5 Ways to Crush Cabin Fever Bust boredom with these nifty weatherindifferent activities By Catherine Ryan Gregory
By this time in the -ember months, I begin to feel a little like Jack Nicholson’s character in “The Shining” (but without the axe, of course) — and I’m pretty sure I’m not alone. The Pacific Northwest’s dreary weather, when combined with the limitations of socially distanced activities, is a setup for a serious case of cabin fever. Instead of waiting out the winter, embrace it with these nifty weatherindifferent activities. I’ve adapted a few of my family’s favorites from my latest
book, “50 Fun Staycation Adventures for Kids,” to help shake up your weekend and winter-break routines. Your kids will start to look forward to your offbeat excuses to get out of the house! Get lost My kids love it when the map app leads us astray. “Siri, you’re fired!” they gleefully yell while my phone tries to reroute. In this get-out-of-the-house adventure, you’ll get lost on purpose. Start by ensuring your gas tank is FA M I LY A D V E N T U R E / 2 5
