I live two minutes from a ski lift. When we have enough snow, I'll go skiing in the afternoon with other mothers while our kids are at school. We'll take in a few runs, sit on the terrace of the alpine restaurant and enjoy a cafe zwetschgen and then be at home in time for the kids.

Now that's a life! Unfortunately, last year we did this ZERO times. Just not enough snow. Hopefully it will be better this year.