Winter wonderlands look dreamy—until you’re out there shoveling mountains of snow before your guests arrive. Your neighbors with their fancy snowblowers? They’re already sipping cocoa by the fireplace. You? You’re breaking a sweat in a scarf, boots, and a hat that keeps slipping over your eyes.
As you fling each scoop of snow onto piles that grow taller than you, remember this: In a few decades, you’ll have quite the “When I was your age…” story. Until then, try not to throw your back out. Snow angels lose their charm when they double as a cry for help.