Who doesn’t love building a good snowman? This classic activity is famous around the holidays for colder climate dwellers worldwide, and it certainly makes sense why. It’s fun, it’s easy, and it’s a great way to enjoy the outdoors even when the cold is bitter, and the snow is plentiful. Snowmen have wiggled their way …
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The winter season is almost upon us, and while some people are not looking forward to wearing three layers of clothes and almost ice skating their way to work, others are super excited about the approach of the winter holiday and getting to enjoy all the perks that snow has to offer. Amongst those perks, …
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It’s not winter without a snowball fight. And while you might feel satisfied making your snowballs by hand, why not elevate the experience? A snowball maker is a tool you can use to turn your snowball making into an art form. In addition to allowing you to make the perfect snowball, the tool also makes …
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and while adults are somewhat intimidated by the cold outside and would rather stay in and enjoy a warm beverage and the warmer temperatures, kid adores having fun in the snow. If you have kids or are merely babysitting the neighbors’, we’re going to give 15 of …
Once you start to put the snow chains on your tires, you know it’s time to pull out your sleds from the basement. But are you really ready for the winter? If you don’t have some of the best kids sleds, your family won’t be able to enjoy the snow. It may be time to …
Most of the Backyard Boss staff live in colder regions. Collectively, we’ve got about a hundred years’ worth of snow-fort building experience. Epic snow fort building skills allow for the highest level of bragging rights, and frankly, we’ve got ’em. If you’re looking to level up your snow fort building game this winter, these construction …
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Having the ultimate snow fort is one way to maximize outdoor fun for kids (and adults!) in the winter. But aside from the fun of playing in the snow fort, building building a fort is a fun process! There are a few easy steps, and with the right techniques (and maybe one of our favorite …
Bored and looking for a fun winter hobby? Desperate for an activity to keep your kids entertained? Love ice skating or hockey? Then you should get a backyard ice rink kit! These kits are super easy to use. In no time you’ll transform your backyard into a superb skating spot. This complete buyer’s guide will help you determine which …
Having some fun outdoors is an excuse to get more exercise in, but also to get the family together and do something while managing to take a breath of fresh air. Even the smallest of yards provides opportunities for fun activities, which is why we wanted to focus today’s article on some really fun games …
Playsets are amazing for getting children to spend more time outdoors. There’s a wide array of sizes and configurations available, designed for every kind of yard—or even indoor use. When it comes to choosing a product for your own backyard, you’ll want to take into account the quality of the materials, sturdiness, safety and fun …
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