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Monday, February 18, 2013
How To Power Through The End Of Winter
About a month ago, I gave you my top tips for staying warm during an English winter. I still totally endorse what I said, but it was quickly pointed out that I'd forgotten two key things: slippers and hot water bottles! So, because it's still cold outside for most of my readers and because today is a holiday for about half of you, which means you're probably enjoying your long weekend curled up on the couch and catching up on your favorite shows, let me apologize with slippers, hot water bottles, and, as a bonus, the easiest and most delicious recipe for a hot toddy. (Also, to be honest, tomorrow's post is going to be pretty intense - you might have caught some of the conversations about it on Twitter over the past few weeks - and I wanted to share something cuddly with you today.)
I've actually never bought my own slippers or my own hot water bottles; they've always been waiting in my stocking on Christmas morning. Jon's parents have a direct line to Santa, you know, so he always gives me exactly what I need! I unwrapped these pajama pants and matching booties this year, and I still have my favorite hot water bottle cover from 2010. But, if I were to buy my own, I'd go for the classics. There's no need to spend tons o' money on something basic for daily use, but at the same time you want it to last through the season. That being said, functional and sturdy can also be personal and attractive! So I'd go to M&S for my slippers and John Lewis for my hot water bottle. You can hibernate all night with these and a mug of sweet spiced whiskey!
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Love this recipe for Hot Toddy - totally going to try it in the next few days! We often make Gluwein so this will be a nice change :)
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Jenna
my great uncle's son (no idea what that makes him to me...) was here for Thanksgiving, visiting from Sweden, where he lives now, and made Gluwein for us! YUM.
ReplyDeleteI had- and wore out- those grey cable knit slippers. M & S has the best slippers, hands down! I've never been to a John Lewis, though. (I know, CRAZY!, but there wasn't one in Harrogate... looks like the closest one to me was Sheffield, which is over an hour.) I got my water bottles at street markets, although I got some cute animal covers for my nieces at a mill shop.
ReplyDeleteHappy President's Day!
WHAT. John Lewis was my happy place! I always went when I was feeling aspirationally adult :)
ReplyDeleteyes. yes you do.
ReplyDeleteI bet it would make your whole house smell so good!
ReplyDeleteFun fact: Tyler Florence is from my hometown! My aunt's met him loads of times! That drink looks amazingggg. I still can't believe people actually use water bottles. I thought it was an old-timey thing!
ReplyDeletehaha it IS an old-timey thing - and it's worked for decades for a reason :)
ReplyDeleteI am cold. I'd like that hot toddy now, please :)
ReplyDeleteMy mother-in-law gave me a new pair of slippers for my birthday and I couldn't have been happier with them! Warm, comfy slippers that feel like pillows for your feet are a winter must have :)
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