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10 Great Things About Winter

lifestyle bloggerThe first couple of weeks of January weren’t that great, in fact they were ruddy disappointing. But I don’t want to be wishing the days away until Spring, these are the days after all. So I thought I’d write a list of all the things that are great about winter, including bobble hats and snow ball fights, to remind me how lucky we are to have this silly/awesome season of ours.

1. We can read more books and magazines. Chances are we all stay indoors a little more than usual over the colder months so it’s the perfect time to delve into long novels and inspiring magazines.

2. Hot chocolate, Ovaltine, Horlicks; choose your poison. There’s no better feeling than wrapping your cold hands around a warm mug.

3. Snow days, snowball fights, snowmen. Also, watching people out in the snow is my new favourite type of people-watching.

4. Scarves, bobble hats, gloves and ALL the layers; what’s not to love about winter clothing?

5. Comfort food! Yup this one gets an exclamation mark.

6. Red wine. See also Port.

7. Log fires, of the roaring variety.

8. It’s more peaceful. Most people stay indoors at the weekend during the winter months so go outside and enjoy the quieter streets, fields and woods.

9.  Films, films, films. Not only is it awards season but it’s the perfect time to catch a movie at your local cinema (lots of cinemas re-release Oscar nominated films if you have missed any). Or snuggle up indoors with a blanket, and watch some of your favourite classics…I’m in the mood for a Hitchcock night!

10. Make, bake and DIY. Winter is a great time to start a new hobby or finish off projects you’ve already started. Look at tutorials online, read magazines but more importantly, just get cracking!

What’s on your list?

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