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How to Make Snow Globes

It’s getting to be that time of year again when we will be spending more time indoors due to weather and sometimes illness and I try to stay ahead of the game in more than one way.  I love having supplies on hand to create lots of fun crafts for the kids and I also love to be stocked up on all my household essentials.  Using household items, we can’t wait to share how to make snow globes with you.

Keeping the kids happy and busy while they have to remain indoors more can help any moms sanity too!  While the weather today isn’t quite as cold for this time of year as normal, it is a dreary day while we wait for rain.  The children and I had been discussing what craft they wanted to do next and when I mentioned snow globes + glitter, everyone was on board!

I love all things glitter, but I don’t love how glitter likes to have a permanent presence after we craft.  Nevertheless, glitter was in the cards and since I had just stocked up on Scott Paper towels, I was okay with the mess making we were about to tackle.

Disney Toys and Legos

I had planned to make snow globes in the spring and we never got around to it, so I already had everything we would need.  Actually most homes would have all but one item on hand usually and it isn’t even truly a necessity.  I set the children out to search through their little toys and trinkets to see what they wanted to put inside as the key feature of their snow globes.  They all came back with lots of choices.

Crafting can get a little chaotic when I need photos with four kiddos so each one took their own turn helping me make their snow globe.  With the exception of Caleb, they all had a blast shaking their glitter selections into the jars.  Three shakes of this color, four shakes of that one, the most popular glitter was a large glitter that was created to look like snow.

How to make a snow globe items needed

How to Make Snow Globes

Supplies Needed

  • jar with airtight lid
  • water
  • glycerin (optional but makes the glitter float nicely)
  • glitter
  • hot glue gun + glue sticks
  • various little trinkets

Directions

Start by gluing the bottom of your trinket or toy to the inside of the lid with hot glue.  On a couple of our smaller toys we glued in a Lego to be our base to elevate the toy to be higher.  Then I created a ring of hot glue around the bottom edge of the toy and the lid.

Next was glitter time!!!!  You don’t have to use an excessive amount, unless you want to of course, but we found combining several colors of glitter made them effects look fun!  Each of the children laughed as giggled as they shook their glitter into their jars.  I’m not sure what it is about glitter that makes us so happy, but it does.

Then we filled each of the jars fairly close to the lid, about 3/4″ from the top.  If you are using a larger toy that takes more space, leave more like 1-1/2″ space as the jar will over fill when you place the lid on.

Next we added 3 tablespoons of glycerin to the pint jars and 1 tablespoon of glycerin to the smaller jars.  You can use more or less, or none at all even.  The glycerin is clear and acts as a thickener in the water so the glitter can float longer.  If it isn’t in your budget, it isn’t required.

Now your glue should have dried so carefully place the lid on and tighten.  If you are worried about creating a jar your children can not open, the hot glue the lid down after it is on.

Now you simply have to turn the jar over and enjoy!

How to Make a Snow Globe with Household Items

Pro Tip: You can reuse any jar you already have on hand, just be sure it has an airtight lid to prevent leaks. Be on the lookout for fun shaped glass jars.  

My children love playing a part in any of the crafts we make.  They were so excited to participate in making theirs from start to finish.  Although they still want to add some decoration to the outside of the jars, they were more than happy with how they turned out.  This would be such a great craft to do with family and friends over the long winter break as more families get together.

Each of the children pitched in to help clean up after themselves, the baby included.  It’s easy to have crafting fun, then when all is finished, clean-up with the help of Scott paper towels and quickly be on our way to the next item on our agenda.  While some may say we created lots of waste, it was actually creating memories with a little mess along the way.

Who would you put in your snow globes?

household essentials

Household Essentials

No matter who you are or how big your family is, we all need household essentials to keep our homes running smoothly.  I like to be stocked up on all the essentials we need.  I might be the only one who starts to get a little panicky when we open our last package of Cottonelle, even if there are 12+ rolls.  There are six of us and I don’t like getting caught without any of the essentials so I love to buy in bulk.

Living in the country, we don’t have many store options close by, but we do have Walmart.  No matter where you live though, Walmart is always at your finger tips.  I love that I can order online with 2-day shipping and have it delivered right to my doorstep.  It makes buying in bulk so easy and I don’t even have to worry about lugging it home.  If I am making a grocery run, I stock up while at the store.  I can’t help but giggle inside as a see a cart go by with a 4-pack of toilet paper in it; I’d personally rather buy the bigger packages because they are always cheaper and I never want to run out.

Aside from buying in bulk saving time because you are buying less often, you can also save money because the cost per unit is usually less when buying a larger quantity.  Before shopping, I always check to see if there are savings from coupons or on my Ibotta app.  Currently you save save on Scott | Kleenex | Cottonelle | Viva.

With most homes expecting to host many guests over the coming weeks, let Walmart, Scott, Cottonelle, Viva Towels and Kleenex work together for you, so that you’re never left empty handed or in a jam!

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  1. Fiona N says

    December 23, 2017 at 10:53 pm

    I would stock up on the Cottonelle Toilet Paper, CleanCare, 18 Mega Rolls
    Thank You for the chance!

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  2. Sherri J says

    December 23, 2017 at 10:37 pm

    I would use the deal of Scott 1000 Toilet Paper, Compressed Pack, 32 Rolls
    Price$22.47

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  3. kelly woods says

    December 23, 2017 at 9:37 pm

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  4. Allyson Tice says

    December 23, 2017 at 9:28 pm

    i would totally stock up on Scott 1000 Toilet paper! 27 rolls is the best package deal!

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  5. Colette S says

    December 23, 2017 at 9:01 pm

    I would stock on on the kleenex tissues. It’s the sickies season!

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  6. Dawn Monroe says

    December 23, 2017 at 8:36 pm

    I would stock up on the 18ct. Cottonelle. bath tissue.

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  7. Julie says

    December 23, 2017 at 8:09 pm

    The Cottonelle flushable wipes. My family goes through a ton of these!

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  8. Leah C says

    December 23, 2017 at 7:59 pm

    We need to stock up on Cottonelle!

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  9. Lisa Queen says

    December 23, 2017 at 7:50 pm

    I would stock up with the Scott 1000 Toilet Paper, 27 Rolls. Thank you!

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  10. Richard Brandt says

    December 23, 2017 at 6:20 pm

    I would stock up n Cottonelle Ultra Comfort Care, 36 pack rolls.

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  11. Kim Reid says

    December 23, 2017 at 5:38 pm

    I would like the Scott 1000 Toilet Paper, 27 Rolls!

    Reply
  12. Cheryl B says

    December 23, 2017 at 5:19 pm

    I would try Cottonelle Ultra Comfort Care Double Rolls.

    Reply
  13. Lissa Crane says

    December 23, 2017 at 4:57 pm

    I would love to stock up on the Kleenex Lotion 3 Pk 120ct for $5.48! Since I have four kiddos that are always coming home with some kind of cold during the winter, this will definitely be needed in my home!

    Reply
  14. Yona Williams says

    December 23, 2017 at 4:39 pm

    I’m a fan of the Viva Vantage paper towels.

    Reply
  15. Audrey Stewart says

    December 23, 2017 at 4:31 pm

    Scott 1000 Toilet Paper, Compressed Pack, 32 Rolls

    Reply
  16. Leah Shumack says

    December 23, 2017 at 4:15 pm

    I would stock up on the Scott One-Ply Bathroom Tissue 20 count deal!

    Reply
  17. Erwin Carrington says

    December 23, 2017 at 4:02 pm

    Kleenex 2-Ply White Tissues, 2 pack if i won

    Reply
  18. Dana says

    December 23, 2017 at 3:29 pm

    I’d get the Scott 1000 Toilet Paper, 27 Rolls

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  19. Jeremy McLaughlin says

    December 23, 2017 at 1:49 pm

    Would stock up on the Cottonelle toliet paper.

    Reply
  20. Angelica Dimeo says

    December 23, 2017 at 1:44 pm

    The cottonelle 36 count double rolls

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  21. Sarah Hayes says

    December 23, 2017 at 12:17 pm

    Id get theC OTTONELLE CLEANCARE TOILET PAPER DBL RL 24PK

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  22. Stacy D. says

    December 23, 2017 at 12:16 pm

    I would stock up on Kleenex with lotion! a lot of us have been sick in the house lately

    Reply
  23. Tina says

    December 23, 2017 at 12:08 pm

    I would stock up on Cottonelle Ultra 18 Mega pack. I like the big size rolls.

    Reply
  24. LynneMarie says

    December 23, 2017 at 10:20 am

    I would get the Cottonelle Ultra Comfort Care Toilet Paper, 12 Double Rolls

    Reply
  25. shirley says

    December 23, 2017 at 10:13 am

    Stock up on Cottonelle Ultra Comfort Care, 36 Double Rolls.

    Reply
  26. Geri Sandoval says

    December 23, 2017 at 9:56 am

    I the winter I like to stock up on Kleenex-Everyday-Facial-Tissues-160-Tissues-per-Flat-Box-Pack-of-6 always need these during the flu and cold season!

    Reply
  27. Katie Bellamy says

    December 23, 2017 at 9:25 am

    The 6 boxes of Kleenex for $8.48 i a pretty good deal!

    Reply
  28. Pam Halligan says

    December 23, 2017 at 8:48 am

    I would stock up on Viva paper towels for $9.99.

    Reply
  29. Joy L says

    December 23, 2017 at 8:48 am

    Definitely toilet paper!

    Reply
  30. lisa kay says

    December 23, 2017 at 8:45 am

    Definitely the Cottonelle Toilet Paper,!!
    With a All Girl household it is a Must!!

    Reply
  31. Linda Trinklein says

    December 23, 2017 at 7:45 am

    I would stock up on https://www.walmart.com/ip/Cottonelle-Ultra-Comfort-Care-36-Double-Rolls/51493662
    Thank you for the chance!

    Reply
  32. Helen says

    December 23, 2017 at 5:05 am

    I would stock up on Cottonelle FreshCare Flushable Cleansing Cloths Refill, 168 sheets

    Reply
  33. Anita Jude says

    December 22, 2017 at 10:31 pm

    I would stock up on this Scott 1000 Toilet Paper, Compressed Pack, 32 Rolls

    Reply
  34. Buddy Garrett says

    December 22, 2017 at 9:57 pm

    I would stock up on the Scott 1000 Toilet Paper, 27 Rolls.

    Reply
  35. Eileen Boyce says

    December 22, 2017 at 9:35 pm

    I would stock up on Cotonelle.

    Reply
  36. AEKZ2 says

    December 22, 2017 at 9:15 pm

    I would stock up on Scott Extra Soft Double Roll Unscented Bathroom Tissue, 264 sheets, 30 rolls

    Reply
  37. Kayla Klontz says

    December 22, 2017 at 9:03 pm

    I would stock up on the Cottonelle Ultra Comfort Care, 36 Double Rolls!

    Reply
  38. Heather Kelly says

    December 22, 2017 at 8:11 pm

    I would buy myself a new purse!

    Reply
  39. Linda Bradshaw says

    December 22, 2017 at 6:12 pm

    I would like to stock up on the Cottonelle Ultra Comfort Care, 36 Double Rolls.

    Reply
  40. Brandy Schwartz says

    December 22, 2017 at 5:43 pm

    I would stock up on the Cottonelle toilet paper.

    Reply
  41. Kimberly Louise Brown says

    December 22, 2017 at 4:42 pm

    Charman toi

    Reply
  42. Julie Waldron says

    December 22, 2017 at 2:38 pm

    I would stock up on Kleenex.

    Reply
  43. Kathleen says

    December 22, 2017 at 2:20 pm

    I would stock up on the Cottonelle Ultra Comfort Care toilet paper.

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  44. Dana Rodriguez says

    December 22, 2017 at 10:55 am

    I would stock up on Cottonelle Ultra Comfort Care, 36 Double Rolls. We go through a lot of this!

    Reply
  45. Angela Thorpe says

    December 22, 2017 at 10:35 am

    I would stock up on Scott One-Ply Bathroom Tissue 20 count.

    Reply
  46. clynsg says

    December 22, 2017 at 9:17 am

    Bathroom tissue–with a large family, something that is always needed!

    Reply
  47. Jessica Medina says

    December 22, 2017 at 8:40 am

    I would stock up on any of the Cottonelle Toliet paper deals. We go through it in this house like it was water….

    Reply
  48. Susan McNeill says

    December 22, 2017 at 6:37 am

    Love all the sports options. My kids would go nuts!

    Reply
  49. Kathy Green says

    December 22, 2017 at 2:51 am

    You can’t ever have too much toilet paper with teenagers. Scott 1000 Toilet Paper, 27 Rolls

    Reply
  50. Jason says

    December 21, 2017 at 7:08 pm

    I would stock up on the Viva Paper towels

    Reply
  51. Rose Santuci-Sofranko says

    December 21, 2017 at 6:16 pm

    Aw, saw my fave toilet paper…I like their Scott 1000 Toilet Paper, 27 Rolls deal. Thanks and God Bless!

    Reply
  52. LL says

    December 20, 2017 at 10:53 pm

    Cottonelle Ultra Double Roll 12 Pack..always needed. I need a pantry full.

    Reply
  53. Deb says

    December 20, 2017 at 4:24 pm

    I would stock up on the Scott Paper Towels.

    Reply
  54. Ashley C says

    December 19, 2017 at 1:29 pm

    I would stock up on the Cottonelle Ultra Comfort Care, 36 Double Rolls

    Reply
  55. Carolyn Daley says

    December 18, 2017 at 9:44 pm

    I would stock up on the three pack of Kleenex tissues.

    Reply
  56. Sand says

    December 18, 2017 at 9:34 pm

    Cottonelle Ultra 36 double rolls!

    Reply
  57. Vikki Billings says

    December 18, 2017 at 9:28 pm

    I would stock up on Cottonelle Toilet Paper, Ultra Comfort Care

    Reply
  58. BRYAN E. says

    December 18, 2017 at 9:19 pm

    —> Scott 1000 Toilet Paper, 27 Rolls

    Reply
  59. Leslie Stanziani says

    December 18, 2017 at 8:53 pm

    I would stock up on the Scott 1000 Toilet Paper, 27 Rolls.

    Reply
  60. Amy Deeter says

    December 18, 2017 at 7:03 pm

    I would stock up on Cottonelle Ultra Double Roll 12 Pack

    Reply
  61. Juanita May says

    December 18, 2017 at 3:55 pm

    I would have to stock up on Kleenex, since we always seem to use so many boxes!

    Reply
  62. Susan Smith says

    December 18, 2017 at 3:12 pm

    I would stock up on the Cottonelle Ultra Comfort Care, 36 Double Rolls

    Reply
  63. Katie K says

    December 18, 2017 at 2:30 pm

    I would do the cottonelle deal

    Reply
  64. Lisa says

    December 18, 2017 at 2:12 pm

    I would stock up on Product Cottonelle Toilet Paper, CleanCare, 24 Double Rolls

    Reply
  65. Julie Terry says

    December 18, 2017 at 12:45 pm

    I would stock up on Kleenex tissues and Husky Trash bags.

    Reply
  66. Ellie Wright says

    December 18, 2017 at 12:21 pm

    I would stock up on Cottonelle Toilet Paper, CleanCare, 18 Mega Rolls.

    Reply
  67. Francine Anchondo says

    December 18, 2017 at 10:23 am

    I would stock up on Cottonelle Ultra Comfort Care, 36 Double Rolls

    Reply
  68. Terry Cross says

    December 18, 2017 at 9:09 am

    I would stock up on Scott 1000 Toilet Paper, 27 Rolls

    Reply
  69. Antoinette M says

    December 18, 2017 at 9:06 am

    Viva paper towels, full sheet, print

    Reply
  70. Sarah Cool says

    December 18, 2017 at 2:27 am

    If I win I’ll buy the Scott 1000 Toilet Paper, 27 Rolls for $17.52

    Reply
  71. Seyma Shabbir says

    December 18, 2017 at 12:03 am

    I would stock up on Cottonelle Ultra Comfort Care, 36 Double Rolls

    Reply
  72. Dawn Webb says

    December 17, 2017 at 9:29 pm

    Cottonelle Ultra 36 double rolls would be may favorite stock up item bc although I have 4 guys in my family and only 2 girls, we go through so much of it:)

    Reply
  73. Leela says

    December 17, 2017 at 9:29 pm

    Cottonelle Toilet Paper, Ultra Comfort Care, 18 Mega Rolls.

    Reply
  74. Stephanie Z says

    December 17, 2017 at 8:59 pm

    I would stock up on paper towels. You can never have enough paper towels!

    Reply
  75. Jessica W. says

    December 17, 2017 at 7:39 pm

    I would have to stock up on Kleenex. It’s that time of year when we all need a lot of it.

    Reply
  76. Natalie says

    December 17, 2017 at 2:57 pm

    I would love to stock up on Scott Toilet Paper, Extra Soft, 12 Double Rolls!

    Reply
  77. Michelle C says

    December 17, 2017 at 9:52 am

    I would stock up on Cottonelle!

    Reply
  78. Kimmy Ripley says

    December 17, 2017 at 6:30 am

    Always love a good deal on toilet paper!

    Reply
  79. rich morris says

    December 16, 2017 at 9:54 pm

    I’d look to stock up with some Cottonelle Ultra Comfort Care, 36 Double rolls as you can never have enough and they feel good/good quality…not something to cheap on! lol

    Reply
  80. LIBERTY says

    December 16, 2017 at 9:48 pm

    Kleenex!

    Reply
  81. Julie Bickham says

    December 16, 2017 at 5:53 pm

    I would stock up on Scott One-Ply Bathroom Tissue 20 count.

    Reply
  82. Charlene S. says

    December 16, 2017 at 5:52 pm

    I would stock up on Scott One-Ply Bathroom Tissue, 20 count.

    Reply
  83. Rosanne says

    December 16, 2017 at 12:19 pm

    I would stock up on Cottonelle Ultra Comfort Care 36 double rolls toilet paper

    Reply
  84. Lisa Brown says

    December 16, 2017 at 7:08 am

    i would stock up on: Cottonelle Ultra Comfort Care, 36 Double Rolls

    Reply
  85. alice minx says

    December 16, 2017 at 12:28 am

    Cottonelle mega rolls.. Those are my favorite

    Reply
  86. Janalee says

    December 15, 2017 at 3:44 pm

    Kleenex Facial Tissues, Ultra Soft & Strong, 120 tissues, 3 pk – This is actually a great deal. It’s always allergy season in our house. I need to buy Kleenex by the truckload!

    Reply
  87. Kelly D says

    December 15, 2017 at 12:07 pm

    I would stock up on the 30 rolls of Scott for $12.98.

    Reply
  88. Mary Beth Elderton says

    December 15, 2017 at 12:06 pm

    The Viva Paper Towels, Full Sheet, White, 8 Giant Rolls would last me a long time!

    Reply
  89. Shelly Parker says

    December 15, 2017 at 9:55 am

    I would stock up on the Cottonelle Ultra Comfort Care, 36 Double Rolls

    Reply
  90. kathy Persons says

    December 15, 2017 at 9:45 am

    The scott tissue

    Reply
  91. Debbi Wellenstein says

    December 15, 2017 at 9:39 am

    I will stock up on the Cottonelle FreshCare Flushable Cleansing Cloths Refill, 168 sheets.

    Reply
  92. Edye says

    December 15, 2017 at 8:27 am

    I’d get some Cottonelle mega rolls! 🙂

    Reply
  93. April says

    December 15, 2017 at 7:28 am

    Definitely stocking up on Kleenex, can never have enough in the winter!

    Reply
  94. Cynthia C says

    December 15, 2017 at 7:26 am

    I would stock up on COTTONELLE CLEANCARE TOILET PAPER DBL RL 24PK.

    Reply
  95. Abigail Gibson says

    December 14, 2017 at 10:51 pm

    I would stock up on Kleenex.

    Reply
  96. Cheryl Chervitz says

    December 14, 2017 at 8:17 pm

    I would stock up on the Scott Extra Soft Toilet Tissue.

    Reply
  97. Ann Fantom says

    December 14, 2017 at 7:52 pm

    I would stock up on the Kleenex Everyday Facial Tissues, 55 Sheets, Pack of 4 for $4.23 deal

    Reply
  98. Tracy Pryor says

    December 14, 2017 at 7:16 pm

    I would stock up on the Cottonelle Ultra Comfort Care, 36 Double Rolls.

    Reply
  99. cindy schierl says

    December 14, 2017 at 7:12 pm

    Scott toilet paper – good for septic systems

    Reply
  100. Margaret Smith says

    December 14, 2017 at 4:33 pm

    I would like to stock up on the Kleenex Facial Tissues, Ultra Soft & Strong, 120 tissues, 3 pk.

    Reply
  101. Sandy Klocinski says

    December 14, 2017 at 3:17 pm

    Husky Drawstring Trash Bags, 13 Gallon, 144 Ct

    Reply

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