What's keeping me warm this winter

Ok, its still freakin' cold outside. I actually said to my daughters tonight that I can't wait for summer. And I loathe being hot. I just have to have some nice warm days soon. I'm sick of shivering and being chilled.

So, I thought I'd turn things around and look at things I'm thankful for this winter.

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First of all, I have to say that I'm enjoying the Olympics right now. The games always leave me emotional. I normally don't watch much TV but this is fun for me. The girls and I are cheering wildly for Team USA!

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I'm pretty particular about what I put on my or my daughters' skin. I bought this coconut oil because, wow, it smells fantastic. It absorbs easily into my skin and is keeping my hands and lips from cracking up in the dry air. I also use it for massage, in my hair and as oil in my pancakes and baking. Love it.

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My bike trainer and Spinervals Irongirl DVD. Its like having my own personal spin class in my house. I haven't been outside cycling in months. This is the best way for me to stay strong on my bike in preparation for whatever athletic events I plan to do this race season.

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I love, love, LOVE Karen Salmanson. Her advice is spot on. This book is doing nothing if not reminding me that Gentleman Jack is perfect for me. She quotes A Course in Miracles a few times, she's positive, encouraging, funny... I will write a review on this book eventually. For now, trust me. Great book.

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Pic and taste review from here

Dear lord, I could eat an entire bag of these chips in one sitting. And I don't do chips. I mean, seriously... cannot eat just a few of these. I'm gonna have to stop buying them altogether. Put them with a Cherry Dr. Pepper and I'm done. And I don't do soda either. Wow.

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My heated mattress pad. I bought this for myself last winter when I realized that it was going to be yet another long cold winter without a man to warm up my bed. I finally thought, "Who needs a man!" and purchased this awesome item for myself. Every night lately, I turn on my mattress pad while I'm getting ready for bed. Then I crawl into a nice, warm, snug, comfy place between the sheets. I literally squeal with joy when my head hits the pillow.

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I am completely in love with this scarf. I received this scarf, and the blanket that's just like it, for Christmas. Sometimes, I even wear the scarf around the house. It is so soft and luxurious that even the guys at work ooohh and aaahhh over it. Yummy.

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And speaking of yummy... Certainly not least are the arms of my Gentleman. I love my man's arms and he definitely knows how to keep me warm.

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What are you doing to survive these cold winter days?