{"id":2222,"date":"2014-01-14T09:25:40","date_gmt":"2014-01-14T14:25:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/?p=2222"},"modified":"2014-01-14T09:27:35","modified_gmt":"2014-01-14T14:27:35","slug":"things-to-do-during-the-january-thaw","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/?p=2222","title":{"rendered":"Things to Do During the January Thaw"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Winter can feel like such a long season when there\u2019s a lot of snow and ice on the ground.\u00a0 From time to time, the temperature will creep into the 40s or 50s.\u00a0 Here are a few things you can do to take advantage of this January thaw.<\/p>\n<h3>Around the House<\/h3>\n<p>There&#8217;s plenty to do, both inside and outside the house:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open a window to air out the house<\/li>\n<li>Clean your windows<\/li>\n<li>Vacuum your car<\/li>\n<li>Add washer fluid to your car<\/li>\n<li>Take down outdoor Christmas decorations that were frozen in ground<\/li>\n<li>Clean up backyard after your pooch<\/li>\n<li>Bring items to shed (outdoor gifts received for holidays)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Running Errands<\/h3>\n<p>Some things are just easier to handle without snow and ice on the ground.\u00a0 Consider running these errands on a mild winter day:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go shopping at a warehouse store to stock up on bulk items<\/li>\n<li>Buy dog food, which can be heavy and difficult to manage in bad weather<\/li>\n<li>Return bottles and cans to your local redemption center<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Last but not least, take some time to enjoy the day.\u00a0 Whether it\u2019s taking a walk outside, or going for a ride in the car, enjoy the mild weather.\u00a0 The snow will be back soon. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Here are a few more articles you may enjoy:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/?p=2079\" target=\"_blank\">Household Checklist for January<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/?p=2091\" target=\"_blank\">Wrapping Up Christmas: January Checklist<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/?p=1913\" target=\"_blank\">Things to Do After a Snowstorm<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Winter can feel like such a long season when there\u2019s a lot of snow and ice on the ground.\u00a0 From time to time, the temperature will creep into the 40s or 50s.\u00a0 Here are a few things you can do to take advantage of this January thaw. 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