7 tips for creating the BEST snowman on the block this year…

#1: Location, location, location
You may be tempted to put your snowman front and center in your yard for all to see.  However, the best place is underneath a tree or in a location that is partially protected.  This will give Frosty a better chance to brave the elements and last longer!

#2: Make sure you have wet snow
Powdery or icy snow is not ideal—it doesn’t pack!  It’s best to wait for conditions where the snow falls and it is just below freezing (or just above freezing).

#3: Start at the bottom
Begin by getting a handful of snow, pack it into a small to medium sized ball and then roll that ball around on the ground in front of you until it is large enough to support the rest of your snowman. Then do the middle, and the top part of your snowman’s body.

#4:  Make arms out of snow
Rather than sticks for your snowman’s arms, using snow helps your snowman look more real.  Plus it’s lets you add some personality.  Your snowman could be waving to cars or giving the thumbs up.

#5: Accessorize your snowman with old things
Save your favorite hat, mittens and scarf for yourself.  Your snowman will still be styling in your in old things.  Whatever you choose, just make sure that you are willing to part with them (i.e. winter wind, snowman thieves).

#6: Use food coloring for festive features
You can still go old school with rocks and buttons, but add some emotion and glam with blush, eyelashes, freckles, etc.  Get creative!

#7: Add some Jockey® flair
You’ll be sure to get a laugh if your snowman is wearing Jockey® underwear.  Does your snowman prefer boxers or briefs?  You could even make a baby snowman with our Jockey® Mini Brief Keychain!  (Be sure to add your undies before you add the middle ball to your snowman.  See tip #3)

Now, bring on the perfect snow & weather conditions.  Good luck & ‘tis the season for building snowmen!

Source:
www.thefuntimesguide.com

Joanne R., Manger Fabric Development, thinks that our mini brief keychains make the perfect Christmas tree ornaments.  We couldn’t agree more – LOVE this idea!   This season, be sure to deck your halls…and trees…and wreathes…and mistletoes (and anything else you can think of) with mini briefs!

“My wife’s mother always bought her sons and I identical gifts. The first one who opened his present would show it around and tell everyone what all the guys are getting for Christmas. This got to be a family tradition because every year we got the same gift: two pair of jeans, two packages of Jockey® traditional briefs. When my wife started helping her shop, the gifts changed. We still got the jeans but instead of white, traditional full rise briefs and tee shirts, we started getting Elance® styles, Poco briefs, colored briefs and tee shirts. ‘We got a little flair in our underwear!’ My wife and I shop at the Jockey® store in Branson, MO. Just about every time we go to that store, one of us will mention her Mom’s Christmas presents to all of us.” -Jim from Springfield, MO

The tradition of giving or getting underwear and socks for Christmas…I think we all have a story of Grandma or mom gifting us these “essentials.” For me, it was my Grandma, giving all the boys crew undershirts and tube socks and all the girls matching pajama sets. Once all the gifts were passed out, all of us grandkids would try to figure out which box the undies were in so we could just open it and get it over with! We’d all groan “thanks Grandma” and roll our eyes at each other.

But, looking back, Grandma had the right idea. Most gifts we’d play with or use for a couple months and be done with, but those undershirts, socks and undies were definitely gifts that lasted all year round. It’s funny, now that all of us kids are grown, Grandma and Grandpa now just gift money, and I, copywriter for Jockey.com®, have now turned into the “gifter” of undies galore. So, the tradition does continue, but like Jim and his wife, my undie tradition has an updated and modern appeal. I definitely still gift the men in my family Classic undershirts and athletic socks, but I treat them to our newest underwear collections of Euro sport, 3D-Innovations® tees and boxer briefs, Echelon™ styles and this year, I’m even giving my dad Euro Fashion! He’s a brief guy and this is my attempt to bring him into the 2000’s with bold colors and stripes! My mom, sister and cousins can’t wait to try our newest activewear styles, minis and festive pj’s. Plus, everyone on my Christmas list is getting a mini brief key chain in their favorite color.

Today, with Jockey.com® offering over 500 styles – make sure you continue your underwear giving tradition. Treat your loved ones to the best in style, comfy-ness and color! I can almost guarantee that eye rolls and groans are a thing of the past!

Merry underwear giving!