How to Survive (and Even Enjoy!) Another Snow Day Stuck Inside

As soon as you get wind of potentially paralyzing weather, phone a friend with kids the same age as your own and suggest putting together a selection of their toys to swap for a few days. Do it while they're sleeping to avoid questioning, and keep the whole thing a surprise.

After you've all been stuck inside for a few hours, show them their new (temporary) acquisitions. Voilà, it's Christmas in February, and it's free!