With another arctic blast hitting Texas, many parts of the state are getting snow.

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The first thing my kids ask when they see snow on the ground is if they can build a snowman. We don't get much snow in West Texas so our snowman-building skills aren't the best. Here are a few tips to help your snowman last as long as possible.

FINDING THE BEST SPOT

According to USA Today, finding a flat spot is best. Make sure the spot chosen is out of direct sunlight so your snowman won't melt. The area you choose should also have the right type of snow. Fluffy or powdery snow will not hold together well, find snow that is easily packable. If it's easy to make a snowball that keeps its shape, you found the right snow.

HOW TO GET YOUR SNOWMAN STARTED

Always start with your base, this will be the biggest part of your snowman.

Make a big snowball with your hands, and pack it as tight as you can. Start rolling your snowball around the ground to collect more snow. Every once in a while stop to pat your ball to better pack the snow. Do this until your ball is about 3 feet wide. You will repeat the process two more times, making sure that each ball is smaller than the one before.

HOW TO STACK YOUR SNOWBALLS

After you have 3 snowballs it is time to stack! Always stack from largest to smallest. When stacking, put each snowball in the center and balance it. Pack snow where each snowball is stacked to make the snowman's body sturdy.

DON'T FORGET ACCESSORIES

Let your imagination run wild in this step!

Traditionally a snowman has button eyes, a carrot nose, sticks for arms, and pebbles for a mouth. If you don't have these items feel free to improvise. Personally, my kiddos like to pick the strangest things to put on their snowman, it gives it character. One year our snowman had a cheer pom pom as hair and paper towel tube arms.

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