Stuck Inside: 5 Indoor Winter Activities for Homeowners

Stuck Inside: 5 Indoor Winter Activities for Homeowners

Here at Payne Family Homes we're all about getting outside, enjoying nice weather and staying active. But when the freezing temperatures and precipitation have other ideas, we have to adjust accordingly throughout the winter. Trust usit's not always easy entertaining kids, pets or even that spouse of yours when you're all sharing the same space.

So when you're occasionally "stuck" inside that beautiful Payne home of yours, here are a few ideas on how to entertain in other ways.

Channel your inner Emeril. That's rightyou don't have to be Martha Stewart's relative to take up cooking as a hobby. With every resource now at your fingertip (Food Network, online cookbooks, etc.), make a point to learn a new meal or snack every week or so. And if you have kids, put them to workcreate a "Feed the Family" night where one child cooks for the family. Yes, you can help them if they're only 10! It's a great way to bond with your family or loved ones.

Have kids? Have a camp-out! Who said you can only camp outside? Turn your living room into your own campground with blankets, games, family movies, and even tents. Suddenly your fireplace is your source for cooking dinner and making s'mores (okay, you can still use the kitchen for dinner). Use your imagination!

Everyone has that one room. You know you have itthat one room that needs a cleaning badly. Whether it's a paint job, a plaster job or even just throwing things outthis is the time to do it. Because once spring rolls around, you'll have one less room to worry about and a bit extra time to spend outside in the sun!

Stimulate that brain of yours. There are countless ways to keep sharp when trapped indoors. Puzzles, crosswords and online trivia can help you keep mentally fit and entertained at the same time. Pick up that dusty book that's been under your nightstand for months. And we're not ignoring TVwatch shows on the History Channel or Discovery Channel if you'd like! No knowledge is useless knowledge.

Finallytime to unpack. We know, we knowno new homeowner likes to unpack everything.But what better time than when you're stuck inside with all of your things? Make it enjoyable with music and snacks, or make it a contest with another friend you know moving in elsewhere. Perhaps the first family or couple to unpack wins a bet (we're not encouraging gambling but you get the idea!). Hey, it has to get done sometime, right?

While these are all entertaining suggestions, we want to hear from you! What are some other in-home activities you can use during the cold winter weather?

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