The weather here has just been brutal- blowing snow, freezing temperatures, icy road conditions…the list goes on and on. I am ready for warm weather and bathing suits. I want to sit in my lounge chair and watch the kids play in the sprinklers. I want to sweat, not shiver.
Last night the school listings were starting to post for delays and cancellations. Ethan’s school was not listed, but I was determined to not have a repeat incident of what happened last time. I checked the news website and lo and behold…you can have school delays and cancellations sent right to your phone.
I signed up for this service and the weather alert service. I am bad about watching the news so this was perfect for someone like me.
This morning I heard a beep, beep, beep. This wasn’t my alarm beeping at me…it was my telephone. “South Bend Community Schools have been canceled. Go back to sleep, momma!” (Well, I am adding that last part for the sake of narration…)
Roll back over and go back to sleep. Thank you, sweet modern day invention!
Sound Off: Do you do text messaging or receive any free services like this to your cell phone? Coupons, deals, alerts? Please share!
I don’t get much for text messaging – but I just requested it of my local station (rss feed and text alerts) for cancellations in our local area. Thanks for the idea!
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