Get Inspired With Our Enjoyable Winter Ideas (with Printables)
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Whether you’re in the mood for a cozy winter walk, a few simple acts of kindness, a fun photography challenge, or a small adventure to break up the colder days, there are so many ways to make the season feel special.
The ideas below all come with printables so that you can print them and follow along this winter.
Winter Get-Together Ideas
Get the Winter Get-Together Ideas Printable here.
Winter-Themed Gift Basket Ideas
Cozy Gift Ideas
- Socks
- Throw blanket
- Scarf
- Bathrobe
- Slippers
- Pajama set
- Chapstick/lip balm
- Hand warmers
- Knitted mug sleeve
- Tumbler
Food Gift Ideas
- Hot cocoa mix
- Cookie mix in a jar
- Holiday sprinkles
- Jar of honey
- Candy canes
- Graham crackers
- Chocolate
- Marshmallows
- Brownie mix
- Candied nuts
- Biscotti
- Caramel popcorn
- Pancake mix
- Peppermint bark
- Jar of jam
Tea Gift Ideas
- Gingerbread tea
- Cinnamon spice tea
- Spiced apple tea
- Peppermint tea
- Lemon ginger tea
Winter Self-care
- Bath salts (peppermint, jasmine & eucalyptus)
- Scented candle (pine, cinnamon, gingerbread)
- Scented lotion (cranberry, winter apple, sugarplum)
- Luxury soap (spiced orange, cranberry pomegranate)
- Bubble bath (lavender & vanilla, winter jasmine)
- Sleep mask
- Hand cream
- Shower steamers
- Journal
- Sheet masks
Festive Gift Ideas
- Christmas ornament
- Festive mug
- Fairy lights
- Wreath
- Gingerbread house kit
- Mini Christmas tree
- Seasonal coasters
- Christmas napkins
- Festive serving board
- Christmas decorations
Fun Gift Ideas
- Board game
- Movie theater tickets
- Christmas-themed puzzle
- Christmas craft kit
- Photo calendar for next year
Get the Winter-Themed Gift Basket ideas printable here.
Winter Photography Challenge
Here are some landscape ideas:
- Snow-covered forest at sunrise.
- Frozen lake (if safe, of course).
- Winter sunset.
- Snowy mountain for ski season.
- Winter fog over friends.
- Trees against a snowy backdrop.
- Sunrise at a lake.
- Big tree that has shed its leaves.
- Frosty morning.
- Snow-covered fence of a field.
For some urban/city photos:
- Snowy alley.
- Light display.
- Food market.
- Snow-covered building.
- Frozen fountain.
- Winter reflections in windows.
- Historic landmark capped in snow.
- Bridge with snow or ice.
- Winter sunrise cityscape.
- Snow-covered bench.
For detailed or macro photos, here are some ideas:
- Frost on windows.
- Frozen leaves.
- Spiderweb.
- Snow-capped car.
- Ice patters.
- Cozy cafe window.
- Snowman or snow sculpture.
- Winter beach.
- Footprints in the snow.
And for more ideas:
- Clear starry night.
- Cityscape at sunset.
- Streetlights reflecting in ice.
- Skaters on an outdoor ice rink.
- Candlelit window.
- Motion blur of falling snow.
- Frosty field.
- Snow-laden branches.
- Surfers riding waves in winter.
Get the Winter Photography Challenge printable here.
Winter Adventures
Get the Winter Adventures Printable here.
Winter Date Ideas
Get the Winter Date Ideas printable here.
Come back later this week to see other winter printables.
In the meantime, see our December calendars, winter food ideas, and other winter activities and ideas.
