As the night comes crashing at 5:00 pm and the darkness makes me too lazy to do anything productive, I’ve been able to waste my time on the web. I love shopping around on Amazon because you can find beauty products, clothes, food, school supplies, tools, etc and it’ll come literally the next day. So while it was too cold to go outside and too dark to convince myself that I should be doing homework instead of already lying in bed, I scrolled through Amazon for things that would make these winter nights better. From throw blankets to penguin slippers, here’s my 10 Amazon finds that’ll get you through the winter season.
First on the list is this perfect throw blanket. Can a heart drool like a mouth does? Just looking at this cozy blanket makes me feel warm and happy. I have already ordered it and it’s on its way to come! A good quality throw blanket is one with texture instead of being flat like the cheap ones. The DISSA Blanket is a whole 2 in 1 deal boasting one side with fuzzy Sherpa fleece and the other with silky flannel softness. The 3D stripes on the flannel side are an added bonus too. This blanket is for the nights of snuggling up watching Netflix till 2 am.
You remember Hot Hands and how you had to keep shaking them to keep it warm? Well, forget those. Electric hand warmers are the new cool thing now. Shoveling the snow with one of these in your hand will surely make your neighbor jealous. The OCOOPA rechargeable hand warmer heats up to 131°F and is equipped with a long-lasting battery. It can even be used as a portable charger too! Store it in your car for an icy drive to school and maybe you could warm up your hands while waiting at a red light.
#3 CANDLE
For the long nights of studying (especially for finals), a candle’s warm glow by your desk sets the mood. The LA JOLIE MUSE candle is adorned in an intricately detailed glass jar and comes in various aromas. Light the Dark Berries & Bergamot for a bright mood in a cozy room, Fir & Cedarwood to get in the holiday spirit, Vanilla Coconut to remember what summer vacation felt like (for the winter haters), or find your favorite mood in any of the 3 other great scents.
If there’s not enough snow to make a snowman, make a duck snowball. I have one of these myself, and it’s honestly so fun to place random duck snowballs around the backyard or at the front door for guests to see. Either use it as fun decoration or a duck snowball fight also is very valid. Go and buy this now so that next time it snows you can share the duck love!
Get this cute bubble bag from Halemet on Amazon if you need a change of look for the cozy era of the year. There are 15 cute colors to choose from so I’m sure there’ll be a perfect one calling your name. The inside is canvas lined to keep things neat and the bag itself is lightweight so that the only weight you’re carrying are your essentials. From daily errands to a Christmas party, this bag is fit for any occasion.
For clear skin and shiny hair throughout the stress of finals week, sleep on a satin pillowcase. Satin avoids to transfer of oil absorption, unlike other fabrics. This means the oil from your head that’s on the pillow won’t transfer to your face at night. Since satin doesn’t absorb moisture, your skin will also be able to stay hydrated during the dry winter. This fabric works wonders on hair as well. The glossy and smooth texture is gentle on your hair and fights off dead ends– which means your hair will be just as glossy and smooth! Additionally, the pillowcase holds no friction so you won’t wake up with frizzy hair. Use the Bedsure Satin Pillowcase during finals week to take “sleep on it” to a whole new level. Wake up with perfect skin and shiny hair and be ready to sweep the test off its feet.
Basically all homework from school is on the laptop and when you’re not doing homework you’re probably on your phone… right? So protect your screenager eyes by blocking the blue light emitted from screens. The short wavelength of blue light is harmful and causes fatigue like eye strain and headaches and can induce nearsightedness. We are always being exposed to blue light these days so these cute glasses are what you need to stay healthy.
A winter “essentials” list is incomplete without a warm fuzzy slipper. Make this holiday season fun with penguins warming your feet! The indoors also get colder as the outdoor temperature drops. So slip on these cozy slippers and shuffle around the house. They’ll be the comfort and fun you need to survive school till winter break.
Normal ankle-length socks won’t keep you satisfied on freezing cold days. The JOYCA & CO. warm wool socks come in packs of cute patterns that scream cozy nights by the fireplace. The blend of wool and cotton will keep your feet cozy without being scratchy. Treat yourself and buy these now so that during winter break you can spend all your days in these colorful warm socks.
Last but the most important Amazon find, is a handheld milk frother. Winter is the season of warm creamy drinks. Froth any of those with this handheld tool. I bought one a few years ago and it’s still my favorite thing in my house’s kitchen. Use it on any milky drink for like 10 seconds and bam, it’s cafe level. You can use it for purposes other than frothing too. For adding powder to drinks like matcha, the blender helps mix everything together smoothly. And if you’re also sensitive to hot drinks, I like to froth the top of my hot chocolate so that the foam is a barrier between the heat when I drink it. Driving through the snow for a cafe-made drink is too much work; so stay home and treat yourself to homemade frothed drinks with a Zulay Handheld Milk Frother.
