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How to Build a Giant Snowman

Benry Benry the Snowman Born: January 1, 2018 Height: 4 foot 8 inches I have always wanted to build a giant snowman. It's been on my bucket list ever since I can remember, but I've never been able to successfully build one.  This winter season, I went to Toronto, Canada where it snowed a lot . There was tons of fresh snow everywhere (great for skiing and sledding). And, that was the key to building a successful snowman: fresh snow and lots of it. I built this snowman with my sister and cousins, so I can't take full credit, but I can say that it was a very rewarding experience although it was really cold and my toes and fingers almost fell off when I was taking pictures of our snowman.  I have compiled a list of tips and tricks to help you build your own snowman: YOU MUST USE FRESH SNOW! The kind of snow that has just fallen and is perfect for making snowballs. Which brings me to my next tip: LEARN HOW TO MAKE GOOD, TIGHT, FIRM SNOWBALLS. It'...

DIY Project: Pokéball Piñata

Hey guys (and gals)! So you know how everyone loves Pokemon, either from playing Pokemon when they were young or from the augmented reality game Pokemon Go? And who can resist all the little Pokemon characters?? (guess what my favorite character is). I've always loved Pokemon, and I've always wanted a pinata at my birthday parties, but they were always too expensive (and I didn't have very many friends). Well, problem solved (except for my lack of friends)! You can make a diy Pokeball pinata with just a few materials for under $5. It's super simple, though it does take some time to make since you have to let the pieces dry overnight. It took me about 5 days to make, but I loved the way it turned out. I actually still have my pinata as decoration in my room since I haven't had a party yet... Also, I know most pinatas are filled with candy, but a really cool idea would be to put a stuffed Pokemon in the pinata. That way, when the pinata breaks open, a Pokemo...