Whether you live somewhere that gets cold and snowy or not, these ideas are great boredom busters for the shorter days and longer nights of winter. I really love the ice lanterns! They are beautiful and easy.

1. Live where there is no snow? Make your own, 2 ingredients and soooo much fun!!  Click here to learn how.
2. January 19^th is National Popcorn Day – make some popcorn garland for the animals to snack on!
3. Make snow themed creations with playdough, igloos, snowmen, snowflakes….
4. Try making an ice lantern!
5. January 23^rd is Handwriting Day – send a handwritten note to a loved one!
6. Is it too cold to go outside? Have an indoor snowball fight using “soft snow balls.”
7. Bring a touch of Young Rembrandts home with the free download activity sheets!
8. How creative can you be with a cardboard box? Check out these ideas to keep the kids entertained during the long winter.
9. January 29^th is puzzle day – gather the family and put a puzzle together!
10. Make your own hot cocoa bombs!
11. Check if your town or a town near you has winter festivals. These often include ice sculptures, ice skating, crafts etc…
12. Make this cute snowman cone!
13. January 31^st backwards day – there are so many things to do backwards but the most fun might be to start dinner with dessert!
14. Take the fun outside with ice balloons!
15. Let the kids be creative outside with glitter paint for the snow!
16. Take a nature walk tracking down furry friends by finding their foot prints in the snow.
17. January 31^st Inspire your Heart with Art Day – the key to getting the most out of this day is to find something artful that inspires you!
18. Bundle up, bring the hot cocoa and make a camp fire!
19. Host and “Iced” tea party!
20. Have some fun with science by experimenting with sticky ice.

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