If you and the kids are stuck inside because of the recent extremely low temperatures a.k.a. The Polar Vortex of Doom, here are some ideas to keep the family entertained.
PART 1 – The Blanket Fort
Round up all the blankets, sheets, pillows, couch cushions, and chairs to build a mega fort to hide out in and stay nice and cozy! Extra bonus for string lights to light the inside! Here are a few that are pretty cool:
![First of all...signage is key!](http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/7/78/Make-a-Blanket-Fort-With-Your-Bunk-Bed-Step-4.jpg/670px-Make-a-Blanket-Fort-With-Your-Bunk-Bed-Step-4.jpg)
![Have a stuffed animal party and play music.](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_llv3s6wfgM1qax517o1_500.jpg)
![Tunnel fort around all the furniture](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7064/6834850810_6a91c8d54f_c.jpg)
![attach to bunk beds for a mega high fort](http://www.rookiemoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/finished.jpg)
![Add a tv to your blanket fort to add a few more hours to the fun!](http://i.imgur.com/0rZjR.jpg)
![Circus tent style blanket fort](http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8DOC5yK6of0/UI7iAqYmF-I/AAAAAAAALnU/XEGVSgFdztk/s1600/blanket.fort2.jpg)
![Add disco ball lighting](http://i.imgur.com/z8PsItf.png)
![Try to cover their whole room!](http://www.chimpsanctuarynw.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/web-blanket-fort-playroom-dm-phone.jpg)
![make it a video game party](http://static2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120323152352/uncyclopedia/images/6/63/Funny-kids-playing-videogames-blanket-fort.jpg)
![decorate with handmade stars and garlands](http://www.shedoesthecity.com/wp-content/uploads/files/toronto/blanketforts.jpg)
![or you could decorate it like this]( http://p-ec2.pixstatic.com/51b6d6cb74c5b6228c002309._w.540_s.fit_.jpg)
![add different things to build character](http://whatsongisinthatcommercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/blanket-fort.jpg)
![and don't for get the FORT RULES!](http://wishpicker.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Rules.jpg)