Winter is coming which may mean more days stuck at home huddling from the cold. But that doesn’t have to be a bad thing.

Who doesn’t love pulling on their comfy pants (we love the original joggers over at Bonds), finding that toasty spot in front of the fire and simply relaxing? Forget boring – there are plenty of wonderful ways to enjoy the great indoors.

Whether you’re active, got little ones or simply get bored easily, we’ve got the winter hacks with Cashback on top that will see you through the chillier season.

A great read

One of winter’s great pleasures surely has to be rediscovering a love of reading that often gets forgotten during the sun-kissed hedonism of the summer months. Booktopia is your one-stop shop for bestsellers, quirky hard-to-find reads. If you need a little inspiration, check out their list of recommendations here.

Indoor sweat sesh

The thought of dragging yourself out of bed in the dark to head out into the cold for a bootcamp session may have you reaching for the snooze button, but worry not – you’re fitness levels don’t have to take a pasting this winter. Invest in some home workout gear from Gym Direct, or sign up for a fitness program from Healthy Mummy. Stay home and stay fit – it’s a win-win!

Up the fun

The little people may start going a touch stir crazy if they spend too much time indoors but there are plenty of great ways to keep them entertained and engaged inside the house. Have some family fun with a board games from Toy Universe, try a clever STEM project from Lime Tree Kids or get them absorbed in a cool Lego project.

Get pen to paper

Get in touch with your emotions by setting your innermost thoughts down in a beautiful notebook by Kikki K. Or indulge your inner artist with some new drawing supplies from Typo, Winter is the perfect time to rediscover your creative side.

Hello vino

Need a cheeky little drop of red to quaff beside that roaring fire, then why not do it for less? Naked Wines has an awesome $100 voucher available for new customers, while Vinomofo, Wine Collective and Virgin Wines are always freshening up their deals sections.

Feed your body

Being stuck inside is no reason to drop your standards when it comes to food. If you’re a fitness buff, you can still meet all your nutrition needs without stepping out of the front door thanks to companies like Elite Supps, that deliver to your door. Or, if you’re prepared to embrace those winter kgs, splurge on one of the deliciously indulgent selections from Gourmet Basket or Dessert Boxes – they’ll keep you going for a while.

Zen o’clock

Turn your bathroom into a relaxing oasis of wellbeing with the help of a few pampering products like the celeb fave Acure Brightening Mask from The Well Store. Fake that summertime glow with one of the vast range of awesome tanning products from Modelco. Or simply up the serene vibes with the help of a beautiful Moodmist diffuser from Dusk.

 

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