Lazy Days of Winter

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So what's a little snow among friends??

Winter can either be tons of fun or as it can be positively miserable and as you get older, we tend to like it even less. I was just talking to my mom this week and she was moaning about the fact that it is simply too cold and that she's getting too old to put up with winter. Okay, she has an excuse, she's going on 80 this year, but I still have a few years to go. So, seeing that I live in the frozen north, I decided to go and look for things to do that are FUN. We can't all live in Florida, so we might as well look for the positives right here where we actually live!

Just look at this little face. ;) Wouldn't you like to be a kid again!!

This child is having fun and there is no reason why we can't have it too. Age is just a number. I have no plans on getting old if I can help it!

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Lazy Days of Winter: Be a Kid Again...

Here's a few things that should bring back some memories...

1. Go ice skating on a backyard rink. I did this when I was 12 years old and came home half frozen but blissfully happy.

2. Make a hot chocolate and add a big dollop of whip cream. Worry about your waistline tomorrow.

3. Go sledding.

4. Have a snowball fight!

4. Stretch out on your bed and just read for the sheer enjoyment of it. As a kid, it used to be Trixie Beldon or Nancy Drew. Now, I'm nearing the end of the Diana Gabaldon series of books. Maybe by springtime, I will be finished!! Ahh, the bliss of reading for the sheer enjoyment!!

5. Day dream about what Santa is going to bring you... hey, it's my list lol!

6. Get out an old movie on your shelf and treat yourself to nice day all to yourself.

7. It's been a long time since I tried snowshoeing and since I have this huge park across the street, I should give it a try this winter!

8. Might be about time to build a snow family in the front yard, including as many people as we have snow for lol.

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Lazy Days of Winter Coffee Mugs

I Love You "Snow" Very Much! - Holiday Coffee Mug

I Love You

I love you snow much mug

I love you snow much mug

Winter scene with horses holiday mug

Winter scene with horses holiday mug

If Winter Was Like This...

... I might actually come to like winter. It seems sooo peaceful.

Winter Snowstorm Covers Queen's Garden as Seen from Sunset Point



Winter Snowstorm...

Jeff Foott

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Hitting the Trails with the Kids

You know, I never tried snowshoes until I was a teenager and you know how teenagers are. If someone dares you to do something... you do it. Me, I tried walking down the stairs in snowshoes. Granted, it was only a few stairs leading to the snow covered ground, but I tried it and yes, I tripped and got to the bottom, really quickly. But hey, I do have a story to remember lol and that's what being a teen is all about. And for what it's worth, I don't recommend it, but it is good exercise and I won't be doing any stairs this time.

MSR Kid's Denali Tyker Red Snowshoe

Lazy Day Quotes about Winter

Perhaps I am a bear, or some hibernating animal underneath, for the instinct to be half asleep all winter is so strong in me.
Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face."
Victor Hugo

There are three reasons for becoming a writer: the first is that you need the money; the second that you have something to say that you think the world should know; the third is that you can't think what to do with the long winter evenings."
Quentin Crisp

When you live in Texas, every single time you see snow it's magical.
Pamela Ribon

Winter Comes Early :)

Winter Flowers Iphone 4 Cover

Winter Flowers Iphone 4 Cover

a winters day posters

a winters day posters

WINTER CABIN FRIDGE MAGNETS

WINTER CABIN FRIDGE MAGNETS

I Remember...

Years and years have gone by but I still remember sledding, holding on for dear life as dad flew down the hill. Just him and me :) Dads gone now, but I still have my memories!

Lets Go Sledding

Is there anything more fun than flying down a hill??

Lucky Bums Heirloom Collection Wooden Toboggan (48-Inch)

Winter on CafePress

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The Power of Love

Many say that there is no greater power and the world would be such a better place if everyone tried just a little bit harder. Do something today that shows a little love to one person... at least. You have no idea what chain reaction you could start.

Is there someone's walk that you could shovel? It would take so little time to make a difference in someone's life. :)

Rick Steeves European Christmas DVD

Christmas might be over, but I can still curl up and watch this dvd... again and again! You just never get tired of it!

Rick Steves' European Christmas DVD



IT'S AWESOME!

Winter on eBay

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Twilit Wooded River in the Snow

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Winter Toys for Moms

Seeing that is is moms who do most of the running the kids to all of those places they really need/want to go all winter long. Sometimes, they need some toys especially chosen for them. I know that I love my toys and even more so in the winter. There is nothing quite like a little decadence in the cold winter months. I think that this one might be a little complicated for little Lego fans, but I could be wrong! This one I picked for me. ;)

Lego Winter Workshop

Burt's Bees Baby Bee Bubble Bath, 12 Ounce Bottles (Pack of 3)

Smells Just Like Cinnamon Buns!

Philosophy Cinnamon Buns Shampoo/Shower Gel/Bubble Bath, 16 Ounces

Amazon Price: $12.80 (as of 06/01/2012)Buy Now

Just let everyone know that you are going to be a while! lol

Soft Heat Ultra Micro-Plush Low-Voltage Electric Heated Triple-Rib King Size Blanket, Natural

Soft Heat Ultra Micro-Plush Low-Voltage Electric Heated Triple-Rib King Size Blanket, Natural

Amazon Price: $167.56 (as of 06/01/2012)Buy Now

Can you imagine how nice it would be to wrap up in one of these?? Bring on winter!

Zazzle

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Sending the Kids Out To Play

I don't think that kids play outside any more?? I can remember my mom and dad always telling us to go out and play and we always found tons of things to do. We would have loved to have something like this, but with three girls in the family, I have a feeling that it would not look quite this rustic lol!

Tortuga Breckenridge Outdoor Playhouse

Come on in for a hot chocolate :)

  • WriterJanis Apr 26, 2012 @ 3:22 am | delete
    What a sweet lens! Sure, I'll take that hot chocolate.
  • Michey Apr 20, 2012 @ 10:42 pm | delete
    You are very resourceful even in the winter. I love spring but I enjoy winter to some extend, because of winter sports and the beauty of nature...
    Thanks for a great lens
  • Terrie_Schultz Apr 18, 2012 @ 10:41 pm | delete
    I much prefer winter, summer is way too hot!
  • artyfax Mar 13, 2012 @ 6:04 pm | delete
    Winter has its place but I have to say I would prefer the Florida option. Food for thought in the lens however, well crafted lens
  • KitandCaboodle Mar 13, 2012 @ 10:24 am | delete
    I'm not one for winter, but you have put together a fun winter lens.
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Winter Quotes (More to Come) :)

Happiness grows at our own firesides, and is not to be picked in strangers' gardens. Douglas Jerrold

Winter Love Lenses

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A Pretty Reminder

Winter's Serenity Cardinal Gel Mousepad

Winter's Serenity Cardinal Gel Mousepad

sleeping cat mouse mat

sleeping cat mouse mat

Song of the Sky (2007) Mousepad

Song of the Sky (2007) Mousepad

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Sunbeam Hot Shot Beverage Machine 

Sunbeam Hot Shot Beverage Machine

Amazon Price: $19.69 (as of 06/01/2012)Buy Now

I'm hoping that we have seen the last of winter! I'm ready for the Lazy Days of Spring lol and yes, I have a lens about that too!! But I do love my hot chocolate and this machine should make it easy to prepare... any time of the year!

Women's (3 Pairs) Soft Anti-Skid Fuzzy Winter Socks - Braod Stripe Yellow/Green/Pink 

Women's (3 Pairs) Soft Anti-Skid Fuzzy Winter Socks - Braod Stripe Yellow/Green/Pink

Amazon Price: $17.99 (as of 06/01/2012)Buy Now

Nothing like a good pair of warm socks when the rest of you is cold!

Wilton Chocolate Pro Electric Melting Pot 

Wilton Chocolate Pro Electric Melting Pot

Amazon Price: $23.30 (as of 06/02/2012)Buy Now

Oh, I could use one of these!!