So, you\’ve got your nose pressed up against the window this morning, staring at a blanket of white. It snowed like crazy and you can hear the kids starting to wrestle around, and you know it\’s only going to get worse. Before long, your nerves will be stretched and you\’re all going to need a plan of attack to escape being cooped up all day inside. Heading outdoors is preferable to being frustrated all day, so you\’ll need some simple snow activities to coax the kids outside.

It\’s time to turn off the TV, put down the video games, and get out the warm coats, mittens, hats, and boots and head outside for some old-fashioned snow games. Just in case you\’ve forgotten what to do with a pile of snow, here\’s a few suggestions.

Snowman: You can make one gigantic snowman or a whole family of snowpeople. Your kids may like to make one each and pattern theirs after themselves using some of their own hats and scarves, or even jackets to dress their snowperson counterpart. With just three snowballs graduating in size, you can fill an afternoon with fun and creativity, and exercise! Join in with the kids and you\’ll get your exercise, too. Pick up pine cones, sticks, rocks, or anything that you can find to use for eyes, nose, mouth, and arms. Embellish your snowman with props like shovels, brooms, or anything appropriate for your family, perhaps a hockey stick. Set up a whole family of snowpeople playing a game of hockey wearing your favorite team jerseys. Have fun in the snow and show off your talents… and your team colors!

Snow Angels: Be sure to dress warm for this activity! In an area where the snow is soft and undisturbed, have your children lay down in the snow and move their arms up and down, and their legs in and out. Then, carefully help them stand up and step away. Turn around and look! See, didn\’t you always know your little one was an angel! If you have garland you can even form a little halo to complete the scene.

Snow Igloo or Snow Fort: With just a few buckets or other plastic containers, you can make snow \”bricks\” to build a structure. Lay out your foundation by shoveling or tromping the outline of your building. Press snow into plastic buckets, then turn the bucket over and plop the snow brick out on the ground. Carefully place it on your \”foundation\” and repeat. Build your walls as high as you can and even build interior walls if you want. Your kids may need a little lesson in this, but they\’ll quickly become enthralled with building their very own house. If you\’d like, get out pictures beforehand of an igloo or a fort to give your kids ideas of where to start. You may even want to offer them some food coloring and water mixture and paint brushes to \”paint\” the walls or to create artwork. Don\’t forget to bring out some hot drinks for the workers!

Snowball Dodgeball: If you\’re familiar with dodgeball, you\’ll already know how this is played. Just substitute snowballs for a real ball and let the games begin! Choose up your sides, go over the rules, and start the onslaught of snowballs. Be sure to pack your snowballs just tight enough to fly, but not so tight that they become hard. You want the snowball to burst and go \”poof\” when it hits the other team member. You can also play more of a game of snowball tag, in which every kid stands on their own and is only out of the game when they surrender. No matter how your kids decide to play, be sure that you get out there and join in the fun. Running around in the snow is not only fun and exhilarating, it burns lots and lots of calories!

Snow Sledding: Even without a toboggan, sled, or a big hill, you can have fun sliding around on the snow. A large piece of cardboard and a snowbank can stand in for a sled and a hill. Look around the garage or house and find any larger pieces of cardboard, tarp, or even a big plastic snow shovel. You might even put the old plastic kiddie pool to work for the afternoon! If your yard doesn\’t have a hilly area, a little snowbank can provide some fun \”snow surfing\” especially for the younger children.

The next time your kids are getting restless, bundle them up in cozy clothes, and send them out into the freshly fallen snow. Grab the camera and join in the fun with your kids in their snow games. But, don\’t forget to get the hot cocoa mix out so you\’ll be all ready when they come in all rosy cheeked and sparkly eyed!

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Summer brings in a lot of opportunities for outdoor fun activities. And together with outdoor activities come the need for outdoor gears and paraphernalia. Some of the most popular out of the house pastimes are biking, swimming, hiking, mountain climbing, and camping. The latter can actually be incorporated with all the rest of the hobbies mentioned.

And the good thing about camping is it is an activity that can be enjoyed by both adults and kids. Our love for camping may have been spurred by an early activity in school called scouting and one of the many major activities involved there would be camping. That is the reason why jamboree areas can be found scattered all across America and these places have witnessed lots of kids install their own tents and try to commune with nature.

Whether it is a school activity or just for family fun, kids’ tents can play an important role in helping our kids love the outdoors and keep them occupied with outdoor activities that are both healthy and awesome. We all know that children love sleeping out of the house and what better way to drive that want by buying kids play tents.

Do not be overwhelmed by the huge number of available play tents in the market today. The plan is to be able to opt for the one that is applicable to your kids and you, too. Now there are factors to keep in mind in choosing the right kids’ play tent. You would not want to end up with a tent so huge it does not fit the available space in your backyard or you would not want to have a play tent that is so small when your kid lies inside his feet protrudes outside the tent so size is a matter of importance. Make an effort of measuring your yard. And also keep in mind that the available space does not mean it should equal the kids’ play tent size. There should still be some moving space outside the play tent. And also take into consideration the number of people who will be using the play tent.

The quality of the material used to manufacture the kids’ play tents is also a vital feature to take into thought. Make sure that what you are buying can withstand the elements of nature like rain and the sun’s heat because after all, tents are intended for outdoor use. There are also kids’ play tents with different themes so grab the one which you know is your kid’s favorite. Disney themes are bestsellers.

Play tents are yes, for play, but making certain that what you opt for is durable and safe and can provide long hours of fun without breaking down would be beneficial for both you and your kids.

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