More snow and another snow day! If you ask us, today’s helping of snow (a not too shabby 12 inches!) is perfect for making snowmen, snow angles, snow forts, and of course, snow balls! Check out our ideas for making the most of snow in the city — before it all turns to mush!
For more winter wonderful ideas, check out our January issue’s giant winter fun guide, which is jam-packed with inspired ideas for nearby skiing, hot chocolate outposts in the city, great indoor play places and much more.
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*Feel like going sledding this weekend? Check out our round-up of great places to sled in city parks like Riverside Park, Carl Schurz Park, Central Park and Morningside Park. —
* Of course, you can’t go sledding without a sled! For older kids, we love the Eurosled Snow tiger
Deluxe ($150) which has high tech features like front steering and shock absorbing suspension; for a more affordable, but just as authentic sled, kids ages 5 and up will love the Hammacher Schlemmer Bavarian Zipfel
Bobsled ($39.99); or try a simple classic, like an inflatable snow tube from Target $12.99).
*If you feel like taking a spin on the ice rink instead of a ride down a mountain, check out our list of ice rinks in every neighborhood.
*When you come in from the cold, you’ll probably want to warm up with a cup of hot cocoa. Check out blogger Jessi Walter’s inspired ideas for making your cocoa especially special, with ingredients like caramel, ice cream and peanut butter.
*Or, if you’re looking for a special sweet treat, try these adorable melting snowman cookies, courtesy of guest blogger Amy Spiro.
Or, see below for some other ideas from a few of our favorite sources.
How to Make A Snow Fort: Any
good snowball fight needs a good
snow fort. But how do you build one that will bring you to blizzardly victory? ( Ehow)
Free Snow Activities For
Kids: Channel 7 Eyewitness News lists the parks with free snow
activities for children to enjoy all throughout NYC! (Channel 7)
Seven Snow Games: How about bundling up to
enjoy a rousing game of power-puff football with your family? (Family Fun)
Cold Weather Things to Do
Outdoors: Since it’s a snow day, why not go out and
have fun? This article lists fun things to do, like build a snow house, make
snow paint, and more! (Suite101)
Photo by Andrew Schwartz.
