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It looks like this is going to be another week of snow and cold weather, so I guess we better make the most of it! If you're going a little stir crazy or maybe running out of DVDs for your kids, why not go sledding? If your kids are in need of a sled, then I suggest getting them the Slicer.

At first glance it's just a regular plastic sled (high density polyethylene, to be precise). But this sled has a secret power: it can be used with or without snow!! Check it out in the video below.

So here's how it works: Inside the Slicer there are two "Icers" aka molds. You can fill them with water and freeze them (it takes all night to freeze so be sure you make this clear with the kids ahead of time or else brace yourself for a very disappointed tantrum). Once the Icers are frozen you can attach them to the bottom of the sled. And *poof* you don't need to go looking for snow--you can bring it with you!

Of course, the warmer it is outside, the faster that ice is going to melt. Still, it's a cool idea and makes the sled a possible outdoor entertainment year round. It would also be fun for those winter days when there is no snow and "nothing to do."

At $59.99, this sled probably isn't the very cheapest on the market, but I've seen plenty that were way pricier. And if you're going to get a sled, why not make it one that doesn't rely on the weather?