What to Do When it's Windy

Some days the breeze is so gentle it barely tickles the back of your neck, while other days the blizzardy gales have us holding on to our hats and scarfs as soon as we step out the house!

When it comes to wind, though, we're big fans (pun intended). Wind is responsible for some pretty awesome stuff for instance, just this week passers-by caught footage of wind making a waterfall fall backwards on the island of Mull in Scotland!

How the wind made a waterfall go backwards on the island of Mull https://t.co/p505GnhKJ6 BBC Scotland News (@BBCScotlandNews) February 2, 2016

Sure, the wind might give us some whacky hairdos, and it can be quite annoying chasing the recycling bin as it cartwheels down the road. But there are also plenty of pros: the wind dries our laundry, keeps us cool, supplies us with pollution-free energy and enables us to enjoy sports such as windsurfing!

So, the next time you peer out the window and notice the trees vigorously swaying back and forth, instead of closing the curtains and hibernating why not wrap-up warm, head outdoors and embrace the wind?! Here are some fun ideas of things you can do with your family:

CLOUD GAZE

If it's windy, chances are the sky will be dotted with white, fluffy clouds shape-shifting across the sky. Lie down and look up can you or your kids spot any shapes?!

FLY A KITE

"Let's go fly a kite, up to the highest height€¦ Kites were made for windy days (literally), so head to a local park with your little ones where you can start perfecting those flying skills! Instead of buying a kite, why not try making one of your own? It's simple (not to mention more fun) - take a look at this wikiHow guide.

MAKE A WINDMILL

Twirly-whirly windmills make a great addition to any back garden and they can be appreciated from inside the house, too! Your kids are bound to love making their own check out this video for some inspiration.

MAKE WIND CHIMES

Continuing the DIY theme, if you've got any spare jar lids, metal cans and/or beads lying about, why not use them to make a pretty wind chime? In fact, you can make a wind chime from almost anything, so long as it makes a noise when the wind blows! Your little ones might enjoy scavenging for materials take a look at these awesome designs.

GO SAILING

Not fortunate enough to own your own sailing boat? Fear not you and your littles ones can build some model-sized boats instead! Experiment with different designs (such as these), bearing in mind that some of them might not float when you place them in the pond. (You might want to check if the boats sink or float in the bathtub first!).

TRY A WINDSPORT!

Feeling adventurous? If the answer's 'yes,' why not treat your kids to a day out trying a windsport? There are plenty of wind-powered activities to choose from, whether it's windsurfing, kite buggying, or more extreme sports like hang-gliding and paragliding (age restrictions may apply).

Zip-Trekking-Adventure

WHEN IT'S NOT WINDY...

For that ultimate wind-in-your-face feeling, head to Go Ape in Grizedale where you'll find out Zip Trekking Adventure. With a total 7 zip lines traversing the beautiful forest, you'll be in the air for around two hours! To be able to fly, you must be over 13 years old, at least 1.4m tall and weigh 7 stone or more.