Cures for Cabin Fever

What a long cold and snowy winter this has been! Here in Buffalo we broke a record for the coldest February ever. Woweee! Winter weather definitely can take a toll on your spirit. But hey, we survived and now have a story to tell. remember that February when it was darn cold... maybe we should just forget it and move on.. after all it's almost mid-March and SPRING! 

While staying warm inside under mounds of blankets, I compiled a list of cabin fever solutions to help beat winter doldrums.... 

• Cook and bake! No better way to warm the soul, your home and the hearts of your family than with comfort foods; a hearty soup, stew or chicken pot pie... yum! Plenty of new recipes to discover and test on Pinterest! Who knows, you might just find a new family favorite! How about some delish cookies for dessert, who can resist home baked treats?
• Embrace winter, go sledding, skiing or ice-skating. Even a brisk walk in the chilly air can be stimulating!

  

  That's me... embracing winter!

• Plan a summertime get-a-way, just thinking of warmth and sunshine is uplifting and gives you something to look forward to.
• If you can swing it.. take a winter vacation and head south to Florida or a tropical location... ahhhh... warmth and sunshine!
• Arrange a luncheon at home with your girlfriends. Some good old girl talk will bolster your frame of mind for sure! Setting a pretty table adds to the fun!

Vintage china love!

• Who doesn't love clothes? Head to the mall to browse the bright spring colors already out in full force! A hot color will stimulate your mood! Even though it may be chilly, layer that new shirt under a cardigan.
• Explore a museum, art gallery or local place you've been meaning to check out.
• Start a scrapbook or order an online photo-book. Now is a fine time to organize family photos into an album and create everlasting memories
•  Plan a game night...add friends or family, some snacks (Pinterest of course) and let the competition begin!
• How about a movie night? Break out the popcorn, pillows, blankets and snuggle up for a cozy evening! Or watch old family videos, reminiscing and laughing at the memories!
• Have an indoor picnic! If you have a fireplace, you can spread a blanket and let your imagination take flight! If not, light some candles and enjoy picnic fare.
• Pamper yourself with a spa day. The special attention will make you feel like a million!
•  Plan your summer garden. Again, Pinterest has a plethora of ideas and the thought of lovely flowers will make you feel perky!

Sterling Flower Charm

• Lastly and my personal favorite is shopping online….. the perfect place to browse is Etsy, of course! Perhaps you might think ahead and find a birthday gift, mother’s or father’s day gift now while you are stuck inside! And while you are perusing treat yourself to a special treasure!

Spring is on the horizon and this year we need it B-A-D!

Check out my Etsy shop forVintage Treasures to celebrate Spring, Home or Just Because:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/MiladyLinden