3 Ways Boost Your Mind And Body This Winter

Winter with the days getting shorter and darker can be harder on our minds and bodies. Dark days can make it hard to get up and be excited for the day ahead. Today we’re going to take a look at a few ways to boost your body and mind through the cold season, so you’re ready to conquer even the darkest of days.  

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Heather’s Winter Photos

Photos courtesy of my nephew’s wife, Heather, up in Michigan.

Today’s collection of photos are shared by Heather. We usually see her photos in her garden in the spring and summer. Sometimes she shares a few at Christmas. These images were shared one at time mostly from the end of December to the end of January. She enjoys taking photos of her of dogs and cats – all rescues.

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Winter Footprints Printable

Novelist and poet, Roman Payne, has influenced art and cultures all over the world with his writings.  The following quote paints a vivid picture in my mind:

 

“It is growing cold. Winter is putting footsteps in the meadow. What whiteness boasts that sun that comes into this wood! One would say milk-colored maidens are dancing on the petals of orchids. How coldly burns our sun! One would say its rays of light are shards of snow, one imagines the sun lives upon a snow crested peak on this day. One would say she is a woman who wears a gown of winter frost that blinds the eyes.”

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Winter Decor Transition

We’re now in that awkward time when all the holidays are over.  The tree, lights, and beautiful holiday decor are put away for another year.  If you’re like me, it can all seem pretty blah about now. My family left last week after a long holiday visit and I am in high gear to refresh my decor.  I usually like to stick with red in my January living room and dining area.  Sometimes I use deeper shades of cranberry or maroon. This year I’m going with red in the living room and the deeper colors in the dining room. Read More