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Winter is always tough on my family — and I know we’re not alone. Between the crazy cold, negative temperatures here in the Northeast, and the piling inches of snow, it can be hard to remember the importance of taking care of myself and my family.
So I’m sharing my list of Simple Winter Self-Care Hacks that will keep you healthy and feeling your best all season long!
1. Stay hydrated!
I know it sounds silly, because it’s cold outside, right?! Why would you worry about staying hydrated? Well, maintaining hydration is a key in prevention of the flu and seasonal colds*. Plus, it helps regulate your body temperature — yes, even in the cold.
We sing this little song in our house. Technically, it was a teeth-brushing song Ari learned in preschool last year; but he messed it up and started singing “Wash, wash, wash your hands, morning, clean, and white!” And so we sing that all day, everyday. Because I’ve learned the hard way that no amount of hand sanitizer can truly keep away the germs. We are team HOT WATER AND SOAP.
The harsh weather and the hand washing can do some serious damage to our skin. My kids have both really struggled with dry spots this winter and after trying remedy after remedy after remedy, we finally found a solution to our dry skin woes — Lubriderm.
What are some of the ways your family is staying healthy this Winter??
* see Harvard research here
I seriously LOVE lubriderm! In the winter my skin gets so dry it literally cracks so the lotion is a life saver!!
Iv heard and heard so many good things about them and see them in every story but haven’t tried! I might just need to for smoother hands!
Washing hands is a big one in our house! Of course that means we need lots of lotion!! I am a fan of lubriderm. 🙂
Yes! This is what we’ve had in my parents’ home for YEARS. MY hands get so dry in the winter. My dad totally trusts this brand.
It seems I’m NOT staying healthy this winter. I keep getting sick!
I’ve learned the hard way that staying hydrated is so, so important!
Staying hydrated has been hard for me lately! I need to try this lotion because my skins has been so dry this winter!
I’ve suffered with dry skin forever. I thought I’d tried every lotion and cream under the sun, but I’ve never tried Lubriderm. Gonna have to check it out. Thanks for the wonderful tips, Rachel!
I’ve been drinking all the water and taking my vitamins. Great suggestions.
It’s important to drink water! It’s not as refreshing as a class of cool water on a hot day, but still so important!
Staying hydrated is so crucial and I agree that it’s not really something most people think about as much in the winter! And a great moisturizer is definitely something I need, especially in the winter!
Great tips! I have super dry hands, I will have to try this!!
With 3 out of 4 of our family sick, these are great tips. I love Lubiderm cream. It’s perfect for winters. Thanks for sharing.