Shipping Snow We Go

Snow should be mailed in a sturdy mailing box. It can be kept frozen and packed with a cold source.

Snow will stay at a safe temperature longest if frozen solid first. Pack it in a container with a cold source such as a frozen gel pack found at supermarkets, or purchase some dry ice from a local ice supplier listed in your telephone yellow pages. I recommend using Mutt Mitts to put the snow in. They are great for controlling any leaks when sealed.

Pack your snow and cold source in a heavy foam container or corrugated cardboard. Fill up an empty space with crushed paper or foam popcorn. Any air space in the box in contact with outside will cause the snow and cold source to thaw faster.

Label the package clearly as "Keep Frozen." Arrange a delivery date with the recipient and ship the package and prepare to duck the snowball when they throw it back at you.

Notes: This works for entire snowmen too, just scale up the sizes and use Elephant Mitts. On my mailing list of eager snow recipients are Tori_Z and LadyStyx!