Things to Do in the Snow
Have an epic snowball fight.Build a snowman.Go sledding.Catch snowflakes on your tongue.Make a snow angel.Hit the slopes.Go snowshoeingWatch the snow falling
Things to Eat and Drink in Winter
Bake cookies and share them with friends. Drink hot buttered rum. Make a pot of mulled wine or spiced cider. Make a big batch of chili. Bake a pie. Make (and enjoy) eggnog. Make snow cream. Bake cinnamon rolls. Make a warm, cheesy casserole. Add some peppermint schnapps to your hot chocolate. Pop open a bottle of Champagne. Load up a cup of cocoa with whipped cream or marshmallows. Make baked apples. Make homemade caramel popcorn. Simmer a pot of homemade soup. Indulge in a big stack of pancakes slathered with maple syrup. Have a little fondue. Have a grilled cheese sandwich with tomato soup.
Things to Do Outside in Winter
Go ice skating. Kick back in an outdoor hot tub. Go stargazing. Take a wintry hike. Wear mittens. Breathe in the smell of pine. Try friluftsliving.
Things to Do in the Winter Inside
Wear fuzzy slippers at home. Curl up under a blanket with a good book. Shop after-Christmas sales. Take a long bubble bath. Complete a jigsaw puzzle. Cozy up in front of a roaring fire and watch the flames. Donate food/toys/clothing to a local charity. Mail a handwritten card to an old friend. Spend the whole day in your flannel PJs. Watch some hockey. Listen to the wind howl on a chilly night. Reread a favorite book from childhood. Burn your favorite scented candle. Light candles and enjoy a bubble bath. Work on a challenging crossword or word game. Take a cooking class (virtual or in person).
Fun Winter Activities For Kids
Make paper snowflake cut-outs. Build snow forts. Build pillow forts. Make a bird feeder out of pinecones, peanut butter, and birdseed—and place it near your window for a show. Collect pinecones. Create handmade valentines. Learn to knit a scarf. Enjoy a living room picnic. Start some seedlings.
Celebrating the Holidays
Decorate your home with festive lights. Put up a wreath. Decorate a gingerbread house. Take a drive (or a walk) to admire your neighbors’ holiday lights. Turn on the all-holiday-all-the-time radio station. Buy something from a holiday craft fair. Listen to carolers. Throw a Super Bowl party.
