4 steps to fight the winter blues

Phew, there is nothing like being sick for a week to make you feel like a helpless little baby again. You go to bed super early and subsist on a diet of liquids! I basically drank soup & ginger tea and slept all week. Hello, instant rejuvenation! A few simple ideas to help fight the winter blues...

Step 1: Settle into a comfy and warm place.

For me, that would be my bed or our super cozy papasan chair.

Step 2: Get thyself a cute mug or bowl.

I just bought this cats mug from Fishs Eddy for my friend Amy, who is a new mom to her kitty Mona. Such an instant cheerer upper!

As for bowls, my roommate Alex and I love the ergonomic design of these Buddha Bowls.

Step 3: Help yourself to your favorite soup.
This graupensuppe (German barley soup) looks delicious and is a great source of fiber. (And a mushroom barley soup sounds great too. I love barley, clearly.)


Step 4: Hot beverages are your new best friend.
I like ginger tea (and if I'm desperate, hot water boiled with pieces of ginger) because it relieves the sinuses. But for something a little more fun, a hot toddy is a classic choice. (Whisky, honey, hot water, and lemon juice.... so delicious.)

Are you feeling cozy yet? Winter's got nothing on this!

(photos via 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)