Snow days used to be things I wished for from the bottom of my heart. I was definitely the kid that put their pajamas on inside out or put toothpaste on their nose in hope that I would wake up in the morning to mountains of snow and no school.

Now that I go to college on in Los Angeles, snow days are no longer a realistic wish. But while I was home on winter break, New Jersey, New York and many other states were hit with the Bomb Cyclone, including my hometown. Though I didn't get any days off from school, my sister did, so I lived vicariously through her. Here are some things I suggest doing on the days where you wake up to a 5am phone call, email, or tweet that gives you the day off:

1. Sleep in.

If you get out of bed before noon, you've made a mistake.

2. Stay in your PJs.

There's is no reason to change into normal clothes for a day full of lounging. Also fuzzy socks are a must.

3. Make hot chocolate.

Don't forget the marshmallows!!!

4. Curl up with a blanket and a book.

Just try to pretend that you don't live in arctic temperatures.

5. Binge a show you've been wanting to watch on Netflix.

I'm currently binging Stranger Things and it is a must see!

6. Get caught up on some school work/work.

If you're feeling productive on your day off then get ahead on some assignments.

7. Help shovel.

When I was little I would want to always help out with the shoveling, now not so much.

8. Play in the snow!!!

If there's no wind and the temperatures aren't in the negatives build a snowman, have a snowball fight, or make some snow angels! If you're able to get out of your house giving sledding a spin!

You've been given the day off so choose to spend it in whatever way you want! Happy snow day!!!