Students and parents were glued to Barrington School District 220’s Facebook page last night, waiting for word about whether the forecast for snow would cause administrators to call a “Snow Day” for today. They made the call to cancel school just after 8 last night, giving us an instant excuse for a new Snow Day Photo Contest here at 365Barrington.com. For this contest, we have a sweet prize and simple rules. All you have to do is submit a photo in the form below which answers this question…

It's the best time of year for cuddling up together.

We live where it doesn't snow too often but when it does, whether it's a little or a lot, the schools all close as a precaution. Even my husband is off from work. Every one is home! For a momma that has come to really appreciate nap time where I get a few hours of peace and quiet, I hate snow days. I'm not a snow person, I've fallen twice on iced sidewalks and when there's ice and snow.... I stay indoors! However, since we are all stuck in the house together, there are a few things I can do…

The outside temperature is dropping, the days are growing shorter, and your cats don't seem to play as much. What's going on? Do cats hibernate?

Photo taken from my bedroom-window, yesterday. Winter definately has it charm

14 Things To Do on a Snow Day Indoors - Looking for some fun things to do on a snow day? Here are 14 things for you to do INDOORS!

Snow Day graphic. Stock image from subscription service, additional grapic work done with www.picmonkey.com. Free for sharing--attribution, non-commercial, non-derivative. ©2013 Karin Markert, kmarkert88@gmail.com

Happy Snow Day! Schools are CLOSED 2/6/2020