1. Spoons - I used to love this game, we'd take enough spoons for each player, then take one away and throw them in a room. While laying down cards once someone lays the Ace of Hearts everyone had to go and find a spoon, the person who comes up short is out of the game. Better yet, throw the spoons into the snow covered back yard then lock the door when they run out the first time.
2. Tell your children that you had a candy bar, soft drink, video game, anything of value to them then offhandedly say, "But I'm not sure where I left it." Go and hide it where they'll never find it while they're looking and enjoy peace and quiet until they are close to giving up. Make another comment about how great the candy would taste, the game would play and you've still got about 15 more minutes.
3. The outside game, tell them they should get some fresh air and play in the snow then lock the door as they leave. Put on loud music so you don't hear the repeated knocking at the door and screaming letting them back into the house when it looks like they have black tips on their fingers, or about 10 minutes prior to prevent this type of frostbite.
4. Tell them they should write a thank you note to their grandparents, that will clear a room in a matter of minutes. If you hear rustling like they are coming back in, say loud enough for them to hear, "Where did I put that stationary" and they'll disappear for a good 30 minutes. What also works easily well is, "Help me make dinner" or "Can you come and clean the toilet?"
Having your little angels at home isn't so bad, there are plenty of ways to keep them occupied and keep your sanity during those "snow" days! What are your methods?
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