Plan now to love your winter

7 strategies for making this the coziest, most enjoyable winter yet

As I’m writing this, the trees are sporting full fall color. Even parking lots are putting on a show. Unfortunately, though, as the leaves twirl down, they remind me of this truth: all this glory is a prelude to 4-5 months of darkness and winter weather.

I know, I know — Pennsylvania isn’t bad. It snows but we don’t have constant snow cover. Most days get above freezing. Still, I have to talk myself into enjoying winter.

If you do too, then read on — because a few little hacks can definitely make the time until spring feel better. Here are some things you can do now to embrace this winter season: