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Wednesday, December 14, 2016

How to Snow Yourself In with Homemade Snow!

Making it snow indoors isn't magic but in 2 simple steps, you'll have it!

If you live or have ever lived in a snow-deprived area or have witnessed a dry winter, you know that it can be a bummer—especially if you have kids. The snowy solution? Make your own, of course! This easy-to-make indoor snow looks and feels just like the real thing and will create hours of indoor fun!

Materials:

  • 1 (16-oz.) box baking soda 
  • ½ (10-oz.) can shaving cream 

Directions: 
  1. Chill the baking soda in the refrigerator for a few hours, and then empty it into a bowl. 
  2. Slowly mix the shaving cream into the baking soda until it reaches a snow-like consistency. 
How can you use your indoor snow? Let your creativity be your guide. Here are just a few ideas: You can make a snowman, or create snowballs to toss at unsuspecting family members. And, of course, the more people you have involved, the more fun you’ll have—so remember that you can always double the recipe to make it “snow” more inside!