#surviving winter

[widefuturesss]

Made this sweeet okro soup after a very long day, the kitchen rlly has become such a sacred and spiritual place 222 me. Grateful for sustenance as I learn more and more what nourishes me & community (in body and mind)

[vesperalities]

no matter how cold outside, a tangerine always makes me feel cuddled and comfortable

[darthwintersoldier]

Some advice for winter weather, this may seem obvious, but just to be sure:

Set your sink faucets to drip. The moving water will help prevent your pipes from freezing.

If you’re driving and start sliding don’t slam the breaks, pump them instead. If you slam the breaks they will lock up and you will keep sliding.

Begin breaking farther back than you would think and pump the breaks until you reach your stopping point.

If you are stopped at a stop sign and are having trouble going again move the wheel back and forth so your car starts to move side to side a bit. This will help gain traction to get moving again.

Start your car before driving. This will start the defrost and help it warm up before you leave.

If you have bought salt, don’t put it down until after it has started snowing/raining. If you put it down ahead of time it will just wash off.

Drive as slow or fast as you feel comfortable. I usually find the point where I start feeling like I am losing control and then go 5 under that but I live in a state that regularly gets a lot of snow in winter. If cars start lining up behind you and you feel like you’re too slow, pull over and let them pass if it looks safe to do so. But otherwise better safe than sorry.

Feel free to add on.

Stay safe and warm everyone!

[journiland]

9/23/2022

I just came up with a possibly brilliant idea. In addition to using the happy light, I should put the aerogardens right beside places I frequent (the living room couch and library couch). They are really bright, AND planty, AND on all day.

The living room has been my main spot for months. I should probably reclaim the library as my main butt rest. It's brighter and has windows to outside. (The living room has one very large window, but the enclosed porch is on the other side. The porch is bright, but less makes it to the living room.)

[bibliomantin]

Claude Monet— The Magpie | Markus Zusak— The Book Thief | Alfred Silsey— Road to Louveciennes, Snow Effect | Franz Kafka— The Castle | Ohara Koson— Giant Tit On Snowy Branch | Marina Tsvetaeva— In the Winter | Ivan Constantinovich Aivazovsky– Moscow in Winter from the Sparrow Hills | Lewis Carroll— Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: Through the Looking-Glass | Ernst Ludwig Kirchner— Davos in Winter

[that-travelgeek]

Winter Essentials

Winter is coming! Or in Canada’s case, it’s already here. With 15 cm of snow covering the streets, Toronto experienced the coldest November 13th on record! That’s why I’ve decided to compile a list of products that are just as important as your winter coat to help you prep for the season ahead. 

Lip balms. There are a myriad of lip balms or glosses in the market that you can pick and choose from. My favorites to use for when I’m on the go are Chapstick and EOS. I just stick one in my coat pocket and I can easily whip it out when my lips need some loving! Vaseline’s lip therapy in rosy lips is the one I keep on my bedside table and I use it every night before bed. I’d go to bed without a trace of worry about having chapped lips the next morning.

Body lotion is the next big thing on my list. As the air gets even drier, so does my skin. The one’s that’s always been in my closet is Bath & Body Works’ 24-hour ultra shea body cream. They come in different scents and you have the luxury of picking your favourite (so you can smell like candy apples the whole season!). 

Moisturizer. My skin is naturally oily, but even that cannot beat the harsh air of winter. My face needs a little more loving during the winter months so The Ordinary’s Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA sweeps in to save the day. Just a small drop is all you need for the whole face, which means a whole bottle is more than enough for the winter!

Sunscreen is still so important during the winter. Even if you don’t see the sun, it’s rays still penetrate the Earth, and your face needs protection. I was gifted Skin Aqua’s UV Moisture Milk sunscreen by my best friend and I am super grateful. It has SPF 50+ and PA+++ so you don’t have to worry about their coverage. Not only is it moisturizing, it’s totally not greasy and you can put make up on top of it directly! 

Hand cream makes the cut to this essentials list. Since I am not a huge fan of wearing gloves, my hands get dry quite easily. I always carry a Glysomed’s hand cream with me in my bag as well as Bath & Body Works’. 

Last but not least, winter boots! For 2 winters, I’ve been using a bulky, furry and heavy pair of winter boots but my feet were still constantly cold and I knew I needed a new pair this year. After asking a few friends for recommendations, I finally decided to get a pair of Blundstones’ winter boots and they are life-changing. They’re warm, comfortable (after you break into them), and most importantly they’re fashionable! I got them in black and they complement every outfit perfectly.

Whether you’re traveling this winter or just trying to survive this season, I hope this list will soothe your worries when you’re picking out products to stock on. Make sure to bundle up in your hoodies and scarves because this winter will be a long one!

Cheers.

[honey-bri-books]

Photo Credit Theresa Burgess

IPHIGENIA & OTHER DAUGHTERS presented by Theatre Unbound, directed by Amber Bjork. we have shows this weekend, Thursday - Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2pm, at the Gremlin Theatre. Hope to see you there!

[rigarightnow]

14.01.2016, Rīga.