The month of January can feel bleak after all the busy-ness of the winter holidays. And the promise of spring is still miles away. Don’t let those long, dark, cold days of winter bring you down. These 8 entertaining and fun ideas are sure to brighten your winter days:
1: Plan a Movie Night: Provide cozy blankets and seasonal snacks (like caramel popcorn).
2: Fondue Party: Include cheese and chocolate options with bread, fruits, and veggies for dipping.
3: Irish Potluck: Dishes include corned beef and cabbage, shepherds pie and soda bread, among other decidedly Irish dishes.
4: Host a Puzzle Party: Set up tables with puzzles of varying difficulty and serve easy snacks.
5: Prepare for Valentine’s Day: Host a handmade Valentine’s Card party and have each guest bring something to contribute.
6: Start a Crochet Club: Host a weekly get together and collaborate and share crochet techniques.
7: Throw a Super Bowl Party! And take bets on who will win.
8: Bucket List Party: Have each guest bring their ideas, with pictures and a description, on things they’ve always wanted to do. For many, this activity alone will bring them closer to their bucket-list goal.
This is also a great way to establish some new holiday traditions for your and your family.
HOMEOWNER TIP
Best Way to Safely Clean a Computer Screen
1) Shut down the device and unplug it.
2) Use a clean microfiber cloth.
3) If it’s just dusty, wipe the screen in gentle, circular motions.
4) To remove smudges dampen your cloth with distilled water, rubbing alcohol or ammonia-free windex before wiping screen; never spray liquid directly on the screen.
5) Complete cleaning by drying with another clean microfiber cloth.