Outings, quiet afternoons and playdates — planned before the boredom starts.
| Date | Morning | Afternoon | Out of the house? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 26 | Slow morning — recover from the holiday | Leftovers lunch + new toys | No | Write thank-you list |
| Dec 27 | Library trip for fresh chapter books | Quiet reading + puzzle afternoon | Yes | Return overdue items |
| Dec 28 | Baking afternoon: cookies for the freezer | Movie + popcorn | No | Freeze 2 dozen |
| Dec 29 | Museum or indoor play center | Playdate at our house | Yes | Invite one school friend |
| Dec 30 | Tidy + donate old toys to make room | Family game night | No | One box out the door |
| Dec 31 | Prep for New Year's Eve (snacks, balloons) | New Year's Eve at home | No | See the NYE timeline |
| Jan 1 | Pajama day + family walk | Board games by the fire | Walk only | Early bedtime for all |
| Jan 2 | Sledding or park trip if it snows | Hot cocoa + winter craft | Yes | Check gear the night before |
| Jan 3 | Reset day: backpacks, laundry, calendars | Early dinner + early bedtime | No | School-morning dry run |
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