Winter activities for all the family
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Winter can be a struggle for some of us as the dark evenings and cold weather can bring our mood down. The hazy Summer days seem like a lifetime ago and January can feel particularly difficult after all the excitement of the festive season. However, instead of pushing against the Winter vibes why not embrace them?
Listen to what nature is trying to tell you; hibernate, slow down and retreat. Make the most of this opportunity to take this down-time for some self-reflection and quality time with your family.
Here are some activities you can share with all the family this Winter.
Wrap up and get outdoors!
We can be tempted to gaze gingerly out the window, eyeing that suspicious-looking cloud that could mean a downpour but don’t let it get in your way! Get suited and booted and ready for the rain. There are any number of things you can do: go on a hike, take a trip to your local park or go on a nature walk. Why not do a Winter photo project together? And while you’re out and about, take in the sights, sounds and smells of Winter. Then when you’re done, you can all pile into a cosy pub for a hot toddy or pop home to where the slow cooker is stewing a hearty meal.
Snuggle up for a cosy night in
There’s nothing like it, especially after a long walk out in the crisp Winter air. It’s the perfect time of year for putting on a classic movie, lighting the fire and donning your cosy socks and Winter woollies - all while you all snuggle up under a soft blanket. Get into your PJs for a really cosy feel! And a movie night wouldn’t be complete without a treat or two; you could spend the afternoon baking something sweet, or brewing some mulled wine or punch with fruit, spices and cloves.
Welcome the dark
Winter kicks in and we are automatically fighting the dark; lights go on in every room of the house! But what if we were to embrace the dark and turn the lights out one evening? Gather up your candles and and as you light them, watch your house transform into a magical wonderland. Why not keep this night TV free as well? It’s a great opportunity to connect with each other; tell stories, play a board game or a card game, or sing a few songs.
Dust off the Slow Cooker
Cooking is always a special family activity. Kids especially love getting involved and trying the finished product to see how their culinary skills fare out. All those warm, comforting dinners can be prepared in the morning and stew away in the slow cooker until you’re ready to sit down that evening.
Take the time to reconnect and reflect
At the beginning of the New Year, after we’ve been pulled in all directions with the busyness and chaos of December. Although these were all wonderful things to enjoy, it begs the question; how do we balance that chaos with some calm as we head into another year
Taking time to reconnect with family and reflect on the year gone by can be a wonderful way to spend the season. There’s never been a better time to welcome the darkness, slow down and get your family involved in some Winter activities.