First is tea. And not just any tea. MarketSpice Cinnamon Orange. I bought this nice 8oz bag that should last me another month or so and then I'll be off to Pike Place Market again to pick up some more. This is the most cinnamony tea that I've ever found and the orange gives it just enough sweetness that I am always satisfied just drinking it straight. When I have to get up early, I make two cups and fill a big travel mug and it gets me through the dark and usually damp mornings.
Second is lip balm. I come from a family of lip balm addicts. I've tried a lot of them over the years and my current favorite is the Cocoa Butter Lip Care Stick from The Body Shop. It's thick but not greasy and smells yummy.
Third is a down throw for the couch. Mine is sage green and is frequently featured in the background of my book photos. It's starting to get a bit worn so I may be shopping for a new one soon!
Fourth are the touch screen gloves. These are the most awesome invention ever. I love the look of these ones from World Market and am going to have to go looking for them to replace my current plain gray ones.
Fifth and finally, a good book. I got this one, The Madness Underneath by Maureen Johnson, from my Secret Santa, Heather. I can't wait to cuddle up under my blanket, with my lip balm and tea (or gloves if I happen to be reading in the car)!
What is your number one winter must-have?
Hunkering down,
K
Besides a good book, a hot cup of tea and fuzzy socks are must haves!
ReplyDeleteI get hot feet so if I have slippers or socks they are constantly being pulled off and on but I certainly appreciate their awesomeness!
DeleteYES to screen touch gloves!! I have them for running, but don't have the everyday version. I would also add a great hand lotion to the list...my hands get so dry and cracked during the winter...esp with all the washing to keep the preschool germs away!
ReplyDeleteLuckily in Seattle we have high humidity in the winter. I use some lotion but not a huge amount. When I used to visit Colorado in the winter I was shocked by what a dry winter is like!
DeleteTouch screen gloves!! I didn't know such a thing existed. I need to track these down for stocking stuffers.
ReplyDeleteThey are so awesome!
DeleteOh, two great ideas: touch screen gloves! and Valeria- http://www.touchofbookmadness.blogspot.com/2014/12/5-must-haves-for-winter-survival.html - suggests mitten covers for fingerless gloves.
ReplyDeleteAnother good idea!
DeleteI love all of your picks! That lip balm looks DELICIOUS!
ReplyDeleteZ asks for some and puts it on and then licks it right off. ;)
DeleteTouch Screen gloves. I need a pair of those, but I've been having trouble finding a cute pair of those. They are the best! And that lip balm sounds perfect!
ReplyDeleteYeah, the gloves I have now are just plain but I would love some cute ones.
DeleteAwesome! I just ordered some pairs of those gloves for stocking stuffers.
ReplyDeleteNice. :)
DeleteWho knew there were gloves to use with a touchscreen? Not me! Thanks for the advice! Now I just need to get a pair, fortunately World Market is on my way home from work, and figure out how so many other bloggers did a cut picture-chart on their posts. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to bring these gloves to so many people's attention! They are super handy.
DeleteI have a pair of touch screen gloves, but I don't love them. They're not near as cute as those in the picture.
ReplyDeleteI would like mine even more if they were these cute ones!
DeleteI want those gloves and that lip balm.... Guess who is going to The Body Shop soon? :) Thanks for linking up!!
ReplyDeleteFantastic!
DeleteCozy blankets and books! Very few things in this world are lovelier than curling up with a warm blanket and a wonderful book.
ReplyDeleteAgreed.
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