Instead of cursing the winter, find ways to enjoy it! Instead of talking about the things we CAN’T do, bundle up, get outside, and be active with these activities:
- SNOWBALL FIGHT: what better way to run around (and exercise) without even realizing that you are exercising? Put on your gloves, gather your kids, and start a snowball fight. Just be sure to set a few ground rules (such as no chunks of ice) before starting.
- BUILD A SNOWMAN: if you want to avoid snow down your jacket, but still want to enjoy the snow, then building a snowman is a great activity to get you and your family outside and active. Make it a contest to see who can build the biggest snowman, or work together to create a snowman and snowman city.
- SLEDDING: get your sled (or any flat substitute), find a hill, and enjoy running up and then sliding down that hill.
- ICE SKATING: while you can usually find indoor ice rinks throughout the entire year, the outdoor ice rink is a lot cheaper. Just be sure that the ice is thick enough before going out onto the ice.
- CAMPFIRE: for some reason summer tends to monopolize campfires. But, if anything, the cold weather is the best time to have a campfire because the warmth of the fire feels amazing in the winter. Work together to gather wood, even chop it, and then enjoy a nice, warm, campfire. See the recipe below for a fun treat to enjoy with the campfire.
So get outside, be active, and enjoy the last few weeks of winter, before we need to start worrying about mud and rain.
Fire Roasted Grapefruit
Sweet, tangy, and juicy, this winter treat will warm you up.
Servings 1
Calories 130kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Grapefruit can also use oranges, omit honey
- ½ teaspoon dried mint optional
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- Wash hands before prepping food.
- Cut the grapefruit in half.
- Drizzle honey, then mint onto the grapefruit.
- Put the two halves together and Wrap grapefruit in heavy foil.
- Put the grapefruit into the hot coals of the campfire
- Cook for 5-10 minutes, or until the grapefruit is golden
- Remove, unwrap, and enjoy!
Notes
If you’re just coming in from the cold, you can also make this fun & tasty treat indoors. Follow the instructions but instead of using the campfire, use your oven’s “broiler” to brown the top of the grapefruit.
Nutrition
Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 354mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 2970IU | Vitamin C: 80mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg