All Things Winter

In Denmark, the people enjoy a hygge lifestyle that involves creating a moment of coziness, especially in the wintertime when it is cold.

Denmark has long and cold winters, but the residents want to spend a lot of time with their relatives and friends, so everyone tries to have enjoyable hygge moments that will create a feeling of warmth.

You don’t need to be from Denmark to want hygge moments, and with these winter self-care tips, you can also feel cozier during a snowstorm.

Have Candlelight in Your Home

If you live in Denmark, then you will rarely find scented candles on display in a home, but you will find unscented lit candles instead. Most Danish people have a lot of plain white candles throughout a home, and they light the candles to create a cozy ambiance. Continue reading

During the cold, winter months, one of the biggest problems is dealing with the frigid, dry air. With dry air, you lose a lot of the natural moisture in your hair, which can lead to breakage and frizz.

Luckily, there are a variety of hair masks you can make right at home that help to replenish the moisture.

Avocado, Honey, Coconut Oil, and Mayo

This first hair mask is really easy to make and uses all ingredients you probably already have in your home. This not only helps with the dry hair problem you typically experience during the winter season, but also with frizzy hair. If you have a lot of frizz from wavy or curly hair, adding in that oil takes this mask to the next level. Continue reading

Winter can be a wonderful time of year, but for many people it can mean several months of misery if they live in a part of the world which experiences severe cold weather during the winter months.

On the one hand, there are all sorts of exciting winter activities:

  • downhill skiing
  • cross-country skiing
  • snowboarding
  • snowshoeing
  • snowmobiling
  • and other outdoor winter activities.

On the other hand, there is the temptation to pretend we are a bear and just hibernate until the spring thaw comes.

The truth is, becoming inactive during winter can be one of the worst things you can do for your health. It might seem tough to enjoy the short days and long nights of winter, but spending time outside during each winter’s day offers several health benefits. Continue reading