With colder temperatures and long dark nights, it’s easy for the whole family to get stuck in a rut of being indoor-bound. Don’t let the cold weather keep you from getting creative when it comes to keeping the kids entertained – there are plenty of activities and crafts right here at home that will bring smiles all around! From cozy board games and indoor camping, to crafting projects and indoor snowball fights; we’ve rounded up some great ideas so moms everywhere can make their next cozy day inside just as exciting as any outdoor adventure. So pull out your best blankets, crank the fire up high, gather everyone round – it’s time for some seriously fun indoor winter activities

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1.Board games- Playing board games is a great activity to do indoors when he weather is cold and frightful. It’s also a great way to create memories as a family.

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2.Scavenger hunt– Scavengers can be fun for everyone! And when it’s cold outside, why not do a scavenger hunt on the inside.

3.Baking– When you’re stuck inside baking is the perfect past time to enjoy. Whether you try something new from a cookbook, or a DIY kit- you can find all the cookware you need in one place!

4.Crafts– Spending quality with your little one is easy to do with some fun crafts to do together! Here are just a few that you can do for winter

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5.Camping in your living room– You can use the things you have at home such as chairs, “>, sheets and You can purchase a fort to build- Building a fort with these sticks and connecting circles are so much fun to do with your little ones. So many ways to create a fort. You can cover the first with blankets and sheets as well as add floor pillows to the bottom to create a comfy atmosphere.

You can purchase an indoor tent- What’s great about this is that the tent is already together, and you can easily make this into an indoor camp site. If you want to be really creative they also have play camping gear you can get.

6.Indoor Snowball Fight– Creating an indoor snowball fight is a perfect way to bring winter into your home. All the fun of a snowball fight with none of the mess.

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7. Snow Toy Car Ramp– Create a ramp using cardboard or a tray covered in white paper and let the kids race their toy cars down the snowy slope.

Things you will need:

  1. Cardboard (from a box is fine)
  2. White paint or spray snow
  3. Something to lean the cardboard on (table, chair, pillow)

8. Air Dry Clay Creations – Creating clay ornaments or festive treats with your little ones is fun our everyone!

9. Painting Snow- Bring the snow indoors by filling a basin with snow and letting the kids paint it using watercolors or food coloring.

What you will need:

  1. Watercolors
  2. Food coloring
  3. Snow

10. Snow globe making– Help your kids make their own snow globes using glass jars, water, glitter, and small figurines. They’ll love shaking it and watching the snow fall.

What you will need:

  1. Glass jar
  2. Water glitter
  3. You can also get DIY kits from Etsy or Amazon.

    11. Finger knitting-teach your kids how to finger knit and create scarves, bracelets, or headbands together. Watch the video on how to finger knit.

    What you will need:

    1. Yarn

    12.Iceskating bears– Sensory filled fun! Let your little one enjoy some ice fun inside on this cold days. Freeze bears in round ice cubes and have them sake across the blue water.

    What you will need:

    1. Round cups (fill with ice and bear)
    2. Plastic bears
    3. Large plastic bucket
    4. Small bucket to pour water in

    Winter doesn’t have to be a boring time of year! There are so many indoor activities to choose from. There’s ice skating with bears right in your own home to setting up fake camping trips in the living room, there is something for everyone to enjoy.Here are depend on yourself to create fun and unique indoor activities! Here are some awesome indoor activities to enjoy inside this season – just get creative and make memories with your friends and family all cozy indoors. After all, winter is the perfect excuse for quality time together indoors doing something you all love!

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