Enjoying Six More Weeks of Winter
Happy Groundhog's Day! I love this holiday, because it's just so silly. I mean, what's not to love about a chubby rodent surrounded by a bunch of men in top hats? It's the thing of which children's books are written, yet it's real and it happens, much to my delight, every year!
And this year, when pulled from his cozy burrow, America's premier rodent weatherman predicted six more weeks of winter. I suspect about 85% of the nation groaned. I, however, was thrilled! So, lest you be tempted to grumble at the groundhog, here's some winter inspiration to help you enjoy the season to its fullest!
- Plan a sledding party...thermoses of hot cocoa or warming soups, wool blankets, and a group of friends. Bring the dogs too!
- Nights are long in the winter, so find a good television series to watch. We've immensely enjoyed "The Crown" (available play instantly on Netflix) and the latest in the "Hollow Crown" series this winter. The currently playing "Victoria" is excellent as well.
- Go ice skating at a local rink or lake.
- Read a novel aloud as a family in the evenings.
- Light candles every night for dinner.
- Go for a walk in the falling snow.
- Start a collection of warm scarves, mittens, and earmuffs, so bundling up becomes fun.
- Make a new soup recipe at least once a week. Here's one new recipe we've enjoyed this winter, click here.
- Have a fondue party! Ask everyone to bring an ingredient or two. Feast on fondue and then play games.
- Mull wine.
- Have a snowball fight.
- Make orange marmalade, since it's citrus season right now.
- Experiment with hot cocoa by adding flavored syrups, flavored whipped creams, homemade marshmallows, or spices. I've been adding turmeric and cinnamon to mine...mmm!
- As the sun sets early, enjoy the coziness it creates by turning off or dimming overhead lights and turning on lamps.
- Keep a basket piled high with cozy blankets and quilts.
- Have a taffy pull.
- Go snowshoeing.
- Build a snowman.
- Wear a bright scarf to add a pop of color to a gray day.
-
Learn to ski or snowboard.
- Knit.
- Go for a sleigh ride.
- Bake cinnamon rolls.
What are some of your favorite ways to enjoy winter? I'd love to hear!
Enjoying Six More Weeks of Winter
Happy Groundhog's Day! I love this holiday, because it's just so silly. I mean, what's not to love about a chubby rodent surrounded by a bunch of men in top hats? It's the thing of which children's books are written, yet it's real and it happens, much to my delight, every year!
And this year, when pulled from his cozy burrow, America's premier rodent weatherman predicted six more weeks of winter. I suspect about 85% of the nation groaned. I, however, was thrilled! So, lest you be tempted to grumble at the groundhog, here's some winter inspiration to help you enjoy the season to its fullest!
- Plan a sledding party...thermoses of hot cocoa or warming soups, wool blankets, and a group of friends. Bring the dogs too!
- Nights are long in the winter, so find a good television series to watch. We've immensely enjoyed "The Crown" (available play instantly on Netflix) and the latest in the "Hollow Crown" series this winter. The currently playing "Victoria" is excellent as well.
- Go ice skating at a local rink or lake.
- Read a novel aloud as a family in the evenings.
- Light candles every night for dinner.
- Go for a walk in the falling snow.
- Start a collection of warm scarves, mittens, and earmuffs, so bundling up becomes fun.
- Make a new soup recipe at least once a week. Here's one new recipe we've enjoyed this winter, click here.
- Have a fondue party! Ask everyone to bring an ingredient or two. Feast on fondue and then play games.
- Mull wine.
- Have a snowball fight.
- Make orange marmalade, since it's citrus season right now.
- Experiment with hot cocoa by adding flavored syrups, flavored whipped creams, homemade marshmallows, or spices. I've been adding turmeric and cinnamon to mine...mmm!
- As the sun sets early, enjoy the coziness it creates by turning off or dimming overhead lights and turning on lamps.
- Keep a basket piled high with cozy blankets and quilts.
- Have a taffy pull.
- Go snowshoeing.
- Build a snowman.
- Wear a bright scarf to add a pop of color to a gray day.
-
Learn to ski or snowboard.
- Knit.
- Go for a sleigh ride.
- Bake cinnamon rolls.
What are some of your favorite ways to enjoy winter? I'd love to hear!
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