9 Tips to Enjoy—Not Just Endure—Winter + A Cozy Care Package Giveaway!
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What’s your least favorite month of the year? If you said January, you’re in good company. A recent survey found that 26% of Americans ranked this post-Christmas month as the most unpleasant, with February coming in as a close second.
These results probably aren’t surprising. Sandwiched between the holy beauty and cheerful festivities of December and the whisper of spring promised by March, January and February don’t seem to have much to offer except cold, dark days—days that leave many people feeling sad, lonely, and lethargic.
Having lived my whole life in Fairbanks, Alaska—a small city nestled just 140 miles south of the Arctic Circle—I’m well-acquainted with the challenges of winter. In my early twenties, I went through a phase in which our subzero temperatures, long nights, and icy roads seemed intolerable. But, eventually, I adopted a set of practices that have helped me shift from simply surviving to actually thriving in the winter months.
If you too long to flourish and move forward in purpose even in this difficult season, I wrote an article just for you. It’s titled “How to Enjoy—Not Just Endure—Winter,” and in it, I share nine things that have helped me make friends with winter, and I hope they will be helpful to you too! You can read the full article here.
But before you go to the article, I have one more thing for you:
A COZY CARE PACKAGE GIVEAWAY!
As noted, February is notorious for being one of the most difficult months of the year, but I’ve found that little, cozy touches can go a long way in brightening my heart and mind—things like sitting by the fire, drinking tea, snacking on chocolate, and losing myself in a good book.
Because I know what a difference these simple pleasures can make and because I want to spread winter cheer, I’m giving away a cozy care package!
The care package includes
☕ Rachael Adams’s gorgeous new devotional, A Little Goes a Long Way
☕ a cheerful floral journal
☕ a fun mug
☕ a packet of tea
☕ a whimsical llama tea strainer
☕ a bar of chocolate
☕ a few cute stickers (art by Megan Davis and yours truly)
☕ and a 5x7 art print by yours truly
TO ENTER:
✅ TAP HERE to find the entry form as well as ways to earn extra entries and improve your chances of winning! 🎉
That's it! I would love it if you would forward this post to a friend, but it is not required. 🥰
Please note: **Giveaway is open to residents of the US only.** (So sorry, my international friends!)
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As always, you are in my thoughts and prayers, and I’d love to hear from you! You can contact me here or through the comment section below.
In purpose and faith,
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