The seasons are changing, and to many, this means one thing – winter is coming!
During this time of year, everyone has a blast. There’s a great sense of community with neighbors and friends, and the hustle and bustle of Christmas. It also brings you a cozy home and a warm fire.
But it also brings some challenges with it!
Before you get too excited about the upcoming season, you should do a few things to prepare yourself and hour home for the winter.
Prepare Your Body for Winter
1. Vitamin D Intake
Where winter sun exposure is limited, vitamin D deficiency can be a common problem. If you can`t get out in the sun, add more vitamin D to your diet.
2. Exercise
Staying fit in your fitness routine is key to staying fit during the winter months. Proper exercise warms up muscles and prevents injury and overwork.
During the winter, people also tend to gain holiday weight. In-season training prevents weight gain. Regular exercise also regulates mood and combats seasonal depression.
3. Take Care of Your Skin
Skin care is essential to preparing your body for winter. With the first cool breeze, I notice dry, blotchy skin. Winter is the time to give your skin some love, so keep taking care of it. Switch to a heavier moisturizer and avoid hot, long showers as they can strip your skin of vital nutrients. You may not see the sun, but it’s still there, so apply sunscreen during the day to protect your skin from UV rays.
4. Boost Your Immune System
Your goal during the season should be to keep your immune system strong so that it can fight disease. Zinc is also a great immune booster because it uses white blood cells to defend the body against harmful disease-causing pathogens.
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5. Eat healthy food
Fruits, vegetables, and spices such as turmeric provide the body with natural antioxidants and help fight winter illnesses. Fuel your body with these foods. It also contains important minerals and vitamins that strengthen the immune system.
Prepare your home for the winter
1. Get comfortable bedding. When temperatures drop, you can ditch your flimsy summer bedding and curl up in warm cotton, flannel, or knit blanket.
2. Thoroughly clean the fireplace and chimney. Oh, and collect firewood now so you won’t need it when the temperature drops.
3. Check your stove often and replace filters to reduce energy costs.
4. Take care of your garden. If you need to clear your flower beds or plant bulbs before the ground freezes, now is the time.
5. Gather your fall and winter essentials and put away your summer essentials. Keep your snowblower and snow shovel handy, and put away your lawn mower until next year.
Preparations for possible winter storm
Keep updated with the forecast by listening to the news, browsing the internet or your favorite weather app, radio station, and more. If possible, adjust your schedule to avoid going outside during the coldest part of the day, usually early in the morning. If you have pets or livestock, make sure they have adequate food and water and avoid excessive exposure to extreme cold.
Prepare safety measures to prevent water pipes from freezing. Make sure your vehicle has at least half a tank of gas during extreme cold situations so that you can stay warm if you become stranded.
Make sure your car survival kit has the necessary essentials. Replace the batteries before the winter season starts and pack some extras. Also, check your purse or bag for essential medications. If you have a baby or family member with special needs, pack diapers and any special formula or food and their medications. For food prepare non-perishable foods such as canned goods, oats, etc. For your drinks, non-dairy and water are a must. Even if you usually park in a garage, have one in the car. Make sure you dress for the weather in warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy boots, a jacket, and an extra change of clothes for the cold Pack extra for your body, hands, and feet Keep a spare charger in your car.
No one knows when or what winter will bring to this country. It is often said that “prevention is better than cure”. Being proactive and prepared is not a bad thing. Being rushed and confused doesn’t just make you anxious. But with all this, don’t forget to enjoy the season and the holidays ahead!