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Dec 19, 2012

Snowman Kid Fun

We haven't had enough snow this year to even attempt to build a snowman. So the kids and I took matters into our own hands, and made some edible snowmen. For this first little guy, I got the idea from Notes from My Classroom and Home, and you only need a few ingredients to make a snack time snowman.

Snowman Kid Fun, Joyful Homemaking

You'll need: a banana or two, licorice, pretzel sticks, chocolate chips, sprinkles and nuts (optional)

Snowman Kid Fun, Joyful Homemaking

Slice up your bananas and have some fun.

Snowman Kid Fun, Joyful Homemaking
 

 

Snowman Kid Fun, Joyful Homemaking

Next we tried an ice cream snowman from Pinterest.  (I couldn't find the original post.)
Ours were far from "picture perfect," but there was lots of giggles and fun making and eating them!

Snowman Kid Fun, Joyful HomemakingLast years less than picture perfect gingerbread house!
To make an icecream "snowman" and I use the term loosely...
Snowman Kid Fun, Joyful Homemaking

You need some icecream, marshmallows, chocolate chips, licorice, sprinkles and cherries (preferably with stems).

Snowman Kid Fun, Joyful Homemaking
 

Our first and largest mistake was using the giant campfire marshmallows, because that was what I had on hand, and was not willing to make a trip to the store for the regular ones, so our heads are kind of, umm, way too large.

Snowman Kid Fun, Joyful Homemaking
 
Snowman Kid Fun, Joyful Homemaking
 

I ended up sticking a pretzel in for the nose, and my son improvised with licorice. There are probably lots of better options in the candy aisle, so we may try again, but the important part was having fun together!
Hey, while you have out the pretzels and marshmallows, you can entertain yourself...

Snowman Kid Fun, Joyful Homemaking

They're sort of like tinker toys!
Go spend some time with your loved ones.

Blessings,
Snowman Kid Fun, Joyful Homemaking

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  1. Rose @ Walnut Acre says

    December 19, 2012 at 12:58 pm

    I love the these ideas - especially the banana snowman and the marshmallow/pretzel stick "tinker toys"

    Reply
  2. Tina´s PicStory says

    December 20, 2012 at 2:06 pm

    what a sweet snowman! nice idea 🙂

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  3. Miz Helen says

    December 21, 2012 at 5:37 pm

    Adorable Snowman and fun for young and old alike! Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and a very Merry Christmas to you and your family.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  4. Michelle says

    January 2, 2013 at 4:24 pm

    Love these ideas! Thanks for sharing on Thrifty 101, you've been featured! We'd love you to stop by again and grab an "I was Featured" button.
    http://www.thrifty101.blogspot.com

    Michelle @ Thrifty101

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