As that pesky cold front sweeps across the states, why not take advantage of the cold weather and throw a sledding-themed party. Most kids love playing in the snow, it’s budget-friendly, and doesn’t take much time to plan. Our friends at Peppers and Pollywogs have a bunch of great tips for throwing your very own sledding-themed party, here’s a few:

• Try to have your destination hill be close to a center or enclosure so that kids and parents (if they stay) can take refuge from the cold, and also so you can set up some snacks and treats for the guests.
• Make sure the party hill is spacious and away from anything dangerous like water, utility poles, or roads.
• Request that guests come with their own sleds so you are not meant to supply everyone with equipment.
• You may want to bring extra clothing items in case someone forgets their mittens, or if you have to replace water-soaked socks. Kids lip balm and a first aid kit would also be appropriate to have on hand. If you are only outdoors with no indoor facility nearby, make sure to bring some blankets along as well.
• In the party invitations, be sure to ask the guests to dress appropriately. You could even make it a contest, like, “Who can stay warmest the longest?”
• The sledding activity will keep everyone busy the full length of the party.
• Make sure to supervise the kids well so they are not sledding head first, are keeping a safe distance from one another when sledding, and are walking back up the hill on the side rather than the middle where kids are sure to be sledding.
• One fun game: Time the kids as they race down the hill to see who rides the fastest. Let them compete again and again.