If I don't have to go to work, I love these as well. I go out all bundled up and visit the animals, play a little with the dogs, then we all troup in to veg out around the fire and drink hot chocolate, eat popcorn and play games. We spread the "dog blanket" so the dogs can come in a sleep on the floor next to us...ever notice dogs don't stink as much in the winter? Snow days are wonderful....especially if the wood box is full, the cellar is full, fresh bread is baking and the house is warm as toast!