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Boredom Busters to Beat the Winter Blues

Crafts, recipes, and other ideas for things to do when winter's got you down

By Laura Miller, Publisher of Macaroni Kid Appleton-Waupaca-Oshkosh December 14, 2024

Winter can be snow much fun! And sometimes it is no fun at all. But we have lots of ideas for fun things to do and make, whether the weather is great for outdoor play or the ice, wind, or extreme cold keeps you cooped up inside. From winter plans, things to do with snow, to snow-themed crafts and recipes, warm comforting soups, and even a few tips for being healthy, we've got your winter needs covered.

And if all of these ideas for indoor and outdoor snowy fun aren't enough to keep you busy, we also have 101 Things to Do When Kids are Bored and there is sure to be something for everyone to do on that list!

 Planning

Now is the Time to Prepare for Snow Days Off from School

Keep Winter Essentials Handy

 Inside Play and Crafts

Snow Much Fun: 5 Ways for Your Kids to Have Indoor Fun with Snow

Fun in the Forecast – Plan your Snow Day!

Snow Dough

Home-made Snow Globes!

Make a Snowman from Scrap Wood

Roll a Snowman

Macaroni Made: Hand Warmers

Paper Tube Snowman Craft

Snowman Greeting Card

Ideas for Indoor Activites!

Snowman Paper Craft or Card

Paint the Snow

 Outside Play

12 Ways to Play in the Snow You Might Not Have Tried Yet

Snow Games!

 Snacks

 "Dirty Snow" Snack

Snowman Cupcakes

Build-A-Snowman Cookie Kits

Do You Want To Build a Snowman Lunch?

Snowman Soup

 Soups

It's Chili Time! Just 5 Ingredients Needed for this Easy Chili Recipe

Easy Coconut Curry Chicken Soup

Easy Vegetable Soup

Albondigas Soup

Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup

Super Easy Slow Cooker Potato Soup

My Kids’ Favorite Veggie Soup

From-Frozen Slow Cooker Pork Roast Chili

Tortellini Sausage Soup in the Slow Cooker

Tomato-Vegetable Soup

Easy Chicken Chili

Tortellini Soup

Easy Chicken Noodle Soup

Pumpkin Chili

Chicken and Gnocchi Soup

Crock Pot Taco Soup

Stuffed Green Pepper Soup

Italian Wedding Soup

 Health

13 Cold and Cough Relief Home Remedies

Keep Everyone Healthy During Flu and Cold Season

Nine Tips and Tricks to Get Your Kids to Eat Healthy

Tips To Stay Healthy this Cold and Flu Season

9 Simple Ways to Get the Whole Family Healthier

5 Easy Healthy Eating Hacks for Moms

4 Healthy Ingredient Swaps

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