Happy December!

Now that the temps have dropped enough for the snow to stick, my denial that winter is right around the corner is pointless.

And while I may not be ready emotionally, I have prepped myself with some winter essentials.

Aside from the obvious coffee thermos, snow boots and Zara blanket scarf, here are my necessities:

1. I love Vermont’s Original Bag Balm because, one, I’m a proud Vermonter, and two, my lips get really disgustingly chapped, and it works. Yes, I know the original use for it. No, IDGAF. 

2. My skin literally drinks lotion when it’s cold. I’ve tried so many different brands and types, but my current favorite is the Intensive Care Advanced Repair by Vaseline. I got it for free from Influenster, and am so glad I did. I am dreading when it runs out, but it’s gotten me through most of November, which is a pretty major first for me.

3. My hands are another story. I don’t want to carry around a full sized bottle of lotion for mis manos, but a hand cream the smells good + is über luxe? Now we’re talking!

4. All the prep in the world doesn’t exactly help with winter and it’s seasonal effects. But this Yankee Candle in Balsam & Cedar does…it smells like Christmas! And I’d suffer all the snow for a white Christmas.

Anyone up for building a snowman?

No?

Yeah, me neither.

+ Fun fact: December is my birth month.