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18 Things To Do At Home During Winter For A Cozy Homestead

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October 1, 2024 By Riley E. Carlson Leave a Comment

Looking for some things to do at home during the winter? If you’re stuck inside your house because of the most recent snowstorm, gloomy rain, or sharply cold weather, there is no need to worry. Get yourself into these engaging ideas and you’ll see that making up for lost time with additional work and doing errands are on the fun list!

Things To Do At Home For A Fun And Relaxing Winter

“I’m bored!” This statement is not allowed in my homestead anytime. However, whenever someone is getting bored, I look around because I know I can find a satisfying task for myself and for my kids. And for me, that’s the perfect way to keep me occupied! Home is the only place where there is always creative and entertaining things to do. All you have to do is make use of your imagination and your day will surely be more fun and productive. So today I am sharing these 18 self-indulging things you can do at home. Enjoy!

 

1. Make A Fantastic Breakfast

Make A Fantastic Breakfast | Things To Do At Home During Winter For A Cozy Homestead
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You’ve got the perfect time to beat up your normal on-the-go breakfast and cook some bacon, eggs, or French toast to enjoy. Or put your hands on something delicious and easy, like these mouthwatering pancakes.

 

2. Redecorate Your Home

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If want a new look for your house, you really don’t need to get out and buy new things. All you have to do is move things around. Try rearranging your furniture, find new angles to hang your photos, or scan online for new ideas. You’ll find redecorating your home a joyfully refreshing thing to do.

 

3. Organize Your Closet

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Dress up your closet and minimize the clutter. If you have the luxury of time, have fun to play adult dress-up. Experiment with new clothing combinations, and prepare outfits for upcoming occasions. This will help you organize your closet and find amazing outfits that have been left unused for months.

 

4. Create Something

Create Something | Things To Do At Home During Winter For A Cozy Homestead
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Make use of your creativity and create something beautiful and useful with your hands. Crafting can be super easy, like jewelry making, sewing, and knitting. Who knows, you can get some profit from it because there are lots of DIY crafts you can sell.

 

5. Have A Luxurious Bath

Have A Luxurious Bath | Things To Do At Home During Winter For A Cozy Homestead

Have an extraordinary bath experience with some DIY bath bombs, candles, a beverage or a great book, and some relaxing music. If you’ve got little ones, an enjoyable bath with lots of bubbles and toys can be a great transformation from your normal daily routine.

 

6. Take Your Happy Hour

Take Your Happy Hour | Things To Do At Home During Winter For A Cozy Homestead
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If you have not taken your happy hour in a long time, now is the perfect time to do so. Make use of this lazy day to stir up some warm and fancy crockpot drinks, a glass of your favorite wine, or an exotic cocktail. Don’t forget to include your favorite appetizers to make it more personalized.

 

7. Homemade Beauty Treatments

Homemade Beauty Treatments | Things To Do At Home During Winter For A Cozy Homestead
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Pamper yourself with a mini spa day with some DIY beauty treatments. Whether it’s a good manicure/pedicure, an avocado mask, or a relaxing body scrub, it’s a perfect day to beautify and rejuvenate.

 

8. Get In Touch With Family And Friends

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Catching up with your long-lost friends, grandparents, or any loved one you’ve been longing to talk with has already been made easy if you have the luxury of internet at home. If you’ve got that, this is an amazing activity and can be done by all.

 

9. Scrapbooking

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Never tried scrapbooking before? Now is an awesome time to create a book of your children’s art or your achievements, or create a gift for someone’s special event.

 

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10. Test Your Baking Skills

Test Your Baking Skills | Things To Do At Home During Winter For A Cozy Homestead
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Baking chocolate chip treats is an engaging winter’s day project, as is cooking different delectable recipes like crisp-baked bread and warm pies. Or, you can have simple winter treats the children can help with.

 

11. Soup Up

Soup Up | Things To Do At Home During Winter For A Cozy Homestead
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Making a decent pot of hot soup is a simple and fulfilling activity during winter. Try a perfect chicken noodle soup, a broiled cauliflower, or my favorite, carrot and butternut squash soup.

 

12. Prepare A Fancy Dinner

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Since there is an ideal opportunity to really appreciate cooking and eating a quality feast, why not make yourself or the family a fancy dinner? Set up your table with your most beautiful dinnerware and make it look like a first class restaurant. I do this at least thrice a week during winter. It’s a perfect opportunity for me to showcase my cooking skills!

 

13. Enjoy An Afternoon Tea

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Sit back, relax, and enjoy your very own tea party right inside the comfort of your home. You can use nice and fancy china and add some small treats or sandwiches. If you want to enjoy it with your little ones, substitute tea for a chocolate drink.

 

14. Engage In An Indoor Obstacle Course

Engage In Indoor Obstacle Course | Things To Do At Home During Winter For A Cozy Homestead
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Burn up some energy and have a great time pursuing an indoor obstacle course. Use toys, pillows, chairs, or any other objects to create your indoor obstacle course. A fun indoor activity for everyone at home.

 

15. Catch Up With Magazines

Catch Up With Magazines | Things To Do At Home During Winter For A Cozy Homestead
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If you’ve got numerous magazines waiting to be read, now is the perfect time to do some catching up on readings. If you were able to plan ahead, purchase some entertaining magazines, then relax and enjoy your day at home.

 

16. Listen To Your Music Archive

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Have fun listening to the music you’ve been collecting and collate them in your music library. It is also a great time to create fresh music mixes and sort out your collection for good.

 

17. Give Yourself A Good Read

Give Yourself A Good Read |Things To Do At Home During Winter For A Cozy Homestead
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Curl up with a decent book on your favorite couch or in front of your fireplace while the winter season keeps you inside.

 

18. Take A Nap

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Do you still remember, when was the last time you were able to take a daytime rest? Relish your childhood memories, and take an unchecked and peaceful daytime nap in the most comfortable place at home.

 

Want more fun things to do at home? Check out this video from Emily Canham:

Winter weather is not a reason to stay idle, folks. Make a wise decision and find something you can enjoy in the comfort of your home to make your winter day merrier but relaxing. You don’t need to be a genius to come up with something special to do indoors. Take a look at this list, these activities are pretty easy to accomplish yet you can make the most of your time indoors.

What do think of this list of things to do at home? Which one will you try? Let me know what are your thoughts are in the comments section below.

A perfect way to make yourself productive during winter is get started with an indoor winter garden. Here’s your ultimate guide to have an indoor garden for winter!

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