Six Homemade Snow Alternatives

We don’t see much snow here in Lane County, and when we do it is quite a special occasion. However, it is the holiday season and kids are anxious for a winter wonderland like those they have seen in movies, T.V. shows, and advertisements. While we can’t be sure that we’ll see snow any time soon our neck of the woods, we have compiled a list of six awesome and simple home-made alternatives that will give your kids a taste of the ‘frozen’ flakes they’re looking for (pun intended).

Shivery Snow Paint

Ingredients: 

• Shaving Cream
• White School Glue
• Glitter or Buffalo Snow
• Peppermint Extract (optional)

See full instructions here

Snow Dough

Ingredients:

• Corn Starch
• Lotion

See full instructions here

Snow Storm in a Jar

Ingredients:

• A Jar or Bottle with Lid
• Baby Oil
• Sparky Snowflakes or Glitter
• Water
• Alka Seltzer

See full instructions here

Magic Snow Balls

Ingredients:

• Baking Soda
• Shaving Cream
• Spray Bottle with Vinegar

See full instructions here

Snow Slime

Ingredients:

• White School Glue (or silver glitter glue)
• Glitter or Buffalo Snow
• Peppermint Extract (optional)
• Warm Water (best if very warm)
• Borax

See full instructions here

Sensory Snow

Ingredients:

• Corn Starch
• Baby Oil
• Glitter

See full instructions here

Grab the kids and a few household items and make today your very own snow day!
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