Winter Neighborhood Block Party

Saturday, January 22, 2011

Winter Neighborhood Block Party

Are you serious? That's what I thought when I first heard the idea of having a neighborhood block party - IN THE WINTER!!! Don't get my wrong, the snow can look all nice and pretty...from the inside of my house though!  However, after giving it some thought, I think this could be a lot of fun!  Plus, it's a good way to break up the gray long days of winter!

This idea came from Better Homes and Gardens, when having a neighborhood winter block party try these ideas:
  • Have a Chili cook-off
  • Paint with watercolors in the snow
  • Set up a hot cocoa stand
  • Have a snowman or snow house building contest
  • Make snow angels and then paint outfits on them
  • Using the watercolor paint, paint a "lake" and play tug-of-war
  • Warm up with a sleeping bag race
Remember, to always keep it simple.  It's so easy to let things get out of hand and the next thing you know a simple get together that was supposed to cost no more than $25 now has turned into the whole school and you're spending $200!  Simple, does not mean boring, be smart, plan smarter, not harder!

Stacy