Enjoying A Snow Day

Snow days are great times to spend with kids. Terri, from Creative Family Fun, gives us some snow day activity ideas that are filled with fun

Whether it takes you by surprise or you knew it was coming, a snow day presents unique opportunities as well as some unique challenges. In our overworked, over-scheduled modern lives, the prospect of a whole day (or several days) at home can signal either a welcomed respite or spark fears of cabin fever. Terri, from Creative Family Fun, knows this all too well. That's why we chatted with her about her favorite tips for livening up a snowy day. So, when you hear the weatherperson declare a snow day in your area, here are some ideas that that will prepare you for even the most dreary of days:

• Declare a pajama day. After all, if you can’t get out, then why not be comfortable while you’re snowed in? Don your comfiest pair of pajamas and fuzzy slippers.

• Light the FIREPLACE. Nothing is cozier than settling down near a roaring fire, so keep the fire stoked all day and into the evening. You’ll enjoy the warmth and crackles while saving on your energy bill too. Roast hot dogs, marshmallows, or chestnuts over the fire for added fun. Watch children closely around an operating fireplace, and never leave a fire unattended.

• Cook comfort foods. If you can, plan ahead and stock your freezer and pantry early in the winter so you’ll have the ingredients for your favorite recipes ready to go. You’ll have time to make hearty winter fare from scratch, like homemade bread and muffins, macaroni and cheese, chili, tomato soup, chicken soup, pot roast, or meatloaf. Didn’t have time to get to the store? You may already have the ingredients on hand for these simple three-ingredient peanut butter cookies.

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• Have a spa day. Pamper yourself with a manicure, pedicure, facial and hair treatments that you may not have time to fit into your regular routine. Soak in a hot bubble bath followed by towels that have been warmed in the dryer.

 

• Read an old favorite book. If you can’t get out to buy some new reading material, go back and re-read a classic or two.

• Enjoy a movie marathon. Why choose one movie when you have time to watch several in a row? Choose different movies or a series to view from beginning to end.