Snow Day Fun

1. Fill plastic containers half full of water. Sink smaller containers fill with stones or pennies(for weight), in the larger containers. Set outside to freeze overnight. The next evening, remove the ice from the containers and place tea light candles in each one. Line up on the walkway, sidewalk or deck, and light the candles to create a beautiful wintry luminary display. (http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/129882/fun_things_to_do_on_a_snow_day_pg2.html?cat=32)

2. Make birdseed mosaics. These are fun for older kids even teens can get involved with these. All you need is some imagination and several different types of birdseed. Sunflower, thistle, corn, and wild bird seed mixes provide different colors and textures to your art. Stamp out shapes, letters, or patterns in the snow. The bigger the design the better. Use the birdseed to fill in the shapes just like a stained glass window. The wild birds and animals will be your best critics, as they feast on your artwork. Animals have a harder time finding food when the snow blankets the ground. (http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/129882/fun_things_to_do_on_a_snow_day_pg2.html?cat=32)

3. STAINED GLASS JELL-O
Ingredients:
5 boxes (3 ounces each) assorted JELL-O
5 teaspoons sugar
5 cups boiling water
4 cups milk
1 cup sugar
4 envelopes unflavored gelatin (such as Knox)
Directions:
Prepare JELL-O in separate bowls, using 1 teaspoon of sugar and 1 cup of boiling water for each. Refrigerate.
In saucepan, combine milk, sugar and unflavored gelatin, bring to boil; cool.
Dip sharp knife into hot water; cut different JELL-O into pieces and place into 13-by-9-inch pan.
Pour milk mixture over JELL-O.
Chill until firm.
Cut into 1-inch squares.
(http://fun.families.com/blog/snow-day-fun-with-stained-glass-jell-o)

4. Snowman soup: Put hot chocolate mix, two Hershey kisses, and one small candy cane in a mug. Add hot water and three marshmallow "snowballs" to finish off. (http://www.streetdirectory.com/travel_guide/201473/kids_and_teens/winters_tips_for_snow_day_fun_for_kids.html)

5. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PdeGx1obvc

Don't forget to bundle up and keep your toes, fingers and ears covered!