Keep cozy in Winter with a tip from Isla

I enjoyed my little Co and Isla yesterday. We spent the day hiking and exploring outside. When the tempature began to drop outside we decided to go indoors and warm-up by the fireside. Isla grabbed her blanky right away and snuggled it. [She takes it everywhere she goes, and has it on hand.] Co, now that she is older, leaves her blanky at home, and only cuddles with it when she takes a nap or goes to bed. I retrieved blankets from my closet for Co and I.

There's a direct link between the texture, temperature and weight of things we surround ourselves with and our level of contentment. That's the word from researchers at Yale University, who found that touching warm, lightweight objects kick-starts production of the mood-elevating hormone oxytocin. Take it from Isla; for an instant happiness boost, grab your favorite blanky, or slip into soft comfy jammies and fuzzy slippers. Treat yourself to a warm drink while sitting in the coziest nook of the couch. It's the greatest part of enjoying Winter!