25 things to enjoy about winter today

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We're deep into February, buried in snow (or just freezing our butts off), and for now at least, spring is way out of sight. What better time to think about the aspects of winter that are actually pretty grand? Bet you can add at least 25 more reasons in the comments. And yes, that is a dare.

  1. dogs in sweaters

  2. getting sweaty outside: snowshoeing, skiing, sledding, snowball fights…

  3. renewed resolve

  4. slippers (especially the anthropomorphized ones)

  5. babies in fuzzy hats

  6. wearing the deepest, darkest, muskiest perfumes

  7. a big, wrap-it-around-three-times scarf

  8. using that posh, ultra-rich moisturizer

  9. stews & soups

  10. sun reflecting off the snow

  11. blood oranges

  12. fireside brunching, napping, smooching…

  13. big, bold red wines

  14. big, sweeping epic novels

  15. bubble baths (they just don't hold the same appeal in summer)

  16. the perfect blush color, naturally

  17. hot tubs

  18. flowering bulbs

  19. holding hands inside your love's roomy coat pocket

  20. fondue

  21. staying inside all day in pjs

  22. kale, squash, and brussels sprouts

  23. shopping (everything's on sale!)

  24. the perfect season for knitting

  25. the olympics

  26. liberal use of fairy lights

  27. black tree branches heavy with snow

  28. hot chocolate

  29. quiet, snuggly reading time at home

  30. the dense quiet of freshly fallen night snow

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