(Would you like to listen rather than read? Check out my podcast episode on this same topic here.)
This snow is peaceful. Blizzards…not so much.
Image courtesy of murrysvillechurch.com
I wanted to keep this week’s post timely. Since storm Jonas is upon the US East coast, here are a few ideas on how to keep occupied while you’re snowed in, not just for this 2016 weekend, but also for other snow days as well.
I’ve broken the suggestions down into four categories: Netflix, Books, Art, and Being a Kid.
- Netflix: Here are my suggestions on fun shows to watch while sipping your warm beverage of choice.
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- If you’re in for thrills and psychological intrigue, watch Dexter & Criminal Minds.
- The 100 provides a great sci-fi plot line and a diverse (and large!) cast of characters.
- Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries. Solving mysteries set in the 1920s. ‘Nuff said.
- How Stuff Works gives a behind-the-scenes looks at, well, how stuff works. One of my favorite episodes was seeing how contacts were made.
The next few activity categories can be done with or without power.
2. Books: Are you a bookworm? Curl up with one of these while watching the snow fall outside your window!
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- The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey is a whimsical yet mature tale that asks: Can a snow girl come to life?
- The Walking Dead comics by Robert Kirkman have fantastic artwork and have (in my opinion) a grittier storyline than the show.
- The Sketchnote Handbook by Mike Rohde is a fun, quick read that will give you tools to spice up your yawn-inducing meeting notes.
- The Olympians comic series by George O’Connor. Greek gods in comic form. Do you need more convincing? (If so, I don’t think we can be friends…. :-P)
3. Art: Use the time off to get your hands dirty!
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- Fingerpaint.
- Paint with coffee or tea.
- Draw with whatever you have. Draw your meal, the scene outside your window, or your pets. Make the mundane frame worthy!
- Play the squiggle game. This is pretty simple: Take out a piece of paper and draw a squiggle on it (any shape, size, etc). Have the next person add to it. You can go back and forth (or pass from person to person if there is a group of 3 or more) until the squiggle looks like something recognizable, like a person, a starfish, or a dragon.
4. Be a kid!
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- Build a fort. Get pillows and blankets, then defend your territory!
- Make shadow puppets.
- Make hot chocolate with tons of marshmallows for a lovely sugar coma.
- Tell (ghost) stories.
- Play in the snow!
What are some activities you like to do when you’re snowed in? Share in the comments!
Roaring Out 
Stay warm! We’re always looking for good Netflix recommendations so thank you 🙂 I wish we had snow here!
Thanks Yuko! Let me know if you try any of the recommendations 🙂
Great ideas! I love the idea of unleashing your inner child. Always a fun thing to do when there is a lot of snow around. As for the shows you mentioned, I LOVE Criminal Minds. I have a difficult time keeping up with the new episodes but I’m obsessed with catching re-runs on TV.
-Lauren
Hey Lauren! Oh, man I love the show too! Which season are you on? And thanks for stopping by. Glad you liked the “be a kid” suggestions 🙂
Netflix is the perfect tool on a cold winter day or any day for that matter. The 100 is one of my favorite shows at the moment. Such gripping narrative and quality characters. It’s a must watch!
Yes and this season’s been a nail biter too!
I only kind of really love this post. I sadly don’t need to know what to do when stuck inside because of snow since it doesn’t snow here. Actually that is a lie, it snowed here a little over a year ago. Very very weird.
I barely need to know what to do for a rainy day since we barely have those too! Oi. Southern California weather. It doesn’t like to mix it up much.
But regardless, I like this post a lot. A lot of great ideas. Perfect for super hot days you don’t want to go outside too!
Yay I’m so glad you like this post. And I never thought of doing these on super hot days…maybe I should change the name on “Activities When You’re Stuck Inside.”