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Snuggle up!
As the weather gets colder, indoor pleasures beckon. And while staying home might not seem exciting — especially after the past nine months — there are plenty of ways to make indoor fun more inviting.
We’ve rounded up the coziest home upgrades, pampering products, movies, books, podcasts, hot meals and more. So snuggle up as a family and enjoy some cozy quality time — that’s what this season is all about!
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Turn your house into a cozy sanctuary
The key to optimal winter coziness starts with your space. From cute seasonal décor to the softest blankets and best-smelling candles, here’s how to turn your home into a snug sanctuary.
Enjoy some at-home pampering
Breathe in. Breathe out. Now that your home is cozy, it’s time to relax. Take a steamy aromatherapy shower, slip on some fuzzy slippers and practice some mindfulness techniques. These self-care products are a great way to get started.
Build an awesome fort
For wiggly kids — and their fun-loving adults — break out all the best cushions, blankets and other snuggly materials to create an awesome fort. A cool fort will definitely come in handy when it’s time to curl up with a book, tune in to a podcast or have an extra-special family movie night.
Curl up with a book
What’s cozier than a book? Snuggle up with some nostalgia by reading one of these classic middle-grade books from the ‘80s; try an inclusive and lesser-known fantasy series; tempt timid readers with a great graphic novel; or peruse even more book roundups to find the perfect read for your kiddo.
Have a family movie night
Transition from books to movies with a great movie based on a book; watch a new movie the fam hasn’t seen yet; go on a global adventure through food and film; or scroll through more movies here. Pop some popcorn and settle into that awesome fort you just built for a family movie night!
Family game night
Passive together-time through books and movies is fine and good, but if you’re ready for some true bonding, break out the board games! They’re a fabulous way to teach your kiddos new skills. Flex your family’s competitive side with one of these games for all ages.
Listen to a podcast
Eschew screens and rest your eyes by tuning in to a podcast. They’re entertaining, they’re educational and they’re something different. We’ve rounded up the best podcasts for families and, once you’ve finished those, we have even more family favorites to consider.
Cozy food
A warm winter pleasures roundup wouldn’t be complete without some kick-ass recipes. Warm up with a seasonal soup or stew, create an easy one-sheet masterpiece, cook up a casserole. try a comfort-food classic from another culture, and whip up a quick and satisfying lunch.
Try a snuggly getaway
Still desperate to get out of the house? We’ve rounded up a great list of cabin getaways that are cozy, covid-safe and most importantly: somewhere new.
