It’s cold out there, and whether you’re snowed in or just looking to unwind, it’s the perfect time for game night.
Fun for the whole family or as a night in with friends, game night is all about friendly competition. Decor should be simple, drinks should be hot and the mood should be mellow.
Here’s a DIY and a recipe that are sure to charm even the chilliest guest. (Materials and instructions below!)
Card coasters materials
Vintage playing cards – find them at a flea market or yard sale
Panel of cork – pick one up at any craft or hardware store
Glue
Mulled wine recipe
6 cups of cider
3 cups of orange juice
1-1/2 bottles of red wine – a dry red is best
Honey (to taste)
Mix ingredients and simmer until hot. Garnish with a blood orange wheel, an anise pod and a stick of cinnamon. Should serve 10-12 people.
Juston Martinez is the Principal and Managing Broker of Texas Ally, a growing Texas brokerage built on integrity, innovation, and alignment between clients and agents. Licensed since 2008, he carries forward a family legacy in real estate investing, with experience spanning investment acquisitions, land development, financing, retail, and residential exit strategies. Under his leadership, Texas Ally has expanded across Texas’s major markets with a focus on honest representation, technology-driven solutions, and long-term value. A University of Texas at Austin alum and a father of two wonderful daughters, Juston believes in building durable systems and leading with both head and heart.
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