How To Make Cold Winter Mornings More Bearable

I hate being cold, and waking up in the dark is no fun. So over the years I've cultivated a few tips and tricks to help make winter mornings more bearable so I can more easily stick it out until spring.

Watch the video and then let me know...

What's your favourite thing about winter (even if you hate the season itself)? 💖

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Laura

[eternalcoldweather]

I'm from Canada. We just accept our fate in life, and freeze our butts off. Don't think about it, just freeze.

[grogers]

My mother (91) lives with us... her favorite thing about winter is when i warm her robe in the dryer for 1 minute before helping her into it. Sometimes i warm her slippers also. Then prepare an old favorite breakfast- oatmeal with brown sugar, peaches and cream with buttery toast. I admit - this is my favorite thing about winter also - it evokes the greatest satisfaction knowing she’s enjoying it.

[Natalieplee]

I have always struggled with winter so last spring I made myself a Seasons Book. It's lists all the things I like and all the things I don't. Then I took each point I don't like and tried to come up with either a solution or a way of coping.
Summer isn't some thing I enjoy anymore but this year my coping strategies paid off. So I'm with you ! Light. Warm. Food. Sound. Planning. One of my key things is a daylight bulb to work by and keep busy.

[jeannebowes]

I sleep with fuzzy socks, flannel nightie, flannel sheets, down duvets, and lots of cozy pillows. I keep my cozy zip up robe on the foot of my bed and put on before I get out of bed straight for the gas fireplace. One of us will will start the coffee and rejoin at the fireside.We live near the Canadian border in Montana. The car sleeps in the garage at night with a heater safely on low. We head out to the gym early, with the days schedule, we try to have a smile everyday, Something joyful every day in these challenging times.

[TheCozyHobbit]

A programmable thermostat can ensure you wake up to a warm room. (My "programmable thermostat" is a partner who wakes up before me and turns up the thermostat when he gets up so it's toasty by the time I have to get out of bed.)

[janetj]

I like the sparkle in the snow when the sun hits it just right. Animal footprints in freshly fallen snow. Big fluffy snowflakes falling gently on the trees, shrubs and lawn (watching from inside where it's warm) . That certain quiet that happens after a heavy snowfall. Clove spiced tea. But I'm with you on the cold and the darkness. I even keep my bathrobe in bed with me so it's all warm and toasty when needed. Hope you are staying warm and doing well.

[StamperWendy]

Hi Laura. I hate the cold but I love love love snow and I love love love Christmas. I celebrate it for 40 days and nights... from the night after Thanksgiving until 12th Night. Be well.

[christianavance]

I live in Southern Arizona. We are often still wearing shorts and sandals during 'Winter'. I love when it is cold enough to wrap up in cozy things and have hot meals and drinks all day long. And snow is so rare that I get giddy for it.

[ceecee]

Love my fuzzy socks, big comfy warm sweaters and snowfalls that make a busy area fall silent. Just despise wind; cold wind, warm humid wind, wind is the enemy!

[JillyC]

Definitely agree on the warm robe comment, although those of us with furry friends often can't leave them by the side of the bed or you'll be fighting over it in the morning and even if you win.. it's not quite as nice with a dog smell...

[rev.ruthe.gallot]

living in New England, winter is just part of the deal so it is best to embrace the warm sweater, fuzzy sock, hot drink life for the season. I also took up snow shoeing last year and loved it so weekly outings to do that are definitely brightening my outlook.

[TheKatelinn]

I sit in my kitchen with the brightest light ever, drinking my coffee while scribbling in my journal..in silence. That's the best way for me to start my day. I love winter, because I can use all my knitted sweaters and cardigans without melting 😂

[granitemoss]

House hats. It's 62 in our home, yet 3 of the 4 of us have taken to wearing light winter hats in the house. We're FREEZING, because it's that awkward time of year where our bodies have yet to adjust to the cooling temps, it's too early to start the woodstove, and no one wants a huge oil bill from cranking up that thermostat. It is amazing how a nice 'house hat' helps keep you toasty, whether it's truly cold inside or your body insists it is, despite the temperature reading. Now I understand why they used to wear caps to bed in olden times!

[Laura-bgjf]

You are one of my favorite youtubers. I love how well spoken, funny are real you are! All the best wishes to you and your family! Lots of hugs from Romania :)

[meganbarton]

Your channel is the channel that keeps giving. Thanks for the material as always 😊🥶🧤🧣🧥🥾

[WeirdHeather]

I love this. Literally sat in my robe, fuzzy PJ’s and slippers sipping on my coffee right now, with my fuzzy blanket at bottom of sofa if I need it. I’m in the UK right now and am sooo not a fan of winter!

[annaakesson]

The best thing: it's sparkley;) Thank you. We got our first snow this weekend. I will try this. If I don't do anything different everything will stay the same. This year, I'm going to enjoy winter!

[Moonwynd]

This made me smile! Yes, I do love my bed...but I also have a comfy, fleecy chair I like to sit in...my second favorite place. I love your chair with the footstool and headrest...that looks so comfy! I know I am in the minority, but I love Winter...the warm throws/blankets, the afternoon sunlight through the windows, my kitty cats sleeping in a cuddle puddle by my feet, sitting at my desk and writing and seeing the snow falling outside, going outside at night when it is snowing and everything is quiet and still. The one thing I dislike immensely is that my daughter has to get on the school bus at 6:10AM so we have to wait outside in the frigid darkness...that is way too early in the spring and autumn...it is just plain horrid in the winter! I think the only solution to that is for me to get up a bit earlier for some quiet alone time with a cup of coffee...all I need is a "Shit" mug now :)

[daniellevincelli]

Love the look with the earrings. Very pretty! Hate winter also I laughed so hard. Stay warm!!

[mimakate]

I really love this video. Its just so authenticity, you. The way you describe the harty warm food, warm slippers and cloud robe. Your videos arent just practical, they have soul (if that makes sense). Great content as usually Laura. Keep up the amazing work, you continue to add so much value and joy to my life. P.S its almost summer here in Canberra Australia. Its been around 25 degrees most days. Soon it will get to 30 degrees and above 😭