New York is experiencing a REAL winter. It's feels like the first time in years we've had so much snow. My snowboots are getting a workout. Lots of storms, sleet and slush and all that leads to one thing: snow days! Since we are being forced to stay indoors, it’s super important to have lots of great ideas for how to keep entertained during inclement weather. I’d love to swap stories of fun indoor activities with you in the comments!
First things first, anytime I have an extended period of time at home I love to cook. This is great because it’s an activity for the whole family. Ashvin, my son, will “cook with mommy” imitating what I’m doing in the kitchen while playing with a bowl and whisk. I’m busy whipping up banana nut muffins, homemade pasta, anything and everything that is warm and filling. Comfort food is perfect for cold snowy days. My husband certainly agrees, and though he doesn’t always participate, he definitely enjoys the results!
Once we’re well fed, Ashvin and I love curling up with a good book. Ashvin will request to be read to, and especially likes reading the same books over and over. This way, he can predict what’s on the next page and read along with me. Sometimes if he gets sleepy enough, he’ll take a nap and then I can read for myself a while. So relaxing and enriching. Has anyone read any great books lately?
After good food and nice cozy time, Ashvin loves to do some coloring. He yells "pen and paper" and then I know it’s time. He can also stay occupied for hours doing puzzles, it’s so fun to watch him figure out all the pieces! Anything with the alphabet or numbers keeps him happy.
Finally, since we’ve had so many of these snowy days, sometimes you do have to venture out of the house. Recently, I took Ashvin to the American Museum of Natural History. He absolutely loved it and we spent all day wandering around, and seeing the show at Hayden Planetarium. I also love going out to the movies for a little quiet time. Recently my team and I had a great outdoor chilly weather outing at the nearby Bryant Park skating rink. So much fun and such great exercise!
It’s so great to have so much at our fingertips! But if you’re really stuck inside, what do you like to do?