Winter is coming and these fun things to do in the snow will come in handy for playing outside! Which snowy activities will you try first?
Whether we like it or not, snow will eventually fall. At least for us up north… we’re in Iowa, so its bound to happen.
It always seems hard to get outside in the cold with young kids. This year it’s really challenging with our newborn, but the older boys still will want to get out there and play in the snow!
Since the sandbox will be covered… what can the kids do outside?
I’ve made a list 10 fun outdoor snow activities that I want to do with the kids this winter. Our winter/snow bucket list, I guess.
Get dressed warm and get outside to play in the snow!
10 Fun Things to do in the Snow – Outside!
- Go sledding! Get a sled, make a sled out of cardboard, and just go!
- Build a snowman. Roll some balls, big or small. Build a snowman together. Find rocks for eyes, twigs for arms, and wrap him up warm with a hat and scarf!
- Have a snowball fight! Show the kids how to make a snowball. Play a snow ball target practice game. Set up something to throw at and let the kids get some practice in throwing!
- Build a snow fort. Pack the walls together to build a safe place for hiding out! We found a brick mold builder on Amazon that the boys use to play in the sandbox and for snow!
- While you’re out shoveling the driveway or sidewalk, let the kids help! Or have them make their own paths… maybe a snow maze!
- Stomp through the snow and make footprints!
- Instead of making your own footprints, look for animal prints! Can you find rabbit prints? Squirrels? Deer? Discover what’s in your backyard! Not sure? Take pictures of the animal tracks and look them up together later.
- Get creative outside playing in the cold snow! Paint the snow! Make it colorful!
- After a fresh snowfall, go lay out in it and make some snow angels together. Play along and make a whole snow angel family!
- And, this one will surely be a hit with my boys: Load. Dump. Scoop. Pour. Do it in the snow!
When you’re getting outside in the cold weather, be sure to dress warm and take precautions!
And be prepared to warm them up when you get inside!
Have a cup of hot chocolate waiting for them with little marshmallows on top!
What are some of your favorite way to play in the snow?
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online translate says
Love these ideas! Can’t wait to try building a snowman with my kids this weekend. They’re going to have so much fun 😃
James Harden says
Thanks for this post.
Dr. Matthew Hubis says
The first snow is like the first love . Snow falling soundlessly in the middle of the night will always be fill my heart with sweet clarity. The snow doesn’t give soft white whom it touches.
Emma Southworth says
whats snow?????
Shadi says
Add more things to do with snow but you have creative things
Kelly says
Thanks for these fun ideas in the snow. Now I know how to make my little Johnny enjoy the beauty of the snow.
Angie says
I do not understand
Tabitha Lightfoot says
Hi Angie! I’d be happy to help! Which activity are you having trouble with?
Thea says
CAN I HAVE SOME MORE THINGS TO DO IN SO BOARD
Tabitha Lightfoot says
Hi Thea! Here are some more great snow activities: https://handsonaswegrow.com/40-winter-activities-toddlers/
Owen says
Or…. you could shove snow/ ice down someone’s shirt!
Darren Robinson says
that is awsome i’d love to do them stuff thankyou
Wendy says
My daughter loves doing a snow tea party. I have a whole basket of tea party supplies we bring outside! That is tops on her snow day list for an upcoming snow we are supposed to get. :-)
Leila - Mud Mud Marvellous Mud says
Oooh, I so want some snow! I really really hope we get some this year! Fab ideas :-)
Tiffany says
I think that is really cool for kids, and I think that kids would love it.
Jamie Reimer says
Thanks Tiffany.
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Blissful Savings says
It would be great for me because I actually have eczema and the winter is here causing havoc on my skin. The winter is when mine breaks out the most and it is already driving me crazy now! I have tried so many other things and nothing has worked yet. Thanks!
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Gianna says
It will help me with my dry skin.
Stephanie Thompson says
I think I should win the Neosporin Eczema Essentials Kit because Me, my daughter, and both my grandsons have eczema and it would be an awesome prize to get some good stuff to use this winter. [email protected]
Anne W. says
Another eczema sufferer who would like something new to try :) Great giveaway!
Nichole says
My skin is SO dry. It is in dire need of something and I would love to try this!! Thank you for the chance!
Mendy Dinsmore says
I have been wanting to try these items. I have very dry skin and patches from time to time.
Crystal Faulk says
i would love to win this because I have very itchy eczema patches and I’d love to try the Neosporin Eczema Essentials Kit.
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Amanda Rauch says
My son doesn’t usually tell me he is hurt for a few days (he is 18) and by then it really needs neosporin! Between him and my husband, we go thru our fair share.
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Amanda Rauch says
and I have really dry skin on my leg right now and it is driving me crazy!!!
cassie says
i’ve had ezcema for years and can never find a solution. i’d love to b able to try this
Kay C says
My daughter gets extremely dry skin in teh winter. It would be great to try this product to see if it helps her have less dry itchy skin.
Nicole Sender says
My grandson suffers from eczema and I’d like to try these products!
Nicole Sender says
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Laura says
My skin gets so bad in the winter – this would help a lot
[email protected]
Ana says
My family lives in bone-dry AZ and my daughter has excema. It seems like a constant battle! We’d love to try something that helps!!
Fiona N says
I would love to win this Neosporin Eczema Essentials Kit for my mom who is suffering with Eczema from past 2 years!
Thank You So Much for the chance
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1955nurse says
Here in AR the weather is very unpredictable – hot one day, freezing the next! My poor little Grandaughter’s skin REALLY needs some of these great Neosporin products to help her through the Winter!!!((1955nursehjc4me(at)myway(dot)com)) Thanks for the chance, Happy Holidays!!!
Claire says
I love neosporin – been using it for years.
Savannah Miller says
I would love to win this for my sister she has sever eczema this would really help her!
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cassandra says
I would love to win this because my skin gets so dried out in the winter.
Curt Bougher says
I should win this because my wife always has dry skin and needs neosporin so I can rub it on her and keep her from being itchy!
Julie says
My daughter has it bad and we have been wanting to try this.
Aimee says
I have terrible eczema in the winter!!! :(
meme says
My 2 youngest kids and I have very dry skin especially in the winter and this would really come in handy
latanya says
My son has eczema and needs somethings that will help his dry, itchy, and sensitive skin.
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Donna says
I have 3 kids that suffer with eczema and a nephew that is extremely bad. When it is on their face, I hate to put bad things on their face, so this would be great! Thanks for the opportunity! imscotts_love at yahoo dot com.
Emi says
we use Neosporin for scrapes and cuts and it is great. I got a package of 4 items in small tubes to try from Target. If I win, I would have more! Thanks for the opportunity.
Megan says
I would love to win this for myself. My skin is soo bad and in the winter it is worse specially around my eye brows. Its embarassing.
Megan says
email address is magspie9(at)gmail.com
rebecca says
I was just told today that my son has eczema. His doctor tried to prescribe a steroid ointment for him and I have been on the web looking for a more natural solution! I hope we win so I can try it out!!
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Emily Acker says
My sister and her kids have eczema and could use a new product to try. :)
Margot C says
Even in sunny California this happens, to me! I have a certain spot that responds only to the Neosporin.
Margot C says
annazed10 [at] yahoo [dot] com
sorry! forgot
april says
We would love to win this. My oldest son has mild eczema. My youngest has been battling it since he was an infant. He is now 2.5 years old. We found that he has nut allergies and he is now on Claritin daily. It is under better control than it used to be, but now that its getting cold out he is having more problems. It would be nice to have something to use other than the prescriptions.
sheena hodge says
It would be nice to win. My 12 year old son suffers from excema.
sara wicks says
i have a transplant child who is 6 1/2 years old, he has a noncurable liver disease that effects his heart, liver and kidneys (www.caringbridge.org/visit/kienynwicks)he has scars and scratches on him that we have sworn have improved from useing neosporine. To buy the large tubes and other lotions made by that brand is expensive BUT whn you love a product I suppose we make it work. TY
D SCHMIDT says
I would love to win because my children both have very sensitive skin.
Jenny Stanek says
I have a really rough time with exczema in the winter and this would be a lifesaver
Amber Carroll says
I would love to win this for my cousin whose child has very bad excema.
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ariana M says
thanks for this contest! one of my best friends (and her little one) has excema – I’d love to give this to her as an extra holiday gift!
Michelle says
My second son gets terrible red dry skin in the winter. He loves playing outdoors, but hates how his skin hurts when he comes back in. This would be great to help ease the discomfort!
Mandy says
My oldest daughter gets bad excema and I would love to try this. Thank you!
Amanda Hoffman says
we need everything in this kit for our house
Jennifer Rogers says
I have eczema! Thanks!!!
[email protected]
Jennifer says
My skin is so very dry this time of year! My fingers have been cracking like crazy!
Cyndy McKinley says
My 5 year old was recently diagnosed with eczema and it’s been hard to find the right product for him to use. Would love to try this one!
Cyndy McKinley says
Sorry…forgot to add my email:
[email protected]
Linda W. says
This New England weather always makes my skin so dry and tight. Still looking for the right moisterizing lotion that isn’t heavy and make me break out. [email protected]
Vanessa says
My husband and son have very sensitive skin and get weird rashes often. Eczema products seem to help them both alot. I’d love to try this brand! momlovesdeals at gmail dot com
Candace M says
My children and I have extra dry skin. This would be great to win!
candyo0217 at hotmail dot com
Em Dorigo says
My husband is a general contractor and works outside every day. His poor skin takes the toll. I’d love to win this for the hubbs.
Alex Fisher says
We live in Idaho where it’s super dry and super cold! I have two kids with very sensitive skin. This would be awesome!
Jo Ricker says
Looking for something for the winter dryness
[email protected]
Christine M says
We have been dealing with allergies and rashes and outbreaks and scaly, itchy skin for 3 years. So far no lotion or cream has helped. Here’s hoping neosporin can!
Nicole Flowers says
I would love to win this since my youngest boy has sensitive skin.
sally grubbs says
My kids need it because when they fall and get scratched up. [email protected]
Danielle Davis/Grady says
I would love to win this bc my 2 youngest get horrible dry skin all over in the winter!
Thank you!
Karen Foster says
My husband and son have this condition extremely bad and would love to be able to try this product on them.
[email protected]
Heather Wone says
I would love to win this! I have suffered from eczema since I was a child. Unfortunately I passed it on to my two children :-( Needless to say, winter is no fun for the three of us!
[email protected]
Heidi b says
My nephews is the reason I would like to win…
Diana Hatch says
I would love to win – we can definitely use this after all our winter outdoor activities
Tori says
I have a little one with very dry skin this kit would be great for her.
[email protected]
Maria Kiguthi says
My kids both get very dry skin all year, but in the winter is it very bad. My youngest will end up with rashes. Thanks for the ideas.
maria_nay at hotmail.com
Sara says
This would be great for my husband, his skin is so seriously dry in the winter.
Thanks for the chance to win!
sweetsillysara(at)gmail.com
erum shaukat says
i would want to win it for my brother who has eczema
michelle gilliland mcafee says
I have 3 boys and they are outside alot. We live in Missouri so it gets cold and rough sometimes in the winter.
michelle gilliland mcafee says
email is [email protected]
tracy webb says
we have 3 in family with it. we fight all winter.
Elle says
I have incredibly sensitive skin and winter is so hard on it.
Elle
[email protected]
Elle says
I have incredibly sensitive skin and winter is so hard on it!
Alison Z. says
This is exactly what I need! I really hope I win this because I have had eczema since I was little, and I’m positive that my 3 year-old son has it now.
laura ari says
In the winter, my daughter and I both have super dry skin. Our fingers crack and we are so uncomfortable. We’re always up for trying the newest products!
Nancy says
I’d like to win this to help our family’s dry, red, and cracking skin in the winter!
Kim says
This would really help my son and daughter … and my husband. They all have really bad skin that gets very, very dry!
kimc 767 at gmail
Mindy McCrea says
I would love to win this for my 18 month old son, Elijah. He has eczema and hates it! This is one product that really works for him, and fast.
Ani says
I’d love to win because of the 5 of us in our family, 2 have eczema and 2 have super dry skin that probably borders on eczema. I’d love to try these out to see if they bring some relief.
Amanda F says
My son’s eczema is starting to flare up now that it is drying out. Poor kiddo.
Teresa Thompson says
I would love to win this. I have 4 granddaughters that acquire tons of boo-boos.
[email protected]
Brandy Fisk says
My 1 year old son is in need of this.
jean brown says
I forgot to leave my address and i would still love this for my son.
[email protected]
jean brown says
My son has terrible eczema . I would like to try this product.
Deb K says
I should win this as I have eczema that it bleeds at night. This would be a life saver!
deb55106 at gmail dot com
Patricia Alner says
I would love to win this. My son has eczema and I would love to try this out to see if this helps him. Thank you for the opportunity!
trisha71478 at gmail dot com
maleficent mcneff says
i think this would help with my skin a lot. i use normal lotion but i really don’t think that’s helping.
Cori Westphal says
I live in MN. And MN winter’s are long! And dry! I have about 8 months out of the year where our furnace is running, drying out our air. Lotion is a must! I’d love to give this kit a try!
coriwestphal at msn dot com
Leah Wall says
My poor son’s excema flairs up when it’s hot in the summer and then when it’s dry in the winter. Half of the year he needs help – and this is just what he could use!!
Leah Wall says
oops. forgot to include my email – wallest02 at gmail dot com
Larissa Bradford says
I would love to win this kit. My nephew has eczema on his arms and none of the products my sister has tried on him seem to work. I know Neosporin has great products for cuts and scrapes but had no idea they have a line of lotions. Maybe this will finally be the solution for my nephews dry skin dilemma.
email: winit4me(at)yahoo(dot)com
Colleen Busch says
I should win because my 7 year old son suffered terribly from exzema and we would love to try this product. Thank you.
Jessica Peeling says
I would love to win this because I could share it with my whole family! We all have issues with dry skin in the Winter. Also, my boyfriend has been complaining about dry skin lately..so I have a lot of people that could benefit from these products. [email protected]
Kristyn says
My family could certainly use this! My son suffers terribly from eczema and my husband and I both have terribly dry skin in the winter. This could help us get through the winter without any of the skin pain that we always have to deal with! Thanks for the chance!
Laura says
The above comment – [email protected]
Laura says
I had no idea Neosporin made anything for Eczema! My six year old has struggled with horrible eczema all of his life, and we have tried so many different products with less than ideal results. I just want to squall in the winter when it gets so bad and his skin cracks and bleeds. I would give anything to be able to take it from him. Neosporin only puts their name on stuff that WORKS, so you can bet I am looking for these products the next time I am at the drug store!
Megan says
My boys get horrible winter eczema.
meg314 at gmail dot com
shayna despain says
I need to win this because both of my children have eczema bad. Year round, not just in the winter. My oldest has had it since he was a baby, and our newborn has it as well!!
Sunnie says
We just took in our three nieces and nephews, the little baby falls and bruises a lot, from not being taken care of.
Anna H says
I’ve been looking to find a better way to manage my daughter and husband’s eczema that flares up in the cold weather, haven’t tried neosporin yet. [email protected]
thanks!
Holly Trudeau says
I would love to win this because i’ve battled Eczema for over a year now & I’m going through my lotions to battle it pretty quickly. I’ve never had it before until I had a particularly stressful year & now I have it on my hands and arms. It’s embarrasing and I’m constantly buying lotion to this would be a help most definitely, thanks!
kelly @eclecticmommy says
email for above entry kdentn at gmail dot com
kelly @eclecticmommy says
my hubby suffers and my oldest is starting to show symptoms.
Trudy says
my email is tzufelt01 at gmail dot com
For the above entry
Trudy says
I should win it so I can share it with my daughter. Chemotherapy has did a number on her poor skin.
Noelle Cagle says
I have wanted to get this for a while.
Leah Shumack says
My skin gets so dry during the winter and I am looking for a good product that works and doesn’t make me break out more!
Katie Contests says
My father could use this! He has terrible eczema, and many products don’t work!
kduch at optonline dot net
Jenny says
We’re really active in the winter so we could definitely use a boo boo kit!
Alicia S. says
One of my daughters has been diagnosed with eczema, and it’s hard to find lotions that aren’t irritating.
rachel says
My husband has dry skin and would love this.
heartgirl28 (at) hotmail.com
mSarah Davis says
My son has excema just like I did when I was his age. I’d love to win this for him.
Sarah Davis
Sarah at realtorsd.com
nichol tone says
with 3 kids this would be great for my house
jessica b says
several members of my family suffer from eczema and are really struggling with it
AMBER says
Everything that comes in the kit, it used all the time in my household
Shelley W. says
This would really help my daughter because she breaks out in contact with fragrances. Thanks for being fragrance free!
Ani says
We have a few in our family who are eczema sufferers and the winter is especially challenging, there’s always lots of scratching going on.
Janna says
Thanks for the chance to win a great prize! Eczema is no fun and affects my son in winter too. Another trigger for many is food allergy, with eggs and cow milk being common food triggers. If eczema is hard to control, allergy testing may help. janna8476170@ gmail.com
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Tabathia B says
I have extremely dry skin especially my hands, legs and feet and my kids have eczema
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Lee says
This kit would be awesome to have. For someone who is always in need of moisturizing of the lips (a kiss would be nice too) I would certainly put this fabulous kit to good use. I have liver problems that cause my skin many problems, especially below the knees and to the feet, I have swelling and it causes itching that I have found little solutions to. So I would love to have something to sample instead of spending my hard earned case for prior to knowing whether it works or not. Does neosporin? I don’t know but would certainly give it a try and look forward to this opportunity. thanks
Lee
Lee says
Oooppps! I forgot to add my email addy. So here it is for Lee and the above comment ([email protected])
Rowella says
why I should win??
my daught 3 years old has eczema since she was born, i tried evrything and it keeps coming back specially during this winter season, hope I can try this product, might be the answer to our wish this christmas!!
Meg says
This sounds like the perfect kit for my 17 month old grandson who suffers from eczema and is so uncomfortable during the cold, dry winter months!
Jill says
This kit would be of HUGE help to us right now! My 2 year old son suffers from ecxema something terrible! I always make room in my budget to buy the products we need for him, but we’re small business owners and money is TIGHT right now since winter is our slow season. This would help free up some money in the budget while I’m still getting my little man the relief he needs!
moneysavingdiva (at) gmail (dot) com
TR Lupo says
My friend’s family has very bad eczema. She’s tried everything and they’re still in bad shape. This would be a great blessing to them.
Ashley says
Oh wow, we are definitely going to give this stuff a shot! If it really doesn’t sting, this would be worth its weight in gold. I have eczema and so do my boys (2 & 5), but they still love to be out in the cold which makes it way worse. It’s just starting to flair up this year. :-/ Thanks for the timely post! I came looking at your snow ideas, but this was a great bonus!
Jl Johnson says
my daughter has eczema and I have yet to find something to help her
luckyseattlemom at gmail dot com
Julie says
My family could REALLY use this prize pack. My husband suffers from eczema and the rest of use have very dry skin during the winter months.
mandee says
We just moved to Indiana from Florida and the dry air is killing mine and my 2yr olds skin. Dry cracked and hurting and nothing seems to help. We would love to try and see if this works.
[email protected]
Autumn Dark says
I just found your blog from Pinterest and have just moved from Arizona to Montana. My little one suffers from eczema and we have been wanting to try that new neosporen line. How interesting that you were doing a giveaway for it and all I was looking or were activities for the snow?! Thanks so much for the tips and the possibility of winning.
Jennifer says
I work in a dental office, washing and drying my hands many times a day is very drying to my skin. Can’t seem to find something that really works. Would love to try this!!
[email protected]
Jessica To says
The winter cold is really hard on my son’s skin so I would love to win this.
Jessica To says
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Victoria says
I have a 3 year old boy and 9 month old baby boy who both suffer some eczema. We have tried numerous OTC products but none seem to really work every time. I would LOVE the chance to try these out, I love Neosporin for everything else:) Thank you for this giveaway chance!! [email protected]
Stephanie says
I have a three year old son and husband who suffer from eczema. We are expecting our second baby on Christmas and this would be one less thing to worry about this season!! Thank you!!
Jamie says
We would love a chance to win this….our daughter has Down Syndrome and her skin is very very dry. Every night we put lotion on her and then she sleeps like a baby. If we miss a night she tosses all around because her skin is so dry and itchy! Thanks again.
Lynne says
Thank you! I get winter eczema, diagnosed by doctor last year. This would help!
Janice says
Oh my family needs this! Two of my children suffer from very dry skin, and it just gets worse in the winter! Thanks for the chance to win!