Top 7 Things to Do When Snow Keeps You Home
Stuck at Home in the Blizzard? Here are Some Great Snow Day Activities
Stuck at Home in the Blizzard? Here are Some Great Snow Day Activities
Board GamesThere's nothing quite like spending time with your
family. Don't just plop down in front of the TV. Do
something the whole family can join in on: board
games.
Sure, they may be old fashioned and don't come with
as many bells and whistles as that Wii or Blue Ray
player. So what? These games have been around for
decades. There must be something good to them.
Monopoly isn't only fun because it lets you buy real
estate, collect rents, build hotels -- all while you try
not to go broke -- but it also teaches some good
lessons in risk, investing and managing money.
For something a bit less challenging, try Candy Land,
which has been many children's first game for more
than 50 years. Colorful characters and whimsical
places take children through a journey of magic and
fantasy. What better activity for a snowy day?
family. Don't just plop down in front of the TV. Do
something the whole family can join in on: board
games.
Sure, they may be old fashioned and don't come with
as many bells and whistles as that Wii or Blue Ray
player. So what? These games have been around for
decades. There must be something good to them.
Monopoly isn't only fun because it lets you buy real
estate, collect rents, build hotels -- all while you try
not to go broke -- but it also teaches some good
lessons in risk, investing and managing money.
For something a bit less challenging, try Candy Land,
which has been many children's first game for more
than 50 years. Colorful characters and whimsical
places take children through a journey of magic and
fantasy. What better activity for a snowy day?
Some of our other favorites include Bobble, LIFE,
Jenga, checkers, chess, Clue, and Apples to Apples.
Winter Cleaning All right, enough fun. Now it's time to get down to
some work. Have that closet that you have been
meaning to clean out, but just never found the time to
tackle?
This might be the perfect day to clear out those
clothes from last season -- or two waist sizes ago --
that you aren't wearing anymore. But don't throw out
those outfits. Make a pile and when the snow clears,
donate them to a local charity. And, hey, for most
people the donation is a tax deduction.
After you organize your closet, move on down to the
basement or garage. Look, we know it's not going to
be fun, but would you rather do it today or on a
bright, sunny spring day?
Movie, TV MarathonOK, now you deserve some vegging out on the couch.
That show or movie you've been dying to see? Well,
now is the time. You know you have always wanted to
watch "Lost" or "Mad Men" but have missed too many
Jenga, checkers, chess, Clue, and Apples to Apples.
Winter Cleaning All right, enough fun. Now it's time to get down to
some work. Have that closet that you have been
meaning to clean out, but just never found the time to
tackle?
This might be the perfect day to clear out those
clothes from last season -- or two waist sizes ago --
that you aren't wearing anymore. But don't throw out
those outfits. Make a pile and when the snow clears,
donate them to a local charity. And, hey, for most
people the donation is a tax deduction.
After you organize your closet, move on down to the
basement or garage. Look, we know it's not going to
be fun, but would you rather do it today or on a
bright, sunny spring day?
Movie, TV MarathonOK, now you deserve some vegging out on the couch.
That show or movie you've been dying to see? Well,
now is the time. You know you have always wanted to
watch "Lost" or "Mad Men" but have missed too many
episodes to keep track of what's going on. This is
your chance: Make a snack, or two, shut off the
phone, pop the DVD into your player and start at the
first season's first episode.
Or maybe today is the day to watch that movie you've
been waiting and waiting to see. Sure, your cable
company might have plenty of picks on-demand, but
check out the American Film Institute, which lists the
top 100 movies.
When you're done with those Netflix wrappers, make
some origami. Yes, that's right, origami. There is of
course a Web site that shows you how. It's aptly
named Netflix Origami.
Spend Time with the One You LoveBirth rates have been rumored to go up nine months
after big blizzards and power blackouts, although
subsequent reports said the supposed bubbles
weren't real. (The urban legend arose from the 1965
Northeast blackout. The New York Times did a series
of stories in which doctors said they noticed an
increased number of births nine months later. The
theory was debunked in 1970 by a University of North
Carolina demographer.)
Now, we're not suggesting that people go out and try
to increase the size of the population. But with
Valentine's Day right around the corner, it might not
be a bad time to curl up with the one you love and
spend some quality time together. And hey, besides
shoveling, it might just be the best way to burn
calories during a blizzard.
Read, Read and Read Some MoreYou know that stack of books on your nightstand that
you say you'll get to one of these days? Well, today is
that day. You don't need any great supplies or
exertion of personal energy to read. You can even do
it in bed.
Maybe it's finally time to tackle that self-help book, or
that romance novel. Why not read more about Wall
Street and the recession, or maybe some fiction about
the secret meanings of all the buildings in
Washington, D.C.?
It might be freezing out, but with a good book you
can easily pretend to be on a warm, tropical beach.
And, of course, if you have run out of some good
books to read, don't worry: There are plenty of other
good stories on ABCNews.com to digest. And while
you might be stranded at home, we are here furiously
typing away for your pleasure.
your chance: Make a snack, or two, shut off the
phone, pop the DVD into your player and start at the
first season's first episode.
Or maybe today is the day to watch that movie you've
been waiting and waiting to see. Sure, your cable
company might have plenty of picks on-demand, but
check out the American Film Institute, which lists the
top 100 movies.
When you're done with those Netflix wrappers, make
some origami. Yes, that's right, origami. There is of
course a Web site that shows you how. It's aptly
named Netflix Origami.
Spend Time with the One You LoveBirth rates have been rumored to go up nine months
after big blizzards and power blackouts, although
subsequent reports said the supposed bubbles
weren't real. (The urban legend arose from the 1965
Northeast blackout. The New York Times did a series
of stories in which doctors said they noticed an
increased number of births nine months later. The
theory was debunked in 1970 by a University of North
Carolina demographer.)
Now, we're not suggesting that people go out and try
to increase the size of the population. But with
Valentine's Day right around the corner, it might not
be a bad time to curl up with the one you love and
spend some quality time together. And hey, besides
shoveling, it might just be the best way to burn
calories during a blizzard.
Read, Read and Read Some MoreYou know that stack of books on your nightstand that
you say you'll get to one of these days? Well, today is
that day. You don't need any great supplies or
exertion of personal energy to read. You can even do
it in bed.
Maybe it's finally time to tackle that self-help book, or
that romance novel. Why not read more about Wall
Street and the recession, or maybe some fiction about
the secret meanings of all the buildings in
Washington, D.C.?
It might be freezing out, but with a good book you
can easily pretend to be on a warm, tropical beach.
And, of course, if you have run out of some good
books to read, don't worry: There are plenty of other
good stories on ABCNews.com to digest. And while
you might be stranded at home, we are here furiously
typing away for your pleasure.
Cook, Bake and ExperimentYou might not be able to make it out to the grocery
store to pick up that vanilla or chili powder. But don't
let that stop you. Take out the cookbook and start
experimenting. Chocolate chip cookies for the kids? A
new soufflé? Or how about turning that old standby
meatloaf recipe into something with a kick?
Cooking can either be a great solitary escape or a fun
family activity. And nothing is quite as comforting as
a good home-cooked meal on a snowy day.
Just dust off one of your cookbooks and --
depending on how long you are stuck at home -- go
through it page by page.
Do Your TaxesYeah, we don't want to do them either. But before you
know it, April 15 will be here. Plus, if you are getting
a refund, why not get that cash now? Maybe you can
use the extra money to buy a really nice Valentine's
Day gift -- or, perhaps, a new, more-powerful
snow blower.
Just as with cleaning out the garage or your closet,
would you rather do it now – or in April?
These are just a few ideas to help get you through your snow day
Get creative and take advantage of the time you get to be at
home and lastly make it fun!
I saw an idea on a blog recently where the mom brought out the
face paint and did face painting -pull out the dress up clothes
and have a party! Or if you want a craft idea-look at my earlier
posting on how to make your own crayons and draw on tin foil
and make a festive snowman or pull out the coffee filters and
make some snowflakes for the windows....have fun-stay warm.
store to pick up that vanilla or chili powder. But don't
let that stop you. Take out the cookbook and start
experimenting. Chocolate chip cookies for the kids? A
new soufflé? Or how about turning that old standby
meatloaf recipe into something with a kick?
Cooking can either be a great solitary escape or a fun
family activity. And nothing is quite as comforting as
a good home-cooked meal on a snowy day.
Just dust off one of your cookbooks and --
depending on how long you are stuck at home -- go
through it page by page.
Do Your TaxesYeah, we don't want to do them either. But before you
know it, April 15 will be here. Plus, if you are getting
a refund, why not get that cash now? Maybe you can
use the extra money to buy a really nice Valentine's
Day gift -- or, perhaps, a new, more-powerful
snow blower.
Just as with cleaning out the garage or your closet,
would you rather do it now – or in April?
These are just a few ideas to help get you through your snow day
Get creative and take advantage of the time you get to be at
home and lastly make it fun!
I saw an idea on a blog recently where the mom brought out the
face paint and did face painting -pull out the dress up clothes
and have a party! Or if you want a craft idea-look at my earlier
posting on how to make your own crayons and draw on tin foil
and make a festive snowman or pull out the coffee filters and
make some snowflakes for the windows....have fun-stay warm.
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