With the snowpocalypse having blanketed a lot of homes and office places yesterday, you may still be stuck indoors with nowhere to go and nothing to do. Wait, what? Of course you have somewhere to go - outside. In the, you  know, snow. Where there is plenty to do…

Top 10 Fun Things To Do In the Snow

1. Sledding.

   Whether you are 5 or 55, this tradition is still thrilling as always! So go ahead and grab that sled you have been hiding in the attic and slide down those slippery little slopes. If for some reason you aren’t holding on to that precious little plastic disk from 20 years ago or don’t feel like breaking into your piggy bank, you can use the top of a trash can or a cardboard box with a trashbag around it.

   Does the position of the weight on the sled affect how far the sled goes?

2. Snow (wo)man.

   If you don’t think it’s fun, you obviously haven’t done it in awhile. Once you are done piling and packing all that snow, you are the one who gets to put your fashion expertise to work. Finally you have some use for those old maternity clothes…

   How do you build a snowman?

3. Snow angels.

   You might get a tad bit of snow on you, but that’s the point!

   Check out snow angel photos.

4. Snow ice cream.

   You scream, I scream, we all scream for SNOW ICE CREAM (except for Frosty…). All you need is 4-5 cups of clean fresh unpacked snow, 1 cup of milk, ½ cup of sugar, and ½ teaspoon of vailla. Stir all the ingredients together except the snow. Once the sugar is dissolved, slowly add in the snow, and wait til it thickens. Delicious and easy! Thanks Mother Nature!

   Recipe for snow ice cream.

5. Snow ball fight.

   Whether it is just you and your friend, or you gather up some teams, this is a great way to get a work out and have some ‘friendly’ competition in the snow. Warning: if people are sore losers, they might want to refrain from this game.

   Tips for surviving a snow ball fight.

6. Snow tubing.

   If you are lucking enough to come upon a place that has snow tubing - DO IT! I like to call this little thrill snoobing, and let me just say, it is a blast! If you find a place to do this, the tubes will be a bit sturdier and you will definitely go faster. But, this is easy enough to improvise on your own: Just grab a large intertube and snoob away! Warning: Careful not to pop your snoob tube.

   Read more about tubing.

7. Construction.

   If you are a dedicated worker, I have one word for you: Igloo. Enough said.

   How do you build an igloo?

8. Ice skating.

   Whether you are going on a first date, meeting up with a friend, or going with a whole group, ice skating can be a great experience in the snow. Take a break and have a cup of hot coco! Is there a better way to feel the essense of a winter wonderland?

   Watch some ice skating videos and get tips.

9. Snow refrigerator.

   Just nestle your drinks or bowl of jello into the snow and…voila! you have an instant cold treat.

   More on snow refrigerators.

10. Play a sport.

    Games such as soccer, football, or capture the flag are a blast in the snow! Not only does it provide a ‘new’ terrain to play on, but if you fall, you have a softer landing. Plus, your drinks will be kept cold due to your snow fridge.

    More snow games.

Have fun! Note: Whatever you do, do not eat the yellow snow.

Ahhh! Clean off your mittens! Stock up on cocoa! Check on your flight departure times!

The snowpocalypse is coming!!!

At least, that’s all I keep hearing about from colleagues and family in the New York region.

If you’re also far off in some warm climate, learn more about what our winter-wary friends are prophesying about: What is the snowpocalypse?

And for those of you stuck on the east coast, here are some tips for surviving the snowpocalypse (take them seriously at your own risk):

1. Wear all your clothes at the same time.
2. Stock up on hot cocoa.
3. Shout how many inches of snow your street has already received.
4. Take a shot of something warm for every foot of snow the weatherman predicts.
5. Park your car on top of your house so it isn’t snowed in tomorrow.

And, seriously - if you have any flights scheduled for today, check with the airline before leaving for the airport.

Good luck, my cold-climate friends.

After all - it’s coming and you can’t stop it…

WikiAnswers categories abound! Like department stores in New York City, WikiAnswers is crowded and buzzing with thousands of categories - and these days, I’d like to point out the exceptionally seasonal categories which are showing up like mall workers in elf costumes.

Check out the updated tag cloud for categories, including holiday favorites such as:

• Christmas
• Hanukkah
• Kwanzaa
• New Year’s Eve
• Holiday Gift Giving

And don’t forget the other seasonal categories you may want to check out:

• Holidays and Traditions
• Snow
• Shopping
• Online Shopping
• Flowers and Florists
• Giving to Charities
• Seasons

So get started asking, answering and editing! There’s work to be done this season.

Over the weekend, we’ve had plenty of bloggers sharing the info they’ve learned on WikiAnswers. From singers to snowstorms, cars to chickens and the ever-tasty (yet calorific) New York bagel:

• “Hey There Delilah” singer, Tom Higgenson of the Plain White T’s, is explored by Meanspeed Music Review, where his music is examined and his age is questioned (and he’s a lot older than you’d think…)
• Who knew it could lightening during a snowstorm? Spunky Mommy didn’t, but now she does!
• It’s a little depressing, but at The Moral Equivalent of War, we learn how many cars there are in the United States… and the number is simply astounding.
• Fightin’ Mad Mary wonders how many calories are in a New York bagel… But they’re so good, maybe I’d rather not know.
• One of allscan.org’s Friday Factoids this week: There are more chickens than people in the world. I guess it’s time to beware the Great Chicken Revolt that so many have predicted.

And, lastly, Answers.com was listed on Myke’s Weblog as one of the 20 Web References Beyond Wikipedia… Which is perfect, since Answers.com proudly includes Wikipedia as part of its resources, along with over 200 other titles… Thanks for the recognition, Myke!