Make Marshmallow Snowmen!

Hey readers,

Winter hasn’t officially started yet, but it sure seems like it with all the snow outside! Whether it’s snowing or not where you live, here’s a fun edible snowman recipe you can make out of marshmallows.

You’ll need:

• Large marshmallows
• Pretzel sticks
• Icing
• Candy for decoration

What to do:

• Use a pretzel stick as a skewer to hold three marshmallows together, making the head and body of the snowman.
• Use the icing to draw a face, nose, and buttons onto the snowman.
• Stick a pretzel stick in both sides of the middle marshmallow to make arms.
• Use candy to create your own creative decorations! You can make a scarf out of liquorice, a hat out of a cookie or whatever else you can imagine.

Have fun snacking! If you make this recipe, make sure to leave us a comment and let us know if you liked it.

-Taylor, chirpblog@owlkids.com

24 Sleeps Storybook Contest Winner

Hey readers,

A few weeks ago, we asked you to tell us your favourite holiday tradition for a chance to WIN a Twenty-four Sleeps ’till Santa: A Christmas Countdown book.

And the winner is…

Matthew, 4

Thanks to everyone who entered and congrats to Matthew!

Keep your eyes peeled for our next contest.

-Melissa, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Get Outside!

Hey readers,

Are you looking for a fun outdoor game to play this winter? Here’s an idea for you: make up your own Winter Olympics! You can use your surroundings like snow to create fun activities and Olympic events. Read on for some examples!

• 100-Meter Snow Dash: Have a race with a family member or friends through the snow. Have one person stand at the finish line to be the judge, and see who can run fastest through the snow.
• Long Jump: Jump as far as you can, and see how far you go from your footprints in the snow! You can compare jumps with friends or family to see who can jump the farthest.
• Sledding: Use your own toboggan and sled down a hill. Imagine it’s like bobsledding at the real winter Olympics!

Do you have other ideas for Winter Olympic-themed activities? Let us know in the comments!

-Taylor, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Enter the Holiday Cheer Contest!

Hey readers,

The holiday season is in full effect and it’s time to celebrate! One of my favourite holiday memories growing up was making cards to give to family and friends. Do you have a favourite way of spreading holiday cheer? We want to know about it!

Leave a comment below telling us how you spread holiday cheer for a chance to WIN an Elf Pets: A Saint Bernard Tradition story and plush set.

*Remember to include your name and age!

Contest deadline: Dec 19 at 11:59pm.

Prize courtesy of Elf on the Shelf.

It’s Wildlife Conservation Day!

Hi readers,

Today is Wildlife Conservation Day, a day to appreciate and protect animals all over the world. In honour of Wildlife Conservation Day, here are some fun facts about animals in the wild!

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• Rhinos love to spend time in the mud! Mud keeps them cool and protects their skin like sunscreen.
• Every tiger in the world has a unique pattern – no two tigers have the same stripes.
• Elephant tusks never stop growing, kind of like human hair! The longer an elephant’s tusks are, the older they probably are.
• Pandas like to eat all day long! They fill their tummies with bamboo every day for up to 12 hours.
• Gorillas can be very smart. Some gorillas in sanctuaries have learned sign language to communicate with humans!

What is your favourite wild animal? Let us know in the comments below!

-Taylor, chirpblog@owlkids.com