crocheting, you could make your own wall art, throw pillow covers, or blankets. You could also make an arrangement or potpourri with pine cones, branches of pine, and dried orange slices.
This is another activity that you’ll want to prepare for ahead of time. Check your home (and backyard!) for any supplies you might already have before making a trip to the store.
Cook and bake your favorite seasonal treats
A great way to pass the time and warm your home when it’s too cold to go outside is to cook in your oven!
Plan out some favorite winter and holiday treats and meals to make on your next day in. You can spend the day in your warm kitchen while your home is filled with the smells of all your favorite foods.
Get outside
If you don’t want to spend time indoors anymore, get outside and enjoy the crisp air!
You can bundle up in your warmest hat and coat, maybe pack a thermos of hot coffee or tea, and take a walk along your favorite path. If it is snowy where you live, try out some of the classic snow activities like sledding, building a snowman, or starting a snowball fight. You can also spend your time outside gathering some fun winter foliage to use for crafts or gift wrapping accessories!
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