Blogsmas Day 23: Things to do when it's too cold outside {12.23.2021}

Happy Thursday friends! I hope your week is going well and you're looking to a fun weekend ahead! We're heading to my parents tonight to do our family Christmas with them.  I'm excited because we usually have a delicious dinner and enjoy great company with them.  And we get to see my brother and his wife which I love.  

With the weather getting colder, I put together a list of things you can do on a cold winter day.  This idea was actually taken from a post I did several years ago, so if you've been around for a while this may look a little bit familiar.   

Things to do when it's too cold outside

1. Sleep, sleep, sleep.  If you have no plans for the day, why not put your favorite pajamas on and get your nap on.  Give your brain a chance to catch up on all of the sleep you've been denying it the last few week {or even months}.

2. Connect with your friends.  Have you been so busy lately that you have not been able to catch up with your friends? Why not abuse Skype, Facebook Messenger or FaceTime and catch up with as many friends as possible.  Maybe even entertain the thought of having a group video chat with your friends.  

3. De-clutter your closet.  If napping is not your thing, why not take some time to go through your closet and get rid of things that you no longer need and reorganize what you have left. 

4. Test your internet savvy-ness.  Now that you've gone through your closet, why not take some time and try to sell it online.  It is always good to have some extra cash to spend on things like mani/pedis or a nice massage.

5. Binge watch.  Now that you have some time to kill, why not watch a new show or re-watch one your favorite shows.  But be warned, you might not be able to leave your couch until you finish the entire season or show. 

6. Try a new recipe.  Why not take some time to pick a new recipe and give it a try? Look through your cookbooks, check out Pinterest or check out Food Network for inspiration.  Just make sure that you have all the ingredients handy before you start cooking.  I've actually got my eye on this pull apart bread for the get together with Justin's family next week.  

7. Read a book. Have you been reading a book for the past year? Today is your day! Grab that book and start reading away.  You might be surprised at how much reading you can accomplish in one day.  

8. Grab a game and start playing.  Do you have games that have been sitting in your closet for a while gathering dust? Why not break them out and get a good fun game going?  If you are looking for something a little different, check out 221 B Baker Street. 

9. Take a trip down memory lane.  Grab your old photo albums and look through old pictures of your family and friends.  Read through letters from family and friends.  Read your journal and laugh at how dramatic you thought everything was when you were 12.  You might be surprised at how much these little things warm your heart and soul.

10. Try a new exercise at home.  With the new year quickly approaching, now is a great time to start coming up with some fun ways to move your booty while you're at home.  There are so many fun YouTube videos out there - I'd totally check those out. 

11. Snuggle.  Grab blankets and pillows and snuggle with your partner, friend, furbabies or your blanket.

12. Have a dance party.  What better way to have fun and burn some calories than having a dance party in your living room? Put on the dancing music and shake your booty.

13. Take a bath and pamper yourself.  Why not draw up a nice warm bath, drop in your favorite bath bomb and pamper yourself.

14. Update your professional resume or portfolio.  Take some time to update it to reflect everything you are working on currently and make it more appealing to potential employers.  Once you finish that, take some time to update your LinkedIn as well (if you have one).

15. Redecorate a little bit.  Has it been a while since you've rearranged your furniture or updated your pictures? Take some time today to update your décor a little bit.  Even small changes can make your personal space feel more inviting.

16. Watch some DIY tutorials.  Is there something you've been wanting to try? Why not take time to watch a how-to and try it today? You have the time!

17. Make a fun little gift for a friend or partner.  Check out Pinterest for some fun and creative gifts you can make for family or friends.  There are all kinds of great ideas that do not cost a lot of time or money to make.  

18. Go sledding.  If you are brave enough to get outside when it's cold, then you're likely open to go sledding.  It's a great way to get some exercise, some fresh air and have a great time.

19. Have an indoor picnic.  Grab a blanket, pack yourself a little basket and make a picnic in your living room.  

20. Have a movie date.  If you have a movie that you've never seen but feel like you should have by now, this is the perfect time to do it! Grab some popcorn, set up the movie and enjoy it.  Want to make it more fun? Grab your partner or a friend and make it a marathon.

Well that's all for today! I hope you get some inspiration for some fun activities to do while it's cold outside.  Come back tomorrow for the second to last Blogmas post.

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