The ten best things to do in winter time

With many clothing stores beginning to open up shopping is a super fun way to escape the cold and spend time with your friends! Many people may have gotten money to spend in the past weeks due to the holidays. Shopping for sweaters and new coats are essential with all of the cold weather we have been having recently.

There is nothing better than reading a book next to your fireplace to escape the cold weather. “I love the book When Breath Becomes Air, it is one of my favorites” Senior Clarissa Klein begins “This book along with The Sun and Her Flowers are two that I have read so far this winter”. Reading is one of the best pastimes, additionally, with the times we are going through this is a great way to destress and...

With all of the extra time there is, and with the weather limiting outside activities, it is the perfect time to pick up a new hobby! Senior Hunter Mcilmoil created this sweatshirt with her friends for her final year at Wilsonville High School! “They were super fun to make, it took a while to learn but now that I know how I have been making them for the colleges that my friends and I are going to!...

Senior Kaiya Shivers is a connoisseur of do it yourself nails. She spent all of the lockdown perfecting her manicure. With many nail places still closed learning how to do your own mani will not only help to keep you safe but will save you money! “ I bought the Peppi Gel dip nail set at the beginning of lockdown so I could start practicing. I am never paying for my nails again! With some practic...

Whether you like to ski or snowboard more, spending a day at the mountain is essential for this time of year. Last weekend Junior Kellen Hartford went to Bachelor in Bend to snowboard. “It was really busy because it was their first weekend open, but overall I had a great time and I am looking forward to going back!” This is a great socially distanced activity to do, as all of the lifts only take ...

Whatever your favorite movie may be, there is no doubt that it is an essential part of many people’s winter season. A great way to spend your time this winter is by watching your favorite movie by the fire. Junior Sydney Burns loves the movie Elf “Its a tradition in my family to watch it every year, we always make cookies before, I always look forward to it”. With all of the changes happening t...

A great way to have fun this winter while staying socially distant is baking and decorating cookies for your friends and family! Senior Kaitlyn Shkutnik baked these cookies and delivered them to the doors of all of her friends “It was super fun to make them for everyone. It was also super exciting to surprise all of my friends by delivering them to their houses, it definitely helped me to get in...

Unfortunately, ice skating looks a little different this year; Senior Emilia Maxwell recently reserved a spot with her friends to go and skate. She still had a super great time despite the fact that it was not quite the same. “My friends and I all went skating just last weekend, we were all pretty bad. But I am just glad that we were able to go and spend time together doing something for the holida...

Senior Abbi Nelson made this beautiful cup of hot chocolate to help warm her up during a cold winter night  “Hot cocoa is one of my favorite parts about this time of year, I really like to get it from Starbucks but it is also super fun to make it at home”. Even if you decide to get it from your favorite coffee shop the chocolate flavor is for sure going to get you into the holiday spirit. Not o...

Making cards for your friends is a great way to stay connected this winter. Senior Clarissa Klein had these cards made and delivered them to her friends! “I really missed being able to see everyone so I thought this would be a good way to help stay semi-connected” she begins “I also wrote personal notes and added a small gift to each one for my friends!” If you find yourself missing your fri...