Your cold, soggy and shivering children will return indoors eventually. Here is something that can help you keep them quietly occupied for a bit.
I've mentioned this site before, but I thought this was a great time to remind those of you who saw it, and inform those you who have not yet seen it.
There is a clever website that enables you to make it snow wherever you are. You can design your own unique snowflakes and share. As it snows, you can click on flakes that catch your eye and read information shared by its creator. Tech Junkie made one and shared. The site is clean and elegant. Creative kids of all ages should have a bit of fun here.
Tech Junkie's flake is below. Design your own at Flurrious.com.
Matthew Fortner has been at The News & Observer since 2002. He has a passion for gadgets, cutting-edge technology and all things geek.