By the Bel: Surviving Those Cold, Rainy Days
It’s going to be a pretty crummy cold and rainy weekend. I’ve got go out and
get some stuff done, but while I’m out I’ll be on the hunt for some
things to make the days bearable. Here are some of my tips you may find
helpful.
Tea – Whatever your favourite variety is, tea is a wonderful way to
spend a few down time moments warming up. The anti-oxidants and the
relaxing effect make tea a brilliant way to make those cruddy days
manageable.
I had the most beautiful tea experience on Mother’s day with blooming
tea from Cherry Blossoms flowering Teas (FB link)
“Flowering teas, also known as blooming teas, performance teas, and
display teas are hand-sewn individual tea leaves. When placed in hot
water, they bloom into flowers while infusing your beverage with
antioxidants and refreshing green tea.”
Use a glass tea pot or glass coffee carafe (or large glass cup) to be
impressed by just how enchanting tea can be. See…
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAUz-lSuZL8&feature=related
Books – Pick a happy, uplifting, humorous, enlightening, and positive
book to make the day a little brighter. May I suggest Marianne
Delacourt’s Tara Sharp series?
Nutritious food – We get so caught up in the salty, sugary treats that
aren’t the best for us; we forget how delicious good, nutritious food
can be. I tried a fantastic roasted pumpkin and chick pea salad on
Saturday. This recipe sounds like it’s close to what I had; when I get
the proper one, I’ll post it.
Warm clothes – Wear colourful, bright layers to keep yourself warm.
Comfy socks, a blanket and add a beanie and scarf if you’re so
inclined. So what if you end up looking like an odd version of the
Michelin man? Happy and warm is far better than being cold and
miserable.
Lovely smells – One of my favourite things (apart from food) to get my
house smelling totally amazing is by using wax melts, and, though the
best ones may be a little difficult to find, they’re worth seeking
out… Time & Again‘s simmering waffle
bars are so true to their claims when it comes to perfume that you’ll
be grabbing them at any opportunity. My personal favourites are Clean
Linen and Fall Forest. The Christmas shop in Montville is where I
discovered just how freaking cool these things are. Whereas some other
brands of wax melts smell artificial and are so overpowering they can
give you a headache, these ones won’t.
Comfy place to sit – On cold rainy days it’s always nice to find
somewhere comfy to sit. If you have a favourite chair, see if you’re
able to move it closer to a window. Viewing the rain falling can be
really relaxing.
Fresh air – Open the window to grab some fresh air. Stale air can’t
be that great for your health. The smell of rain is rather special.
Not to mention how relaxing the sound of rain falling on surfaces is.
If you’re rugged up, having the window open won’t matter too much.
Music – Throw on a great cd while you’re reading and snuggled up in
your favourite chair by an open window with a pot of blooming tea
beside you. Working with so many great things at once, it’s going to
be hard to not feel uplifted.
Light – Not getting enough light can be detrimental to your happiness
and wellbeing. There may not be too much sun around on rainy days,
but try to catch as much as you can while you’re near that window.
Movies – If all else fails, pop some popcorn and chuck in a good
movie. My fail-safe movies are The Princess Bride, Willow, Labyrinth, and
Legally Blonde 1 & 2.
What are some ways you guys beat the cold rainy days?
MUSIC: Eruption – I Can’t Stand The Rain
The Beatles – The Rain
