A few days of winter are enjoyable in order to feel the change in seasons, to take advantage of the winter sports and to revel in the brisk evenings and change in atmosphere that can be really picturesque. Enduring three months of winter on the East Coast in states such as Pennsylvania however, can be quite taxing and can really dampen your mood and make you feel lethargic and uninspired. It is hard to get the motivation to seize the day when all you see are grey skies and dark clouds. Luckily, you can use the programs available to you via your satellite tv in order to make the most out of this winter and to enjoy some time indoors.

Rather than getting down in the dumps about not being able to go outside or to take advantage of the parks and outdoor recreation, why not invite your friends over for a well spent relaxing day in, replete with homemade spiced cocoa, smores and a great film. There are so many movie channels available to you via your satellite tv that you should have no trouble electing a film that everyone is in the mood for. Choose from romance, comedy, horror and everything in between so that you and your friends can take advantage of the poor weather by spending time together and using it as a bonding experience.

Try and take advantage of the cold by lighting a fire and roasting marshmallows indoors. Access your favorite food network program via your satellite tv and use your down time to practice a new recipe or to try your hand at a new dessert. Staying in doesn't mean that you have to be relegated to your couch as there are so many wonderful indoor activities that you can do and the programs on television can help you take up a new hobby or advance in the one that you are already involved in. Whether your interests lie in architecture, home improvement, food or history, there is a channel that will cater to you and you can use your downtime to simply pursue the things that fascinate you.

Lastly, you can always use this time to catch up on your favorite series or show and have your satellite tv record all of the episodes so that on a cold winter night, when you find yourself at a loss for what to do you can watch a marathon of Lost or House without missing a beat. Sometimes the best nights are those spent indoors in your pajamas in front of a fireplace with nothing more than some hot tea and some great entertainment. You will feel relaxed and refreshed in the morning after having spent a night in and being able to go to bed early and will be able to seize the day in the morning. Do yourself a favor and use the nasty weather as an excuse to rejuvenate and recuperate from the week.