I’m 65years old and I’m sitting in a cold car waiting for it to warm up sufficiently for me to drive the hour to work. It’s six degrees. I have not thought of wintering as a concept. It’s more a concern of safety for the animals, my old house, my old car and the feeling that I get that shouts stay home! Here’s to those very few but very precious moments of winter peace. ⛄️
Something my mom has started recently (which I think is brilliant) is decorating for the season, not the holiday. In December, she focused on fairy lights, greenery, cardinals, snowflakes, candles, pine cones, and other wintery items. This means that a lot of the decoration still works throughout January and February, especially the lights to add some brightness to dreary days. It also makes transitioning through other seasons easier, since some decorations can be reincorporated into the next season
New subscriber from upstate New York and love your channel ❤. Winter, my favorite season here in upstate New York. I love the coziness, warmth, tranquility of it and just relaxing more…cozy candles, books to read, craft projects and lots of coffee☕️☕️
I just found your channel and I am so intrigued. I'm going to go back and do some binge watching:) I guess I'm different from a lot of people but I really love the winter. I live in the deep south so winter isn't very long and we basically have few days of really cold weather. This week is to be unusually cold for us. Anyway...I love the coziness of winter. It feels like I'm snuggling in for awhile with my warm blankets, cups of coffee or hot chocolate, a fire in the fireplace, good books to read with candles glowing, and fuzzy socks to wear around the house. I love sweaters and boots to wrap up in when going out. I am going to check out a couple of the books you mentioned. I recently finished THE PRAYER BOX and THE KEEPER OF LOST THINGS. Loved both of them so much. Happy New Year....continue to take time for yourself.
Haley, you are just a sweet and gentle soul, and your voice is so calming. I adore your videos and you're inspiring which gets me thinking and planning my calming days. I'd love to know where you get your tea blends and the little tea "insert" for your tea pot. I have always loved the moon and stars and I'd love to know where I can find the insert. Thank you, and have an amazing day 😁❤️✨🌙
Haley, you really captured the feeling- sad to see it go but hopeful for new beginnings! I have many jars of infused vinegar around my kitchen! We eat so much citrus in the winter, so I use that- in the summer i use all the things from my garden,sage,mint, lavendar and it makes cleaning a little more joyful. We celebrate Jolabokaflod too, we are big readers and just love the gift of books, especially second hand.
Haley Darling, so nice to "chat" with you on this cozy Saturday morning while sipping coffee ☕️ ❤ you and I are on parallel learning paths! I too, have been studying Tea Gardens and beginning apothecary the last few years, dreaming and waiting for the space to finally start growing. (Containers only yield so much but I am truly grateful for every baby that thrives!) When spring comes and the forests are alive again, I want to practice wild foraging to help with native plant identification 🌿 and maybe some secret guerilla gardening as well 🤭 who doesn't want more flowers on their forest walks?
Ahhh it makes me so happy to hear that you're studying herbalism, gardening, and foraging too--and I absolutely love your idea of guerrilla gardening in the forest!! 🌷Sending you lots of love and good luck for 2024--I'm so excited for us to learn more about herbalism and plants together this year!! 🌿🤗❤️
Your video helped me to remember somethings I had honestly forgotten I had. At 65 and pretty much house bound I have alot of time on my hands. My garden is pretty dead for the year, but I could go out on warmer days and do a few clean ups. I also own alot of stones and herbal oils, since I have a bit of a cold I had forgotten that Eucalyptus oil will help unclog a stuffy nose. Things like this are forgotten as we get older, thank you for reminding me to fall back on my herbal oils for comfort. Keep up these wonderful videos, I find them very relaxing and they help me remember things I had, thanks to age, forgotten.
Thank you so much!!! I find your videos so comforting cozy and informative! ❤ Just your presence and the way you interact with the camera. Is such a joy to see. I feel like I have a friend here with me ! I love all the tips that you gave in this video . ❤ I pray that you have a restful, cozy, and very nourishing wintertime !! 😊
That truly means the world to me, Leonna--thank you so much for saying that 🥰 It's such a joy to create these videos and it's the best feeling in the world to know that others are enjoying them!! Wishing you a wonderful and cozy wintertime, my friend ✨
I have always suffered seasonal depression and January and February are my hardest months even though my birthday is in February. I just crave the hot, warm, bright sun on my face and body penetrating to my soul to awaken me.
I just stumbled upon your channel and you seem like a truly good and lovely person! Watching you and listening to your commentary makes me feel calm and gives me a feeling of joy. I wish you the best with the success of your channel! I think that you will like the book by Katherine May. I read it a couple of months ago and it really resonated with me like no other book. So much so, I got her other books as well and even the Audible versions. She is a very talented writer with keen observations about her own feelings that we all experience at one time or another. I will look forward to exploring your past videos! Happy New Year! ☺
Thank you so much for kind words, I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed the video!! ❤️ And now I am even more excited to read the rest of Katherine May's book, and to learn more about her other books, as well! Happy New Year, friend 🥰
Hello. This video came up in my feed and I’m so glad! I really enjoy your calming and relaxing voice. New subbie and I look forward to watching more of your videos. I just love your cottage. The tea you made using rose, chamomile and lavender sounds so good. I’m new to making teas like that. Can you share where you get those items and the teapot you used to steep it in and or the little silver thing you put in there. Thanks for sharing! Sending hugs!
Hie from France ! Love your video, just cosy ans amazing, that's all I like : nature, slow life and books ! The Wheal of nature seems so beautifil, hope I'll find it in french. Happy new year too !
Aww I am so thrilled that you enjoyed the video and the book recommendations--enjoy your new books, and I can't wait to keep sharing with you, my friend! ❤️
🌟Your videos are wonderful, I'm Italian and I have a very small channel inspired by these types of videos, probably in Italy they are not much appreciated but when I watch them I feel like I dream and it's the same thing I try to do in mine. I wish you a happy year dear.💓
Thank you so much for your kind words, my friend ❤️ I can't wait to check out your videos, they sound so dreamy and beautiful!! I love that we both create videos that bring peace to others 🥰 Happy New Year!!
Yes, slowing down is really important. The books you got are great! Check out Danu's Irish Herb Garden, if you haven't already. She's wonderful and has so much knowledge, plus an AMAZING property FULL of herbs, plants of all kinds, trees, everything cultivated over the years by her. We decided to decorate for the lunar new year coming up on Feb 10th to bring more color into the house again and I love it! Good luck with everything and Happy New Year, too!
Thank you so much for the amazing recommendation, I can't wait to check out Danu's Irish Herb Garden--this sounds like exactly what I've been looking for!! I absolutely love your tradition of decorating on the Lunar New Year, too ❤️ Thank you again, and Happy New Year!! 😊
This Winter I've been into "wintering" and it's been teaching me to slow down and live in the moment. I to finally just took down my Christmas decor and now I'm creating a cozy winter atmosphere. I lost my job in November so this Christmas I couldn't feel Christmas but I felt Winter and it's where I at now. I read at night with black tea with orange slice and cinnamon stick by candlelight. It's relaxing especially for the way I feel. It helps me feel grounded during such a time where I felt I lost my footing for a bit.
I always transition Christmas decor with winter decor. Mostly white and silver. Lots of blankets, snowflakes, candles, and lights. It helps combat the dreary winter days, and makes everything much more cozy. And I find that it's much more difficult to feel gloomy when you're in a cozy atmosphere.
I think winter, with its snow and cold weather (where I live) is beautiful! I love the crispness of the air and the whiteness everywhere... I love the sounds of winter--- the howling wind at times, the silence at others.… I love the "crunch" as I walk through the snow.... And I love the warmth of home as I come inside from a cold day...Drinking a hot beverage.... Reading a book by the window as it snows outside.... Knitting or crocheting something.,.. It's such a beautiful season! And I'm blessed to experience four seasons!!! ❤️
Oh I agree. People think I'm crazy hating the hot summer months and loving the winter. It's cozy, you slow down a little. It's quieter. Love any snow storm. Cook a nice meal or bake. Light candles and grab a blanket. Read with some tea. And a nice cold brisk walk makes you feel fresh and alive. And you get some nice pink cheeks.
Hey there, sweet friend! 🤗 Your voice is so calming and relaxing, and the quality of the video is so good! Watching it feels like sitting in comfortable silence with a dear friend, where just being together says it all. So cozy and peaceful! Everyone reading this - have a wonderful day! ☕ ❤
Im not crazy about January and February. Winter used to be my favorite time of year, but as I have grown older and more brittle, they have become quite boring. But to me spring is unbearable. March and April are just black holes of despair. I start dreading them just after christmas. Seasonal affliction disorder really is a thing, and it can hit in seasons people often think are the happiest. Anyways, this video is beautiful!
I have SAD too, and light helps alot. I put the gold xmas lights around my apt doors and windows, every day of the year. It helps immensely, but it has to be the kind of lights that give off a warm glow. ❤💗💛🧡
I graduated from Rosemary Gladstar’s Sage Mountain Herbal program back in 2017 and it changed my life! It is an incredible self directed program you can do from home and you get the most beautiful certificate after graduating. If you want to go deeper into your herbal studies I highly recommend it but it’s also perfect for beginners too. 🥰🌿❤️✨
I have been trying to decide whether or not I want to pursue a more formal herbal education program, and after reading your comment, I am now SO inspired and excited to look into Rosemary Gladstar's program!! Thank you so much for the recommendation ❤️
That cermaic pot is beautiful. I feel like fall and winter are my prime tea months. I feel like January and February have felt like a new beginning, but I think for me I finally had the courage to quit a job which has given me the freedom to really find myself again in the new year and try to make dreams come true I've always wanted. I am almost done with Tom Lake by: Ann Patchett, love it
I'm so happy you love the teapot, too! 😊💕 And congratulations on finding the courage to quit your job--I'm rooting for you and wishing you lots of luck to make your dreams come true in the new year!! ❤️ And thank you so much for the book recommendation, I'm so excited to check it out 📚
Hello dear Haley 🤗 Watching your channel is like being hugged by a warm cozy blanket. You bring all of us so much joy with every video. I am so happy you took time for yourself and for what you needed. All of us wouldn't have it any other way. Whenever it is best for you, we will be here to support you and of course to enjoy your company and everything you have to offer. I am so thrilled about the natural healthy way you live and I am so open to learning more as you discover more information on medicinal remedies and plants that we can adopt in our everyday life. My sister gifted me a beautiful box of organic teas from the company Pukka. I appreciate their quality and philosophy concerning the planet and their workers. I often mix different teas together also but you have just inspired me to make it a more special time when I am drinking tea alone, by using a tea pot and really savoring the moment. I usually only do that when I have company. I shouldn't be surprised because you are always inspiring to me, even at the age of 61, I still have a lot to learn and you are just the right person I need to keep me on track! Your list of books look not only interesting but educational also. I hope you have pleasant days ahead and I wish you and Alex all the best for today and all the days to come in 2024!!! Take care. 🤗💖🤗💖🤗
Aww Linda, all of your amazing support and kind words mean the world to me-thank you so much for always brightening my days with your comments!! ❤️ I can’t wait to learn more about herbalism and hopefully use my studies to create and share some fun new recipes and healthy living tips with you 😊💕 I absolutely LOVE Pukka teas-that was so thoughtful of your sister to give you such a wonderful gift!! Which flavors are you enjoying the most so far?! I would love to hear your recommendations! I recently tried their Three Mint flavor and it’s sooo delicious 🥰 I hope you have an amazing 2024 and I am so grateful that we connected and became internet friends in 2023 😊 Here’s to another wonderful year!!
Hi Haley. 😀 I hope you are having a good day. Yes the teas are lovely. The box they came in is also very pretty. The one thing I noticed is that there is a common flavor of black licorice throughout most of the teas which is unfortunately not my favorite. I have not been steeping the tea for the recommended time so that way it won't be too strong. I was wondering, do you have a P.O. box? I would be so happy to send you one of each of the teas so that way you could have a chance to sample them also. One flavor of tea that has surprised me is the ones with turmeric. I love using what I call "my Indian spices" in my cooking because they are so flavorful but I never would have thought that I would like it in a tea. Celestial Organics also has nice teas. I signed up for your emails and news letters so if you prefer to send me your info that way, I will get those teas out to you. Happy Sunday sweet Haley🤗
A few books I treated myself to this year are The Lost Ways, The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies, The Encyclopedia of Country Living among a couple. The winter is a time to allow our circadian rhythm to reset. ❤
I keep my Christmas decor up until the weekend after my birthday - the end of Jan - just as my mom always did. It’s a tradition for me even though she’s been gone 20 years. It brings a sense of love and warmth to my home during the post season quietness.
So glad that you were able to take a break from “content” creating to enjoy the season. As always, this video is timely and much appreciated-all the best for 2024!
Hi from the Gold Coast Australia - we are in the middle of Winter now - where I live it is sometimes cold enough for a rug at night but the idea of Wintering is still delightful - thank you
I have been (patiently) waiting for this video to come out since winter started! It's hard to find appreciation for the winter that comes after Christmas. Very inspiring to see the cozy ways that you embrace the season, including slowing down your work to care for your self. Thank you Haley!
Always so beautiful and inspiring. We have snow in So. Utah and its lovely outside. I am reading a series from when I was about 11 or 12 years old. I had the series, but passed them along to my Grandaughter years ago. My husband saw the entire set at the thrift store and got them for me. The Trixie Belden series. I am so pleased to have these to enjoy again. I will make note of the books you received to see about getting some of them. Happy Reading and Happy New Year.
Thank you so much, Jan!! ❤️ And I'm so happy that you're revisiting a series you loved as a child--I don't think I've heard of Trixie Belden before but I will have to check out the series!! 😊 I hope you have a wonderful week, and enjoy the snow! ❄️
Love the idea of "wintering" and will have to check out that book! My daughter asked for the same Wheel of the Year book for Christmas that you got, which got me excited about the concept. I ended up getting myself The Magical Year by Danu Forest to learn more about it, and also got The Great Work: Self Knowlege and Healing Through the Wheel of the Year as my Christmas gift--which has been so interesting to work through so far!
Thank you for making these videos! My birthday is in late January and I always like to keep my Christmas decorations up until then. I have always loved having four unique seasons. I lived in southern California for 6 years and while most people were happy to have perfect weather all the time, I missed the world changing around me with each season. It felt like I was stuck in time. It was a wonderful experience and had it's own unique beauty, but I feel more at home now that I live with the dramatically changing seasons again.
Thank you Haley. New fan here. Loved your vlog and book haul, which included The Fourth Wing. I got The Fire and the Light by Glenn Craney, and I highly recommend it. Happy New Year! :)
I like Winter it’s cozy and warm. Baking season and I have Winter decor up till the end of February and then Spring flowers 🌷 come out till Fall. I just came across your Channel and I subscribed straight away. Nice to meet you on here. Your home looks lovely 😻
I so enjoy the vidio. I love winter months. Everything about it . Enjoying tea. I've been enjoying black tea and bergamot it's so Devine, the flavor and smell. For 6 years now learning about bible prophecy and how it's jumping off the pages of the bible . Jesus is coming soon. We don't know the day or hour but we know the season. So as I weight on the rapture to happy with so much love for jesus and what he did for me on the cross,he died and rose again on the 3rd day for us . Believing in my heart . John 3:16 Romans 10: 9-10. It's a heart condition. God bless you and thank you for sharing your love for the special gift that God has given us.
Where I live (Maryland), winter is way too short. So far, we have had only 7-10 days of true winter weather. The rest of the days have been more like March weather. Don’t get me wrong. I love March weather… in March, not in January. I don’t want to rush into spring. I need some more wintering time.
Winter can be beautiful with a fresh blanket of snow BUT when you heat your home exclusively with wood it becomes a chore from hell. Winter lasts till end of April here and it can really take its toll. I will meditate on this video some more.⛄
I'm loving the sight of your kitchen and windows etc. I use to love to have drying herbs in the kitchen and such but then I heard it was bad fenshwey and you don't want anything decaying in your house? I'd love your thoughts on this. That said I simply love the look of winter serenity of your home.
Its wierd to see hygge as some sort of philosephy. I have never given hygge much thought beeing raised and living in denmark. Its just somthing that is or is not. And i think its wierd that we are the happiest people in the world, cause we rarly smile and we the national sport is surely complaining.😅😅
Am glad you’re finding ways to brighten your winter months love; Grandma’s teacups are also to die for! I am an avid tea aficinada et also a teaware collector so I love seeing such a lovely floral tea set et porcelain kettle… Happy wintering love et thanks for sharing with us! 💕💕💗💗💗🌸
Lavender and Chamomile tea also good for when you are sick and have phlegm stuck in your chest. We have used them for years when we are sick mixed with some honey and lemon.
So lovely to find your new video this morning!! The thoughts, visuals, and ideas are always so insightful and inspiring. We truly need to normalize and prioritize rest, self care, and stepping back. Thank you for the wonderful little jewels you always share. Happy New Year 🎉
This was beautiful and full of hints for slowing down this winter season. I loved your book recommendations. The Healing Garden is a favourite of mine and the author is an herbal genius ! I also thank you for the tea recipe you're enjoying and seeing your new year journal. Many blessings to you and Alex this season 💜
Thank you so much for your kind words, Marilyn--I'm so happy you enjoyed the video and book recommendations! ❤️ And I'm so happy that you love The Healing Garden, too--it's just full of great information and gorgeous photos and recipes! Have a wonderful New Year, my friend 🥰
I'm so glad to see you back and I hope you had a lovely Christmas break! I agree that it's so important to listen to the rhythm of nature and live according to the seasons. My favorite thing about this time of year is sitting by my living room window with a cup of tea and watching the cardinals and chickadees come to the bird feeder. I adore chickadees! The teas blend you made sounds very good. I'm hoping to plant a medicinal/herbal tea garden this year. My advice is to not let the lack of owning a home or having room for an outdoor garden stop you. There are so many herbs that do well in pots that you can put on a porch or windowsill. I'm jealous of all the books you got, they all look so good! I got a wonderful surprise of a book by Jane Austen I had never heard of called Lady Susan. It was published posthumously and is written as a series of letters between different characters. Anyway, I look forward to seeing what you will share with us this year and although I will be sad not to have a weekly video I know it is so important to listen to your own needs and set boundaries for your health and well being. Sending you hugs!
Watching the birds from your living room window sounds so peaceful and wonderful, I can't wait until we have a yard someday to put up a bird feeder!! ❤️ I loveee chickadees too, they are so happy and cute! And I am so excited for you to plant your herbal tea garden, I bet it's going to be absolutely amazing 😊 And thank you so much for your wonderful advice about the gardening, you've inspired me to look further into creating an indoor windowsill garden! Thank you so much for all of your amazing support ❤️
Have you ever heard of manga (JPN), manhwa (SK) or donghua (CHN) books before? They are mostly illustrated books especially manga and manhwa. Personally, I enjoy manhwa more because it's full color (digital art), while manga is mostly black and white, and donghua has very little illustration but has peak gut-wrenching romance. All three of them are fun easy read.
I used to read manga as a young teen but haven't read manhwa before but now so excited to explore it after reading your comment!! Thank you so much for the wonderful recommendation
❤❤❤🌿💐🥾🎒📚☕like always, thank you so much my friend for your all your videos!!!!! I wish you a happy new year and that you can achieve all your new goals this year!❤❤❤and please never give up! Your videos are like therapy for mothers like me, very busy with long days that we need a little something to help us on difficult or very exhausting days... a space that gives us energy and revitalizes our days! Your videos for me are like medicine!Lol 😂 thank you for YOUR effort in Everything you do in every video Haley. All of your talent is greatly appreciated!🎉🎉you are the best!😊
Thank you SO much for your kind words, my friend 🤗❤️ It means the world to me that my videos have been able to bring some positive energy and calm to your busy days! I can't wait to keep sharing with you in the New Year, and I hope you and your family have an wonderful, happy, and healthy 2024 ❤️✨Sending you the biggest hug!!
If you are into herbalism and fiction I would highly recommend the earths children series. It’s set during the ice age and follows the life of Ayla, a young girl who doesn’t quite fit in but finds her place as her clans medicine woman. It’s very well researched and I believe the herbs and medicine she uses are true to life.
Happy New Year, dear Haley! Such a calming video with such lovely tips for a soothing winter time. I so agree with tea and blankets! They are my number one comfort with books, of course. :) Take care
I am about half way through “Fourth Wing” and it will likely become the favorite book I’ve read. I’ve had to force myself to limit my reading time a bit or I’d have finished it in a single marathon reading.
Thank you for sharing this video! We have a lot of common goals for this year. My biggest goal and also dream is to start the study I have wanted to do for years now. I am a neuropsychologist but have been interested in grief and guiding people through difficult life experiences for years and in September I’m finally starting a 4 year study to become a grief therapist and counselor. It will be challenging next to a fulltime job but I feel so thankful for this opportunity! I loved Katherine May’s book ‘Wintering’. I am currently reading her new book ‘Enchantment’ which I highly recommend too! Have a lovely week ❤️
Congratulations on pursuing your dream of becoming a grief therapist and counselor--I am so happy for you and wishing you the best of luck with your new journey, my friend!! ❤️ Now I'm even more excited to read Wintering, and I will have to check out Enchantment, too 😊
What I wouldn’t give for a snip if that hollyberry! I like to decorate with decor/nature from my backyard, but we moved to a new house with nothing available to cut. Also, there isn’t much to choose from in Oklahoma this time of year. Thinking of buying flowers every other week instead.
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:07 ❄️ *Embracing Winter for Mental Well-being* - Incorporating self-care practices in winter for mental health, - Finding joy in winter walks and nature's resilience. 02:03 🍵 *Comfort of Herbal Tea in Winter* - Benefits of rose, chamomile, and lavender in herbal tea, - The sentimental value of using family heirlooms for tea rituals. 04:06 🌱 *Reflecting and Dreaming in Winter* - The importance of rest and reflection during winter, - Journaling and creating vision boards for future inspiration. 06:15 🏡 *Creating a Cozy Home Environment* - Keeping holiday decorations for extended coziness, - DIY tips for a natural household cleaner, - Crafting cozy corners for relaxation. 09:01 📚 *Winter Evenings with Books and Learning* - Joy in learning and reading new books, - Sharing a list of inspiring and educational books. 14:12 🌟 *Cultivating Hygge and Embracing Wintering* - Exploring concepts of Hygge and Wintering for happiness, - Discussing books on Danish culture, rest, and personal growth. 17:19 🎥 *Prioritizing Self-care and Updates for 2024* - Balancing work and self-care, - Updates on video posting frequency and future content. Made with HARPA AI
Wishing your dream of a garden of your own to come true in 2024! All beings deserve earth and space to grow, harvest and explore. Enjoying your authenticity and permission giving to others to rest and find their rhythm ❤
Your winter is so different from mine! We have lots of snow and below freezing. Yesterday we had -15°C (that's 5°F). It's the cold and snow that gets to me, and gives me aches and pains. The best thing I do for my self care is to drink hot drinks and read books I enjoy.
I feel the same about winter outdoors. Did you get any flooding near you or was it just by me? I like what you wrote in your journal. It is very nice. Spending more time outside was on my list I made too. I am finishing reading Snow & Rose that you had previously read! I'm glad you enjoyed gifting books while having hot cocoa. I am a year long cocoa drinker (I don't like coffee or tea) and I finished 119 books in 2023! Yey! I hope you are able to get your house with a garden one day. I long for that too. I had a garden in my parents' backyard for several years but it is gone now Years ago I read the Little Book of Hygge that you are reading. It is a fast read for sure. .I recommend the other ones Lagom and Little Book of Lykke. Enjoy your self care time!!
❤ let’s make the algorithm love Haley 😅 just keep her videos playing in the background all day and occasionally comment so the AI ranks her videos higher
A beautiful book haul! So many of my favorites, I love Katie Daisy and Rosemary Gladstar is amazing.Enjoyed reading Wintering. I have a list of books, many of them Alice Hoffman and on my shelf already! Currently listening on my down time to Louise Penny's Detective Gamache series. Rest Well!
Ironically, the older I get the more I appreciate the winter months. I don’t even mind the extra cold days (where I live in 🇨🇦 we sometimes get cold snaps with -30C windchills) but those days are often the sunniest with cheery blue skies. And shoveling snow is good exercise! I only get tired of snow if it’s still hanging around in April. I keep my winter tires on till end of April as we’ve had snow then too.
Thank you! For sharing a calm and peaceful video ☕️🍰l had the privilege to leave close to the mountains so often l go for a walk to Enjoy the view of the beautiful mountains rivers in waterfalls , during this busy life.🏔️🌲🌤️☕️❤️
I’m 65years old and I’m sitting in a cold car waiting for it to warm up sufficiently for me to drive the hour to work. It’s six degrees. I have not thought of wintering as a concept. It’s more a concern of safety for the animals, my old house, my old car and the feeling that I get that shouts stay home! Here’s to those very few but very precious moments of winter peace. ⛄️
Something my mom has started recently (which I think is brilliant) is decorating for the season, not the holiday. In December, she focused on fairy lights, greenery, cardinals, snowflakes, candles, pine cones, and other wintery items. This means that a lot of the decoration still works throughout January and February, especially the lights to add some brightness to dreary days. It also makes transitioning through other seasons easier, since some decorations can be reincorporated into the next season
Love this, thank you for sharing it.❤
That’s what I’ve always done too since my adult kids and grandkids grew up.
Love that idea
That's a lovely idea. I keep up my snowmen and red or white lights- things that say winter. I'm glad to know other people are on the same page 🥰
Brilliant ❤
New subscriber from upstate New York and love your channel ❤. Winter, my favorite season here in upstate New York. I love the coziness, warmth, tranquility of it and just relaxing more…cozy candles, books to read, craft projects and lots of coffee☕️☕️
I just found your channel and I am so intrigued. I'm going to go back and do some binge watching:) I guess I'm different from a lot of people but I really love the winter. I live in the deep south so winter isn't very long and we basically have few days of really cold weather. This week is to be unusually cold for us. Anyway...I love the coziness of winter. It feels like I'm snuggling in for awhile with my warm blankets, cups of coffee or hot chocolate, a fire in the fireplace, good books to read with candles glowing, and fuzzy socks to wear around the house. I love sweaters and boots to wrap up in when going out. I am going to check out a couple of the books you mentioned. I recently finished THE PRAYER BOX and THE KEEPER OF LOST THINGS. Loved both of them so much. Happy New Year....continue to take time for yourself.
Haley, you are just a sweet and gentle soul, and your voice is so calming. I adore your videos and you're inspiring which gets me thinking and planning my calming days. I'd love to know where you get your tea blends and the little tea "insert" for your tea pot. I have always loved the moon and stars and I'd love to know where I can find the insert. Thank you, and have an amazing day 😁❤️✨🌙
Haley, you really captured the feeling- sad to see it go but hopeful for new beginnings! I have many jars of infused vinegar around my kitchen! We eat so much citrus in the winter, so I use that- in the summer i use all the things from my garden,sage,mint, lavendar and it makes cleaning a little more joyful. We celebrate Jolabokaflod too, we are big readers and just love the gift of books, especially second hand.
Haley Darling, so nice to "chat" with you on this cozy Saturday morning while sipping coffee ☕️ ❤ you and I are on parallel learning paths! I too, have been studying Tea Gardens and beginning apothecary the last few years, dreaming and waiting for the space to finally start growing. (Containers only yield so much but I am truly grateful for every baby that thrives!) When spring comes and the forests are alive again, I want to practice wild foraging to help with native plant identification 🌿 and maybe some secret guerilla gardening as well 🤭 who doesn't want more flowers on their forest walks?
Ahhh it makes me so happy to hear that you're studying herbalism, gardening, and foraging too--and I absolutely love your idea of guerrilla gardening in the forest!! 🌷Sending you lots of love and good luck for 2024--I'm so excited for us to learn more about herbalism and plants together this year!! 🌿🤗❤️
Your video helped me to remember somethings I had honestly forgotten I had. At 65 and pretty much house bound I have alot of time on my hands. My garden is pretty dead for the year, but I could go out on warmer days and do a few clean ups. I also own alot of stones and herbal oils, since I have a bit of a cold I had forgotten that Eucalyptus oil will help unclog a stuffy nose. Things like this are forgotten as we get older, thank you for reminding me to fall back on my herbal oils for comfort. Keep up these wonderful videos, I find them very relaxing and they help me remember things I had, thanks to age, forgotten.
I love the winter. I wish it would last longer.
You can start your herb garden if you have room for a green stalk 😊 GOOD LUCK!
Thank you so much!!! I find your videos so comforting cozy and informative! ❤ Just your presence and the way you interact with the camera. Is such a joy to see. I feel like I have a friend here with me ! I love all the tips that you gave in this video . ❤ I pray that you have a restful, cozy, and very nourishing wintertime !! 😊
That truly means the world to me, Leonna--thank you so much for saying that 🥰 It's such a joy to create these videos and it's the best feeling in the world to know that others are enjoying them!! Wishing you a wonderful and cozy wintertime, my friend ✨
@MyMoonstoneKitchen Haley thank you SO much ! Your reply brings so much joy to me !!! 🥰
I have always suffered seasonal depression and January and February are my hardest months even though my birthday is in February. I just crave the hot, warm, bright sun on my face and body penetrating to my soul to awaken me.
I have the Little Book of Hygge, I bring it out to read each winter as it's a great reminder of how to slow down and be cosy❤
Oooh that's such a good idea!!
I have all of Rosemary's books...they are all wonderful!!! You do have a great new book collection. Enjoy Winter...you have much to read. ❤
Hello Haley Love. It’s so good to have a new video from you. I do love your content. Your soul does speak to mine. ❤
Aww Julie, I’m so happy to hear that you love the videos!! Thank you so much for your kind words ❤️❤️
Winter is my time to hunker down (and except when I have to work). I putter and organize closets and drawers. And rest. In pjs early.
That sounds absolutely amazing!! There's nothing better than getting cozy in pjs early on a cold night 😊
I just stumbled upon your channel and you seem like a truly good and lovely person! Watching you and listening to your commentary makes me feel calm and gives me a feeling of joy. I wish you the best with the success of your channel!
I think that you will like the book by Katherine May. I read it a couple of months ago and it really resonated with me like no other book. So much so, I got her other books as well and even the Audible versions. She is a very talented writer with keen observations about her own feelings that we all experience at one time or another. I will look forward to exploring your past videos! Happy New Year! ☺
Thank you so much for kind words, I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed the video!! ❤️ And now I am even more excited to read the rest of Katherine May's book, and to learn more about her other books, as well! Happy New Year, friend 🥰
Hello. This video came up in my feed and I’m so glad! I really enjoy your calming and relaxing voice. New subbie and I look forward to watching more of your videos. I just love your cottage. The tea you made using rose, chamomile and lavender sounds so good. I’m new to making teas like that. Can you share where you get those items and the teapot you used to steep it in and or the little silver thing you put in there. Thanks for sharing! Sending hugs!
I just subbed today. I was actually looking for a good Wheel of the Year book and that one looks beautiful. Glad you mentioned it.
Thank you so much, and welcome!! ❤️ I hope you get a chance to read the Wheel of the Year book soon, it's wonderful!
Hie from France ! Love your video, just cosy ans amazing, that's all I like : nature, slow life and books ! The Wheal of nature seems so beautifil, hope I'll find it in french. Happy new year too !
beautiful video❤
Just saw you for the first time. I loved watching and I have just ordered some of the books you shared. I am excited to follow you. Thank you 📚 ♥️ 🪴
Aww I am so thrilled that you enjoyed the video and the book recommendations--enjoy your new books, and I can't wait to keep sharing with you, my friend! ❤️
🌟Your videos are wonderful, I'm Italian and I have a very small channel inspired by these types of videos, probably in Italy they are not much appreciated but when I watch them I feel like I dream and it's the same thing I try to do in mine. I wish you a happy year dear.💓
Thank you so much for your kind words, my friend ❤️ I can't wait to check out your videos, they sound so dreamy and beautiful!! I love that we both create videos that bring peace to others 🥰 Happy New Year!!
@@MyMoonstoneKitchen 🌟 How happy I am that you answered me, thank you very much 💓.
This was so lovely and comforting!
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!! ❤️
Yes, slowing down is really important. The books you got are great! Check out Danu's Irish Herb Garden, if you haven't already. She's wonderful and has so much knowledge, plus an AMAZING property FULL of herbs, plants of all kinds, trees, everything cultivated over the years by her. We decided to decorate for the lunar new year coming up on Feb 10th to bring more color into the house again and I love it! Good luck with everything and Happy New Year, too!
Thank you so much for the amazing recommendation, I can't wait to check out Danu's Irish Herb Garden--this sounds like exactly what I've been looking for!! I absolutely love your tradition of decorating on the Lunar New Year, too ❤️ Thank you again, and Happy New Year!! 😊
You could start with growing herbs in your windows, that's what I'm doing!
Oooh I love this idea so much!! I'm already starting to plan out a little window garden for the spring 🪴
@@MyMoonstoneKitchen I can't wait to see them!
Owww so sweet 😍
The Little Book of Cottagecore by Emily Kent
Can't wait to read this one--thank you so much for the recommendation! ❤️
I wish I had a boyfriend who has amazing taste in books like Alex:)
He is the BEST!! 😊💕
This Winter I've been into "wintering" and it's been teaching me to slow down and live in the moment. I to finally just took down my Christmas decor and now I'm creating a cozy winter atmosphere. I lost my job in November so this Christmas I couldn't feel Christmas but I felt Winter and it's where I at now. I read at night with black tea with orange slice and cinnamon stick by candlelight. It's relaxing especially for the way I feel. It helps me feel grounded during such a time where I felt I lost my footing for a bit.
I always transition Christmas decor with winter decor. Mostly white and silver. Lots of blankets, snowflakes, candles, and lights. It helps combat the dreary winter days, and makes everything much more cozy. And I find that it's much more difficult to feel gloomy when you're in a cozy atmosphere.
I think winter, with its snow and cold weather (where I live) is beautiful! I love the crispness of the air and the whiteness everywhere... I love the sounds of winter--- the howling wind at times, the silence at others.… I love the "crunch" as I walk through the snow.... And I love the warmth of home as I come inside from a cold day...Drinking a hot beverage.... Reading a book by the window as it snows outside.... Knitting or crocheting something.,.. It's such a beautiful season! And I'm blessed to experience four seasons!!! ❤️
We sound like kindred spirits, exactly how I feel about winter❄️❄️
Most definitely! There is something SO magical about winter, you just have to find it ❤
Oh I agree. People think I'm crazy hating the hot summer months and loving the winter. It's cozy, you slow down a little. It's quieter. Love any snow storm. Cook a nice meal or bake. Light candles and grab a blanket. Read with some tea. And a nice cold brisk walk makes you feel fresh and alive. And you get some nice pink cheeks.
Hey there, sweet friend! 🤗 Your voice is so calming and relaxing, and the quality of the video is so good! Watching it feels like sitting in comfortable silence with a dear friend, where just being together says it all. So cozy and peaceful! Everyone reading this - have a wonderful day! ☕ ❤
Aww your comment made my day--thank you SO much for your kind words about the video ❤️ Have a wonderful rest of your day, angel! 💕
thank you 🤗@@MyMoonstoneKitchen
Im not crazy about January and February. Winter used to be my favorite time of year, but as I have grown older and more brittle, they have become quite boring. But to me spring is unbearable. March and April are just black holes of despair. I start dreading them just after christmas. Seasonal affliction disorder really is a thing, and it can hit in seasons people often think are the happiest. Anyways, this video is beautiful!
I have SAD too, and light helps alot. I put the gold xmas lights around my apt doors and windows, every day of the year. It helps immensely, but it has to be the kind of lights that give off a warm glow. ❤💗💛🧡
I graduated from Rosemary Gladstar’s Sage Mountain Herbal program back in 2017 and it changed my life! It is an incredible self directed program you can do from home and you get the most beautiful certificate after graduating. If you want to go deeper into your herbal studies I highly recommend it but it’s also perfect for beginners too. 🥰🌿❤️✨
I have been trying to decide whether or not I want to pursue a more formal herbal education program, and after reading your comment, I am now SO inspired and excited to look into Rosemary Gladstar's program!! Thank you so much for the recommendation ❤️
Is that a long-distance learning programme? I'm really interested, if so!
@@mariapap8962it sure is! You can either get a binder with all the physical lessons or they have it online. 🥰
That cermaic pot is beautiful. I feel like fall and winter are my prime tea months. I feel like January and February have felt like a new beginning, but I think for me I finally had the courage to quit a job which has given me the freedom to really find myself again in the new year and try to make dreams come true I've always wanted. I am almost done with Tom Lake by: Ann Patchett, love it
I'm so happy you love the teapot, too! 😊💕 And congratulations on finding the courage to quit your job--I'm rooting for you and wishing you lots of luck to make your dreams come true in the new year!! ❤️ And thank you so much for the book recommendation, I'm so excited to check it out 📚
Hello dear Haley 🤗
Watching your channel is like being hugged by a warm cozy blanket. You bring all of us so much joy with every video.
I am so happy you took time for yourself and for what you needed. All of us wouldn't have it any other way. Whenever it is best for you, we will be here to support you and of course to enjoy your company and everything you have to offer.
I am so thrilled about the natural healthy way you live and I am so open to learning more as you discover more information on medicinal remedies and plants that we can adopt in our everyday life.
My sister gifted me a beautiful box of organic teas from the company Pukka. I appreciate their quality and philosophy concerning the planet and their workers. I often mix different teas together also but you have just inspired me to make it a more special time when I am drinking tea alone, by using a tea pot and really savoring the moment. I usually only do that when I have company. I shouldn't be surprised because you are always inspiring to me, even at the age of 61, I still have a lot to learn and you are just the right person I need to keep me on track! Your list of books look not only interesting but educational also. I hope you have pleasant days ahead and I wish you and Alex all the best for today and all the days to come in 2024!!! Take care.
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Aww Linda, all of your amazing support and kind words mean the world to me-thank you so much for always brightening my days with your comments!! ❤️ I can’t wait to learn more about herbalism and hopefully use my studies to create and share some fun new recipes and healthy living tips with you 😊💕 I absolutely LOVE Pukka teas-that was so thoughtful of your sister to give you such a wonderful gift!! Which flavors are you enjoying the most so far?! I would love to hear your recommendations! I recently tried their Three Mint flavor and it’s sooo delicious 🥰 I hope you have an amazing 2024 and I am so grateful that we connected and became internet friends in 2023 😊 Here’s to another wonderful year!!
Hi Haley. 😀 I hope you are having a good day. Yes the teas are lovely. The box they came in is also very pretty. The one thing I noticed is that there is a common flavor of black licorice throughout most of the teas which is unfortunately not my favorite. I have not been steeping the tea for the recommended time so that way it won't be too strong. I was wondering, do you have a P.O. box? I would be so happy to send you one of each of the teas so that way you could have a chance to sample them also. One flavor of tea that has surprised me is the ones with turmeric. I love using what I call "my Indian spices" in my cooking because they are so flavorful but I never would have thought that I would like it in a tea. Celestial Organics also has nice teas. I signed up for your emails and news letters so if you prefer to send me your info that way, I will get those teas out to you.
Happy Sunday sweet Haley🤗
A few books I treated myself to this year are The Lost Ways, The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies, The Encyclopedia of Country Living among a couple. The winter is a time to allow our circadian rhythm to reset. ❤
I keep my Christmas decor up until the weekend after my birthday - the end of Jan - just as my mom always did. It’s a tradition for me even though she’s been gone 20 years. It brings a sense of love and warmth to my home during the post season quietness.
Me too!
What a lovely video.
As my Yoga teacher says we are wintering and should rest and take of oursleves more.
A very warm and cozy video. Thank you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
So glad that you were able to take a break from “content” creating to enjoy the season. As always, this video is timely and much appreciated-all the best for 2024!
Thank you so much 🥰 It was so good to take a little break, and I'm so happy to be back!! Wishing you a wonderful 2024 ❤️
Hi from the Gold Coast Australia - we are in the middle of Winter now - where I live it is sometimes cold enough for a rug at night but the idea of Wintering is still delightful - thank you
I’m so happy to have found your channel! Just what I needed to learn new insights for a new year and new chapter. Best in 2024!
Happy 🎉🎊 🕛 New Year 2024 , your 📷 videos are very 😍 beautiful.
I have been (patiently) waiting for this video to come out since winter started! It's hard to find appreciation for the winter that comes after Christmas. Very inspiring to see the cozy ways that you embrace the season, including slowing down your work to care for your self. Thank you Haley!
Aww I'm so happy you found the video inspiring--thank you so much for saying that 🥰 I hope you have a wonderful, cozy winter season, my friend!! ❤️
There is no problem with winter, I hate summer!))
Me too and guessing we are in the minority on this
I prefer winter, too! ❤
I find working with wool helps me feel better during the winter. So knitting, crocheting, spinning, weaving, and felting.
I am a beginner knitter but absolutely love it so far, it's such a fun and cozy hobby for the winter!
@@MyMoonstoneKitchen I'm so glad you are enjoying it!
Hi there! What boots are you wearing? I’m looking for som everyday boots that will last me years :)
Here's the link! amzn.to/48sUv3S I love these boots so much, and they're very durable ❤️
First comment ❤❤ Lots of love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩....
Thank you so much for being here, friend!! ❤️
Always so beautiful and inspiring. We have snow in So. Utah and its lovely outside. I am reading a series from when I was about 11 or 12 years old. I had the series, but passed them along to my Grandaughter years ago. My husband saw the entire set at the thrift store and got them for me. The Trixie Belden series. I am so pleased to have these to enjoy again. I will make note of the books you received to see about getting some of them. Happy Reading and Happy New Year.
I loved Trixie Belden when I was younger too. Would be fun to read them again..
Thank you so much, Jan!! ❤️ And I'm so happy that you're revisiting a series you loved as a child--I don't think I've heard of Trixie Belden before but I will have to check out the series!! 😊 I hope you have a wonderful week, and enjoy the snow! ❄️
Love the idea of "wintering" and will have to check out that book! My daughter asked for the same Wheel of the Year book for Christmas that you got, which got me excited about the concept. I ended up getting myself The Magical Year by Danu Forest to learn more about it, and also got The Great Work: Self Knowlege and Healing Through the Wheel of the Year as my Christmas gift--which has been so interesting to work through so far!
Oooh I just wrote down both of the books you mentioned, they sound wonderful, I can't wait to read them!! 😊
@@MyMoonstoneKitchen Loving them both so far, plus the copy of Wintering that I picked up! ❤️
Thank you for making these videos! My birthday is in late January and I always like to keep my Christmas decorations up until then. I have always loved having four unique seasons. I lived in southern California for 6 years and while most people were happy to have perfect weather all the time, I missed the world changing around me with each season. It felt like I was stuck in time. It was a wonderful experience and had it's own unique beauty, but I feel more at home now that I live with the dramatically changing seasons again.
Thank you Haley. New fan here. Loved your vlog and book haul, which included The Fourth Wing. I got The Fire and the Light by Glenn Craney, and I highly recommend it. Happy New Year! :)
I like Winter it’s cozy and warm. Baking season and I have Winter decor up till the end of February and then Spring flowers 🌷 come out till Fall. I just came across your Channel and I subscribed straight away. Nice to meet you on here. Your home looks lovely 😻
I so enjoy the vidio. I love winter months. Everything about it . Enjoying tea. I've been enjoying black tea and bergamot it's so Devine, the flavor and smell. For 6 years now learning about bible prophecy and how it's jumping off the pages of the bible . Jesus is coming soon. We don't know the day or hour but we know the season. So as I weight on the rapture to happy with so much love for jesus and what he did for me on the cross,he died and rose again on the 3rd day for us . Believing in my heart . John 3:16 Romans 10: 9-10. It's a heart condition. God bless you and thank you for sharing your love for the special gift that God has given us.
Where I live (Maryland), winter is way too short. So far, we have had only 7-10 days of true winter weather. The rest of the days have been more like March weather. Don’t get me wrong. I love March weather… in March, not in January. I don’t want to rush into spring. I need some more wintering time.
Gorgeous, thank you Haley, it's been a lovely winter here in the Outer Hebrides; appreciating the frost, the rain, the snow, all of it
Winter can be beautiful with a fresh blanket of snow BUT when you heat your home exclusively with wood it becomes a chore from hell. Winter lasts till end of April here and it can really take its toll. I will meditate on this video some more.⛄
What a Lovely Winter Video Tysm.
I'm loving the sight of your kitchen and windows etc. I use to love to have drying herbs in the kitchen and such but then I heard it was bad fenshwey and you don't want anything decaying in your house? I'd love your thoughts on this. That said I simply love the look of winter serenity of your home.
Its wierd to see hygge as some sort of philosephy. I have never given hygge much thought beeing raised and living in denmark. Its just somthing that is or is not. And i think its wierd that we are the happiest people in the world, cause we rarly smile and we the national sport is surely complaining.😅😅
I just subscribed after seeing your summer video. Where do you live, it's gorgeous.
I just discovered this channel and I'm really enjoying the content! ❤
Am glad you’re finding ways to brighten your winter months love; Grandma’s teacups are also to die for! I am an avid tea aficinada et also a teaware collector so I love seeing such a lovely floral tea set et porcelain kettle… Happy wintering love et thanks for sharing with us! 💕💕💗💗💗🌸
Aww thank you so much!! ❤️ I am so happy you appreciate the teacups as much as I do!
@@MyMoonstoneKitchen thank you my love! 💕💗💗🙏🏽🙏🏽🌸
Lavender and Chamomile tea also good for when you are sick and have phlegm stuck in your chest. We have used them for years when we are sick mixed with some honey and lemon.
When I see a new video from you, I’m at the point in my life when I just HAVE to watch it❤❤❤
You just made my day--thank you SO much 🥰
@@MyMoonstoneKitchenI feel the same way when I see a notification from YOU🥰
Hi there recent subscriber. Can yo tell me where you order your organic dried chamomile, rose etc. herbs for tea?
Wintering by Katherine May is a fantastic read. I hope you enjoy it.
So lovely to find your new video this morning!! The thoughts, visuals, and ideas are always so insightful and inspiring. We truly need to normalize and prioritize rest, self care, and stepping back. Thank you for the wonderful little jewels you always share. Happy New Year 🎉
Aww Eva, thank you so much for saying that!! I'm so happy you enjoyed the video ❤️ Best wishes for a wonderful new year, my friend!!
I’m reading Don Quixote
It’s going to take a while 📖.
This was beautiful and full of hints for slowing down this winter season. I loved your book recommendations. The Healing Garden is a favourite of mine and the author is an herbal genius ! I also thank you for the tea recipe you're enjoying and seeing your new year journal. Many blessings to you and Alex this season 💜
Thank you so much for your kind words, Marilyn--I'm so happy you enjoyed the video and book recommendations! ❤️ And I'm so happy that you love The Healing Garden, too--it's just full of great information and gorgeous photos and recipes! Have a wonderful New Year, my friend 🥰
Best wishes for 2024. What a wonderful video, once more. It's like a warm hug on a cold day. Take care.
Thank you so much, Kathleen!! I am so glad you enjoyed it. Wishing you a wonderful 2024!! ❤️
I'm so glad to see you back and I hope you had a lovely Christmas break! I agree that it's so important to listen to the rhythm of nature and live according to the seasons. My favorite thing about this time of year is sitting by my living room window with a cup of tea and watching the cardinals and chickadees come to the bird feeder. I adore chickadees! The teas blend you made sounds very good. I'm hoping to plant a medicinal/herbal tea garden this year. My advice is to not let the lack of owning a home or having room for an outdoor garden stop you. There are so many herbs that do well in pots that you can put on a porch or windowsill. I'm jealous of all the books you got, they all look so good! I got a wonderful surprise of a book by Jane Austen I had never heard of called Lady Susan. It was published posthumously and is written as a series of letters between different characters. Anyway, I look forward to seeing what you will share with us this year and although I will be sad not to have a weekly video I know it is so important to listen to your own needs and set boundaries for your health and well being. Sending you hugs!
Watching the birds from your living room window sounds so peaceful and wonderful, I can't wait until we have a yard someday to put up a bird feeder!! ❤️ I loveee chickadees too, they are so happy and cute! And I am so excited for you to plant your herbal tea garden, I bet it's going to be absolutely amazing 😊 And thank you so much for your wonderful advice about the gardening, you've inspired me to look further into creating an indoor windowsill garden! Thank you so much for all of your amazing support ❤️
Have you ever heard of manga (JPN), manhwa (SK) or donghua (CHN) books before? They are mostly illustrated books especially manga and manhwa. Personally, I enjoy manhwa more because it's full color (digital art), while manga is mostly black and white, and donghua has very little illustration but has peak gut-wrenching romance. All three of them are fun easy read.
I used to read manga as a young teen but haven't read manhwa before but now so excited to explore it after reading your comment!! Thank you so much for the wonderful recommendation
I love your handwriting! :') Also thank you for this video - made me feel so calm as usual. I hope your 2024 will be amazing.✨✨
Aww thank you so much, angel!! That means the world to me 🥰 I’m so glad the video brought some peace to your day!! Wishing you an amazing 2024 ❤️❤️❤️
❤❤❤🌿💐🥾🎒📚☕like always, thank you so much my friend for your all your videos!!!!! I wish you a happy new year and that you can achieve all your new goals this year!❤❤❤and please never give up! Your videos are like therapy for mothers like me, very busy with long days that we need a little something to help us on difficult or very exhausting days... a space that gives us energy and revitalizes our days! Your videos for me are like medicine!Lol 😂 thank you for YOUR effort in Everything you do in every video Haley. All of your talent is greatly appreciated!🎉🎉you are the best!😊
Thank you SO much for your kind words, my friend 🤗❤️ It means the world to me that my videos have been able to bring some positive energy and calm to your busy days! I can't wait to keep sharing with you in the New Year, and I hope you and your family have an wonderful, happy, and healthy 2024 ❤️✨Sending you the biggest hug!!
If you are into herbalism and fiction I would highly recommend the earths children series. It’s set during the ice age and follows the life of Ayla, a young girl who doesn’t quite fit in but finds her place as her clans medicine woman. It’s very well researched and I believe the herbs and medicine she uses are true to life.
Happy New Year, dear Haley! Such a calming video with such lovely tips for a soothing winter time. I so agree with tea and blankets! They are my number one comfort with books, of course. :) Take care
Happy New Year, Maren!! ❤️ I am so happy you enjoyed the video, and I hope you have a wonderful, cozy winter season!
I am about half way through “Fourth Wing” and it will likely become the favorite book I’ve read. I’ve had to force myself to limit my reading time a bit or I’d have finished it in a single marathon reading.
This makes me even more excited to read it!! 😊
You’ve probably been asked this question before, but what is the brand of the boots you often wear in videos? Thanks!
They’re from timberland-here’s a link!! 😊 amzn.to/3X7oCJV
So happy to stumble upon your channel, I loved the simplicity, the calmness and your energy 😊
Thank you so much for your kind words, and welcome!! ❤️❤️ can’t wait to keep sharing with you 😊
i love waterfalls, if i lived near one i would visit it often
Thank you for sharing this video! We have a lot of common goals for this year. My biggest goal and also dream is to start the study I have wanted to do for years now. I am a neuropsychologist but have been interested in grief and guiding people through difficult life experiences for years and in September I’m finally starting a 4 year study to become a grief therapist and counselor. It will be challenging next to a fulltime job but I feel so thankful for this opportunity! I loved Katherine May’s book ‘Wintering’. I am currently reading her new book ‘Enchantment’ which I highly recommend too! Have a lovely week ❤️
Congratulations on pursuing your dream of becoming a grief therapist and counselor--I am so happy for you and wishing you the best of luck with your new journey, my friend!! ❤️ Now I'm even more excited to read Wintering, and I will have to check out Enchantment, too 😊
This video has the soothing, calming vibes I was craving. ❤
I am so happy to hear that--thank you so much for being here ❤️✨
Source for nature stickers?
Hi I realy loved this so beautiful to watch thank you x
Thank you so much ❤️
What I wouldn’t give for a snip if that hollyberry! I like to decorate with decor/nature from my backyard, but we moved to a new house with nothing available to cut. Also, there isn’t much to choose from in Oklahoma this time of year. Thinking of buying flowers every other week instead.
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:07 ❄️ *Embracing Winter for Mental Well-being*
- Incorporating self-care practices in winter for mental health,
- Finding joy in winter walks and nature's resilience.
02:03 🍵 *Comfort of Herbal Tea in Winter*
- Benefits of rose, chamomile, and lavender in herbal tea,
- The sentimental value of using family heirlooms for tea rituals.
04:06 🌱 *Reflecting and Dreaming in Winter*
- The importance of rest and reflection during winter,
- Journaling and creating vision boards for future inspiration.
06:15 🏡 *Creating a Cozy Home Environment*
- Keeping holiday decorations for extended coziness,
- DIY tips for a natural household cleaner,
- Crafting cozy corners for relaxation.
09:01 📚 *Winter Evenings with Books and Learning*
- Joy in learning and reading new books,
- Sharing a list of inspiring and educational books.
14:12 🌟 *Cultivating Hygge and Embracing Wintering*
- Exploring concepts of Hygge and Wintering for happiness,
- Discussing books on Danish culture, rest, and personal growth.
17:19 🎥 *Prioritizing Self-care and Updates for 2024*
- Balancing work and self-care,
- Updates on video posting frequency and future content.
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Wishing your dream of a garden of your own to come true in 2024! All beings deserve earth and space to grow, harvest and explore. Enjoying your authenticity and permission giving to others to rest and find their rhythm ❤
Your winter is so different from mine! We have lots of snow and below freezing. Yesterday we had -15°C (that's 5°F). It's the cold and snow that gets to me, and gives me aches and pains. The best thing I do for my self care is to drink hot drinks and read books I enjoy.
I feel the same about winter outdoors. Did you get any flooding near you or was it just by me?
I like what you wrote in your journal. It is very nice. Spending more time outside was on my list I made too.
I am finishing reading Snow & Rose that you had previously read!
I'm glad you enjoyed gifting books while having hot cocoa. I am a year long cocoa drinker (I don't like coffee or tea) and I finished 119 books in 2023! Yey!
I hope you are able to get your house with a garden one day. I long for that too. I had a garden in my parents' backyard for several years but it is gone now
Years ago I read the Little Book of Hygge that you are reading. It is a fast read for sure. .I recommend the other ones Lagom and Little Book of Lykke.
Enjoy your self care time!!
What brand are your boots? Thank you!
They’re from timberland-here’s a link!! 😊 amzn.to/3X7oCJV
❤ let’s make the algorithm love Haley 😅 just keep her videos playing in the background all day and occasionally comment so the AI ranks her videos higher
So much beautiful and relaxing vloging 😊
Beautiful
A beautiful book haul! So many of my favorites, I love Katie Daisy and Rosemary Gladstar is amazing.Enjoyed reading Wintering. I have a list of books, many of them Alice Hoffman and on my shelf already! Currently listening on my down time to Louise Penny's Detective Gamache series. Rest Well!
Ironically, the older I get the more I appreciate the winter months. I don’t even mind the extra cold days (where I live in 🇨🇦 we sometimes get cold snaps with -30C windchills) but those days are often the sunniest with cheery blue skies. And shoveling snow is good exercise! I only get tired of snow if it’s still hanging around in April. I keep my winter tires on till end of April as we’ve had snow then too.
Thank you! For sharing a calm and peaceful video ☕️🍰l had the privilege to leave close to the mountains so often l go for a walk to Enjoy the view of the beautiful mountains rivers in waterfalls , during this busy life.🏔️🌲🌤️☕️❤️
Beautiful video. I like your channel. It’s nice to hear a soothing voice. Lots of people seem to have loud voices these days 😂😂😂.