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SnOw MUCH FUN!!! … round up of PlayDrMom’s snow posts

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Laura

I haven’t lived anywhere else than Michigan, so SNOW has always been a part of my life (at least for 1/4 of the year!).  Unlike many others, I really enjoy snow (except driving in a lot of it).  Here’s a … Continue reading →

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DIY Snowman Snow Measurer

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Laura

I saw this fabulous idea from Pink and Green Mama on how to turn a paint stick into a super cute Snowman Snow Measurer.  We finally had a chance to give it a try. I took a couple of extra … Continue reading →

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Exploring Snowflakes

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Laura

I found some great books the other day while at the library that really inspired us to learn a lot more about snowflakes.  These are the books … Snowflake Bentley, by Jacqueline Briggs Martin … tells the story of Wilson … Continue reading →

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Bring it Inside! – exploring snow indoors

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Laura

Snow starting falling where we live right on the Winter Solstice (December 21).  It melted but made a beautiful return on Christmas Eve … and we’ve had snow on the ground ever since.  My kids were SO excited to go … Continue reading →

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Fakin’ It (snow that is)

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Laura

Today, January 31st, it is 50 degrees in MICHIGAN.  It’s been freeze-thaw-freeze-thaw all month.  So, what’s a native Michigan mom to do when there isn’t very much snow in mid-January?  MAKE IT! I got this fabulous idea from Make Do … Continue reading →

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