Don't go crazy just because you're snowed in or if it's just too cold to go out. This is just a list of some of the things that I like to do or just look interesting to me.
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One Christmas my Mother bought me a lot of board games for Christmas. Her, my Aunt and I played games all day on Christmas, that was one of my favorite Christmases. This was one of the first games that made me look at board games as a good pastime....
Hasbro Clue Mystery Board Game 2-6 Players
Kids love this game because they get to slam things.
Hungry Hungry Hippos Kids Board Game 2-4 Players
Oh yeah this is not hours of fun but absolutely will keep people interested.
Connect 4 - Play online game - 2 player papergames.io
Based upon the Monopoly game just with Chicago landmarks, this game is hilarious and fun. If you live or have lived in Chicago or plan on visiting Chicago this game would be of interest to you.
Late for The Sky Chicago-Opoly Board Game
The little ones are the prime age group for this game but adults can get in on the fun too.
Hasbro Candy Land Kingdom of Sweet Adventures
Adults and kids can get involved in this game.
Hasbro Trouble Board Game for Kids 5+
Time can go by fast when you draw. Maybe you lose track of time when you are drawing. Either way drawing is a fun way to express yourself. Rather you do it naturally or you're just a beginner, it's a good way to be creative.
Sketchpad - Draw, Create, Share!
This book has so many different activities. Even though the book is for ages 6-12, it can be fun for everyone.
Valentine's Day Activity Book for Kids
This mold can be made to hold a flower and a picture or maybe just a note. Making art out of molds is fun be it for holidays, memories or anything else.
Stencils
Have your own masquerade and start by making your own mask. Use whatever color your heart desires. You can do red, pink, gold, green, purple. Use different designs such as animal prints, hearts, animals and stripes. Add some glitter to give yours...
Stencil Masks
Welcome spring with a tracing, drawing or painting.
Spring Stencils
Welcome each season with a different stencil. Draw it, paint it or engrave it you decide. #seasonstencil
Holidays and Seasons
Baking can definitely be an activity to while away the hours in winter. Rather you're baking cookies, cakes, cupcakes, bread and cinnamon rolls.
Dulce Artes Coral
Wood engraving can be another way to make permanent a memory taken by camera.
TOP 10 BEST Wood Engraving in Chicago, IL - Updated 2026
My Great Grandmother taught me how to sew with just needle and thread. I still get the needle and thread out for little things.
r/sewing
I took fashion in high school and now want to get back to sewing. Little things I can sew pretty good. It's the big things I've got to to get used to sewing again.
