Winter break always sounds dreamy in theory — cozy mornings, slow days, hot cocoa, kids playing peacefully while you finally catch up on… everything. And then reality hits. The kids are home 24/7, the routine evaporates, and suddenly you’re Googling “activities for kids before I lose my mind” while hiding in the pantry with a cookie.
The good news is: winter break doesn’t have to feel like survival mode. With a few simple, low‑prep activities (and a couple of sanity‑saving tools), you can keep the kids entertained and carve out pockets of calm for yourself. I’ve rounded up my favorite creative, screen‑free ideas — plus some helpful pintables from my Etsy shop and a few Amazon finds I swear by.....