Sick of winter? 10 ways to make things cozier while we wait out the cold

It’s that time of year when winter feels like it will never end — the days are grey and we’re getting sick of wearing the same parka. We’re taking a page from the Scandinavians and trying to practice hygge. The word on everyone’s lips right now, it means the art of appreciating and celebrating the small rituals that make up our daily lives. Here are ten hygge-approved activities to help make this last leg of winter much more enjoyable.

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10 ways to make winter more cozy

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1. Fill up a beer growler

Take it to your local skating rink in the evening to watch a hockey game, or do a few laps yourself. Growler, $84, Neiman Marcus. 

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