Here’s how to beat the winter blues – National

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If you’ve been battling a minor outbreak of the winter blahs, we feel you. Other than a chance of hearts and sunshine in the long-range forecast for Valentine’s, these next few months can feel like…The. Longest. Ever. My advice? Go deep on your self-care, learn a new kitchen trick or two (who doesn’t love the occasional homemade carb?) and keep crushing your 2025 fitness goals. Then poof! It’ll be May in no time, sunshine.

 

Wake us up when it’s spring.

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Thanks to a single hinge lens that alternates between eyes to help you apply makeup, these flips lens magnifying glasses have been a game changer for me.

 

Classic Facecloth

Reusable, machine washable and eyelash extension-safe, this buttery soft facecloth by Vancouver’s Lavoh also dries quickly.

 

A silk hair bonnet protects braids as well as reduces frizz and breakage while you sleep. Also effective for retaining moisture, consider applying a hair mask or oil treatment under yours.

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Very popular in my house for that hydrated, young dewy starlet look. Collagen facial sheet masks by Biodance turn from opaque to translucent and can be worn overnight.

 

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Here is my go-to recipe for an easy, crusty French bread. If you’re looking to venture into the land of sourdough, keep reading for some beginner basics.

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Go get ‘em, pioneer woman.

 

They just make life easier. Unbleached, pre-cut parchment sheets that lie flat – so no wrestling with curved edges.

 

Le Creuset Peche Collection

Just the sight of this 8 oz. cast iron vessel makes me feel warm and fuzzy. If you’re searching for a special hostess gift idea, bake the bread and gift it in this Le Creuset cutie in Peche.

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If you don’t need all the bells and whistles like scoring tools or proofing baskets, just begin at the beginning with this Breadtopia sourdough starter.

 

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I have always said that the heavy-lifting months of January through April are when true summer bikini bodies are made.

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These bootie bands are labelled for their degrees of difficulty and are formulated in a soft, forgiving fabric instead of rubber.

 

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Bala bangles are the trending gold standard, and their collab with Free People (2lb each) has produced this eye-catchy peach cobbler colour way.

 

And here’s your cute dupe. Same weight, same results.

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