Do you jump into the new year with resolutions and positivity or quietly creep in with gentle steps?
I am a throwback to the academic year and a gentle January person (hense this Newsletter not being sent on the 1st)! We joke that I am all about hibernating! I go gently into the darkest month of the year thanks to my seasonal adjustive disorder plus as the wife of an accountant in the throws of tax season. I have developed tools to help me through what feels like the longest month as well as the darkest!
I leave up the Christmas Tree and fairy lights until January 6th (12th night) and even then I leave up most of the fairy lights and enjoy them through January and February.
Meal Plan - The husbeast is busy through January and I have learned that meal planning takes the weight off me, plus it also means we eat well and I avoid all the carbs and cheese I crave!
Make plansβI make sure I have things to look forward to. I have already planned a spa day with one of my besties and a sewing day, too.
Get outside - no matter the weather, getting outside helps. I must admit I miss Alvin terribly as there was no better incentive to get outside than him.
I was gifted How to Winter: Harnessing Your Mindset to Thrive In Cold, Dark or Difficult Times by Kari Leibowitz and have devoured it. It is a brilliant read. A book backed by science on how to change your winter mindset. This isnβt a book about buying your way through the season but rather a toolkit and advice for making practical changes and I can already see how implementing them will make massive changes.
So I am looking positively into 2025 determined to make some changes in my winter mindset and also in the way I consume!
These 50 winter activities for kids are perfect for this time of year and are all pretty low-cost or even no-cost. They are perfect for updating our bored jar with new activities for the new season
Kickstart January 2025 with this inspiring could-do list! From celebrating Twelfth Night to the Lunar New Year, enjoy fun traditions, crafts, and nature activities.
The Year of the Snake
As we step into the Year of the Snake in 2025, why not celebrate with a simple and fun craft? This DIY toilet roll tube snakeis the perfect activity for kids of all ages. Itβs eco-friendly, promotes creativity, and is a wonderful way to learn about the zodiac while crafting something adorable.
Birdfeeders
The RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch is 24- 26 January and these adorable homemade bird feeders are perfect for hanging outside in the backyard and attracting feathered friends to your garden. The best part? Using lard or coconut oil means this project can be done safely with little ones, as these ingredients melt at low temperatures.
Winter Village
Winter is the perfect time for cosy crafts, and this Free Printable Animal Winter Village is a delightful activity that your whole family or class will love. Create your very own magical village filled with adorable woodland animals and cosy cottages, all ready to brave the snowy season!
Is love in the air? Looking for valentine craft and activities for kids? Well look no further I a complete resource of them all in one place for you here. As I do more I will make sure that they are added, so make sure you pin or bookmark this page. I love learning, creating, making and baking seasonally and you might not celebrate valentineβs day, but love is forever eternal.
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