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There's only so much snowball fighting that can go on before the kids start to complain that they're tired of it. There's only so many snowmen and snow sculptures that parents and kids can create. Besides, you run out of snowman decorating features pretty quickly. The next time you are playing outside with the kids, try making Ice Ornaments. They are easy, fun, creative and a good alternative to the traditional outdoor snow activities. This is kind of a craft and kind of an outdoor activity, and it'll make your yard look so cool.

What you need:

Pie tin for each person Water Food coloring (a few different colors) Yarn or twine Nature items

What you do:

1. Search for some nature items, such as leaves, small rocks, pine cones, dried flowers, small sticks, wood chips, etc.

2. Pour the water into the pie pan to fill it up.

3. Add a few drops of food coloring and mix it with a stick.

4. Cut a piece of yarn about 12 inches long. Place the two ends of the yarn into the pan of water. The yarn sticking out should form a loop.

5. Arrange the nature items in the pan of water. Make sure they are completely submerged.

6. Leave the pie tins outside for a few hours or overnight.

7. When the water has turned to ice, pop the ice ornaments out. If they are sticky, pour a little warm water over the top and sides of the pie pan.

8. Hang the ice ornaments around the yard--on tree branches, fence posts, etc.

TIP - Use muffin tins and use a long piece of yarn so that it dips in and out of each muffin tin. When the water freezes, you'll have a "necklace" of ice jewels to decorate the yard. - It might be easier to mix some colored water inside and take pitchers outside for pouring. - Obviously, ice ornaments work when the temperature outside is below freezing.

*15 Minute Moment* Discuss what should happen if your child comes home from school and nobody is home. Come up with a plan on what they should do.

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