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For your home to be truly warm and inviting in the winters, you need to cozy up your spaces. Here are 10 ways to do just that…

In the throes of winter, my most favorite accessory to don is a scarf. It’s the perfect way to cozy up any outfit with whatever desired degree of style. Whether a sunny and bright winter day, or a heavy, homebody day, there is always a scarf to suit the winter season…and all the other seasons that follow, too!

Winter is an optimal time for fostering reflection and contemplation.

As fall progresses into winter and the earth cools, we increasingly crave warm, comforting foods. Seasoned with traditional Ayurvedic warming spices, this vegan kitchari has a depth of flavor that will keep you coming back again and again. With the holiday season ramping up, you’ll appreciate that it cooks quickly. Plus, it’s rich in plant-based nutrients that will give you the energy to dance through the holiday festivities with your health intact.

Aside from the lucky ones that live in 60-degree Decembers, most people are experiencing the sweater layers of winter. While there are definite perks to having a season of rest and renewal, the prolonged cold can also make us lethargic or unmotivated. How can we channel the warmth and activity of summer when it's gray outside?

Before you resort to wearing a full outfit of sewn-together blankets, try these lifestyle hacks to warm up.

Warm up with this vegan version of the traditional holiday eggnog! Whether you enjoy it with alcohol or without, you are sure to be feeling festive as you sip on this creamy, sweet drink. The silken tofu acts as a thickener and the vanilla combines with a touch of cinnamon to spice things up. 

Vegan “Eggnog” Recipe

 Serves 4

Ingredients:

21 ounces (2 packages) Silken Tofu

2 cups Almond Milk

2/3 cup Sugar

¼ teaspoon Salt

1 cup Cold Water

Time for some hearty vegetable soup! Its thick and creamy consistency provides a comforting antidote to those first chilly days as we move into fall. Simple and easy, you only need one pot to cook enough soup for the whole family and you can even make the most of extra veggies or herbs that you have laying around the house! The  wonderful mix of both richly developed and subtle flavors is what sets this dish apart.

*Serves 4

Ingredients

2 Large Carrots

1 Celery Stalk

1 Small Onion

1 Medium Zucchini