Did you and your kids just get the call about a snow day? Well here's my personally curated list of everything you'll want to have on hand for a fun day. My son is a preteen so this list will be geared towards mothers of children a similar age.
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Apparel for Braving the Snow
Tools for Fun
Warm Up Afterwards
Apparel for Braving the Snow
Here are some great clothing options that will hold up great in the snow. I'm including recommendations for preteens and parents.
These are technically men's but my son wears adult sized shoes now. I would also wear these. The faux fur lining is SO soft and warm!!!
NORTIV 8 Men's Waterproof Insulated Snow Boots
These snow bibs are a must. We put thermals on underneath.
Men's Snow Pants & Ski Bibs
These thermal underwears make for a great base layer
Thermals
A thermal undershirt is a must! You can do turtle neck or regular neckline.
Women's HEATTECH + Thermal Clothing
Water proof gloves allow for snow ball and snow man making! Cold hands are not where its at.
Waterproof Gloves
These help keep your kids face and head warm. We lose most of our heart through the top of our head.
Kids Balaclavas
A faux fur lined hood helps keep cold winds out! A good coat makes all the difference when playing in the snow.
Coats For Boys With Fur Hoods
Carhardt beanies are simply the best. Soft yet thick and so durable. A must have for winter in general.
Beanies & Knit Hats
These high socks are great for boots, ankle socks tend to slide off your foot when wearing boots. Columbia makes sturdy and warm socks for playing in the snow.
Women's Socks - Hiking & Trail Socks
This thermal kids set will help keep them warm when used as a base layer. Then we put joggers and a t shirt and hoodie on over those!
If you have snow that will pack well these are amazing! You can use it for snow or sand for year round use!
JEEFUD Snow Block Maker & Sand Castle Mold 2 Pack
These plastic sleds are great for kids to fly down hills in the snow. Also they're cheap so if it breaks no big deal. I prefer these light weight plastic sleds over heavy wood or metal ones which can fall on top of children and trap or injure them.
Plastic Sled
Scoop snow easily with these kid friendly snow shovels!
Kids Snow Shovel
Make your snowball fight extreme with this snowball slingshot!!
Arctic Force Snow Slingshot
Snow dying kit is a fun way to tie dye outside of summer time!
The Ultimate Snow Dyeing Technique & Fabric Guide
Warm Up Afterwards
Here's some items that will help you and your kiddo get warm and toasty after a fun day in the snow!
This Lasko space heater does a great job warming up the immediate area. You can also put anything in front of it that may not fit in the dryer.
Portable and Electric Space Heaters
An extra large heated blanket is a must! Warm up quickly while your snow gear is in the dryer.
Extra Large Heated Throw
Hot cocoa is the cure for snow day chills!
Great Value Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa Drink Mix, 27 oz Canister
These hand warmers heat up super quickly and are perfect for tiny hands that took their waterproof gloves off when they weren't supposed to while outside. Please note these are not meant to get wet and should only be used once hands are dry!!
2 Pack Rechargeable USB Hand Warmers
Joyspun makes the softest pajamas ever. Perfect to wear underneath the heated blanket!
Joyspun Pajamas & Loungewear in ...
Joyspun also makes kids pajamas so you guys can have a cute matching set!
