As our weather turns crisp and chilly, we shift gears from coatless days of outside play and exploration to the joys of our TR Family’s definition of Fall and Winter hibernation.
It is an adjustment, but it doesn’t have to be a negative one!
- Take a note from Miss Rumphius and visit the enclosed Conservatories in your area. In our area, we recommend Olbrich Gardens, the Domes, and Nicoholas Conservatory.
- Enjoy a winter sport: snowshooeing, ice skating indoors or outdoors, skiing, or just simple sledding!
- See what activities or learning events your public library has to offer and remember that not only are these are typically free, but they are not limited to kids!
- Enjoy winter gardening! Even if you don’t have a small patch of land to use, you can experiment with gardening inside (in containers) regardless of falling snow.
- Bake! Cook! Bake! Try out that new cookie recipe or bake homemade bread. You can make a homemade soup that will simmer on the stovetop, adding moisture to the dry, heated air.
- And remember the sayings of our Norwegian friends: There’s no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing. Find some warm mittens, good boots. a good coat, a scarf and cozy hat: you’ll find you can do and see a lot outside if you are ready for it.
Yes, sunny and coatless days are a joy. But these chillier seasons brings their own delights, too.