Being snowed in sounds like a bummer, right? It doesn’t have to be. Yes, it is an interruption of your regularly scheduled life, but if you’re stuck, you might as well make the most of it. First things first, pour yourself a glass of wine. Ah, now isn’t that better? 

Now let’s talk about how you can have a pleasurable snowed-in experience. If you have a fireplace, get it going for a toasty and pleasant atmosphere. (Tip: You know all those documents you’ve been meaning to shred, but the pile just keeps growing? Multi-task and use them to help start your fire.) If you don’t have a fireplace, break out those cozy wool socks and your favorite old sweatshirt. The general idea… get warm. Then the fun can begin. 

Awesome activities to do on a snow day: 

Strictly for fun: 
(Bonus- a glass of wine makes all of these even more fun!)

1. Bake. Not only can you warm up the house a bit by using the oven, but you also get a lovely treat when you’re finished. 
2. Curl up with a good book. If you didn’t manage to get to the library or the bookstore before the storm hit, be sure to check your local library’s website. Many libraries have eBook’s available for checkout directly to your smartphone, tablet or eReader. 
3. Watch a movie or catch up on a favorite TV show. This is an oldie, but a goody when it comes to being stuck in the house.
4. Get crafty with some DIY projects you’ve wanted to try. Check out these great ideas using leftover wine corks and bottles.
5. Play a game. Dust off that scrabble box or break out a deck of cards for some old fashioned fun. 
6.  Write a letter. You know, the kind with pen and paper.

Because you might as well be productive, right? 

1. Rearrange a room (or two). You’re stuck inside… so, make inside more fun. Use this time to rearrange the furniture and décor in the living room or guest room. 
2. Clean out the junk drawer. Something you’d literally never think of if you weren’t going a tad stir crazy in the house all day. 
3. Tackle one tough cleaning task you’ve been avoiding. And when you’re finished, reward yourself with a delicious, warming glass of Missouri wine!
4. Make a master calendar for upcoming gift-giving dates, and shop ahead online. 
5. Do the mending and ironing you’ve been putting off since 2010 (Yeah, that was really 5 whole years ago. Hard to believe, we know.) 

If you’re brave enough to face the outdoors: 

1. Bundle up and take a stroll in the snow. It really is beautiful, isn’t it?
2. Find the nearest steep hill or closed street and go sledding. It’ll make you feel like you did when you were 10 and they called a snow day! Don’t have a sled? Here’s how to create an easy make-shift one. 
3. Make fresh snow ice cream. 
4. Snow paint. Put some water and food coloring in squirt bottles and become a snow VanGough. Be sure to take pictures. Your creations won’t last long!

Whatever you decide to do on your snow-day, remember that it is what you make it. So, make it great!

Missouri wine pairs well with being snowed-in!