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by Esti Waldman | November 26, 2019 | 4 comment(s)

8 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues

There are a few things – very few things – I like about winter: black tights, boots, and chunky sweaters. Earlier bedtimes. Less ironing.  But for the most part, I’m not a fan. The cold, the dryness, the stale indoor air – but I think most of all it’s the lack of real sunlight. 

Over time I’ve come to rely on a few products to help me make it through winter. There’s coffee and leggings, of course, but here are some other things I love during the deep dark winter:

If you don’t like tea, or have a kid who doesn’t like tea, but still love hot (parve) drinks in the winter, these Apple Cider Packets  can do the trick. Just add hot water!

This Aquaphor Spray ointment is super easy and quick to apply – just like sunscreen sprays. It absorbs very quickly so you’re not left with a sticky feeling all over.


Neutrogena Moisturizer
– I’ve been using it since I was a teenager and it still works. It’s great all year – just use more during drier months.

Neutrogena Hand Cream is another staple that can be found in just about every medicine cabinet or nightstand drawer in my house. It’s heavy duty and it works quickly.


Ugg Classic Mini Booties
. Even if you never leave the house in them, they are the coziest things to ever have on your feet. Eventually you’ll probably get over your vanity and wear them just about everywhere you go (Note: There had been reports of some styles of Uggs containing shatnez. Please ask your LOR).

Hand Warmers  Stick them in your pockets – and your kids’ pockets – before heading out to the bus stop on frigid mornings. 


This
mini Lysol spray is easy to stash in your purse and use it when in a particularly germy environment – a plane, bus, shopping cart.

And these Purell mini singles are another great germ defense good for all year – but particularly in winter when so many bugs are concentrated indoors.


Winter means static wherever you go – and
Static Guard mini sprays are great to have stashed in a purse, backpack, car, etc. (These are cheaper when purchased in the travel section at stores like Target or Walmart.)

What are some of your winter favorites? Other than plane tickets to Florida, of course…

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Esti Waldman

Esti Waldman

Esti is the camera behind the beautiful editorial pages of popular magazines and today’s most successful commercial ad campaigns for food and fashion brands. She’s also a popular family photographer and is a super creative mom with a knack for pulling together adorable outfits and amazing parties. Follow her on Instagram @estiphotography

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  1. AvatarMiriam Hammer says

    November 26, 2019 at 9:20 am

    I got myself a lamp/alarm clock that imitates the sun rising prior to waking u up. Game changer! I wake up feeling so much better rested and it’s easier to get out of bed.

    Reply
    • AvatarBasya says

      November 26, 2019 at 1:15 pm

      What’s it called?

      Reply
  2. AvatarTova says

    November 26, 2019 at 10:45 am

    If you suffer from winter blues (SAD) and don’t get out in the sun enough during the cold winter months then a Happy Light is great! It’s Light Therapy and can help perk your mood.

    Reply
  3. AvatarKayla says

    November 30, 2019 at 9:42 pm

    Vitamin D really helps me deal with the lethargic feeling that I associate with Winter Blues

    Reply

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