Ideas For Ways To Spend Those Chilly Winter Days
While it might be our natural instinct to retreat to our warm beds for hibernation this time of year, there are many great ways to spend time when it’s cold outside!
We’ve come up with a short list of some fun ideas for you and the whole family!
Enjoy!
*** Read ***
Reading is a wonderful pastime that you probably don't have much time for these days. With life’s hectic schedule and your busy work-week “to do” list, taking some time to read a great book might be the last thing on your mind.
Remember that a relaxing activity like reading a book is a great way to take a little time for yourself and unwind while escaping to another world for a bit.
Rediscover the joy of diving into a good book this winter!
Here are 27 book you won’t be able to put down:
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*** Cook Some Comfort Food ***
Nothing goes better with a chilly day than a warm meal. From soups and hot sandwiches, to some classic comfort food, we’ve found some delicious recipes for you to try, ASAP!
Here are some of our favorite recipes:
- Chicken Tortilla Soup
This warm, inviting chicken tortilla soup is loaded with flavor. Use fried corn tortilla strips or tortilla chips as a garnish for this soup.
https://www....-soup-3053198
- Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese Sandwich
This pulled pork sandwich is not messing around. The super flavorful pork filling is marinated in Dr. Pepper and dark rum. Add some crusty white bread and strong cheddar cheese, and we're in business.
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- Chicken and Dumplings
The comfort food of all comfort foods!
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- Best Ever Lasagna
the best lasagna is here! layered with a rich meat sauce and a creamy parmesan white sauce, plus the perfect amount of mozzarella cheese! no ricotta cheese needed.
https://cafe...best-lasagna/
- Snickerdoodle Brownies
Snickerdoodle Brownies are the best of both worlds – fudgy, chocolatey brownies mixed with warm, cinnamon Snickerdoodles! It’s the ultimate classic mash-up dessert!
https://www....dle-brownies/
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*** Catch Up On Some Shows & Movies ***
-Netflix Shows & Movies
*For the one who enjoys a good Thriller:
'You'
If you haven’t made your way to this enamoring thriller of a show, YOU need to get on it right now. Season 2 just dropped Dec. 26 and Season 3 has been confirmed. Awesome!
All about it here: https://www....etflix-2019-1
*For the Cinema-Lover who like a good cry:
'Marriage Story'
Fair warning: Marriage Story will wreck you. But it’s also not just one of the best films of 2019, it’s the best film Noah Baumbach has ever made. The story chronicles the process of divorce from separation to finalization, with Adam Driverplaying the successful theater director husband and Scarlett Johansson playing the successful actress wife. Complicating matters is the fact that the couple shares a child, but the brilliance of Baumbach’s film is that it tells the story from both points of view, so no matter which side you fall on in the end, you have deep empathy for both individuals. Driver and Johansson give career-best performances as Baumbach writes full-bodied, complex individuals—you know, like actual human beings. And with regards to the subject matter, Baumbach vividly showcases how the voices of the two individuals—and the love they previously shared—get lost in the actual process of divorcing. Heartbreaking and deeply human, Marriage Story is not to be missed.
-Even old home movies would be PERFECT to take in on a chilly afternoon, especially if you have loved ones around who would love to watch them with you and reminisce.
*For The True-Crime Lover:
‘Killer Insider: The Mind Of Aaron Hernandez’
This true crimedocumentary series about convicted murderer and former professional American football player Aaron Hernandez.[2] The three-part documentary explores his conviction for the murder of Odin Lloyd, other murder cases in which he was a suspect, and the factors in his life that shaped his behavior.
*For the Fantasy Drama Lover:
‘Witcher’ (series)
Set in a medieval fictional world on a landmass known as "the Continent", The Witcherfollows the story of solitary monster hunter Geralt of Rivia (Henry Cavill), sorceressYennefer of Vengerberg (Anya Chalotra) and Cintran princess Ciri (Freya Allan), who find their destinies tied together. The first season is based on The Last Wish and Sword of Destiny, a collection of short stories which precede the main Witcher saga. It explores formative events that shaped the three lead characters, prior to their first encounters with each other.
Also… Henry Cavill stars in it so… you know…
*For the Classic Mob Movie Lover:
’The Irishman’
With DeNiro, Pacino, and Pesci all in a movie together and Scorsese directing, this Netflix film is long but well worth the time spent. Up for massive amounts of awards this season, this long-time-coming movie is pretty good!
Frank "The Irishman" Sheeran is a man with a lot on his mind. The former labor union high official and hitman, learned to kill serving in Italy during the Second World War. He now looks back on his life and the hits that defined his mob career, maintaining connections with the Bufalino crime family. In particular, the part he claims to have played in the disappearance of his life-long friend, Jimmy Hoffa, the former president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, who mysteriously vanished in late July 1975 at the age of 62.
AND MORE:
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- Movies in theaters right now:
With the Academy Awards coming out soon, there are still some of the nominees in theaters right now! But hurry as they won’t be there long!
Check out '1917’ and 'Little Women' which are BOTH still in theaters and are BOTH nominated for tons of awards, including ‘Best Picture’
- Movies coming out soon: https://www....s/coming-soon
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*** Organize ***
There’s always that stack of papers the “junk” drawer, or some other section of your house that you never quite have the time to organize. Take advantage of the chilly weather and tackle that project! Start small, say with just a drawer, and you’ll probably want to move one to another section of your house, once you see how good it feels to clean and organize!
* Check out these professional tips for organizing anything:
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*** Spend Time Outside ***
Even though it’s cold, it’s still important to get out there and get some fresh air and vitamin D.
Many people experience seasonal affective disorder (S.A.D.) in the winter. Being outdoors, especially when it’s sunny, can help fight it.
If it’s a snow day, sledding, snowball fights, building snowmen, and other traditional “Snow Day” activities will be so much fun (especially when done with friends and family)!
Do you have a favorite waterfall or a favorite trail? Have you seen it in the winter? It’s probably beautiful.
Don’t underestimate the beauty and happiness that can be found in the cold weather! While your initial instinct will likely be to retreat to hibernation during the coldest days, remember the good things about winter and embrace it for all it offers.
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*** Get Crafty ***
With the cold winter weather making it hard to send the kids out to play some days, we LOVE the idea of getting creative as a great way to spend time with them this season.
* Check out these crafty ideas for the kids:
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Kids aren’t the only ones who need some creative activities in their life. Painting and other creative activities have been proven to reduce stress, bring about feelings of joy and accomplishment, and give you a reason to get in touch with your inner-artist (yes everyone has one!).
Check out a painting and wine class at Pinot’s Palette this month (and all winter long) and see what you can create withy our own two hand!
From winter landscapes and cute woodland animals, to tropical beach paintings, and of course some excellent Valentine’s Day artwork, we’ve got some fabulous classes coming up!
If you’re looking for a fun way to spend time of the cold days and nights, come in for a class at our studio! Bring your bffs for a fun girls’ night out, your significant other for a unique date night, or even come in with the whole family on one of our ‘Family Days’ where all ages are welcome!
You’ll have so much fun, spending time with loved ones as you make memories and masterpieces, and stay warm while you’re at it!
We hope to see you soon!
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