Even if you’re with friends or family, being stuck indoors for extended periods of time can test the best of us. Whether it’s because of a snowstorm or frostbite-inducing temperatures, here are some fun things you can do when cabin fever strikes:
Take a trip down memory lane. Dig up old movies and try to get the VCR player working again or look through family photo albums to remember good times gone by. You can also use this time to clean up and organize photos on your laptop or phone, and finally narrow down which ones you want to print and frame.
Plan an exciting vacation. Escape in your mind by planning your next trip. Think about where you’ve always wanted to go, and do some research on exciting things to see and do there. You can even plan a big group trip with friends or family, like a reunion or bachelorette party. Make it a hassle-free experience – from planning to booking hotels and flights for members who leave from different cities as well as arranging for transfers – choose a carefully curated package from Air Canada Vacations.
Embrace your inner polar bear. Sometimes the best thing you can do is go with the flow. So, bundle up and head outside to explore nature. Go for a hike, ice-skate at a local rink or build a snow fort. Even if it’s too cold to be out long, a quick walk around the block can do wonders for clearing your head.
Try one of the three Cs. When all else fails, you can do one of the three Cs – cooking, crafting and cleaning. Try a complicated new recipe you’d never make on a busy night or weekend; get creative and make something with your hands like an art project or knit a sweater; or get a head start on your spring cleaning and declutter your home. (NC)