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24 START A COOKING SHOW Cooking alone gets your creative juices flowing, but walking a virtual audience through the process can add another layer of excitement. And it doesn't require much effort or equipment; just prop up your phone and record a video while you cook. You might put a twist on a beloved family recipe or work through a cookbook that's been gathering dust on your shelf. Share the video with your friends and family on your social channels and savor the positive feedback. FLEX YOUR GREEN THUMB Don't put away your gardening gloves and tools quite yet—you can still get your hands dirty in the gardening off-season. Start a windowsill herb garden or level up your décor with a homemade terrarium. Try your hand at flower arranging, and once the blooms begin to wilt, preserve the petals with a flower pressing craft. TRACK YOUR FAMILY TREE Have you ever wanted to know more about your heritage? Explore your genealogy and trace back your roots while you're hunkered inside. Unearthing your family history is easier than ever with services like Ancestry.com, at-home DNA testing kits, and online archives. Take what you've learned and draw a family tree with the kids or share your findings with both close and distant relatives. You never know who you'll connect with or what you'll discover! GET BRAINY Your brain is the most complex part of your body, and there's a lot you can do to keep it nurtured and healthy. Take a moment to meditate and stimulate the pre-frontal cortex that manages awareness and concentration. Get active to increase your heart rate and pump more oxygen to your brain, or do a tricky crossword puzzle to improve your memory. By focusing on your brain, you're focusing on your well-being. DO GOOD DEEDS Consider donating some of your extra time to a meaningful cause. There are plenty of ways you can do good—even from the comfort of your home. Offer online tutoring, make cards or posters for a local nursing facility, virtually adopt a family in need, or take to social media to fundraise and spread the word about an important organization. MASTER A NEW LANGUAGE Whether you have an upcoming foreign trip planned or are simply interested in other cultures, learning a new language can keep you busy throughout the winter. With so many resources at your disposal, like language apps, books, and multilingual tutors, getting started is as easy as a Google search. You can aim to master basic words and phrases or to speak the language fluently. As you progress, have fun with it by challenging yourself to watch a movie or read a children's book in the new language. W ith winter bringing shorter days, earlier nights, and chillier weather, you may find yourself stuck inside with less to do. But believe it or not, there are so many adventures to discover inside your home—just as there are in the great outdoors. We've rounded up some indoor must-dos that might just become your all-time favorite hobby. Indoor fun that can spark a lifelong hobby. The Great Indoors