It seems that all we can think of is spring and summer unless you love the snow, hockey, Go Columbus Blue Jackets, or winter activities in the crisp, pure air with six more weeks of winter.

The best way to soothe this feeling for or against the fluffy white snow is to know what winter essentials are vital to keeping you and your home safe, healthy, warm, and yummy.

Having a hot beverage warm on the couch means you have to be prepared and ready to keep snuggled up for the long haul.

Being prepared can make the long winter bearable and enjoyable.

1. Hot Water – Flavor your hot water. The list is long: hot Toddy, Earl Grey, Hot Cocoa, Green Tea, Coffee, and Apple Cider. Purchase your favorite and have your mug ready to fill.
2. Too Much Water -The snow is pretty, but ensuring your house is protected and winterizing on the outside is also critical. How Snow and Ice Can Damage Your Home (& What to Do About It)
3. Cold Water- Finally, never turn off the heat when you leave home in winter. 55- 60 degrees is your best bet. We do not want to take our word for it. Ask Bob Villa!

Although, water can be a pain in your home if you are unprepared. One of the best preparedness for a snow day is the smell and warming feeling of chili simmering on the stove.

For those who hail from Ohio or have one in your local market in Florida, this Cincinnati favorite, Skyline, has been a staple institution since 1949. One of the unique features of this hometown favorite is its use of chocolate in the recipe, leaving an embedded flavor all it’s own. If you have leftover Valentine’s Day chocolates, add them to the recipe below.

The Best Kind of Preparedness for Chilly is Skyline Chili.

Here is a take on the Cincinnati classic from a native. Authentic Cincinnati Chili

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The color we love at the beach has the same color palette as the season that most people dread. We have all watched a House Hunter episode where the person is mortified by the color of in one of the rooms and cannot see past it. Paint is the most straightforward home task. Painting is a great staging addition to helping your home sell in any environment.

The right feeling to make your home serene starts with these three colors. Using blue, white, and beige can transform your space into a neutral warm space that makes any buyers want to buy on the spot. Cool colors and neutral colors can make you feel calm. The fewer colors you combine and a minimalist style creates a feeling of home for most potential buyers.

Three Tint Tones

A tint of Sky Blue Like the Ocean

The colors of water and sky are the blue tints that make us crave a vacation house. If matching outright isn’t your style, then using hues and tints of your favorite landscape can create a similar positive effect. Do you have a favorite tint of blue?

Three Things of White

Too much of white stuff in the winter and too much white in a beach cottage is a real thing. White is hard to keep sparkling new so use the right hints of white with paint, pillows, and furniture to pull the right amount of white in a room. No one wants a washed-out room with no personality. Red appliances, painted furniture, accent pillows, and wood can be a simple way to do this.

Set the Tone With Beige

Beige has relaxing and comforting influences and encourages feelings of warmth and calmness. Beige also promotes a general sense of neutrality and impartial thinking.