My Favorite Winter Activities

There are so many cute fall activities out there, but where is the love for winter?!

I need to be honest, I am not a fan of cold weather. And driving in the snow, ugh no thank you! There are however a couple of activities that I just love doing when the weather cools off.

Nature Walks

I know what you are thinking, who wants to take a walk in the cold? There is something so peaceful about taking a walk towards the end of the day in the winter. Yes it is cold, but it is especially peaceful if there is snow covering the ground. I love finding pine cones, watching the squirrels play, and just enjoying the smell of winter.

Read

There is nothing better than reading at the end of a long day. I love taking the opportunity to use those long winter nights to read a new book.

Bake Cookies

Christmas is the perfect time to bake cookies with loved ones. I take this a step further and tend to bake during the winter months. There is an extra bonus in the winter time, the oven is great for keeping your home warm!

Cozy Mittens

I was never a fan of wearing mittens until my sister starting knitting. There is something so childlike about picking up matching mittens to go with your scarves and coats.

Drink Hot Cocoa

One of the very first memories I have drinking hot cocoa was with my Mom. It was a snow day, and we watched old movies and drank mugs of hot cocoa all day. I was so used to the powered stuff that I was shocked at how easy it is to make homemade. I would love to share with you my favorite recipe:

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips

• 1/4 c. cocoa powder

• 1/2 c. sugar

• 1 tsp. vanilla extract

• 1 c. heavy cream

• 6 c. whole milk

ADD EVERYTHING TO A SLOW COOKER, AND HEAT ON LOW FOR ABOUT TWO HOURS.

Play In The Snow

I hate driving in the snow, but love playing in it!

I hope you enjoyed a little peak into my favorite winter activities!