Five Ways to Keep Wintertime Boredom at Bay
Five Fun Ways to Bust Boredom This Winter
If you are like me, then you start searching for activities in January to combat wintertime boredom. I think we all experience a bit of a letdown after the holiday season and things return to normal in January. Suddenly, you seem to have these pockets of free time at your disposal. As a result, you might find yourself bored and looking for something new to do.
Below are five suggestions along with links to our articles with more details about these topics. If you are new to our blog, this is a great way to learn more about our content. And if you are a regular reader (thanks by the way!), then these ideas and accompanying links are all in one place for your convenience.
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New Activities to Help Combat Wintertime Boredom
Change Up Your Menus and Your Kitchen
If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to improve your kitchen skills or your kitchen, then here are a few helpful articles to get you started. Chase that wintertime boredom away with a new recipe or new look for your kitchen.
If you are looking for new recipes to try, then check out my lists for cookbooks to add to your kitchen library. You could also try a virtual cooking class to learn something new. I’m considering one of the King Arthur Baking virtual classes found here.
Looking for New Recipes? Try Out One of These Cookbooks!
Ten Great Cookbooks to Inspire You in the Kitchen
Want to make your time in the kitchen more enjoyable? Then don’t miss Karen’s posts below.
Five Useful Kitchen Tools That Make Life Easier
Five Inexpensive and Easy Ways to Spruce Up Your Kitchen
Read More
When the weather outside is less than ideal, then what could be better than curling up under a blanket with a good book? A sure cure for winter boredom is to escape in an exciting story. Check out our posts below to find something new to read. And if one of your resolutions is to read more and save money, then don’t forget your local library as mentioned in Want an Easy Way to Save Hundreds of Dollars-Use Your Public Library!
Are you ready to pretend you are at the warm beach? Then grab one of the beach reads recommended here.
Unique Beach Reads That Will Make a Great Vacation!
Do you want to broaden your horizons and try a different book genre? You’ll find excellent suggestions in these posts from us.
Need More Mystery in Your Life? Discover a New Mystery Series to Read!
Fantastic Poetry Books Everyone Will Love!
Never Read a Dystopia? This List Has the Perfect One for You
Connect More with Friends and Family
It is so easy to get caught up the daily grind of life and overlook the importance of maintaining relationships of all kinds. Here are some easy ideas to inspire you to be more intentional about how you spend time with your loved ones.
Make a Friend’s Day with these Five Simple Ways Designed to Bring Joy
5 Easy Ways to Make Date Night Even More Special
The Best Board Games for Big Family Fun
Try a New Hobby
Winter is the perfect time to try a new hobby as a way to bust boredom. Below are links to our posts on acrylic painting, needlepointing, and crafting ideas.
Happy Hobby Time: Online Acrylic Painting Lessons
My Grandmother’s Needlepoint – A Lasting Reminder of Her Love
How to Make a Handmade Birthday Card Out of Paint Chips
Plan a Unique Celebration
Not only are you planning something fun, but also you are creating memories with people you care about when you celebrate something.
Be inspired to create a celebration around one of these themes below. Give everyone something to look forward to in winter to help overcome boredom!
Have an Extra Sweet Valentine’s Day with a Cookie Swap!
How to Easily Create a Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration!
How Do You Combat Wintertime Boredom?
Please let us know if you try out one of our suggestions or if you have your own unique ideas to keep wintertime boredom at bay. We love to hear from our readers, so drop us a comment below or you can email us at hello@whatagoodday.com!
Have a good day –
Kristin
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Aside from reading more and playing board & card games with the kids, winter is when we usually have at least 1 or 2 puzzles going. My husband built a puzzle tray we can use to corral pieces and put the whole thing out of the way if needed. It’s super handy when I need to reclaim my living room temporarily!