Snow Days: Ideas for Frosty Family Fun

Spending time outdoors improves mental and physical well-being. Make some lifelong memories with these DIY winter activities for all ages.
Snow Days: Ideas for Frosty Family Fun
Sharing precious moments outdoors reminds us that the cold can bring people closer together. Ariel Tang/Unsplash
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Winter is a magical season, but it’s all too easy to simply enjoy that glittering blanket of snowy beauty through a window tucked inside a cozy home. That stops now!

Dress the family in light layers, as the body will warm up during activities, and getting sweaty will actually make one feel colder. Put on some sunscreen, as the winter sun can do damage, particularly as it reflects off the snow. Then pull on warm socks and boots, gloves, and a scarf or neck warmer, and embrace this seasonal wonderland. Bring a water bottle, as it’s easy to get dehydrated, because one doesn’t feel as thirsty in the cold—or at least hydrate before and after activity.

Sandy Lindsey
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Sandy Lindsey is an award-winning writer who covers home, gardening, DIY projects, pets, and boating. She has two books with McGraw-Hill.