Winter Fun Around the Web

Winter is full of wonderful things - even if you don't have snow on the ground and record low temperatures outside. It's a time to nest, bake, simplify, slow down, curl up with a book, make a fire, and enjoy precious quiet moments with your family or by yourself.

Here are some winter inspirations from around the web...

http://bkids.typepad.com/bookhoucraftprojects/2011/11/project-90-vellum-paper-mache-igloo.html

http://www.alamodejournals.com/index.php/2010/03/hot-for-chocolate/

http://www.purlbee.com/long-pom-pom-cowl/

http://purlbee.squarespace.com/bulky-knitt-pixie-dust-blanket/

http://passthesushi.com/honey-oat-bread-and-finding-my-mojo-in-2012

http://www.marthastewart.com/270270/homemade-bath-salts

http://blog.stylizimo.com/2011/09/easy-weekend-diy.html

http://www.beautybets.com/2010/03/yogurt-hair-mask/

http://www.meetthedubiens.com/search/label/crafts?updated-max=2011-01-10T14%3A28%3A00-05%3A00&max-results=20

http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/maple-buttermilk-pie-recipe.html

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Make a paper-mache igloo out of vellum - find all the details on Bloesem Kids.

Whip up some hot chocolate - the secret ingredient here is lavender! From A La Mode's beautiful blog...

Make yourself a scarf. Pinterest is filled with dozens of DIY versions - we fancy this one from PurlBee.

Stitch a blanket. We love this cozy version from Purl Bee but you can surf the net and find one that suits your skill level.

Bake some bread. There's nothing like the smell of a fresh honey whole wheat wafting from your kitchen. Whether you go gluten-free or whole-grain, quick bread or yeasted, the web is filled with recipes to suit every taste.

Stir up a batch of homemade bath salts - Martha Stewart's website has all the how-to's.

Create some candles to warm up your home. From Stylizimo blog, we like this idea, using a mason jar, herbs, and a handcrafted leather strap.

Whip up a homemade hair conditioner to ward off the winter frizzies - all it takes is yogurt, egg, and lemon juice.

Penguin Art - a cute and easy project to do with the kids on cold and blustery days!

Indulge yourself - bake a pie! This is a great cooking project to do with the kids or by yourself on a quiet, rainy day. The one pictured here is Maple Buttermilk, the work of Heidi Swanson of 101 Cookbooks.

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