Despite the cold weather, there is so much to look forward to during winter—think hot chocolate, cozy blankets, the holiday season, and snow days (the latter is the most exciting of them all!). Kids ...

If it were up to my son, he'd decorate me with a corn-cob pipe, button nose and two eyes made out of coal. Probably an old silk hat, too. Before you think I'm dramatic, insane or both, let me explain ...