We all hate it when those blistery cold months begin creeping up on us. I used to love snow, but unfortunately now, just the thought of a snowdrop on the ground leaves me anxious (it must be a driver thing). I know that I'm not alone on this. Who would choose to be freezing cold, when you could be sporting your shades in the sunshine? Am I right?
Well, I decided to cast my bad relationship with winter aside and actually embrace the colder months. By simply enjoying those little simple things that come as part and parcel of winter. Hopefully, you will be able to put your winter blues aside and enjoy these little lovely things too!
Here are a few little things I like to do in Winter;
Bake:
There's nothing better than taking a little peek in your cook book at something yummy to whip up. If you're wondering what these little treasures are, they're little chocolate buns with gooey melted chocolate filling. Super amazing when you bite into them! Mmmm.
Snuggle up:Cosy nights in. You can't beat them! And what better to invest in to make your snuggly night in front of the telly so much better? A pair of fluffy slipper boots with pom poms! I love mine, I got them recently from Primark - £4.
Dive into a Book:I love reading, but I find that I don't often have time to just sit and read for hours on end. I'm a really busy lady. Although, now that it's colder, I've really enjoyed snuggling into bed early with a good book. I'm currently reading two at the moment. Both of which I would highly recommend. I haven't read a really good book in a while. The first being 'One Moment, One Morning' - a dramatic, keeps you guessing kind of book. I'm only half way through it and can't seem to put it down! The other book is a Body Language Book. For years I have found body language and the secrets it holds utterly fascinating. How you can read a person just by the way they hold themselves. My lovely friend actually bought this book as a present for me, and kindly popped it in my work locker to brighten my morning!
Pamper yourself:Want to warm yourself up and relax at the same time? Just the thought of a bubbly bath makes me want to jump into one straight away! Stock up on Bubble baths, bath bombs and luxury bathing items ready for those lazy nights when you've had a hard day at work. I like to keep my Lush products in a little heart shaped wire basket - it's a great way of storing them.
Invest in some Winter Woollies:I couldn't resist a recent lap of honour in the old ye faithful, Primark. I can always count on the fact that when I step foot in primark, I'll always walk out with a carrier bag full of goodies in my hand. What better way to stock up your wardrobe for the colder months, than the Primark way! Cheap and cheerful! (All three jumpers bought from Primark recently and range between £8 and £14)
Winter Colours:Sort out your winter coloured makeup/nail varnishes etc and put the summery colours to the back of your drawer. They're going to get lots of use these next few months! I love to go for rusty colours, browns, and deep reds.
Love Movies:I've had my Lovefilm subscription for a good couple of years now and I absolutely love it. For those warm cosy nights in, what better to do than to pop a film on and snuggle up on the settee. With free delivery, you can't really go wrong. Create our own movie list online, sit back and wait for your first DVD to arrive. Simples. I love it!
Light Candles:They're relaxing. They smell delicious. They make your house look cosy. What better thing to do than to fill your room with pretty tea lights?
Fill your Tummy:But.. don't go overboard. I'm trying to watch my calorie intake, but when it comes to to treats, I have such a sweet tooth. A great alternative to big fatty puddings are these amazing fruit crumbles by Weight Watchers. They're only 170cal per pot! Bonus!
I hope you enjoyed reading! What are your favourite things to do in Winter time?
