By Lauren Antkowiak March is here and with it should come warmer weather. But let’s face it, this is Buffalo. So, while we find ourselves stuck inside a little bit longer, there are still ways to beat that cabin fever. Here are 5 things you can do to keep yourself from going crazy waiting for ...

By Lauren Antkowiak

March is here and with it should come warmer weather. But let’s face it, this is Buffalo. So, while we find ourselves stuck inside a little bit longer, there are still ways to beat that cabin fever. Here are 5 things you can do to keep yourself from going crazy waiting for the weather to improve.

1. When your stuck inside, what better way to pass the time than cleaning. With spring just around the corner, get a head start on your spring cleaning! Or if cleaning is not your thing, you can always redecorate and rearrange your furniture while you clean to make it more enjoyable.

2. Spending time out in the sun during the winter months may seem impossible, but it is important for your health and will help improve your mood. When the temperature isn’t insanely cold, find a way to be outdoors even if it’s just for an hour. Go ice skating, sledding, take your dog for a walk, or start a friendly snowball fight with your friends.

3. Just because you are stuck inside doesn’t mean you have to spend it alone. Host a party, game night, movie night, or a kid’s playdate. Surrounding yourself with others will make being stuck inside a lot more entertaining.

4. Start a new hobby. Most people like to read or knit during the winter, but there are many other indoor hobbies you can take up. Improve your cooking skills, try out a new recipe or revamp an old one, listen to a podcast, start crafting a scrapbook; there are countless hobbies that can help pass the time.

5. If the cold is too much, go on vacation. It’s nice when you can take a break from the cold for a couple of days. Or plan something a little less expensive and take a day trip somewhere close by that you’ve always wanted to see. You don’t have to go all out for a getaway, just as long as you get away.

The winter months can get very long in Buffalo, so you must find any way you can to get through it. These ideas will get you started and make the last stretch of winter a little more bearable. On the bright side, the snow has to melt eventually so sit tight, spring is coming.