TGSG Note: I’ve had a busy few weeks on the road for my day job, so tickled to have good friends to pitch in! Thanks to the lovely Karen Wilde for giving us these great Frolic Friday ideas. See ya outside! ~ The Grass Stain Guru
It’s December – nearly time for snow and I bet some of you are already blanketed in the white stuff.
Snow days are perfect days for getting some play outdoors action. Who can forget that first flake drifting from a grey sky? It seems almost everyone, especially children, LOVE SNOW!
Ideas for Snow Days:
Wrap up warm – Thick socks, no jeans, warm hats and big jackets are de rigour for snow days, keeping you toasty to enjoy all the fun.
Grab a sled – or a swimming tube or even a tin tray and get out to the nearest hill. There’s nothing quite like the excitement of whizzing down a hill before plowing into a bank of the white stuff.
Build a Snow Fort – If the snow is REALLY deep you can pack it down with your feet and cut it out to make blocks. Snow forts are perfect for hiding behind when you…
SNOWBALLS!! – Run, quick, it’s flying through the air, get behind the snow fort!
Build a Snowman – old scarves, buttons, carrots and floppy hats. How tall can you make your Snowman?
Unplug, get outside and have some FUN. Some people never see snow. If you’re lucky enough to get some this Winter, make the most of it and go play outdoors! You can always warm up with hot cocoa afterwards.
Guest blogger bio: Karen Wilde is passionate about re-connecting to nature and living a wild life outdoors. She writes for the Natural Pathways blog and can often be found under a debris shelter in the Kent woodland. She also freelances and edits the Green Pepper website.
photo credit: nightthree
Karen and Bethe, love this. Have fond memories of my one wintery December. Spent making snow angels and drinking lots of mulled wine on the banks of the River Spey in Scotland. Hogmanay at the foot of Ben Nevis and blessing the odd Haggis. Enjoy the cold as much as I’ll enjoy the heat of an Australian December. What a wonderful world it is. xx
.-= Caro Webster´s last blog ..We’re going on a leaf hunt …. =-.
I’m with Caro: Here in SoCal I’m not going to be seeing any snow. So those of you who have it must enjoy it for me & the kids! I’ll keep these ideas in mind when we finally do have a snowy adventure. Fun stuff!
.-= Debi´s last blog ..Fun Friday: Give a Kid a Camera =-.
I have some great pictures of building a snowman in our front yard with my girls, who were 1 & 2 at the time. I’m going to have to look at those when I get home!
.-= Roy Scribner´s last blog ..Weekend Outdoor Reads for December 11th =-.
I used to think I’d love living somewhere I can enjoy snow every winter. It’s too bad I didn’t know what I was doing when I chose a steep, north facing drive-way in a climate where ice is just as common as snow. If you want to love snow, don’t make my mistake. Or just stay home on snow days, and play outdoors, don’t use the car. It’s much more fun that way!
.-= Alison Kerr´s last blog ..Organic Baby Gifts from Amazon.com =-.
Need some fun ideas for the weekend?! @wildelycreative & I have a few: http://bit.ly/7xIgrr #playoutdoors
YES – we also love to look for animal tracks in the snow. Squirrel feet are tiny! And once we had fox prints in our backyard.
.-= Elizabeth @ the Natural Capital´s last blog ..Links: Woody Woodpecker Edition =-.
Need some fun ideas for the weekend?! @wildelycreative & I have a few: http://bit.ly/7xIgrr #playoutdoors (via @balmeras)
RT @balmeras: Need some fun ideas for the weekend?! @wildelycreative & I have a few: http://bit.ly/7xIgrr #playoutdoors
RT @balmeras: NEW post @ The Grass Stain Guru http://bit.ly/7xIgrr Frolic Friday: Cold & Snow Edition. Cm #playoutdoors w @wildelycreative!
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow…. http://bit.ly/7xIgrr
RT @wildelycreative: Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow…. http://bit.ly/7xIgrr ~ it's hard to imagine here right now. molto neve
http://bit.ly/7xIgrr Frolic Friday: Cold & Snow Edition. #playoutdoors w @wildelycreative!
So fun! RT @balmeras: http://bit.ly/7xIgrr Frolic Friday: Cold & Snow Edition. #playoutdoors w @wildelycreative
Here in the cold and snowy north (minus 11wind chill today), we try to play outside every day, even if it’s only to throw a few snow balls and run back inside for some hot cocoa. Wonderful article!
.-= Wendy´s last blog ..Photo Friday – The Gingerbread House =-.
RT @balmeras: http://bit.ly/7xIgrr Frolic Friday: Cold & Snow Edition. #playoutdoors w @wildelycreative!
RT @balmeras http://bit.ly/7xIgrr Frolic Friday: ideas for cold weather #playoutdoors fun from @wildelycreative @ The Grass Stain Guru