It's the middle of winter and most people think that all the fun parts have passed. It's true that Christmas and New Years are the best times of the year for most people but just because those are over doesn't mean the fun is! Here is a list of ten things to keep these last couple winter months interesting and worth your while.
1. Go Ice Skating
This is a perfect thing to do on a day that you have nothing planned. Call up your boyfriend/girlfriend or best friends and go find a rink! If there isn't an outdoor one by you, find an indoor one, you won't even need your own skates because you can usually rent some! Make sure to check when free skate is!
2. Go Skiing/Snowboarding
Ask anyone who's ever skied or snowboarded before, they'll tell you that it's super fun. Even if you've never gone before it's worth the try! Most places have bunny hills and lessons for beginners. If there isn't a place nearby where you live, then you can get a group together and make a weekend trip out of it!
3. Hang Out in an Outdoor Hot Tub
This option might be a bit hard to find but not impossible. Lucky you, if you've got a friend or family member that has one of these babies. But, if you're not that lucky, there also might be some of them at ski lodges or waterparks.
4. Watch Movies and Cozy up with Hot Chocolate
Too cold to go outside? Then it's a perfect day to cozy up with that special someone (or your dog) with some hot chocolate (that you definitely should not give to your dog) and a few of your favorite movies! Don't forget to get the fire place going to help cozy things up even more!
5. Shop After The Holidays Sales
The perfect time to go shopping is after the holidays when all of the stores are having big sales. Its great because it's not usually crowded and you're getting some great deals at your favorite stores. Even if you don't feel like leaving the comfort of you home you can still get the sales online.
6. Go To A Hockey Game
Hockey is a super fun winter sport to watch! Check one out if you have the chance to this winter! You don't have to go as big as The NHL (but totally can if you want to). Or, you could just go to a local college or high school hockey game!
7. Go Snow Tubing
Most of us have been tubing behind a boat or tubing down a river in the summer but the tubing fun doesn't have to stop there! It's just like sledding, except you don't have to have your own sled! Get together a group of friends or family and go check it out!
8. Try Ice Fishing
Ice fishing can be just as fun as regular fishing. This is something I would especially recommend for those who love fishing in the summer but have never tried it in the winter! Try and find a friend or family member who's done it and ask to tag along! It's great bonding time and you might even catch dinner.
9. Bake Cookies
You might think that after Christmas the cookie baking is over. But if you're stuck inside on a snow day or it's just way too cold outside for anything else, make some chocolate chip cookies to share with your family! It's super fun and tastes delicious.
10. Snowmobiling
Snowmobiling is another great outdoors option! It's amazingly fun for those with adventure in their blood! If you've never gone and are willing to give it a shot, hit up one of your friends to take you for a spin! I promise you won't regret it!
These are just a few options of all the fun you can have in winter even after the holidays are over! Winter doesn't have to only be a freezing cold, annoyance in your life until spring comes around. There are plenty of things to do to enjoy these cold couple of winter months. And who knows, maybe after trying a few of these you might actually be wishing to have winter back this summer.
