It is January which means unpredictable weather mixed with snowstorms for many of us. Recent snowstorm? Need to clear the driveway or sidewalk? What an opportunity to get free physical activity and manually shovel the snow! Bring out the whole family, or at least the children to shovel the driveway and sidewalk. A 150 lb. person will burn approximately 200 calories while shoveling snow for 30 minutes. CAUTION: Anyone at risk for or with a history of cardiovascular disease should have medical clearance before shoveling snow. For additional tips on shoveling snow visit the North Dakota State University Extension website at http://www.ext.nodak.edu/snow.htm
If the snow blower is used to clear the driveway and sidewalk, grab the shovel and build a snow castle instead. Another option is to make a snow lamp by making a circle of snowballs and then stacking snowballs on top of each other making the hole smaller. Finally at the end, put a candle inside and light at night; it glows beautifully.