Those of us in Tulsa had our first, ground covering, snow last night! I love snow. I grew up going skiing at least once, if not twice, a year. So the few snows we get here in Tulsa, I love. Last year was completely abnormal with the blizzard and all. Typically we get one or two inch snows during the winter. We are off to a late start this year, so we shall see how it turns out.
When it does snow it is nice to have a few wintery items on hand. They make navigating the white stuff much more enjoyable!
You definitely need a pair of shoes that will keep the snow out and keep your feet warm. If you want to do double duty for snow and rain, try out these Merona Rain Boots from Target.
image via Target
The rubber is great b/c it keeps your feet dry, but the key to keeping them warm are fleece rain boot liners, also from Target.
image via Target
Unfortunately I couldn’t find them in the store, so I had to order them online. They should be here by Friday…of course after the snow is gone, I’m sure! Rain boots are a great option for the few snows we have here in Oklahoma, but they will also be great for all of the rainy spring days that we typically have. And they are good looking too!
As soon I see about 5-6 inches of snow I am ready to head out for some good old sledding. That’s right. I am 30 years old and can’t wait to sled. Last year when it was 10 degrees and we had about 20″ of snow on the ground, I was determined to hit the “slopes” (a large retainage ditch). We did, and it was cold! If you want to actually enjoy sledding and not be miserably cold and wet, you need some waterproof clothing. And do yourself a favor, get your kids some as well. There will be less complaining!
You can easily find ski pants and coats at local sports stores such as Academy and Sun & Ski, among others as well. If they are ski or snow boarding pants then you will be nice and dry while sledding. In fact you can make snow angels and not get wet!
image via Sun & Ski
These are a simple pair of ski pants…see the elastic at the bottom? Those go over your boots and they keep the snow out. Genius! You can typically pick up a pair of these for under $100, especially at the end of the season.
I’m kind of digging this coat….love the stripes!
image via Sun & Ski
A pair of boots that would be better for sledding and spending extended periods of time in the snow, would be something like these…
image via Sun & Ski
They would fit perfectly under your pants and keep your feet nice and toasty.
Another option for footware is to use Yaktrax with some shoes that you already own.
image via REI
These slide on over your tennis shoes or boots and provide great traction when it is slick out. My mom swears by these. You can find them sometimes in sports/athletic stores, you can also find them online.
It’s also a good idea to get a good pair of waterproof gloves. My hands always freeze, so having a pair is really important to me. There are many kinds out there, just be sure to find something that fits properly and is waterproof.
Hopefully some of these items will make your snowy winter days more enjoyable! Snow doesn’t come very often around here, and when it does, it doesn’t stay for long. So get outside and make the most of it!
One of my families snow day traditions, while growing up, was meeting up with friends to go sledding and then going to eat Mazzio’s Pizza. And if the friends weren’t available mom and dad were always up for it…and still are (thankfully my hubby enjoys it as well)!
Do you have any favorite snowy day traditions?
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Alayna is a lifestyle photographer who also practices commercial and residential interior design. She loves utilizing vibrant color in both her designs and her photography. She also has a passion for travel, seeking out new experiences, places and cultures to capture with her camera and to influence her designs. Alayna married her high school sweetheart and loves to cook, finding joy in family favorites as well as her own creations. A bargain hunter by nature, she thinks that good design can come in all mediums, price points and styles and should be available to everyone.
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