Sometimes the best part about winter can be the coldest, darkest, stormiest days, when the whole family is shut indoors because it's just too terrible to go outside. And losing power in a snowstorm can cause a lot of worries, but there can also be something nice about being cut off from the world for just a little while, especially with our reliance on electricity for entertainment these days.
And that is why I suggest hosting a Cabin Fever Party. You can pretend that the weather is so horrible outside that the power has gone out without actually having the stress of losing power. Plan entertainment that doesn't involve the television or computer, like playing board games or charades by candlelight. Light a fire and roast marshmallows in your fireplace. And since your power isn't really out, you can still have your heat on and cook delicious warm food in your oven and microwave. It's the best of both worlds. :)
It would be so much fun to create the decor for an event like this. Just think of ski lodges or Vermont Bed and Breakfasts, with their rustic wooden furniture and furs. Pile warm, cozy crocheted blankets on every armchair and couch so all of the guests can stay snuggled and warm while you socialize or play board games. You could even tell all of the guests to come in their pajamas or lounge wear! If there are a lot of children at the event, there are all sorts of games you can make up to fit the theme. Remember the scene in A Christmas Story when Ralphie's little brother is wrapped up in so many layers of winter clothes he can barely move? Dress up in multiple layers until you can all barely move and hold relay races. If there's actually several inches of snow outside, it'll make it even harder to move without falling - and when you do ultimately fall, you'll be covered in enough padding that you won't hurt yourself too much. :)
There are also several craft ideas you could do - like making paper snowflakes or making miniature edible snowmen out of Rice Krispie treats or marshmallows. Or have everyone bring an old sweatshirt or sweater and decorate them with puffy paint to make hideous Christmas sweaters for next year! ;) If your guests are good at knitting or sewing, sit around and have a knitting or quilting circle like the old pioneer days, sewing quilts and knitting winter hats and scarfs for each other.
There's plenty of things you can do to beat the winter blues and still have fun!
And that is why I suggest hosting a Cabin Fever Party. You can pretend that the weather is so horrible outside that the power has gone out without actually having the stress of losing power. Plan entertainment that doesn't involve the television or computer, like playing board games or charades by candlelight. Light a fire and roast marshmallows in your fireplace. And since your power isn't really out, you can still have your heat on and cook delicious warm food in your oven and microwave. It's the best of both worlds. :)
It would be so much fun to create the decor for an event like this. Just think of ski lodges or Vermont Bed and Breakfasts, with their rustic wooden furniture and furs. Pile warm, cozy crocheted blankets on every armchair and couch so all of the guests can stay snuggled and warm while you socialize or play board games. You could even tell all of the guests to come in their pajamas or lounge wear! If there are a lot of children at the event, there are all sorts of games you can make up to fit the theme. Remember the scene in A Christmas Story when Ralphie's little brother is wrapped up in so many layers of winter clothes he can barely move? Dress up in multiple layers until you can all barely move and hold relay races. If there's actually several inches of snow outside, it'll make it even harder to move without falling - and when you do ultimately fall, you'll be covered in enough padding that you won't hurt yourself too much. :)
There are also several craft ideas you could do - like making paper snowflakes or making miniature edible snowmen out of Rice Krispie treats or marshmallows. Or have everyone bring an old sweatshirt or sweater and decorate them with puffy paint to make hideous Christmas sweaters for next year! ;) If your guests are good at knitting or sewing, sit around and have a knitting or quilting circle like the old pioneer days, sewing quilts and knitting winter hats and scarfs for each other.
There's plenty of things you can do to beat the winter blues and still have fun!
