How to Beat the Winter Blues
- rstinson10
- 3 days ago
- 2 min read
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It is our observation that our culture drifts into a kind of "hibernation" during the cold winter months. Outdoor sports go on hiatus and the playground isn't fun to visit. Outdoor swimming pools are closed. There are no outdoor community events or festivals happening. Many theme parks and zoos are closed. It can be easy to just stay home.
We hope this article encourages you to beat the winter blues. Make plans! Go on field trips, host a playdate or even buy some new art supplies to help make this winter the best it can be!
Host a meetup
Avoid cabin fever by making plans!
Go on a date with your spouse or invite your friends to go on a double date with you.
Host a playdate- This is a great budget friendly, indoor activity. Have some friends over to play a board game, color with the gel pens or play in the yard with the sleds! Or, host a Valentine or Christmas card exchange mini party.
Go on a field trip
Go ice skating.
There are some great museums that offer free, or low cost eatery for the day.
Bowling, the trampoline park, indoor swimming, and arcades are all fun indoor activities.
Eat at a restaurant.
Go thrift store shopping.
Click to see our article about field trips
Go play outside
Do snow painting!
Play outside in the cold weather. splash in puddles. get the rain-gear on and umbrellas and walk around in the rain. Play in the snow!
Build a snow man
Go sledding.
Check out this article about the benefits of playing outside in the cold. https://www.goodplayguide.com/blog/benefits-of-cold-weather-play/
Note, you should still use discernment when playing outside in any weather. Be aware of obvious and non obvious safety concerns.
Try some new indoor fun
Do a fun cooking project with your children. My daughter loves making gummy candy.
Try a new hobby; adult coloring, rubber stamp art, reading fiction, take a music lesson!
Try a new board game.
Be active indoors
There are many online and dvd fitness videos my family uses to stay active indoors- Zumba, aerobic classes, children's dance classes etc.
Build an indoor obstacle course or kids circuit training routine.
Buy a small indoor trampoline, stepping stones, resistance bands or other fitness equipment for your family to use indoors.
Take advantage of Christmas break
This is the week between Christmas and New years day where school is out.
School is closed. Hang out with your favorite public school friend! Invite them over for a playdate.
Many local businesses offer special events or camps for children during Christmas break. An art camp or family ice skating may be available during this time.
Prepare for Christmas!
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