Top 7 Things to Do When Snow Keeps You Home

Feb. 11, 2010— -- After yet another big storm on the East Coast, many schools and even some offices are closed today.

Yay! Snow day!

All right, now that everybody has that out of their systems -- what do you plan to do with your free time? This blizzard has left some people trapped in the house for days. For others, boredom may just be starting to set in. So to help pass the hours, we have come up with seven ideas to keep you and your family entertained while stuck in the snow.

These are just seven ideas. There are plenty of other good ones. Feel free to add your favorites in the comments section. Maybe for the next storm we will expand the list to 10 or even 14 things to do when stuck inside. Let's all just hope we aren't snowed in forever.

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There's nothing quite like spending time with your family. Don't just plop down in front of the TV. Do something the whole family can join in on: board games.

Sure, they may be old fashioned and don't come with as many bells and whistles as that Wii or Blue Ray player. So what? These games have been around for decades. There must be something good to them.

Monopoly isn't only fun because it lets you buy real estate, collect rents, build hotels -- all while you try not to go broke -- but it also teaches some good lessons in risk, investing and managing money.

For something a bit less challenging, try Candy Land, which has been many children's first game for more than 50 years. Colorful characters and whimsical places take children through a journey of magic and fantasy. What better activity for a snowy day?

Some of our other favorites include Bobble, LIFE, Jenga, checkers, chess, Clue, and Apples to Apples.