Snow Days + Giveaway

As you may have heard, ice has crippled the city of Atlanta. Many are without power. I dare say that while the ice was far worse than what we experienced two weeks ago, the weather from my perspective was a tad over-exaggerated. Yes, I am getting 2 snow days out of the deal rather than just 1, but I didn't see near the 10 inches and constant falling of snow that was predicted.

Nevertheless, here are a few of my favorite things about being stuck at home during a snowpocalypse.

1. Hot oatmeal for breakfast.

I've always liked the instant oatmeal, but Justin introduced my to steel oats without any preservatives or excess sugar. My life was changed, but not in the way you would expect. All of a sudden, ALL oatmeal was unappealing and gross. It has taken me YEARS to get over that.

And yet, what do I find myself eating on this 30 degree snowy winter morning?

Oatmeal.

I'm feeling a little sick. Oatmeal feels good on my throat and is warm. Plus, Justin adds just the tiniest bit of maple syrup, so that I get my sweet without too much extra sugar! It is delicious. :)

2. Going for a walk.

Taking pictures, looking at pretty, throwing a snowball… These are a few of my favorite things. :)

Plus, a lunch out containing something hot to break up the walk is crazy fun too!

3. Reading a book or watching a movie curled up under a blanket.

I just like curling up under a blanket really. Or two. Or three. Throw in my favorite pillow and I've got it made!

4. Along those same lines, having my husband working from home.

It sounds a bit cliché, but I am so grateful to have him in the same house as me. He's great for killing bugs, fixing lunch, and keeping me company… :)

5. Cleaning.

I bet you didn't see that one coming!

I hate cleaning. Really, I do. I like living in a clean house, but I hate getting there. Snow days in allow you to see that your house is a mess and that you should clean it. Perhaps that's why everyone does spring cleaning? They've been cooped up inside their messy house too long, and they can't get out of the house to do anything else!

GIVEAWAY

One of the household chores the snow day in has allowed me to get caught up on is laundry. When your husband bikes to work in the snow, there is a LOT of laundry! 

Purex sent me a bottle of Purex Crystals Fresh Mountain Breeze to try. It's a laundry enhancer great for practically everything! And it smells divine too!! :) You can use it in both top loading and front loading machines to add a lovely scent to your fresh, clean clothes, towels, or even sheets! Can you imagine falling asleep to the wonderful smell of the fresh mountain breeze? … I can! :)

The best part about Purex sending me this lovely free sample is that they sent me a few coupons to give away as well! Are you interested in trying the new, wonderful smelling Fresh Mountain Breeze Purex Crystals? Enter the giveaway via the rafflecopter below and perhaps you'll win the chance to have awesome smelling laundry too! :)

a Rafflecopter giveaway *I was given a sample from Purex to try the Fresh Mountain Breeze Crystals and coupons to give away. All opinions in this post are my own.