Are the kids wanting an outside adventure? Do you have the day to yourself and don't know what to do with it? –explore snow day lists for everyone!
Every once in a while, our kids get out the spoons, oranges, ice cubes, and pennies to bring on a snow day! (Don't know what I'm talking about?? Neither did I until Collins experienced her first "bring on the snow day" ritual in Kindergarten!... spoiler alert- it worked!)
To the kids, a snow day is a totally fun-filled day of activities, movies, snuggles, games, and playing outside! For us parents, it can be a day of work-from-home stress, constant "friendly requests" from the kids, nervously planning for power outages and the panic of not having enough coffee in the house to get you through the rest of the day. Hopefully, this snow day guide will help you get through your snow day (or days) and be able to end the day with kids passed out in bed from all the fun, and a well-deserved good night's sleep for you!
Weather ;) you are a parent or not, I'm sure you will find this blog has some snow day tips and tricks for everyone!
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For the Kids: Keep Them Active!
We all know how much energy our kids have! Let them have fun! Explore these unique ideas on how to keep your kids active during the day, whether you keep them cozy in the house, or let them run wild in the snow! I made this indoor scavenger hunt for Collins! She'll get a fun little reward if she completes them all :)!
INSIDE FUN | OUTSIDE FUN |
Window Scavenger Hunt | Study Snowflakes |
Creative Chores | Paint A Snowman! (Yes, PAINT!) |
Bring the Snow Inside (GREAT for toddlers) | Build an Igloo |
Youtube Yoga | Snowball Throwing Contest |
For the Teens: Keep Them Involved!
Don't want your teens in front of a screen all day? Suggest these!
Inside Ideas | Outside Ideas |
Closet Face-Lift | Make Some Money! Shovel Snow! |
Rearrange Bedroom Furniture | Take Snow Photos |
Relax! | Make a Snowy TikTok |
Meal Prep! | Make Snow Candles |
For YOU: Yes, You Are Important, Too!
Do you have some snow day time to yourself? What are your priorities? Here are a few bullet points to consider:
Relax: Snow days are the perfect opportunity to stay inside, grab a cup of coffee and a book, and snuggle up on the couch (by yourself or with your kiddos). Here are some ideas on how to unwind!
Clean: You're in the house.. might as well clean it & enjoy a tidy house! Here are some checklists to help!
Mark things off of your to-do list: What have you been putting off? Logging online to pay a bill? Calling to make that appointment? Clean your makeup brushes? Call your mom or grandma? Get out a sheet of paper and start writing. Make a "brain dump" list of all of those little things that have been in the back of your mind. Just getting them out of your head and onto paper is such a relief in itself!
Spend some time on hobbies: Do you even remember what you like to do for fun? For me, I LOVE puzzles, reading, redecorating, reorganizing... what do you like to do?! Spend some time doing THAT!
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For the Locals: Best Places to Sled in STL!
Are you local looking for a new place to sled?! Here is a list from the Riverfront Times!
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