How to make it through the winter?

[Dinoctoblock]

So it was tough getting through the spring and summer in lockdown, away from usual activities and friends and family. I’m not saying there’s going to be another national lockdown, but it’s looking a bit bleak and I’m trying to think of things I can do to help my family through the next few months.

Looking for more ideas of stuff to stock up on/do. Here’s what I’ve thought of so far:

Snowsuits
Thermal vests and long johns
Fire pit with cooking plate for garden
Investigate insulating the hot tub
Fancy sledges
Rake out the fairy lights and put up from October onwards - inside and out
Identify safe spots to put candles in the evening
Start stocking freezer with Christmas food
Plan out Christmas cards/gifts the kids can make over quiet weekends

Any other ideas?

It our village we aren't doing our usual Halloween events or trick or treating, but people are being encouraged to dress up their houses and put pumpkins in unusual places so parents and kids can spot them while out for walks. Theres some good suggestions on Pintrest like monster silhouettes that I'm going to try.

I was going to get bulbs mere.

Might pop to b&q later.

Film night, toasting forks, Fondue sets, chess, wellies & socks, interesting toppings for porridge (those costa syrups work well), wildlife photography, warmer cycling gear, emailing old friends, traditional Xmas.

There's some great crafty things in The Works for adults and kids, all quite cheap. Craft kits, board games, puzzles, puzzle books etc. I bought some rock painting kits and thought that may be a nice hobby over winter - there's a Facebook page where you hide painted rocks for others to find #loveontherocks