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Fall Into Winter Activities

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Fall Into Winter Activities

As cold weather draws near, enjoy the season with some family friendly activities. Here are some ideas: 

1. Host a Tailgate Party 

‘Tis the season for yummy food and FOOTBALL! Why not host a tailgate party? Cheering on your favorite team is a great excuse to gather and eat some yummy food. Need a dish? Include one of these game-day recipes

2. Create Your Own Hot Cocoa Bar

You can’t enter wintertime without hot chocolate! Spruce up your typical hot chocolate with flavors and whip cream. A hot chocolate bar is a great make-your-own option to enjoy for a family movie night or friends gathering. 

Here are some unique hot chocolate ideas: 

3. Craft Your Own Chili 

Chili is one of the most loved winter dishes. Perfect your chili recipe this winter. Take it a step further and host a chili cookoff. Invite your friends and family to bring their favorite chili and rate the best one. Another idea is to simply serve your chili and encourage guests to bring a chili topping to share. 

In case you need a recipe to follow, here are some delicious chili recipes to try.

4. Schedule Time For Scrapbooking 

Scrapbooking is a perfect cold-weather activity. Yes, scrapbooking is still a thing and it’s fun for both adults and kids alike. There is no better time to organize your mementos and photos than on a chilly winter’s day.

5. At-Home Movie Night 

How fun would it be for the whole family to have an evening camping in the living room? Movie nights are a great way to enjoy a night in with your favorite snacks and a movie. If this is an afternoon activity, consider creating your own in-door picnic spread to enjoy. Pack your living room with pillows, blankets, snacks, books, games, and even a projector screen to watch your movie or binge-watch a show. Take this time to disconnect and spend some quality time together. 

6. Take a Class 

Winter is a great time to learn a new skill or find a new hobby. Here are some ideas for classes:

  • Yoga
  • Cooking 
  • Painting
  • Scrapbooking
  • Wine Tasting
  • Wine Making
  • Charcuterie Making
  • Pottery Making
  • Wreath Making 

7. Winter Baking Day 

Take a day to enjoy some baking. Bake and decorate some sweet treats to share. This is a creative idea for the kiddos or a day activity with friends. From gingerbread men to sugar cookies, you’ll be stocked with yummy goodies. 

8. Winter Photoshoot

Anytime you can get the family together is a blessing, but a photo of the memories is even better! Here are some winter photoshoot ideas to try with your family. 

Embrace the upcoming chilly weather and have just as much fun as you did this summer with these cold weather bucket list ideas! 

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