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The magic of winter is almost here, and there is nothing like building a snowy little (or big) friend with your friends and family. If you live in an area where it snows in the winter, go ahead and enjoy the good parts!
It is true that shoveling snow isn't necessarily the most enjoyable pastime, but there can be so much joy and fun with snow as well. Snowball fights and building snowmen or snow-women with your friends or family can create beautiful pictures, and of course memories to last a lifetime.
Building a snowman one step at a time
According to Parade Home and Garden, it’s all about waiting for the right type of snow. Dry snow that is fluffy isn’t the best type of snow for building a snowman that will stick around. The best type of snow is heavier and a bit wet. Once you have the right type of snow, the next step is finding a flat area that will keep it nice and stable. That way, your snowman will look great and last the longest too.
Next, it is time to roll. Start from the bottom and make your way up, recommends woman’s day. If you are making the classic snowman with three sections, or three balls, the bottom one should be the largest, then the middle one, and the one on the top the smallest. This helps keep the weight of the snowman from falling, it keeps it stable and it looks super cute too!
As you roll the three different balls, remember to pack the snow tightly and roll it in different directions for best esthetic results. Once you have the three balls, you can place them on top of each other. Then, add some snow between each section to make sure they stay firmly in place.
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Finishing touches
Now for the extra fun part: decorate! You can bring clothing from your house to put on your snowman, and maybe a carrot for a nose if you really want to keep it classic. Then your snowman is all dressed and ready! Take a step back and enjoy your hard work. And of course, don’t forget to take lots of pictures before it melts! Social media is full of the cutest videos of kids (and kids at heart) building snowmen with their friends and family, you might want to put yours up as well and bring a smile to other people’s faces.
Some things to keep in mind are to have fun with it. It’s not about perfection or about making the biggest snowman on the block. It’s about enjoying the snow and time spent with your loved ones. Besides, a crooked or slightly lopsided snowman has lots of charm and personality!
So, are you ready to build a snowman? If you are, go ahead and bundle up before heading outside. Gather your people and just go for it! The snowman will melt after a bit, but the memories you create will last a lifetime.
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