{"id":18303,"date":"2023-11-27T09:17:18","date_gmt":"2023-11-27T14:17:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/samantha-brown.com\/?p=18303"},"modified":"2025-12-07T21:25:30","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T02:25:30","slug":"learn-to-love-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/samantha-brown.com\/ideas\/learn-to-love-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Way to Learn to Love Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>The key to <a href=\"https:\/\/samantha-brown.com\/uncategorized\/how-to-combat-the-winter-blahs-during-covid-19\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">getting through the next few months<\/a>? Learn to love winter.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While every new season comes with a sense of possibilities, this one feels a little different. Over the last few years, I know so many people who are forgoing their <a href=\"https:\/\/samantha-brown.com\/destinations\/warm-weather-destinations-to-beat-the-winter-blues\/\">warm weather winter vacations<\/a> for a variety of reasons. We could all complain (let\u2019s be honest\u2026 we are all complaining, and it\u2019s ok to do a little of that), <em>or<\/em> we could reframe the narrative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What if every time the temperatures dropped, we decided to not only embrace it but love it?!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I personally love winter, snow, and cozying up in front of a fireplace after a day in the elements (okay, I watch a fire on Netflix, but I swear it brings the cozy!). The key to embracing winter is stocking up on the right gear. It makes it so much easier to get outside, or making the most of that weekend away at <a href=\"https:\/\/samantha-brown.com\/ideas\/5-warm-and-cozy-winter-lodges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a winter lodge<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will get through this winter, even if you aren\u2019t sunning yourself on the beach (and if you do live on the beach, no need to brag in the comments).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/samantha-brown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sledding.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samantha-brown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sledding.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/samantha-brown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sledding-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/samantha-brown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sledding-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/samantha-brown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sledding-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/samantha-brown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sledding-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Invest in Solid Outdoor Gear<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s an old Scandinavian saying that there\u2019s no such thing is bad weather, only bad clothes. If you want to embrace the outdoors, you gotta stock up on outdoor gear that\u2019s about function over fashion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/samantha-brown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/winter-outdoors.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20938\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samantha-brown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/winter-outdoors.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/samantha-brown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/winter-outdoors-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/samantha-brown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/winter-outdoors-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/samantha-brown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/winter-outdoors-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/samantha-brown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/winter-outdoors-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/samantha-brown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/winter-outdoors-1536x1536.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Fun Winter Activities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve made a pact with our friends with kids that we will head out doors on weekends, no matter how cold.&nbsp; We also like to work in a nice picnic lunch because keeping warm makes you hungry (we also just love to eat). If you\u2019re looking to infuse a little more outdoor activity into your life, here\u2019s some gear to consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Snow shoes<br><\/strong>Walking in a winter wonderland sure gets a lot easier when you\u2019re wearing snow shoes! An aluminum pair with super-simple binding can be added to most winter boots, and will help with float and traction on flat to moderately hilly terrain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>XC skis<br><\/strong>I\u2019ve never quite mastered the art of cross country skiing, but that doesn\u2019t mean I don\u2019t like trying! It\u2019s great exercise and a fun way to get out in the winter. Best part is that you\u2019ll really have earned that apres-ski IPA or Irish coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ice skates<br><\/strong>Do you have a nearby outdoor rink? Lucky you! Finding used skates is so easy\u2014from eBay to Facebook Marketplace or a used sporting goods store, you can easily find a pair that\u2019ll do. Make sure they have adequate ankle support, and keep the blades nice and sharp by wiping off all moisture after use. You\u2019ll need a pair of guards as well. Now start practicing that salchow!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sleds<br><\/strong>Is there anything more fun than flying down a hill on a sled or tube? You can certainly buy a cheap plastic one at any ol\u2019 hardware store, but investing just a little more will give your sled some longevity. If you have the budget (and space! Not something we have much of in Brooklyn), LL Bean\u2019s Sonic Snow Tube is as good as it gets! With a rubber inner tube and nylon shell, this thing is fast, sturdy and will last FOREVER. For something more economical, check out Lucky Bums toboggan sleds or LL Bean\u2019s saucers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rumpl.com\/collections\/the-original-puffy-blankets\/products\/original-puffy-geo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rumpl<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18313\" src=\"https:\/\/samantha-brown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/81037111_2609928312378437_2368194213385863168_o.jpg\" alt=\"rumpl blanket\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samantha-brown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/81037111_2609928312378437_2368194213385863168_o.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/samantha-brown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/81037111_2609928312378437_2368194213385863168_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/samantha-brown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/81037111_2609928312378437_2368194213385863168_o-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/samantha-brown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/81037111_2609928312378437_2368194213385863168_o-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/samantha-brown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/81037111_2609928312378437_2368194213385863168_o-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/strong>It\u2019s like a sleeping bag meets blanket and even though its not water proof-just resistant, it offers a dry space to sit down and not soak your tush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Adventure-Stay-Hot-Camp-Crock\/dp\/B07L6MGZ4P\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stanley Camp Crock<\/a><br><\/strong>Socializing with friends only outdoors doesn\u2019t mean we can\u2019t enjoy a meal together (more than 6 feet apart of course). So I bought this to transport soup or chili.&nbsp; The 3-quart capacity makes it much more convenient than a thermos and it keeps things hot for 12 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m still searching for a fondue backpack like the one I had in <a href=\"https:\/\/samantha-brown.com\/episodes\/season-1\/switzerland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">my episode from Gstaad<\/a>\u2014no luck! If you know of one, do tell!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bonfire pit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1639\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/samantha-brown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/135297094_3985628411470676_4301544128048901876_o.jpg\" alt=\"solo stove\" class=\"wp-image-18309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samantha-brown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/135297094_3985628411470676_4301544128048901876_o.jpg 1639w, https:\/\/samantha-brown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/135297094_3985628411470676_4301544128048901876_o-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/samantha-brown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/135297094_3985628411470676_4301544128048901876_o-820x1024.jpg 820w, https:\/\/samantha-brown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/135297094_3985628411470676_4301544128048901876_o-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/samantha-brown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/135297094_3985628411470676_4301544128048901876_o-1229x1536.jpg 1229w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1639px) 100vw, 1639px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you blessed with outdoor space? This is the year to invest in a great bonfire pit. Outdoor happy hours with friends is very 2021! Solo Stoves are gorgeous, and allegedly reduce smoke\u2014which is nice when you don\u2019t want to walk away from a campfire completely reeking of it. But you can find much more affordable options at your local hardware store, on amazon, etc etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/samantha-brown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/118404342_153459639720969_2602693757402562612_o.jpg\" alt=\"City Bonfires\" class=\"wp-image-18312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samantha-brown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/118404342_153459639720969_2602693757402562612_o.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/samantha-brown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/118404342_153459639720969_2602693757402562612_o-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/samantha-brown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/118404342_153459639720969_2602693757402562612_o-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/samantha-brown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/118404342_153459639720969_2602693757402562612_o-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/samantha-brown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/118404342_153459639720969_2602693757402562612_o-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a bonfire pit is too much of an investment how about something a little more manageable?&nbsp; I live in the city with lots of fire ordinances that prohibit having a fires, keroscene burners and grills, but <a href=\"https:\/\/citybonfires.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">these fit the bill<\/a> and you can make s\u2019mores over them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And since we\u2019re on the subject, level up your outdoor happy hour game with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stanley1913.com\/products\/classic-stay-chill-beer-pint\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stanley insulated beer<\/a> thermos. It even comes with an attached beer opener.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Like this post? Save it on Pinterest.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/samantha-brown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/embrace_winter_pin.jpg\" alt=\"I personally love winter, snow, &amp; cozying up in front of a fireplace after a day in the elements. The key to embracing winter? The right gear.\" class=\"wp-image-18315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samantha-brown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/embrace_winter_pin.jpg 400w, https:\/\/samantha-brown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/embrace_winter_pin-150x300.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The key to getting through the next few months? Learn to love winter. 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