1. Staying outdoors, whenever we can. Last summer we went camping, this winter we go skiing. I tok up slalom again, after 23 years, alongside my 6 year old. 2. Knitting! I only knit for myself, as none of the kids like knitted stuff. 4. movie nights with all the kids 4. fresh flowers. While waiting for a new spring.. 5. Watching Call my Agent on Netflix – soo good. 6. making the best out of a messy house, low on home improvement inspiration. Still – all will be well..

I love all these ideas! We also enjoy weekly movie nights with air popped popcorn — I can’t believe that this used to be a rare treat for my family pre-pandemic, what were we thinking? Another thing that has made this winter more bearable is a Christmas gift I received: a case of wine thoughtfully selected by my sister, including little hand-written “tasting note” tags on each bottle. As an occasional drinker, these are lasting me a long time and it has been so nice to have a lovely wine on hand (in my “cave”/laundry room) to make dinner feel a bit more special on these cold and dark weekends. Family friends lent us their archery set which has also provided some much-needed, excitement and inducement to head outdoors. And, my friend in the neighborhood has been kindly giving me her magazines after she has read them (and I am doing the same with mine!).

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