It’s 5 pm in Michigan, I look out the window it’s pitch dark. I want to go outside for some activities but that’s an extra challenge leaving the house with the toddler diaper bag, car seat, stroller, extra clothing, making sure a place has a high chair, worrying about cold/flu spreading and the list continues. My favorite seasons are Spring and Summer with long breezy sunny days with beautiful colorful vibes. I want to make the best of these cold dark nights and create memories of a lifetime. I use these few hacks to clear my mind and create my in-house happiness through food and tea.
My Winter Cheer Guide
Oil Massage: Relaxing your body is the ultimate guide to feeling refreshed. I have linked below two of my homemade oil massages. Let me know which one you try!
- Olive Oil Turmeric Rub: 1 cup of olive oil with one tea spoon of turmeric. You need to warm the olive oil on the stove for 3-5 mins and mix the turmeric well. Massage your body and leave the rub for 30 minutes. Be careful when using this rub as turmeric stains are hard to leave.
- Ghee Almond Rub
Easy rub
Have a delightful treat: No, I don’t mean just sitting on the couch and nibbling on snacks. Eat food that brings you joy, but doesn’t overeat. For example, I create a list of treats and I spread them throughout the week. For example, I made smores sandwiches with my niece and nephew on Saturday. Then on Monday, I baked chicken patties for my family.
Dressing up: It’s very difficult to dress up or wear something nice with a toddler finding a new way to ruin my clothes. However, my mood changes instantly by wearing a little bit of makeup and nice clothes at home. I feel more energetic and empowered by dressing up. As I am dressing up, it a great joy wearing bright color hijabs and I feel blessed having so many options in my wardrobe. Also, I have the choice to have my own wardrobe and I don’t feel pressurized by society to change my clothing.
Tea-Time: My life is all about surrounding myself with creating happiness and trying to be positive. Tea-time in winter is perfect to get through the long dark nights. I have noticed many people have misconceptions about tea-time. They think it should be a luxury fancy “Alice and the Wonderland” setup. My goal is to create a comfortable tea time for my daily usage. I like to make easy to make teas and bring delightful snacks. Herbal teas for the season gives warm cozy vibes and give a sense of peace. I will write detail list of herbal teas for the winter in next blog.
