In the Northeast, we have short days, long nights, and cold temperatures in winter. It’s the complete opposite of summer and therefore, a lot of time for fun and cozy or chilly and adventurous family activities.
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As they say, there’s no bad weather, only bad clothing, i.e. all you need to get outside is the right outfit like snow/ice cleats. (Especially when there is a 70-80% sale at Eastern Mountain Sports – until 2/28.) If you need some inspiration, here are 5 Reasons to Go Outside this Winter from Cozy Winters.
Bottom line: Don’t let a little snow get in the way of playing outside.
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Winter Activity Ideas

- Take a Quilting Class
- Learn basketball from Stephen Curry from Masterclass
- Go ice skating at local rink or on frozen pond
- Make homemade hot cocoa
- Go to a hockey game
- Go Christmas caroling
- Go sledding
- Make a snowman
- Have a snowball fight
- Watch Hallmark movies
- Practice a month of Acts of Kindness
- Have a huge family sleepover in the living room
- Build a gingerbread house
- Join a book club
- Catch a snowflake on your tongue
- Construct a snow fort
- Have a bonfire
- Go bowling
- Do a big puzzle
- Make and then EAT cinnamon rolls
- Host an Ugly Sweater Party
- Go on a full moon hike
- Try cross-country skiing or snowshoeing
- Go camping (for the more adventurous!)
- Visit the local museums you always intend to see but never get around to seeing
- Plan your summer vacation (I love to think about warm places when the weather is getting me down)
- Practice a few non-technology nights (i.e. no phones/TV/tablets) and play board games or read with the family
- Host a Super Bowl party (Try these delicious sandwiches from Dinner and a Love Story)
- Channel Marie Kondo and clean out your closet. (You can sell your treasures on Swap.com to even make some money while decluttering!)
- Go bird-watching (You’ll see many different types than you do in the summer.)