Hello! Many of us are housebound due to the severe cold
weather conditions throughout the USA.  Scrolling through social media or watching the weather reports all day
is not good for us. Diversional, cozy ,indoor activities are therapeutic pastimes. Hopefully, there’s something on the list below for you to
enjoy.

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Learn a new skill, such as knitting or painting.


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Cooking and baking are great activities to do on
a snowy day. You can try out new recipes or make some of your favorite comfort
foods. Search online for some winter recipes or check out this list of winter
comfort foods.

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Reading -you can curl up with a good book or
magazine. Practice some relaxation techniques like
meditation, yoga, or deep breathing exercises to help you unwind and de-stress.
There are many free programs on YouTube or free apps.

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Movie Marathon- grab some blankets, popcorn, and
your favorite movies for a cozy movie marathon or watch old tv shows-I have
been watching Johnnie Carson reruns that are very entertaining.

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Board Games and Puzzles are classic snow day
activities that never get old. From Monopoly to Scrabble, there’s a game for
everyone.

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Try some arts and crafts if you are feeling
creative. Check out winter craft ideas online for some inspiration.

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Treat yourself to a home spa day? A warm bath with some Epsom salts and
essential oils, homemade face masks and body scrubs.

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Writing is a great way to spend this alone time
because you can express your thoughts while also having a creative outlet.
There are so many different methods that you can use to improve writing skills,
such as journaling, blogging, and writing a short story. Getting your thoughts
on paper can be therapeutic, whether you write about things that are happening
in your life or someone else's life.  I hope you can make the best of this time indoors. Do you have a favorite diversional activity to share with the group?