Let’s face it; you’ve been looking forward to winter break pretty much since the day after Halloween. But now that you’re finally back home for over a month, sleeping in and hanging around the house is fun for only so long before you want to go back to school. We love our parents and all, but a month and half in the house away from your friends seems like a year. You'll be needing some things to keep you busy while you wait to start the next semester, so here are some other fun ways to keep you occupied while on break!
1.25 days of Christmas; thank you, ABC family
Grab some hot chocolate and a fuzzy blanket and cozy up on the couch for a few hours. Winter break is a time to be selfish and care about your mental health! Finals are rough, and so was this past semester. So why not relax in front of the TV and watch holiday movies? Nothing is better than watching holiday classics with the family, bringing back memories of when you were a child. Although there are tons of holiday movies to choose from, my personal favorites are "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," and "Frosty!"
2. SNOW!
You may be in college and preparing to enter the real world, but no matter how grown up you have become, you are never too old to make a snowman! Especially if you live in New England, you'll be dealing with snow either way, so might as well enjoy it. Enjoy the snow by hitting the hills to go sledding, or hit the mountains to go skiing. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and Instagram it while you're at it.
3. Get crafty!
The holidays are approaching, and you're afraid to check your bank account... 'Tis the season to make simple, homemade, heartwarming gifts for everyone. Pinterest is going to be your best friend, and your family and friends will love it. It's also a great stress reliever to craft! What's better than being snowed in with a box filled with crafting to get done? Nothing!
4. Binge Watch Netflix
There's nothing else to do other than watch all 239 episodes of "FRIENDS" or 160 episodes of "How I Met Your Mother." "Parks and Recreation" or "Gilmore Girls," anyone? God, Netflix is such a beautiful creation. Just don't feel bad about yourself when it asks you if you're still watching; they care about you and are just making sure you're not missing anything important.
5. Keep Calm and Do Your Job
The Patriots are on their revenge tour, and you don't want to miss a second of it. So some of our team is hurt right now; come on, they are the freaking New England Patriots, and there's never a dull moment. So during winter break, start to prepare for the super bowl!
