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 indoor activities are therapeutic pastimes. Hopefully, there’s
something on the list below for you to enjoy.

Learn a new skill, such as knitting or painting. 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.

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.

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.

Board Games and Puzzles are classic snow day activities that
never get old. Try some arts and crafts if you are feeling creative. Check out
winter craft ideas online for some inspiration.

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

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 that
you enjoy some activity to take your mind off what you cannot control. Do you
have a favorite pastime activity?