Snowmagical

There is nothing that quite matches the feeling of watching snowflakes twirling through streetlights while cozied up in a fluffy blanket, sipping hot tea. Something about it makes me long for the nights when I would desperately watch until the wee hours to see if school was going to be closed for a SNOW DAY!

A snow day was a day of possibility. Responsibilities and school books were replaced by mittens and hot cocoa. Arguments over homework completion waned into arguments over whether or not dad would drive you to go ice skating with the boy of your dreams (Or at least the boy of the week…). A day made for nothing but fun and extra marshmallows while the world is lost in a glittery white trance.

As grown-ups, we lose the wonder of the snow day. And I think that’s really unacceptable. Seriously. Look out the window at all of that fluffy white stuff. Forget for a minute the perils of parallel parking and soggy boots and appreciate the view while you are nice and warm. Remember what the snow days of yore are all about.

Bring the snow day back with one of these activities:

1.) Ice Skating. Here in Chicago, we have rinks on practically every corner. I’m such a sucker for the ones at Millennium Park and Wrigley Field! Bundle up, spike a thermos of hot chocolate with a little Bailey’s and don’t be afraid to totally wipe out. Make sure you take the friends you know will scrape you up and still leave your pride intact.



2.) Have a snowball fight! Grab your neighbors, grab your best friend, grab your beau. Find a street or parking lot or corner that’s not busy and launch some serious guerilla snowtastic attacks.

3.) Make chili. I could always count on my mom to have a pot of chili ready and waiting, simmering on the stove to put the perfect exclamation point on any snowy day. When snow is in the forecast, is there anything better than chili and cornbread to warm your soul?

4.) Sledding. Find a hill. Find a sled. Prepare for many laughs. In Chicago, the city has tons of places specifically dedicated to sledding in the Winter! Most are open all the way to 10 PM for a little late night action.

5.) Get cozy. Maybe wintry athletics aren’t your thing. Snuggle up with your sweetie or a good book, a very fuzzy blanket, and a cup of hot tea/coffee/cocoa and have a Netflix marathon of that show you’ve been meaning to watch or get to the end of that book you’ve been neglecting since the holidays took over.

And while you’re trying to stay warm, you’ll want to look pretty too. Personally, I’m dying for this All Wrapped Up earwarmer from Kate Spade!



Enjoy your snowy weekend!!!

Kisses,

AJS