It’s time for another Monthly Musing!! This time I’m talking about how I survive the winter months.
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1. What do you do in the winter that brings you joy?
Spending time at home with family and cats 🙂
2. How do you stay warm and cozy?
warm cozy PJs, blankets, fireplace…and kitties in my lap
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3. What are you looking forward to this winter?
I don’t know if there’s anything in particular that I am looking forward to this winter but I do enjoy not having to deal with the summer’s humidity and mosquitoes.
4. Favorite wintertime activities?
Not that I live anywhere that I can actually do this but….skiing, snowshoeing, snow machining, walking in the snow in the woods
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5. Favorite months of winter?
December & January. February isn’t too bad though.
6. Favorite dishes to make in winter?
soups, especially taco soup
7. Gas or wood burning fireplace?
Gas!
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8. Favorite winter hot beverage?
hot chocolate, coffee with Peppermint Mocha creamer, chai latte
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9. Favorite winter movies?
I don’t really have a favorite winter movie but any snowy NYC, London, Iceland, etc. movie is nice 🙂
10. How do you stay healthy in winter?
run, try to drink more water, try to stay away from those that I know are sick.
*linking up with Holly & Patty for Monthly Musings
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