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Ready or not: Winter is coming! I know we still have a few weeks to go, but its bite is in the air, which has me thinking about all the things I want to see and do with my grandkids this memorable – albeit chilly – time of year.
Enter this Grandma/Grandchild wintertime bucket list! (Have you noticed by now that I love making and checking off bucket lists? Hehe.)Â
Are you ready? Go ahead and print this list and then grab everyone’s heavy coats, mittens, and scarves: Things are about to get cold, but fun! 🙂
- Bake and decorate holiday cookies.
- Build a snowman complete with a carrot nose and scarf.
- Create a DIY bird feeder and watch the winter birds visit.
- Go on a winter nature walk and identify animal tracks.
- Have a pajama day with movies and popcorn.
- Make hot chocolate from scratch and experiment with toppings.
- Visit a local Christmas market or winter festival.
- Write and mail letters to Santa together.
- Craft handmade Christmas ornaments.
- Read winter-themed books snuggled under a cozy blanket.
- Go ice skating at an outdoor rink.
- Attend a holiday-themed concert or play.
- Have a snowball fight (weather permitting).
- Make a gingerbread house and decorate it with candy.
- Go sledding on a snowy hill.
- Host a family board game night.
- Knit scarves or hats together for a winter project.
- Volunteer at a local charity or food bank.
- Create a winter-themed scavenger hunt.
- Visit a nursing home and sing Christmas carols.
- Make homemade soup or stew together.
- Have an indoor picnic by the fireplace.
- Learn to play a new card game.
- Go star-gazing on a clear winter night.
- Watch a holiday parade in your town.
- Make a time capsule to open next winter.
- Create a winter-themed puzzle.
- Start a gratitude journal together.
- Plan and cook a family dinner.
- Have a DIY spa day at home with homemade facemasks.
- Take a snowy photo walk and capture winter scenes.
- Visit a museum or indoor aquarium.
- Bake a pie with winter fruits.
- Start an indoor herb garden.
- Write a short winter story or poem together.
- Make a family photo album or scrapbook.
- Host a winter tea party with various teas and treats.
Which item will you mark off first? Whichever it is, I pray that it brings you and your grandbabies lots of joy, warmth, and memories. Have fun!
