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Dreaming of a White Christmas?



I can now promise each and everyone of you a white Christmas whether you live in Florida or Pennsylvania. All you need is Insta-Snow®. It is a powder, you add water and you get snow!! Of course, it isn't really snow, but it sure looks like snow and feels like snow. The colder the water you add, the colder the snow.

We would use Insta-Snow with children with sensory processing disorders, but I have to say everyone loved it. All the staff was over playing with it whenever we had it out.

Make sure you purchase the Insta-Snow with registered R, on it. There have been some knock-offs, I can't promise they have the same result.
Add some snow to the bushes outside, Put a tub of it around the Christmas tree, decorate other parts of the house or outside, and most important play with it. It is really great stuff.
Therefore, you need to head immediately to the letkidsplay website and purchase snow for Christmas. Don't wait, you'll forget and then you will be hitting yourself when you don't have it for Christmas morning, afternoon, and all of winter break. It comes in a lot of different sizes, so you can get the right amount for your family.

Below are FAQ's from the company that sells it.

Hope you have tons of fun with it! Mara




What is Insta-Snow®? Is it really safe? Insta-Snow® is a synthetic polymer with super, water-absorbing properties. It’s the only faux snow on the market today that erupts when water is added. Similar superabsorbent polymers have been used in the past to absorb moisture in disposable baby diapers. Insta-Snow® is so realistic that it is now being used in indoor snowboarding parks throughout the world.

Insta-Snow® is safe to use around children and pets. Adult supervision is always recommended when using this product. Even though the product is non-toxic (it’s 99% water), keep Insta-Snow® away from the eyes and mouth. If ingested, be sure to flush with water. Insta-Snow® is very slippery when wet. Keep the snow off of all walking surfaces, and clean up any spill immediately.

What are the best mixing proportions?Mixing 1 teaspoon of Insta-Snow® powder with 2 ounces of room temperature water produces the best quality snow. It is always recommended to make the snow in small quantities to achieve the greatest amount of mixing. Insta-Snow® powder expands 100 times its original volume. Just a small amount of powder is needed to make an impressive quantity of snow. On a much larger scale, 1 pound of Insta-Snow® powder makes nearly 8 gallons of fluffy snow!

How long does the hydrated snow last?The snow will start to dehydrate after a few days due to evaporation. Just spray the top of the snow with water and fluff the snow to give it a fresh, fluffy look. You can also let the snow completely dry out to use it again. The dry form of Insta-Snow® powder will last forever!

Will the snow ever turn back into water?No, the fake snow will not melt since it is not really ice. However, the water can be released from the superabsorbent polymer by adding salt. The addition of salt destroys the water absorbing properties of Insta-Snow® forever.

Does Insta-Snow® have to be on a special surface?No, Insta-Snow® can be used on almost any surface except untreated wood. Keep the snow off of any surface that might be damaged by water. Surfaces that are ideal include tile, plastic and glass. Insta-Snow® will not stain fabric, but normal care should be taken when applying this water-based material.
Can Insta-Snow® be colored?Yes! Just add a few drops of food coloring to the water before mixing it with the Insta-Snow® powder.

Can Insta-Snow® be thrown away in the trash? Insta-Snow® is very easy to clean up and can be disposed of in the trash. Just brush the surface clean or use a vacuum to pick up the snow. Eventually the hydrated snow will turn back into the dry powder and can be easily swept or vacuumed. Insta-Snow® powder is a non-hazardous, non-toxic, environmentally safe polymer. Insta'Snow® should never be washed down the drain or disposal.

Is Insta-Snow® safe to use outside?Yes! Insta-Snow® looks so real that it is being used by special effects artists in movies to snow outdoor scenes without damaging the plants and grass. Sprinkle the hydrated snow on evergreen trees to produce a realistic snow effect. In fact, the water absorbing properties of the snow are actually beneficial to the plants. Remember, Insta-Snow® is very slippery when wet. Use special care to keep the snow off of any walking surface.

Posted Dec 10 2008, 07:30 AM by Let Kids Play!!
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