Winter Roundup

      Winter is just around the corner....for some places it's already here.  At my home we've already gotten a few inches of snow.  I am thrilled about it!  The cold is definitely here!  The wind chills delayed a few  many schools this morning.
 
      Some people just hate the snow and the "boredom."  For me, it is different!  I love the snow days.  Why?  Winter is full of so many pleasures when there is snow on the ground.  Whether you're bored or simply want to celebrate your day off(like me) here's a few ideas....
*Please click on the activity to be taken to pictures and/or instructions by the bloggers that wrote about it and snapped picks.
Outdoor Fun 
Build an upside down snowman.  (Local Connection Blog)
Frozen Bubbles(Fireflies and Mud Pies)
Make beautiful ice mandalas.(Garden Mama)

Hot Chocolate, Here I Come!

Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

Corn, Black Bean, and Tomato Salad

Easter/Spring Recipes

Spring Joy

      I am so happy to see these cute, purple flowers popping up for my family to see.  I couldn't resist posting a picture of this.    

   

       Taking a jog, smelling the flowers, and hearing birds chirp makes me feel all happy inside.   

Spring has finally arrived!  Yippee!