I grew up in New Jersey and we used to get so much snow this time of year. My brothers and I would take an old sled that didn’t have the steel runners and climb to the top of our backyard playground slide and literally fly down and across the snow like an Olympian bobsled team.
Now that I am a Florida girl, I can honestly say that I don’t think I could ever move back up north and have to wear all. those. layers.
Although, my hair would be absolutely THRILLED to go back to an environment that doesn’t make it grow like a Chia pet every time I walk out the door.
With that said, I still feel like I am missing out on something this time of year. So I try to recreate the magic for my tanned, shorts-wearing kids.
Happy Celebrate Winter in South Florida-ing! 🙂
sabrina
January 23, 2015 at 7:44 amLove it! Why didn’t I have this list at Christmas?! My family and I are from Toronto, Canada…yes, where everything freezes at times and is mostly ccccccold in Winter. We took a road trip to Fort Lauderdale this past Christmas to my in-laws condo. We had SUCH a great time with our 3 little ones. We actually spent Christmas day at the beach and an awesome outdoor playground. It was the weirdest (yet coolest) thing that we’ve ever done on Christmas day thus far. I will pin your list just in case we decide to spend another Winter in beautiful sunny Florida! 🙂
Lisa
January 23, 2015 at 10:53 amShoot… forget this list being just for Florida!! We need it in Utah. Yes, like Salt Lake City–greatest snow on the earth. We had snow for a total of about one week so far this entire season. I think we might be building an igloo soon and as well as shaving cream snow. 🙂
Cait
January 23, 2015 at 11:42 amThis is so cute! I grew up in Texas and now live in the armpit of North Carolina, so I’ve alllllllways been too hot. I dream of snowy winters and getting to wear layers! My husband and I are planning to move this year just so we can live somewhere that isn’t hot! Lol! Most people think we’re weird because we get grumpy at the weather when it is sunny and 70 in January. 😉
Debbie
January 24, 2015 at 9:01 pmThey do have some stuff that you can use to make pretend snow. It is reusable too. As far as I remember you add water and it is moldable and even feels cold. I heard that it is made out of the same stuff disposable diapers are made out of. I bought a small container at a teacher store years ago. It is great for kids that do not have snow to play in. I was thinking about sending some to my nephew that lives in Florida so he could play in the snow. I am pretty sure I saw it at Joann Fabrics near the small science kits. A small tube was like $3.00 to $5.00. Hobby Lobby, Michaels, a science museum gift shop or a teacher supply store or catalog might have it as well.
Debby S
January 26, 2015 at 12:10 pmI like using crumpled up paper for the snowballs – they don’t hurt as much as the socks and go farther than the cotton balls. And it re-purposes those random pieces of messed up paper.