Showing posts with label seasonal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label seasonal. Show all posts
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1.15.2014
It's Still Cold and Reading Update
It's still cold, though we did get a reprieve with some sunshine and almost above zero temps for a couple of days.
I just started listening to the audiobook of Cameron Diaz' The Body Book. It's a really great primer on basic body health, updated for today's reader with today's latest health advice.
It reminds me of health/nutrition class sessions during high school gym class, but updated for today.
I actually like it. The conversational tone and information are both great, and keep me interested.
I somehow always end up liking non-fiction books better than fiction.
I just started listening to the audiobook of Cameron Diaz' The Body Book. It's a really great primer on basic body health, updated for today's reader with today's latest health advice.
It reminds me of health/nutrition class sessions during high school gym class, but updated for today.
I actually like it. The conversational tone and information are both great, and keep me interested.
I somehow always end up liking non-fiction books better than fiction.
1.07.2014
Told You So
Ned Stark was right...Winter is Coming.
Winter has come to Illinois, and it has come with a vengeance.
Winter has come to Illinois, and it has come with a vengeance.
12.20.2013
Winter Sniffles
I finally fell victim to whatever influenza bug had been pestering my coworkers. I typically withstand until the very end, then catch it at the most inappropriate of times--like now, when I'm about to leave on vacation.
My poor throat is painfully sore, my lungs trying to cough up something horrible but failing, and a slight temperature is trying to insinuate itself out of the blue. The body aches are irritating, and I wish I could just go bury myself under the bed covers with Benny until spring time. I certainly miss the ability of sleeping straight through, from when I put my head on the pillow until the morning.
But reality requests my full attention, so I am present and accounted for notwithstanding a hoarse voice, painful throat, and inflamed bronchial...er...things.
To help alleviate some of my symptoms, I am drinking tons of lemon and honey decaf tea. The lemon and honey help disinfect and rehabilitate the immune system. I also made a soup earlier this week with tons of veggies and garlic. On another day this week I ate a lot of raw onion, which, regrettably, caused me some heartburn. Today, I treated myself to a big commuter cupful of lemon ginger tea with extra lemon and honey. If only this cup was infinite, with this lovely, soothing, and comforting tea.
I'm hoping that between the cough syrup, some antibiotics I found that expire in January, a few ibuprofen, and the hot teas I'll feel up to par with traveling. We'll see. :S
My poor throat is painfully sore, my lungs trying to cough up something horrible but failing, and a slight temperature is trying to insinuate itself out of the blue. The body aches are irritating, and I wish I could just go bury myself under the bed covers with Benny until spring time. I certainly miss the ability of sleeping straight through, from when I put my head on the pillow until the morning.
But reality requests my full attention, so I am present and accounted for notwithstanding a hoarse voice, painful throat, and inflamed bronchial...er...things.
To help alleviate some of my symptoms, I am drinking tons of lemon and honey decaf tea. The lemon and honey help disinfect and rehabilitate the immune system. I also made a soup earlier this week with tons of veggies and garlic. On another day this week I ate a lot of raw onion, which, regrettably, caused me some heartburn. Today, I treated myself to a big commuter cupful of lemon ginger tea with extra lemon and honey. If only this cup was infinite, with this lovely, soothing, and comforting tea.
I'm hoping that between the cough syrup, some antibiotics I found that expire in January, a few ibuprofen, and the hot teas I'll feel up to par with traveling. We'll see. :S
Red Tailed Hawks
There are many red-tailed hawks in the area I work, live, and commute through. It's probably due to the abundance of forests and other green spaces. This makes for a few great sightings during day-to-day commutes.
One of my favorite pastimes during my morning commute on the highway is to count how many red-tailed
hawks I see, resting or aflight, near the many light poles bordering the highway.
On some days there have been twenty birds on just over 17 miles of roadway during my commute. It brings a huge smile to my face when I see quite a few, like that.
These birds of pray are gracious and fluid in their movements. When they sit still or take a nap they look like sentries, ever watchful.
Their coloring is a light tan looking, very feathery belly or a sandy/dark brown splotch against the bright skies.
Over the summer there were a couple of red-tailed hawks that stalked our street. They often took rest and squawked away as they sat over the
rooftop and gutter of the townhouse in front of ours.
They are quite noisy when they want to be, but I felt their being there was a treat. I wondered whether they were trying to tell us something, since that house they were resting over had been unlived in for almost a year.
I certainly wouldn't have minded it, if they were looking for squatters' rights.
It's neat seeing these hawks soaring through bright skies and in-between dark leafed trees when the warmer months are around. I sometimes see a couple of hawks by our house do a little tag-team hunting among wintry chilled and bare woods, while I walk my dog.
The first time I learned about the red-tailed hawk prevalence in our area was when I visited the Phillips Park Zoo in Aurora, Illinois, in September of 2009. That's probably when I started paying more attention at what wildlife lived near where I lived.
That guy at the Zoo was not very happy. He must have had to sit through having his photo taken by all the tourists going by that day. So he made sure to turn away for privacy when it was my turn in front of his cage.
I look forward to many more sightings of wild and free red-tailed hawks on the days to come. :o)
One of my favorite pastimes during my morning commute on the highway is to count how many red-tailed
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| let sleeping hawks lie |
On some days there have been twenty birds on just over 17 miles of roadway during my commute. It brings a huge smile to my face when I see quite a few, like that.
These birds of pray are gracious and fluid in their movements. When they sit still or take a nap they look like sentries, ever watchful.
Their coloring is a light tan looking, very feathery belly or a sandy/dark brown splotch against the bright skies.
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| neighborly hawk |
rooftop and gutter of the townhouse in front of ours.
They are quite noisy when they want to be, but I felt their being there was a treat. I wondered whether they were trying to tell us something, since that house they were resting over had been unlived in for almost a year.
I certainly wouldn't have minded it, if they were looking for squatters' rights.
It's neat seeing these hawks soaring through bright skies and in-between dark leafed trees when the warmer months are around. I sometimes see a couple of hawks by our house do a little tag-team hunting among wintry chilled and bare woods, while I walk my dog.
The first time I learned about the red-tailed hawk prevalence in our area was when I visited the Phillips Park Zoo in Aurora, Illinois, in September of 2009. That's probably when I started paying more attention at what wildlife lived near where I lived.
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| no pictures please, Phillips Zoo hawk |
That guy at the Zoo was not very happy. He must have had to sit through having his photo taken by all the tourists going by that day. So he made sure to turn away for privacy when it was my turn in front of his cage.
I look forward to many more sightings of wild and free red-tailed hawks on the days to come. :o)
9.18.2013
Seasonal Switch Red Alert
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| Autumn in Late July (7/26/13) |
I first noticed that the summer season was beginning to change, or on its way out, starting in late July.
We were taking a family walk on July 26 when I noticed a nearby tree started dropping leaves left, right, and center. Prematurely. A hot, dry July and early August led to a lot of trees shedding leaves a little early.
I wasn't sure how to feel about it, so I decided to put it out of my mind.
Last week was the official switch over. This time, I couldn't really disregard it. Mother Nature was speaking loud and clear. We experienced 90F (a historical
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| Summer Contrasts (9/3/13) |
I start feeling a little detached and unmotivated around this time of year. I don't really start getting more motivated or in a brighter mood until late spring. It's kind of a long stretch.
I'm going to continue taking lots of walks whenever I can. Even if it's just walking around the mall to do some window watching, whenever the weather doesn't cooperate. It sort of helps.
8.07.2013
Hear the Cicadas More
It's not summer unless I hear cicadas. Sure the humidity, levels of sunshine, and heat are all higher than usual in my general location...but it's not really summer unless the sweet, persistent serenade of cicadas wafts in from an open window.
Just like the cooling breeze, on a hot day, makes me stop and be grateful. The sound of cicadas reminds me of what summer used to be, or could be: lemonade, walking barefoot on the grass, watermelon, sandwiches, and carefree smiles. Maybe a bicycle bell ringing away in the distance.
I typically don't realize it's summer until about now, late July/early August. Which is a shame. Summer ends almost as quickly as you notice it's here...just like squeezing sand in your hand lets more out than in.
I think I miss the regularity and freedom of summer vacation from school. The yearly phases were a little more marked back then. Things seem to blur together a little more nowadays.
I need to sit out more. I need to grill out more. I need to go out under the trees, close my eyes, take a big breath, and then exhale it out with a smile. Enjoy summer more. That's your homework.
Just like the cooling breeze, on a hot day, makes me stop and be grateful. The sound of cicadas reminds me of what summer used to be, or could be: lemonade, walking barefoot on the grass, watermelon, sandwiches, and carefree smiles. Maybe a bicycle bell ringing away in the distance.
I typically don't realize it's summer until about now, late July/early August. Which is a shame. Summer ends almost as quickly as you notice it's here...just like squeezing sand in your hand lets more out than in.
I think I miss the regularity and freedom of summer vacation from school. The yearly phases were a little more marked back then. Things seem to blur together a little more nowadays.
I need to sit out more. I need to grill out more. I need to go out under the trees, close my eyes, take a big breath, and then exhale it out with a smile. Enjoy summer more. That's your homework.
3.31.2013
Easter Sunshine
It's been a very sunny weekend here, and it's done wonders for my mood. I am cooking up a storm to help me celebrate the warmer Spring weather.
Happy Spring, Easter, Passover, and anything else that may make you happy this weekend!
Happy Spring, Easter, Passover, and anything else that may make you happy this weekend!
2.10.2013
Happy Lunar New Year!
The Chinese are celebrating the lunar year today. This will be the year of the black or water snake.
According to HanBan.com's page:
Tarot.com offers free Chinese Horoscope readings for the Year of the Snake--and there's a little calculator towards the middle/bottom of the page to help you figure out which Chinese Astrology sign you are, if you don't already know.
Whatever your sign, keeping a positive outlook and the ability to persevere will help you achieve your goals this year and always.
According to HanBan.com's page:
- 2013 is the year of the black/water snake (can't help but think of Kill Bill and the Black Mamba :P ).
- water snakes are usually lucky with finances and return on investment.
- the Black Snake will bring people unexpected changes, instability, and changeability--that's why it's important to plan things ahead this year.
- the year's themes are: steady progress, attention to detail, focus, and discipline.
- it is a good year to begin important detail work, research, and investigation.
Tarot.com offers free Chinese Horoscope readings for the Year of the Snake--and there's a little calculator towards the middle/bottom of the page to help you figure out which Chinese Astrology sign you are, if you don't already know.
Whatever your sign, keeping a positive outlook and the ability to persevere will help you achieve your goals this year and always.
12.31.2012
Happy New Year!
Warm wishes for a wonderful new year ahead filled with hope, exciting prospects and projects, and many opportunities to enjoy friends and family.Cheers to you! Thank you for reading :o)
12.24.2012
Merry Christmas!
May the season find you warm in the embrace of family, loved ones, good cooking, good conversation, and pleasant memories in the making. Cheers to you. Thank you for reading.
12.23.2012
Holidays: Holiday Walk and Festival of Lights
We accidentally happened upon the Geneva Holiday Walk early this month. It was quite a well-organized event. There were chestnut roasters, a Guinness record breaking candy cane, carolers, bands, and live vitrine models.
A little later, I finally made it to the Aurora Festival of Lights behind Mastodon Island and Phillips Park. It's always an amazing display of creativity and electricity! I feel like an @ss because I forgot my change purse at home and wasn't able to donate to the really kind young ladies and gents collecting at the very end of the display. My favorite light display was the jumping deer archway.
A little later, I finally made it to the Aurora Festival of Lights behind Mastodon Island and Phillips Park. It's always an amazing display of creativity and electricity! I feel like an @ss because I forgot my change purse at home and wasn't able to donate to the really kind young ladies and gents collecting at the very end of the display. My favorite light display was the jumping deer archway.
12.03.2012
December Morn
Yes, I realize that Neil Diamond's song is actually titled September morn, but play along with me here. It's Monday morning and it's December 3.
December is always an interesting month to live through. The shopping centers and nearby streets and thoroughfares are nearly impassable with the dense shopper traffic. People's homes shine bright in a cacophony of little lights and ornaments. People wear brighter colors, and fun holiday themed attire at the most unexpected times.
My workplace is usually gearing up for the winter board of directors meeting in our office, the first Thursday and Friday of the month. It's all kick started by a staff and board dinner, which has been held at Harry Caray's for the past several years.
It's also the month when our office holiday party takes place. Our famed ornament exchange is always a riot. The first person picks an ornament from the pile, opens it, and the next number is called. The person then has the choice of stealing the ornament already opened, or open one up from the pile. And so on thereafter. The stealing is sometimes hilarious as there are a few favorite ornaments that get stolen often by many, going in a bit of a vicious circle until someone opens up a new gift, pretty much. My face hurts from laughing after we're done with this exercise in holiday craziness Sometimes we have games to guess holiday trivia and songs. We then have a staff lunch and get dismissed early for the day. I wonder what it will be like this yaer.
We also used to exchange presents within departments at this time, but things have changed as staff members have left, been reorganized, and new staff joined us. I am just going to write up e-cards this year to the staff in the department I work in. I bought a hallmark subscription and need to get some ROI out of it, as I'm already feeling guilty about having spent the money earlier this year.
This year, it'll also be the day our new website and database system kick off. So I am a little nervous, but excited at how much friendlier and neater looking the new system and website will be for users.
I hate early December, but I hope it will be a quiet month thereafter. I hope to go see some movies, see some light displays, eat some yummy but healthful comfort food. I also hope to put up my little holiday tree with last year's felt ornaments, and maybe a light or two in the front window and the rear balcony--like I usually do mid-month.
Cheers to December, and cheers to grandma's memory.
December is always an interesting month to live through. The shopping centers and nearby streets and thoroughfares are nearly impassable with the dense shopper traffic. People's homes shine bright in a cacophony of little lights and ornaments. People wear brighter colors, and fun holiday themed attire at the most unexpected times.
My workplace is usually gearing up for the winter board of directors meeting in our office, the first Thursday and Friday of the month. It's all kick started by a staff and board dinner, which has been held at Harry Caray's for the past several years.
It's also the month when our office holiday party takes place. Our famed ornament exchange is always a riot. The first person picks an ornament from the pile, opens it, and the next number is called. The person then has the choice of stealing the ornament already opened, or open one up from the pile. And so on thereafter. The stealing is sometimes hilarious as there are a few favorite ornaments that get stolen often by many, going in a bit of a vicious circle until someone opens up a new gift, pretty much. My face hurts from laughing after we're done with this exercise in holiday craziness Sometimes we have games to guess holiday trivia and songs. We then have a staff lunch and get dismissed early for the day. I wonder what it will be like this yaer.
We also used to exchange presents within departments at this time, but things have changed as staff members have left, been reorganized, and new staff joined us. I am just going to write up e-cards this year to the staff in the department I work in. I bought a hallmark subscription and need to get some ROI out of it, as I'm already feeling guilty about having spent the money earlier this year.
This year, it'll also be the day our new website and database system kick off. So I am a little nervous, but excited at how much friendlier and neater looking the new system and website will be for users.
I hate early December, but I hope it will be a quiet month thereafter. I hope to go see some movies, see some light displays, eat some yummy but healthful comfort food. I also hope to put up my little holiday tree with last year's felt ornaments, and maybe a light or two in the front window and the rear balcony--like I usually do mid-month.
Cheers to December, and cheers to grandma's memory.
11.30.2012
A Little Birdie Told Me...
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| Ain't he cute? |
I decided I wanted to revamp the way I did my little holiday tree by purchasing only felt/boiled wool ornaments which reflect the season and nature. I'm drawn to winter berries, and have my trusty, faux winter berry wreath up on the front door since Thanksgiving.
This year, I'm still debating what I will do, if anything, to celebrate the season--and, bleh, the holidays. But as I went again to my local Target over a recent lunch hour, I couldn't drag myself away from their holiday wares. That's where I found most of all my little felt treasures last year.
I didn't spot anything overwhelmingly cute in the felt/boiled wool persuasion, but I did come away with this little red robin/cardinal. Now, I realize these are probably popular because they remind people of Angry Birds. Since I don't play that, I wouldn't really know, or care, to be honest.
I ensconced this little red winter birdie at the entrance of my cubicle, on the thin wall. Which is where I had been perching my apples and giving people a chuckle: seasonal and festive, but not corny.
At $3 a pop, I figured this little red bird can give a seasonal feeling, without going overboard. I can always take him home to put him somewhere to bring the spirit on over. Maybe on my short holiday tree, if I do decide to do that this year.
Although I made the decision to not celebrate the holidays last year, and I'm still in that mindset this year, these little natural decorations bring some warmth and a smile my way--something I need as much as possible this time of year.
11.29.2012
Obsession: Fir Scents
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| Thymes Frasier Fir votive |
My Thymes Frasier Fir votive helped replace my much loved but no longer available Lisn incense varietal packet.
I absolutely loved every whiff of my fir candle. So much so, that I went back last year and bought the three-pack votive refill (white votives)--while a perplexed significant other watched. These are pricey, but so well worth every whiff!
Today, I discovered that they've brought back the collection to the Morton Arboretum store, and with an expanded product line! *squee*
I now have a car deodorizer (frasier fir decorative sachet) for my collection. Can you imagine taking a deep whiff during evening rush hour and being swept away to a fir forest away from it all? I'm already relaxed just thinking about it.
While I was placing the sachet on the rear view mirror, I noticed a description of the scent on the back of the cardboard label: "warm, comforting scent of crisp Siberian Fir needles, heartening cedarwood, and relaxing sandalwood." These can be great essential oils for a bath in the middle of a chilly winter evening.
It's because of this collection's unavailability at the arboretum store that I began exploring the Fresh Balsam candle last winter at Bath and Body works--which has been a lovely dupe, but not quite up to the refined scent of the Thymes Fir product line. Very addictive and soothing. Ahhh!
You can learn more about the Thymes Frasier Fir collection from their landing page. PS Thymes is a Minnesota company!
I grew up near a pine and evergreen forest in Italy, where my maternal grandparents would often take me for walks. I think that scent has embedded itself into my psyche.
11.16.2012
A Consumer's Two Track Mind
“When you adopt the standards and the values of someone else … you surrender your own integrity. You become, to the extent of your surrender, less of a human being.” Eleanor Roosevelt
Today I had a sad sort of epiphany. I realized that most of the entertainment options around me involve either dining out or shopping. Basically, spending hard-earned money. Especially now, as we're going into the holiday season--isn't it all about food, showing off one's prestige and social standing, and expensive gifts?
What about making get-togethers about sitting around a table (kitchen, dining room, coffee, cafe, or otherwise) with loved ones and friends and just talking until the wee hours? Maybe with a cup of tea or coffee for something warm to hold? I remember old days like that.
I often feel like I'm consuming nonstop: information, products, services, foods...but why am I doing it? Why do I have a sense that I must keep up with this overflowing hose of fashion, food trends, information...things like that? I fear that it's just to pass the time. But what if it's because people in my social class expect it? Because people like me do it. Or what if, because the role I aspire to includes that type of behavior and actions. That's a scary thought. This is external stimuli overload.
Those aren't reasons, they're excuses. Getting carried away means I'm not thinking clearly. And not thinking out of lazyness makes me furious with myself. This is bingeing on food, information, as well as shopping.
We fall into the category of sheep when we consume (buy) particular brands, products, or services during specific "approved" consumption periods because "it's expected"--keep this in mind on Black Friday y'all.
It's fine to be interested in learning new skills from using the latest gadget, but why not just go to a store and play around with it. Or go online and look at YouTube tutorial videos. Must one go and purchase the most expensive latest gadget to show everyone you could?
After all, don't we sometimes go to the library to pick up books because we are interested in them, want to absorb what they can teach us, but don't necessarily want to spend money to buy them or make room to store them at home somewhere? Why not use this mindset with other things?
If everyone buys the latest iGadget, doesn't it lose its prestige? It's now become average, by definition, because everyone has one. I don't want to be average, I want to be weird, and different...but most of all, I want to be me. I want to think and act genuinely.
Conversations on the Downtown Aurora, IL Facebook page, which I stalk on occasion, seem to continuously circle around the topic of what it takes to create a thriving downtown. You can tell people have grown tired of comparing to downtown Naperville--as if that were a real utopia, anyway! Sadly, I see the same patterns in the discussion: shopping, what stores to bring in, how big box companies disenfranchise localvores, how we're the only city that has parking meters, and how there aren't enough restaurants. That's shopping, parking, and food. Is that all that people are interested in these days?
I don't have the privilege of a large family or array of friends to keep me busy on occasional family/friend dates to do something fun like take a walk or go see a movie together. I am responsible for entertaining myself, and have been since I can remember. So I've tried to take the responsibility of managing my time and boredom with productive activities that aren't consumption oriented. It's hard. It's a work in progress. I am glad when I get ticked off at patterns I see in myself and those around me--patterns which can easily be changed, a little at a time, to produce positive change.
Conversing about what makes a downtown inviting to visitors is a great start. Spending time with loved ones, is also a great start. Sometimes, we just have to be thankful for the little things, the baby steps towards progress and towards the change we want to see--the change we want to be. Now I'm going to go read my book on the living room sofa, while my dog falls asleep with his chin on my feet.
11.02.2012
Day of the Dead
I got in the car and Pearl Jam's Last Kiss was playing...
...and then I ran into this little poem on Pinterest...
10.19.2012
My Autumn Treats Festival, Part III
This is the third in a series of posts that are autumn and seasonal comfort related.
As the weather has gotten chillier, and the daylight shortens, I've found myself in need of comforting things after work at home. Seasonal blues alert!
I've begun stocking bath products which are highly aromatic and comforting. At Bath and Body Works I've stocked up on various body washes and creams from their Moonlight Path, Twilight Woods, and Warm Vanilla Sugar. Since I grew obsessed with their candles last year, I've restocked on Leaves, Hot Chocolate (I had on hand, need to get more), and Fresh Balsam three-wick candles. I like to light a candle while I watch TV in the living room with only three lamps on. Great for winding down and unplugging from the outside.
Yesterday, at Target, I purchased two waffle weave pajamas (top and bottom) one of the sets was a light cyan top and navy and cyan pants while another set was burgundy pants and a mauve top. Last year I decided I will be buying two new wintery, cozy PJs each autumn to help create a bit of a comfy housewear tradition. I still treasure my light blue and white striped PJ and my scottie dog PJ sets from JCPenney from last year's inaugural spree.
I'm also suffering a repeat of the cold I had a month ago, so I've stocked on great teas from Twinings, one of my favorite purveyors, and lots of lemon and honey to keep my cup filled. Not only do I enjoy breathing in and sipping a hot cup of lemon tea throughout the day, I find the warmth restorative to my chilly fingers. My favorite Twinings flavors are: Lemon Ginger, Orange Pekoe, and English Breakfast. Though I've recently also bought Darjeeling, which is great plain, and a box of the organic/fair trade green with citrus, which is amazingly citrusy in the best possible ways.
Earlier this summer I indulged in a scarf shopping spree with my sis in law, and I'm enjoying wrapping up in a variety of scarves as the weather turns chillier. With my penchant for scrunching up my shoulders and getting neck and shoulder aches and pains, a comforting yet lightweight scarf is definitely a boon.
I have also indulged in a couple of pumpkin spice lattes at Starbucks, to welcome the season. However, my all time favorite right now are the iced decaf caramel macchiato. This is a passing indulgence, however, as I really don't need extra empty calories. I much prefer to make my own lemon tea as it's an enjoyable experience from beginning to the last sip.
As the weather has gotten chillier, and the daylight shortens, I've found myself in need of comforting things after work at home. Seasonal blues alert!
I've begun stocking bath products which are highly aromatic and comforting. At Bath and Body Works I've stocked up on various body washes and creams from their Moonlight Path, Twilight Woods, and Warm Vanilla Sugar. Since I grew obsessed with their candles last year, I've restocked on Leaves, Hot Chocolate (I had on hand, need to get more), and Fresh Balsam three-wick candles. I like to light a candle while I watch TV in the living room with only three lamps on. Great for winding down and unplugging from the outside.
Yesterday, at Target, I purchased two waffle weave pajamas (top and bottom) one of the sets was a light cyan top and navy and cyan pants while another set was burgundy pants and a mauve top. Last year I decided I will be buying two new wintery, cozy PJs each autumn to help create a bit of a comfy housewear tradition. I still treasure my light blue and white striped PJ and my scottie dog PJ sets from JCPenney from last year's inaugural spree.
I'm also suffering a repeat of the cold I had a month ago, so I've stocked on great teas from Twinings, one of my favorite purveyors, and lots of lemon and honey to keep my cup filled. Not only do I enjoy breathing in and sipping a hot cup of lemon tea throughout the day, I find the warmth restorative to my chilly fingers. My favorite Twinings flavors are: Lemon Ginger, Orange Pekoe, and English Breakfast. Though I've recently also bought Darjeeling, which is great plain, and a box of the organic/fair trade green with citrus, which is amazingly citrusy in the best possible ways.
Earlier this summer I indulged in a scarf shopping spree with my sis in law, and I'm enjoying wrapping up in a variety of scarves as the weather turns chillier. With my penchant for scrunching up my shoulders and getting neck and shoulder aches and pains, a comforting yet lightweight scarf is definitely a boon.
I have also indulged in a couple of pumpkin spice lattes at Starbucks, to welcome the season. However, my all time favorite right now are the iced decaf caramel macchiato. This is a passing indulgence, however, as I really don't need extra empty calories. I much prefer to make my own lemon tea as it's an enjoyable experience from beginning to the last sip.
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