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Our ultimate guide to hunkering down for an ‘arctic blast’

Here are recommendations for staying inside during the below-freezing temps this weekend.

What are you doing to hunker down from the cold? Share with Boston.com.

February 3, 2023

Winter can bring ice, snow, and freezing temperatures, making it difficult to leave the house. From Friday into Saturday, southern New England is expected to be hit with a cold airmass resulting in some of the coldest temperature seen in this region since February 2016. Saturday morning is expected to see temperatures at or below zero with significant windchill. Highs on Saturday will only be in the single digits.

That’s why we’ve rounded up a guide for things you can do indoors during this weekend’s “arctic blast.” Stay warm.

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What to watch:

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What to read and listen to:

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Listen to the Love Letters podcast.

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What to eat and drink:

5 winter recipes from Boston-area chefs.

A quick bean and chickpea stew recipe.

The 7 essential cocktail recipes.

For your health and well-being:

Here’s how to take care of yourself according to Boston’s fittest people.
Practice self care without feeling selfish.
Tips for getting through the worst months of the year.

Mother and children putting laundry into washing machine at home. (Adobe Stock)

For your family, kids, and pets:

Tips for tidying up your home.
Get out your Legos and start building
Tired of doing laundry? There’s app-solutely a solution.

Use your spare time to:

How to break your worst habit.
Set aside time to put your sleep issues to bed.
Make a reservation to dine out on Valentine’s Day in and around Boston.

Good to know for your home:

Here’s how to keep your pipes from freezing — and what to do when they do.
How to know if you have an ice dam, how to prevent them, and avoid costly water damage.

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