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This is a picture from 2010, Sandra and her host family out in the snow.<\/p><\/div>\n

In our area it will be cold most of the winter and there could be snow, any time from now through March.\u00a0 If you have not already bought a coat, hat, gloves and boots, you will wish that you had.<\/span><\/p>\n

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It does snow in Maryland and the host parents do expect that you will be outside rolling in the white stuff with the kids. Because we don’t get as much snow as the Alps — we freak out a little here when it does snow. School will be canceled for only one inch of snow. The girls from Germany and Austria will laugh. The kids get soooo excited by this event they will want to stay outside and use every inch of snow in the yard to build a snowman. We also have a cluster snow tubing trip coming up in the new year, you want to be prepared to join in the fun and stay warm.<\/span><\/p>\n

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There are a lot of great sales going on, look for coats and cold weather accessories. Some cheap options are: Ross, TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Burlington Coat Factory, WalMart and Kohl’s. <\/span>An even more affordable option would be to go to a thrift shop. There are many in the area and you can often find a very warm jacket for a small price compared to buying one new.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Dress in Layers<\/strong> – Consider buying sweaters, lightweight jackets and long underwear.\u00a0 If you wear several layers, you can take off things to be comfortable.\u00a0 For example when it might be too warm for a heavy jacket, but too cold for just a sweater, you can combine different pieces of clothing.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Set a Good Example<\/strong> – it is the expectation of\u00a0 most host parents that you set the example for your kids and you wear a coat when it is cold outside. You should have a winter coat, hats, gloves, boots and scarves.\u00a0 Your kids will fight wearing a coat if you don’t wear one. Think of yourself as a celebrity and everyone wants to look like you — especially your kids.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Check the “Emergency Change of Clothes”<\/span> – With young children, we often keep an emergency change of clothes in the car, diaper bag or at their school. If you haven’t already switched out the shorts and t-shirt for something warmer, this would be a good idea.<\/span><\/p>\n


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Get yourself some warm winter clothes now. Prepare for the snow! <\/strong><\/span>
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