Ok, it's REALLY cold here and expected to get worse throughout the day. The wind cuts like a knife.

The only thing to do in response (apart from hiding inside) is to think about the summer. So, while you are hiding inside, here are some things you can do:

• If you are a gardener, start planning your spring and summer plantings. Now is a great time to look through seed and gardening catalogs and to lay out your garden plans. When selecting fruits and vegetables to plant, think about what you'd like to can this summer.
• Choose a destination for your summer vacation. You can even start making concrete plans, like flights, hotel reservations, etc. It's amazing how warming it can be to stare at photos of beaches.
• If you have children, begin looking into summer camps and other enrichment opportunities. Registration is open for many of them and spaces can fill up fast.
• Take a look at your outdoor furniture to see what needs to be repaired, refreshed, or replaced.

What else can you do to look ahead?