Good Morning Lovelies,

Is the idea of going out on a cold evening something you are dreading? Well, I hear you, as I am definitely more of a homebody in autumn and winter! However, I will admit, it can get a little boring! Or so I thought, as there are actually so many things that we can do during the cosiest season of all to learn, enjoy and discover something new! All in the comfort of our homes!

Here are five things that I have done, will be doing or am looking forward to discovering in the future that make hibernation season a whole lot more fun. And you can do many of them under the comfort of a cosy blanket…

Take An Online Course: If getting up and going to college or school feels a little too much, especially with the darker mornings and evenings, then an online course may be the thing for you. With so many available to choose from, including free options, you can come away from cosy season having learnt a whole new skill. You never know, you may even want to change your job in the new year. 

Experiment With Your Cooking: Always wanted to make a big hearty stew but never felt confident enough to do it? Fancy trying a new bake with the best autumn fruits? Now is your time to shine, as there are plenty of opportunities to spend a cosy night in cooking. Whether it be a crumble, a casserole or simply a bowl of fancy porridge, autumn is truly the best time to snuggle up with a warming home cooked meal that you have made and come up with yourself. 

Go On A Virtual Museum Tour: When the weather is rubbish outside but you still feel like exploring, use your devices to take a virtual museum tour. From the British Museum to the Louvre, so many galleries and exhibition spaces have been made available online to delve into. You can even watch the fireworks display at Disneyland Paris on YouTube, which beats standing in the freezing cold. 

Learn A New Language: Duolingo is both one of the biggest joys and pains in my life. I will not lie. Last year, I took it upon myself to try and learn Italian and nearly a year on I am still going with it, as I don’t want to lose my streak. Thankfully, I have learnt a lot and can read the language a lot better than I ever could before. Picking up a second tongue during the colder months is a fun way to spend a wet and rainy afternoon. Especially if you are thinking of booking a trip there for some fun in the sun.

Host A Virtual Book Club: Reading is definitely a cosy activity but sometimes finding the right book to read can take longer than actually reading it. Setting up a virtual book club means you can meet so many people with the same interests in books as you, whilst also adding to your library in a few simple steps. There may already be a virtual one near you, so take a look online to see if there is and join in. 

Whilst getting outside and exploring in autumn is still an essential part of life, these five simple ways to make staying indoors more fun and entertaining are a must. I love to learn new things, especially skills that I can use in all areas of life, which I think is why I love autumn. 

There is less pressure to be out and about, as we all begin to hibernate away from the cold, making the opportunities in our homes and online readily available. I hope that you can have a bit of fun with some of these activities this autumn and winter lovelies! 

Joey X