I’m not going to come right out and say that I dislike Winter, but there are a few things about it I don’t love.
I don’t love when it’s so cold I feel like my contacts have frozen to my eyeballs.
I strongly dislike wearing Carhartt bibs or a real coat because I feel like I can’t move (#shortchunkypeopleproblems) so I just wear a bunch of inadequate layers and half freeze because somehow that’s actually more comfortable.
I do have to say that I am so thankful to whoever created toboggan hats with the hole for a messy bun at the top though. Those are a game changer.
One thing I do love about Winter is curling up on cold evenings with a good book. Sometimes a mediocre book. If it’s really bad I move on though because there’s no sense wasting valuable reading time on a boring book.
There are so many great things out there to read, but I picked out a few that have found their way into my home library that I’ve really enjoyed. Some I’ve owned for a while, some I acquired this year and instantly loved them.
My Christmas present to myself this year was a used book shopping spree (I love the bargain bin at Better World Books), so hopefully after this Winter I’ll have some new titles to add to my favorites list for you!
A few of my current favorite books:
Present Over Perfect by Shauna Niequist
Better Off by Eric Brende - if I had to pick a favorite of the favorites, this would be it!
Redefining Rich by Shannon Hayes
Backyard Pharmacy by Rachel Weaver
The Homesteader’s Herbal Companion by Amy Fewell
From Scratch by Shaye Elliot
The Prairie Homestead Cookbook by Jill Winger
Long Way on a Little by Shannon Hayes
No Risk Ranching by Greg Judy
The Lean Farm by Ben Hartman
Balanced and Barefoot by Angela Newscom – I don’t own this one yet, but when I find it used or on sale, I’m for sure adding it to my collection!
And yes, I included cookbooks in my favorite books list, but these aren’t just any cookbooks. They’re full of stories and info along with homestead and kitchen inspiration. They’ve been a huge part of teaching me to cook, and are just relaxing to flip through!
Have you read any of these or do any sound interesting? I’d also love to know if there’s an amazing book you love that I should read!
Hope you’re warm, cozy and getting time to curl up with a good book too.
~ Dana
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