BECSEA

As it gets cooler in some states, the winter weather can bring times of boredom and not knowing what to do. While I am fortunate to live in summer all year in Florida, where beach days and outdoor activities are always an option, I know many are not that lucky and must face the chillier temperatures that winter brings.

To make the most of this season, I created a winter bucket list full of some fun ideas, including everything from cozy indoor activities like movie marathons and baking sessions to exciting outdoor adventures such as skiing, ice skating, or building snowmen. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly outings or unique solo experiences, these suggestions will help you embrace the beauty and joy of the winter season while keeping the spirits high and boredom at bay.

Let’s dive right into it:

• Visit a Christmas Market
• Decorate a Gingerbread house
• Make a winter cocktail or mocktail
• Have a holiday movie marathon
• Go sledding, skiing, snowboarding, tubing
• Have a pajama day
• Take winter photos
• Go ice skating
• Make and send Christmas cards
• Give back to a local charity or donate to the food bank
• Volunteer!
• Make a holiday playlist
• Go for a walk outside
• Read a new book
• Make s’mores on a fire pit
• Drive around and look at Christmas lights
• Bake cookies
• Go on a hike
• Drink hot cocoa
• Make soup or a crockpot recipe
• Clean out your closet and donate
• Decorate your home with lights
• Pay for someone’s coffee behind you
• Vacation somewhere warm
• Take pictures with a disposable camera and get the pictures developed
• Treat yourself to a spa day
• Have an at home spa day
• Make a photobook of your memories from the last year
• Start writing your new years goals
• Rent a cozy cabin
• Do a polar plunge
• Host a cookie exchange
• Host secret Santa
• See a local play
• Go to a comedy show

Hope you enjoyed this list! What are some more that you would add?