For inspiration, peruse our roundup of 50 Indoor Activities for a Rainy (or Hurricane-y) Day. Our suggestions are short and sweet—throw a party, for example—but they remind you how easy it is to have fun, even when Mother Nature is pounding at your door.

Before the storm hits, head to your local toy or crafts store to find awesome activity books. We shared four of our favorites earlier this year, including the jam-packed 365 Things to Make and Do. That should keep your kids occupied for a while. Of course you'll probably want to hit Michaels on the way home so you have what you need to do the projects.

Since you can't camp outside, do it in your living room. This was one of my favorite things to do as a child, regardless of the weather. We give detailed, step-by-step instructions, including how to make s'mores in the oven. Just don't try a campfire.

Try a few projects on one of our favorite crafts sites. You don't necessarily need a well-stocked crafts corner. Many of the activities utilize common household items, and there are options for all skill levels.

Sensory activities aren't just for kids with issues. They help boost your energy and many are totally fun (pillow fight anyone?). We've got 99 sensory activities, most of which you can do at home.

While we're certainly not a cooking site, we enjoy making dishes with our kids. We've got a delicious and easy pasta recipe and there are many cookbooks that are aimed at families.

For additional ideas, peruse all of our crafts posts.

And if you still want more, we asked our Facebook fans, i.e. your neighbors, how they plan to spend their time indoors during the storm. So far, top picks include puzzles (run out and buy a 1,000-piece one, stat!) and throwing a "hurricane party with bubbles to ease the minds of our little ones." We just love that idea. As for us, I'm thinking of writing song parodies based on Irene. "Come on Irene" has a nice ring to it. My daughter, meanwhile, is planning a massive knitting project (that's her above).

Whatever you do this weekend, stay safe, healthy and enjoy each other's company. You're in for some quality time with the family.