FREEZING W YOUR FRIENDS
By Tyler Stanway
Winter activities for a fun and hypothermia-less season ❄️
Photos off Pinterest (unless mentioned otherwise)
Cook The House Down 🔥 - (not literally)
Why not ditch the Domino's Pizza and cook for each other? Each friend could cook a specific course and create a fine dining experience! From entrées to desserts, the possibilities are endless! You could even have each person bring an ingredient for a delicious dish and cook it together. Some meals could be: homemade pizzas, wraps, spaghetti bolognese or even create a dumpling/sushi train!
Powerpoint Night!
A super fun thing to do with friends is to have a slideshow night. Get everyone to create a slideshow that involves the entire friend group! Here’s a few ideas to get you started: Recasting your friends in your favourite movies/TV shows, their celebrity lookalikes, or which reality shows they would thrive on. You could even do slideshows about your favourite foods, movies or trends!
Slide via @_________jess
It’s time to deal out those cards, place your bets* and let the games begin! Games nights are a great way to get in touch with your competitive spirit and have heaps of fun! You can head to an arcade, go bowling or just have a ‘family’ games marathon. There are hundreds of games you could play. A few examples are Monopoly Deal, Spoons, Darts, Catan, Scum, Bananagrams, Game of Life, and Pool. You can do a chilled games night or have some rewards up for grabs.. Don't forget the delicious snacks!
Push Up Pals
Your first thought might be that going to the gym with someone will be boring or embarrassing, but it can be such a fun thing to do! Gym friends are great for keeping you accountable, pushing you to do your best workout, all while joining you for the journey. Even if you decide to go for a one-off session, the gym is a great way to keep active and it’s always better having someone to laugh with while you workout!
Photo by @bryant via @oliviarouyre ft. @emmachamberlain
Get Artsy 🖌
You know that Pinterest board full of creative inspiration you have saved for rainy day crafts, but never find the time to test out? A craft afternoon with friends can be a great way to experiment with different scrapbooking designs, bead jewellery or dish decorating. Enjoy getting in touch with the right side of your brain!
Photo via @yasminkerrr ft. @tanakaa.n @jessss.lawrence_ @mia.blundell.myers
Treat Yourselves
As the iconic Sharpay Evans sings, “I want FABULOUS, that is my simple request.” I'm sure we all want a bit of FABULOUS in our lives but sometimes the hefty price tag of acrylic nails and facials can really kick you in the butt. So why not simply do it yourself? Gather up the face masks, nail polish, hair straighteners/curlers, vibey music, some delicious snacks of course, and get ready to treat yourself!
Back To The Future
Do you want to look back in 10 years time and remember the things that matter the most to you right now? An awesome way to do this is by creating a friendship time capsule! Get an old cardboard box (feel free to decorate) and fill it with things that are special to you and your friends. You could include things like, a group photo, a note to your future selves, or something that you all created together. The possibilities are endless! Once you’ve created your capsule, put it somewhere where you can ‘forget’ about it until the time to open it comes. Sidenote: You don't have to bury it in the backyard or anything but that is definitely an option.
Photo by @vangiemckee
Camping Indoors⛺️
Jump right back into your childhood by creating an indoor fort! All you’ll need are pillows, blankets and inspiration. Decorate your fort with lots and lots of cushions, even add some fairy lights for a nice touch. Step up a place for your computer so you can have a movie night! Get everyone to vote for a movie to watch then cosy up with fluffy blankets and hot drinks!
Stylists For a Day 👀
Do you have a bunch of unused fabric scraps lying around? or some old clothes that you could upcycle? An awesome thing to do with friends is all gather spare fabrics and clothes you don’t wear anymore and make something new! You could sew some PJs or even just tie dye an old white tee/tank. This is a fun way to update your wardrobe which is eco-friendly and won’t empty your wallet! Another option is to make a clothing item from scratch. All you’ll need is a sewing machine, fabric and some Pinterest inspiration.
Photo via @bellahadid
Blast it! 🎶
I’m sure your shower head is an amazing vocal coach, so why not bring those singing talents into the light? You don't have to hire an actual karaoke machine, just find the karaoke version of your favourite songs on Youtube. So grab that hairbrush - oops, I mean microphone - and make a night out of singing your hearts away!
Or even get in your car and belt out some bangers with your mates! (you don't even have to drive)
Photo by @brunomars