with the wind chill below zero, it was a great day for staying in pajamas all day!daddy did rise and go to work today despite the bit of snow we did have and the low, low temps. he was back home before lunch though as the compressor they were working with froze up. they wisely decided to call it a day. that meant we got daddy for the rest of the day!
since we didn't get the snowstorm we hoped for outside, we made our own inside. these borax snowflakes are so fun to make. the crystals form in a matter of hours and they sparkle so lovely! we are hanging them from the wreath that hangs above our seasonal table along with our snow fairies.
pipe cleaner snowflakes submerged in borax solution awaiting the magic that is to come.
after 5 hours.
one the kids made with aunt heather earlier in the week.hope you all are staying warm!
those pics with daddy are so sweet!! I miss snow. Coldweather doesn't seem worth it without the snow! :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet posting and I love the borax snowflakes! How much borax did you put into the water Rae? My girls and I would like to try making these:)
ReplyDeleteWarmly
Linda
thanks for your compliments, ladies!
ReplyDeletelinda, we mixed 3 tablespoons borax per one cup of water. have fun! ;)
Those are so cool! Just borax and water,huh! We had a cold week last week, but it was 50 today...snow everywhere, but warm and sunny! My Magnolia has those same snowflake jammies as your daughter! so cute!
ReplyDeletei wanted to try this with my preschoolers too...didn't do it this year, but i'm inspired for the next.
ReplyDeletehope you're on a bit of a warm up :)
i'm having trouble commenting on your blog...can you tell?
ReplyDeleteThese are fantastic. I know a project that we will be enjoying this week. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeletelove your snowflakes
ReplyDeleteHi Rae,
ReplyDeleteI love those days in pjs:-) The borax experiment looks great! My boys would LOVE it! Thanks!