February, the month of love, valentines, and very chilly temperatures. Read on for fun ways to promote warmth and connection among you and your loved ones. If you’re looking for healthy recipes with warmth in mind, join us at our monthly Healthy Cooking Demos and be inspired to change up your routine.
Bake Together
The more the merrier when it comes to baking. Even very young children can help out by measuring, pouring and stirring ingredients. Make chocolate chip cookies or a special blueberry breakfast bread to start your morning off right. Look for an old family recipe that you can pass on to your children or nieces and nephews. Like to host? Invite friends and/or other family members for a Bake-Off. Choose one food item that everyone makes and then throw a party where you share the finished products. Everyone gets to taste and vote on the best recipe, and maybe the winner gets a prize.
Build a Blanket Fort
Snow days call for creativity. Who doesn’t love a blanket fort? You can wing it on your own with a few chairs, blankets and pillows, or you can read here for more detailed instructions. For optimal warmth and connection, be sure to grab flashlights and get in the fort with your kids.
Make Soup
Soup is an inexpensive, nutritious and easy-to-make meal for busy families. Like all soups, this vegetable soup recipe can be prepared ahead of time, and often tastes just as good (if not better!) on the second or third day, as the flavors blend.
Light a Fire and Play Board Games
Kids and kids at heart enjoy board games. Even Millennials think they are still cool. Start the night with a pot-luck with neighbors, or craft homemade pizzas in pajamas with your family. If hosting is on your 2019 resolution list, host an adult-only game night with the neighbors. Whatever you choose, this is a low-cost, easy way to turn the dull and dreary winter nights into something glowing and memorable.
