Sometimes surviving winter is more than just outliving the cold, the snow, the whatever. Winter like we in the mid to eastern side of the country have had has been a bit extreme for many of us.
Norrine over at the Crafty Organizer recently posted a very useful collection of tips. Check it out:
I will add that I think we also need to recognize and acknowledge that winter is a time for rest and renewal. We need to give ourselves permission to hibernate a bit. But for folks who, like Norrine, are new to the whole loads of snow and ice and being stuck at home vibe, it can be challenging.
I would add that it is important to avoid food stress by keeping the Magic Pantry in your home stocked. This means making sure the freezer is full, the pantry is full, and you have options for meals on hand. There is nothing more stressful that heading off to the market when bad weather is on the way only to discover that their shelves are not fully stocked. It happens.
But, as she said, Spring is on the way!
