Pams Party & Practical Tips: snow day

Friday, February 4, 2022

Dare to Share #505

It's Friday night, and you know what that means..

It is time to Dare to Share!

Well it's been another busy week! I know I say that every week, but this time it's for different reasons. Monday and Tuesday were pretty normal. We had school like normal. On Tuesday is was sunny and in the 40s. That was unfortunately the calm before the storm. The actual storm. Starting very early Wednesday morning the snow started and didn't stop until we had a foot of snow on the ground and several snow days in a row. It felt so bizarre staying home the last few days. The roads were just too bad to go anywhere, so I cancelled me two tutoring appointments. We did unbury my car Wednesday afternoon because my daughter had to go check on a dog she watches, but that was the only place we went. The roads were awful! Being home not going anywhere, feels reminiscent of the first few days of the Covid shut down, but less stressful because this time I know it really is just for a few days. I have caught up on my sleep, and had time to write a few blog posts and work on my Etsy shop. The roads should now be clear, so I "might" venture out tomorrow.

Last weekend I shared the post Celebrating the Chinese New Year. While I do not celebrate it on a regular basis, we did enjoy Chinese food and are very excited that it is the Year of the Tiger. (Go Bengals!)

Mid week, while having our first snow day of the year so far, I shared my post How to celebrate a SNOW DAY. I shared some of the fun activities we used to do on snow days, and lots of snow themed recipes.

Earlier today I posted How to host a Super Bowl Party. My Bengals are going to the big game for the first time in 33 years. I am definitely invested in the outcome of the game this year. In my post I shared some decoration ideas and lots of great party recipes.

On my Etsy shop Dancing Unicorn by Pam, I have several printable classroom Valentines and treat bag toppers, and will be listing Love Coupons this weekend.

Were you affected by the massive storm this week. Let me know is the comments below.

Well it looks like it is time to get the party started. Link up and HAVE FUN!

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

How to celebrate a SNOW DAY

Today I am having my first snow day off from school this winter. I live in an area that receives a pretty good amount of snow each year, but this year we have been way under our usual totals . Meanwhile in areas that are south and east of us, have gotten way more than their share.

Based on the national weather map, there are MILLIONS of kids who are celebrating having at least one snow day this week. Ten years ago almost to the day, I shared the Snow Day party that I threw for my kids here on the blog. All of the ideas, and treats are still perfect for today, so I am sharing them again.

In the picture at the top of the page, we built a snowman using styrofoam balls, pipe cleaners, google eyes, and scrap fabric.

My daughter and I made the drinking cups but drawing snowman faces and names on them.

I covered the table with white craft paper and gave the kids cups of crayons to draw winter themed pictures.

We cut up printer paper into several snowflake designs that we could hang up.

We had a create a snowman station out of marshmallows, donuts, pretzels, candy and food writers.

Here is just one of the yummy finished treats.

Our food was entirely snow related as well. Most of the ingredients I already had on hand.

We made snowman pretzel rods by dipping them in white chocolate and adding mini chocolate chips and gummy candy. The bears are sledding on Nilla wafers in vanilla pudding bowls.

The snowmen pizzas were made with English muffins and mozzarella cheese. The faces are black olive slices and piece or orange pepper.

Slice bananas, mini chocolate chips were easily put together as snowmen on a stick.

To warm up after playing in the snow we enjoyed hot chocolate with lots of mini marshmallows. Yum!

Over the years I have had a few other snow themed posts that were not included in the original party, but would be a good addition to your snow day celebration.