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We are slowly making it through the dreary, foggy winter days. We’ve had some glorious sunshine spilling through the bleak grays. The sun is a blessing, shooting out and then deep down into our souls. Here are a few of my favorite wintery things, currently.

1. Listen to Malcolm Guite recite his poem.
2. Take a hot shower while listening to Anne’s podcast. Bookish kindred spirits.
3. Take winter walk with children, listening to their sweet thoughts. Make hot chocolate together when you get back.
4. Read Amy’s lovely post on the new year. 
5. Hunker down with a light read and a cup of coffee. Kate’s stories  are lovely or Charles has some good ones, too. These can be found through the public library.
6. Create a nature journal, highlighting your favorite winter birds, creatures, or whatever suits you. I’m loving these journals. 
7. Make scones and tea and listen to some haunting music.  She has a song on this particular CD that is inspired by The Highway Man by Alfred Noyes. Sad and thoughtful.
8. Read poetry together. We love Favorite Poems Old and New by Helen Ferris.
9. Peruse another’s  reading list for a new book. Go book shopping.
10. Wash your bedding and snuggle down for a long winter’s nap.
11. My children love LEGOS, blocks, and Schleich animals this time of year, especially.
12. I’m looking forward to watching this very soon. 
13. Put up copious amounts of twinkle lights. Ask my husband. He’ll verify my obsession. 😉
14. Save up for a new mug or socks.
15. Journal through your Bible. Memorize a Psalm.
16. Move your comfy chair by your pellet stove. Wrap up in your favorite blanket. Read Gladys Taber.
17. Bird watch. Google your favorite birds to hear their calls and watch videos on them. Bundle up and head outside to listen and observe.
18. Make time to hang out with friends. For me, there is nothing like coffee with other mom friends.
19. Go on a breakfast date with husband.
20. Break out a map and plan a trip.
21. Order free seed catalogs and dream.
22. Susan Branch. She is so cheerful. 
23. If you home educate your children, here is a lovely spot for inspiration.
24. Go to local coffee shop and people watch.
25. Make a big pot of soup and take some to someone you love. My mom is fantastic at this! ❤
26. Practice your accents. 😉
27. Go thrifting.
28. Practice tying knots aka knitting. (ok, this was a joke about my knitting abilities.)
29. Write real letters and post with pretty envelopes and stamps.
30. Light a candle and shake fist at ice. Just kidding. {sorta}

What are you doing to celebrate the last months of winter? (or survive them? 🙂 )

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