The 7 Best Things About Winter
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The 7 Best Things About Winter

My favorite things about most people's least favorite season.

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The 7 Best Things About Winter
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Winter is often met with frustrated sighs and complaints about the cold. I am guilty of much of this myself. Yet there are also some things about winter that are beautiful, cozy and fun! Here are a few of my favorite things about the snowy season.

1. First snows.

There is nothing quite like looking outside to see those first soft flakes dropping from the sky. The first snow is a sign of a changing season and all the wonderful things that come with it.

2. Reliving childhood.

As adults, we begin to associate winter with defrosting our cars and driving in blizzards, but the cold weather is also a reminder of past winters. Rosy cheeks, sledding, ice skating, snowmen. I love to be reminded of my childhood times playing in the snow with my sisters no matter how cold it got.

3. Cozy clothing.

I love bundling up in wool socks, hats, mittens, scarves and, most importantly, sweaters. Winter provides opportunities to use accessories to also keep you comfy and cozy. The more layers the better in my opinion.

4. Hot beverages.

I love coffee all year round, but I especially appreciate it in the winter. I also like to mix it up with hot chocolate, chai, tea, lattes and mochas. There is nothing like having a hot drink to warm your insides while your cheeks are still rosy and your fingers are a little frozen.

5. Fireplaces.

My favorite thing about my parent’s house is the fireplace. I have so many memories of standing next to my mom with our backs facing the fireplace while my sisters lay on the couch and we talk for hours, having to periodically convince each other not to go to sleep just yet.

6. Reading.

You know that reading list that has been growing all year? Here is your chance to start checking books off of it! Being snowed in is a great excuse to read for hours and hours.

7. Christmas lights.

The other day, I had to give up my spot in the driver’s seat because I couldn’t keep my eyes off the sparkling lights. One of the best winter pastimes is to get a full tank of gas and drive around your neighborhood picking out the prettiest shimmering house.


What did I miss? Brew a cup of tea, curl up in a blanket and start listing what you love about winter!

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