Homeowner Tips How to Entertain Guests During the Winter

Entertain Guests with These Fun Suggestions

Depending on where you are located in the United States, the winter season may look different. Homeowners in the northeast will have a vastly different winter from those in the humid southern states. Regardless of what your winter looks like, HomeHunt created the perfect entertainment guide when hosting parties indoors and outdoors in the winter.

Stay Warm Outside

With below freezing temperatures, winter is notorious for indoor get-togethers with fuzzy blankets and a cup of hot chocolate. However, since certain regions experience only mild temperatures, many are still able to host gatherings outside. The following are helpful options when hosting an outdoor winter gathering:

Fire Pits

As a source of patio heating, fire pits are a great way for family and friends to spend time together. Portable pits are an easy way to add heat to your backyard in the winter, and are removable when warmer seasons come back around. Permanent fire pits are a better option for homeowners who want to incorporate it into their landscape design. Additionally, fire pits are great in the fall for s’more-making as the weather starts to cool down.

Outdoor Fireplaces

These make great additions to backyards and can even increase the value of a home. Since they are much larger than fire pits, they are usually attached to an outdoor patio with an awning to protect any electronics from inclement weather. If you have a covered or heated patio, transform it into an entertainment area to gather with friends and family.

Slow Cookers

Slow cookers are an easy way to make warm drinks. For the kids, make hot chocolate then pour it into individual jars filled with marshmallows. For the adults, heat up apple cider with cinnamon sticks, add whiskey, then shake for an easy hot toddy. Be sure to label your slow cookers so the kids don’t accidentally get into the adult beverages. For food, make individual snack trays ahead of the party and cook warm foods, such as stew or chili.

Add Layers

Make sure your guests are cozy by providing plenty of blankets and pillows by the fire pits, fireplaces, or in a basket by the door. While your guests may already be dressed for cold weather, they may want extra layers when spending a long time outside.

Use Daylight

Take advantage of the sun’s rays to keep warm by planning a daytime gathering. This is great for game days, birthday parties, or get-togethers.

Be Creative Indoors

For those who simply can’t be outside due to freezing temperatures and snow, here is a list of activities you can do to keep everyone entertained.

Host a Movie Marathon

With less sunlight during the day, a movie marathon can start in the early evening and go well into the night.

Create a Scavenger Hunt

This can be a fun way to get the kids involved in an activity. Hide household items or tiny prizes around the house with clues for a fun evening.

Build a Fort

One of the most exciting things about staying indoors is the ability to have fun with your imagination. Build a fort out of pillows and blankets and create an exciting game. The kids will love it and it will double as a cozy area to stay warm.

The winter season doesn’t have to dampen your ability to entertain. For more tips on entertaining during the colder months, contact HomeHunt today!