Winter Survival part 1- Indoors

We are here/it is here...winter that is (we have been having highs of 0 degrees...). I have kind of been anxious about this winter since the chilly weather started to settle in last fall. I was worried that winter would feel like last spring, and I think no one wants to revisit those feelings. But honestly, winter hasn't been as bad as I thought it was going to be, but it is also not great haha. I have definitely tried to adopt a more hygge mindset about embracing winter weather and all that you cozy indoor space can offer you. 

So today, I am sharing my tips on how we are surviving this winter *indoors edition.*  

Theme Dinner Nights- We started doing this to have something to look forward to every couple of weeks. Our theme is pick a travel destination, and make dinner from the destination. It has been fun! The other night we had Greek/Mediterranean, and it was incredible making everything at home. It could also be fun to try to make a recipe from a favorite restaurant from traveling!

Game Nights- I. Love. Game. Night. Card games, board games, you name it, I am in! It is good to break up that at night TV/screen time routine with actual human interaction, and game night is just the thing. I think I ask my family if they want to play a game, every night hah. 

Cozy Attire- I do love getting dressed and "ready" everyday, but have been wearing a lot of cozy outfits lately. I think the right cozy clothing pieces can really elevate your everyday at home winter experience.  I realllly love my Dudley Stephens fleeces, as you may know. The fleeces are cozy, but I always feel a bit more put together because the cut and silhouettes of the fleeces are so chic! You can use this link for $25 off your first fleece and shop my faves down below! [they just released a double fleece turtleneck and I need that with the weather we have been having in MN!!]

Letting Natural Light In- Natural light coming into your home is so good for the mood and to stimulate some natural vitamin D production. Part of my morning routine, is opening my blinds right when I get out of bed. Even when I am up before the sun, starting the day like that feels so refreshing and energizing, and just the thing you need to survive days indoors.

Baking- I am not the biggest baker, partly because gluten free baking can be complicated, but have found some surprisingly easy and healthy-ish recipes. I have made these Levain style gf/df chocolate chip cookies that I saw from @dadaeats on Instagram, and they are amazing! Baking can be a fun activity to involve the whole family in, and serve a good distraction when it is too cold to enjoy some outdoor time. It also warms your house and makes it smell fantastic.

Puzzle Table- I have been a puzzle fan well before the quarantine craze. They are so good to take a break to. I love having one going for heavy study times, as doing something mindless with your hands is a good mental break. I think same goes for this winter season. It is good to exercise your mind (and body) and puzzles do just this.

Lots of Soup- I love soup. I think that there is something so comforting about soup that makes it an extra good choice for winter and this winter in particular. I have made soup several times this winter and it never disappoints, and just makes the cozy vibes even better!

My more positive mindset, rather than the doom and gloom one I had last fall, has really helped make this winter a tad more enjoyable. I think we all wished this season looked a little differently, but we have to just make the most of what we've currently got!

Stay tuned for part 2 of my winter survival where I show all of my favorite winter gear to wear.

As always,

#dontforgetyourpearls

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