Over the past few weeks I've been working to get myself prepared for the cold & snow. Some of the essentials I've chosen are: boots, a jacket, good tea and cider, and some warm winter recipes.
1) Columbia Bugaboo Interchangable Jacket. I don't think this is the exact one I picked up at TJ Maxx last week, but it's close. I got the jacket for $80, and it originally retailed for $230, so I am pretty proud of myself. :) Jack and I ended up at the Merrimack Premium Outlets yesterday, and they have Columbia outlet but they did not beat the price I got at TJ Maxx. :)
2) The Teva Tonalea boot. I found these at a discount shoe place, and so far have been super happy with them! They keep my feet very warm, and are super fashionable. I plan on spraying them with extra waterproof soon, as I've seen some mixed reviews on if they're actually waterproof or not.
3) Hot apple cider yesssss. I have seen a bunch of recipes for hot apple cider (some with rum!) that I want to try, as well as a plain ol' Starbucks Carmel Apple Spice. I'm pretty sure all of these will get me nostalgic for the coffee shop on Main St. at Disneyland.
4) I haven't gotten into the hot chocolate yet, just tea. I found this Genmaicha at the grocery store the other day and am in love with. The toasted brown rice makes it a bit more earthy so I still feel a bit of autumn.
5) This Winter Spice Cookie recipe looks delicious! I am normally attracted to everything with spice in the name or description, so I am going to be all over this once Jack and I get around to making it! Right now we have a long list of recipes we both want to try.
My first winter will probably be a little tough! But if I can stay warm and have delicious things I think I'll be okay. :)
❤stephanie
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