Life Tools: Creating Cozy By Susan Hanniford Crowley

Today’s Life Tools are about creating a cozy space when there’s storms or your need rejuvenation. Cozy is defined as warmth, comfort, and relaxation.

Let’s consider making your home more cozy!

Comfort foods and drinks. Whether it’s a comforting cup of coffee, a soothing cut of tea, or a cocoa with marshmallows, keep the drinks on hand that make you happy. Do the same with food. If you have a freezer, stock it. Be sure to put the current date on it and know how long you can keep certain foods frozen. You might prefer to make a canned goods pantry. Eat hot foods.

Blankets. Blankets can not only take the chill of when you come in from being outside. I love blanket chests. Make sure you have blankets handy. In my house they are in the bedrooms and the living room. Make sure you have warm pajamas, robes, and slippers too.

Heat. Some home don’t have a choice in heat. Make sure that whatever your heating method is working well before the cold hits your area.

Hobbies and Passions. Whether you play a musical instrument or embroider, crochet or bake artisan bread, when the cold weather sets in it’s your time to indulge in a hobby or passion.

Guests. It is a tradition in my cultures to always have a bit more on hand to accommodate guests in your home. Make them a hot beverage. Share a meal.

Entertainment. In storms, there are outages. Keep devices and external batteries charged. If you can’t watch movies and shows, read a book. Use an eReader or read a print book.


How do you get cozy when you’re going out and about?

Dress in layers. On top of that, wear a winter coat, hat, scarf, and gloves. If there’s rain or snow, wear boots. Don’t wear all black. If you’re out at night, it makes it hard to be seen. Choose some bright colors for your hat, coat, scarf, etc.

Meet up for coffee with friends. A good conversation always warms the heart, inspires the mind, and makes the body feel cozy.

If you are traveling by car, always have an emergency blanket in the car. When the snow season hits, I carry an extra pair of warm socks in my purse.

Visit a bookstore and enjoy the warm browsing. If they have a coffee shop, buy a treat to have at home.


I’m sure you can had even more ways to get that cozy feeling. Whatever you choose, enjoy it. Everyone works hard all day. Our off time is for fun and relaxation. Remember. Keep those you love safe.

All the best always,
Susan
Susan Hanniford Crowley, a wife, a mother, a grandmother, and an author

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