Finals are done, presents are wrapped and winter break is *finally* here—aka your chance to relax, reset and make some core memories before the new year hits. Not sure how to fill your newfound free time? We’ve rounded up the ultimate winter break bucket list…
Have a zero-plans morning
The best part of break? No 6 a.m. wake-ups. Take full advantage of those extra zzz’s (no alarm clocks, pls). Then, make your low-key morning special by lighting a candle (we heart vanilla for cozy vibes) and whipping up a warm drink (peppermint hot cocoa, perhaps?).
Host a mini holiday photo shoot
Your IG feed could use a lift—and this activity provides the perf chance for bestie bonding. Pick an outfit vibe (think: sparkly glam, ski chalet chic, coquette Christmas) and head to a festive locale (think: a Christmas tree farm, the local holiday market or the frozen lake in your neighborhood) to snap some sweet photos with your squad.
Treat yourself to a new book
Head to the bookstore or library and pick out a festive new read. (A holiday rom-com or cozy fantasy are perf picks for those cold winter nights.) And if you’re searching for a new book to add to your TBR…we’ve got some suggestions—paired with a wintry beverage, ofc.
Spend a day in the snow (or pretend you did)
Look, we know not every girlie is blessed with a blanket of snow this time of year. But you can still recreate that same magic indoors. Frosted cookies, a snow-day movie marathon, marshmallow “snowball” fights and maybe some DIY fake snow (mini bubbles work wonders).
Bake a treat you’ve never tried before
Gingerbread muffins? Hot cocoa brownies? Peppermint bark? Become your family’s new fave chef (and live out your Bake-Off dreams). Oh, and if you need some inspo, we’ve got a cookie roundup right here.
Tag us on IG @girlslifemag in your winter break pics for a chance to get featured!
More Winter Inspo Right This Way…
❄️ Check Out The New December/January Issue Of Girls’ Life Starring Liamani Segura
❄️ WIN! These Cool Winter Reads Belong On Your Holiday Break Book List
❄️ The Jonas Brothers Are Making Every Day Feel Like Christmas In Their New Holiday Movie
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