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I saw on a few other blogs that I lurk about on, questions & answers about self care in winter. Thought I would give it a go.
How Do You Fight The Winter Blues: I'm no expert on this & I often succumb to the blues & have to give myself a good shaking or two to snap out of it, but some of the things I try to do are; get crafty, read, do an exercise class (online/YouTube). I've also discovered "walks in the woods" on YouTube, it is a wonderful way to give being on the stationary bike or treadmill a lift. I will also spend some time with seed & bulb catalogues dreaming of my potential garden adventures.
Flannel Sheets/PJs- Yes or No: oh yes, we both like the cozy feeling of flannel sheets. I also wear flannel pjs in the winter with big fuzzy bed socks, although I don't wear the socks in bed. We also have a few flannel lap blankets about, although the cats usually have laid claim to those before I get a chance to sit down. We have a gas fireplace in the family room, which is delightful for a reading cozy up under a flannel blanket.
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Favourite Warm Beverage: tea & lots of it. Mr Man is more of a coffee drinker but I am turning him to tea, late mid morning.
Not very often, but sometimes I'll make hot chocolate & not from a powder mix. It is a really decadent treat. I did buy us some chocolate bombs with the hope that we would use in our rewarding hot chocolate, after a walk outside. For those that haven't experienced the joy/fun of chocolate bombs, here's an explanation: "hot chocolate bombs, or glossy chocolate orbs filled with cocoa mix, marshmallows, sprinkles, and other edible baubles. They are a truly over-the-top way to level up your cocoa game. Once plopped inside a mug full of warm milk, the bombs open up in dramatic fashion, revealing the goodies inside and creating a decadent cup of hot cocoa once stirred together." There are lots of recipes online to make chocolate bombs. On a side note about chocolate decadent treats, you can now get chocolate piñatas!
Suggestions For Fun Winter Time Activities: stay in doors, craft or read. I know the answer is supposed to include outdoor activities & for lots of folks it does. Some people, ski, ice skate, long walks, but not me. There are not any local outdoor skating rinks & skating indoors is usually crowded & far too many children racing about. We used to have at least 5 outdoor skating rinks in our village, but over the years because of unpredictable weather (often too mild for ice making) & a lack of volunteers to maintain the rinks, the village is down to maybe 1 & this year, it hasn't been up & running because of the weather.
Skiing is far too expensive for me at this time. I have done both types of skiing; down hill (not good at it at all) & cross-country skiing, which I liked, but still not very good at it. I used to visit my friend, M, who lived in Ottawa where there are some fabulous ski hills. She was an excellent downhill skier & even skied in the Swiss Alps one year. M was a very patient teacher, but I lack the natural balance skill, I never advanced off the bunny hills (beginners & children) & even then I fell more than I skied. I do like walks however short in the cold, especially if there's a hot chocolate bomb waiting for me when I get back inside.
What about you, how do you make friends with winter?
Also to note for inside winter fun, the 100 Day Project (crafting) is coming up - begins on February 18th. Are you going to participate? I've already got my list of projects I would like to complete during these 100 days.
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