Surviving Winter
canada
(Dec.17.07)
Because family gatherings aren't the only things we have to survive this time of year...
We're making it a little easier to make it through the snow, ice and other below-freezing marvels.
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Body Heat
Fleece on the outside and built-in rechargeable heaters on the inside, this coat is a walking bear-hug.
ActiVHeat Heated Jacket, US$179.95. Brookstone, www.brookstone.com
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Hot Potato
Soft and luxurious, this throw will become a fixture in your living room (and take you from couch potato, to perfectly baked potato with the flip of a switch).
‘Luxury' Micro-plush electric throw, $89.99. Sunbeam, retailers listed at www.sunbeamwarmth.com
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Cold Cream
The perfect beauty kit to make it through the winter (because red noses are only cute on reindeer).
Winter Skincare Rescue Pack, $40. Philosophy, available at www.sephora.com
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Snow Shoes
Skating is only graceful on ice (and by professionals) so stop the slipping and sliding with these attachable grips.
Women's Walker, $29.95. Yaktrax, www.yaktrax.ca |
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Sunlight, Sunbright
Beat the symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (and the overwhelming urge to hibernate) with portable sunlight.
Port-a-Sun Light Box, US$174. Available online at www.lighttherapyproducts.com
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Toasty Tootsies
Slippers that massage and heat our feet will be hard to take off (giving a whole new meaning to casual Fridays).
Brown Heated Slippers, $34.99. Health-o-Meter, available at Home Outfitters, www.hbc.com
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Eco-Chic
Pretty enough for a throw-pillow, this heatable bag has natural buckwheat and lavender; so on those really cold days, we can bring the spa home.
Organic Heat Pillow, $48. Mette Vangso, available online at www.goneshopping.ca
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