Winter break is here, and I am here for it! We’ve had a challenging semester and I’m looking forward to some downtime with my family. But, truth be told, I’m also a little nervous about suddenly having so many hours to fill during the day. Enter the winter break bucket list.
A bucket list is a super fun and helpful way for the whole family to be involved in making plans. It’s like a wish list of activities you can quickly refer to when you need ideas for things to do. And the fun part about a winter break bucket list is that you can incorporate holiday fun and family traditions. Win-win.
Here are some tips and ideas to get the juices flowing:
Take Advantage of Christmastide
Christmastide, or the 12 Days of Christmas, starts on Christmas Day and continues into the new year. This has been the single most helpful thing for me as I’ve been intentional about loving my actual Christmas. There’s a lot of freedom in removing the Christmas Day deadline and enjoying holiday traditions through the new year. So as you work on your winter break bucket list, know that you still have time for holiday fun after the big day.
Fun at Home
Bake cookies
Watch (more!) Christmas movies
Visit with family and friends
Play board games (Candy Land is a hit around here)
Try a new recipe
Read a book together as a family
Paint by Sticker books
Christmas-themed crafts
Have a family sing-a-long
Take a walk around the neighborhood
Play glow-in-the-dark games outside
Camp in the backyard
Make s’mores
Local Fun
See Santa (again!)
Take in a concert or performance
Go see some local Christmas light displays
Live nativities and traditional posadas
Winter camps
Snowfalls
Go ice skating
Visit a farm
Go to the zoo
Plan a museum day
Go to the library
Volunteer as a family
Go to the beach
Visit the Miccosukee Indian Village
Take an airboat ride
Everglades National Park
Biscayne National Park
…and much more! Miami has a TON of area holiday events and activities taking place through January 2nd.
Quick Getaways
Holidays at Disney
Cocoa Beach
Captiva Island
Ginnie Springs
Ichetucknee Springs
Weeki Wachee
Marco Island
The Florida Keys
Lego Land
Universal Orlando
Kennedy Space Center
If your winter break bucket list includes travel, be sure to check out this post for tips on balancing structure and spontaneity while traveling.
Happy Holidays From Dr. Bob
As you work on your winter break bucket list, don’t forget that the break is also a great time to visit the dentist! Dr. Bob’s office is conveniently located in South Miami, where he and his team are committed to providing the exceptional care your child deserves. Dr. Bob Pediatric Dentist has implemented and maintained the highest safety protocols throughout the pandemic, so you can have peace of mind about routine exams, cleanings, and emergency dental visits. Call the office at 305-397-8214 or click here to schedule an appointment online.
Dr. Bob Pediatric Dentist wishes you and your family a healthy, happy, and safe holiday season and a happy new year!
Looking for last-minute stocking stuffers? Dr. Bob Oral Care recently created and launched the 1st and only US-based unflavored fluoridated toothpaste on the market. Click here to grab a few tubes of toothpaste and sustainable bamboo toothbrushes for the whole family.
