My Winter Favourites

Oh the holidays, an exciting yet really stressful time of the year …it can sometimes feel like too much that we just want it all to end. But what’s the rush? Make the most of the holiday spirit and don’t let the short days fool you! Here’s a list of my winter favourites to help brighten up the darker days and bring up the mood:

1. Fun winter activities in Montreal

Go outside, get some fresh air, and spend time with new or old friends!

• Go for a walk ─ in your local area, the Christmas Market (Atwater, Jean Talon), La Cour des Arts (Old Port)

• Try out a cool new bar ─ Bootlegger Bar (St-Laurent), Bar Philémon (Old Port)

• Take a class ─ Better Being (Cooking, Downtown), Les Faiseurs (Pottery, Little Italy)

2. Drink ideas you should definitely try at home

There is no festive spirit without the cute beverages!

• Spiced Hot Chocolate

• Coffee Nog

• Mulled Wine

3. My favourite recipes to get you in the winter mood

Staying inside lately? Find some time and patience to brush up those husband/wife-y material skills.

• Apple Cider Braised Pork

• Butternut Squash Mac N’Cheese

• Fennel Apple Walnut Salad

4. DIY holiday decoration ideas

There’s nothing more satisfying than a zero waste, made with love kind of holiday celebration.

• Sliced Oranges DIY Christmas

• Potato Stamp Cards

• DIY wrapping paper

5. Songs to add to your playlist

Grab a cup of hot chocolate and let the music take care of the rest. Some tunes to add to your at-home playlist.

• Get better ─ Alt J

• San Luis ─ Gregory Alan Isakov

• Sparks ─ ColdPlay

• Cherry Wine ─ Hozier

• Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want ─ The Dream Academy

• Simple Times ─ Kacey Musgraves

• Frankenstein ─ Claire Rosinkranz

• Baby Powder ─ Jenevieve

• Save Your Tears ─ Milky Chance

• Slow Down ─ VanJess

Let’s get cozy for the winter!