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There’s no time like the present to put a stop to this radio silence, right? I realize that I’ve been pretty absent from blogging over the last couple of weeks, but life has been insanely busy. I’ve been doing a little bit of travelling, which means I haven’t spent a lot of time at my computer.

This past weekend, I went up to a cottage with my boyfriend and his friends. I was pretty nervous about the trip, since it was one of the coldest weekends of the year…and I hate the cold. Thankfully, we ended up spending most of our time indoors, because it was so cold that it literally started to hurt after minute or two outside. Instead of spending time outdoors, we filled the weekend with a lot of good food, Super Nintendo, and laughter. Growing up, my boyfriend and I both had a Super Nintendo. Super Mario World was my favorite game and his was Star Fox. We spent hours playing and he even found a good star fox 2 rom and an emulator that let us play all the classic Nintendo games! It was so much fun. I’d love to see if there were more emulators out there for other consoles we had growing up, what I would give to be able to play games like Pokemon red rom again. Oh – and I learned how to crochet!

Thank god the house was well insulated though, otherwise, that would have been a different story. It just goes to show how having well-insulated can have a really big difference. It even made me think about replacing my windows at home. I even got as far as looking up Window Replacement companies. But I think that my windows might be okay for the time being, maybe I’ll replace them in the future.

It’s not just the windows that helped keep the house warm though. The house also had a good HVAC system to allow us to change the temperature inside the house to cold or warm. HVAC systems can be a really beneficial addition to a home, so that is something that we might consider for our house too. We’d just have to contact Express Plumbing Heating & Cooling AC services in Ocean City , NJ, for example, and then they could install that. I think that would be a wise investment.

I cannot emphasize how important it is to have a good winter jacket if you live in a cold climate. Sure, winter coats aren’t exactly as fun or stylish as a leather jacket, but when it’s -20 degrees, I don’t care! I bought a Canada Goose jacket early in the season, and it’s been keeping me nice and warm this winter. The price tag can be a bit scary, which is why I took about 5 years to actually buy the jacket, but I’m so glad that I did. Worth every penny.

What to wear to stay warm in winter - Canada Goose Jacket and Chunky Beanie

What to wear to stay warm in winter - Canada Goose Jacket and Chunky Beanie

What to wear to stay warm in winter - Canada Goose Jacket and Chunky Beanie

What to wear to stay warm in winter - Canada Goose Jacket and Chunky Beanie

What to wear to stay warm in winter - Canada Goose Jacket and Chunky Beanie

What to wear to stay warm in winter - Canada Goose Jacket and Chunky Beanie

What to wear to stay warm in winter - Canada Goose Jacket and Chunky Beanie

What to wear to stay warm in winter - Canada Goose Jacket and Chunky Beanie

What to wear to stay warm in winter - Canada Goose Jacket and Chunky Beanie

What I’m Wearing:

Jacket – Canada Goose (Same)

Sweater – H&M (Similar)

Jeans – LOFT (Same)

Boots – Sorel (Same)

Beanie – Roots (Similar)

Gloves – Roots (These are cute)

If you’re dealing with the snowy weather too, how do you manage to keep warm?

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Comments

    • Jackie says

      Do they sell Canada Goose a lot in the US? Around here, they’re very common, because they’re seriously the warmest jacket I know of!

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    • Jackie says

      HAHAHA trust me – being cold is anything but chic! I just haven’t been able to deal with the cold for photos these days 😛

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  5. Wendy says

    Yay for learning how to crochet! I learned back in college, but I can still only do scarves. For the life of me, I can’t figure any other pattern out. Haha! Love the Canada Goose jackets, but they are so far out of my budget. Maybe one day! I know I need to invest in a warmer jacket, though. This week has been among the coldest temperatures I have ever felt. I love the cold, but I don’t want to be an icicle either. A few of the girls I saw with their skirts to their butts on Sunday night when it was -6F? I don’t know how they do it!

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    • Jackie says

      Crochet is a lot of fun and it’s nice that it moves along more quickly than traditional knitting. The time it takes to knit a scarf just doesn’t seem worth it to me.

      The Canada Goose jacket was beyond my price point before too, so I totally get it. Honestly, as long as it’s a GOOD coat, you should be okay. I don’t know how people can walk around in those little bomber jackets at this time of year though!

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  7. Alecz says

    Staying warm is so key! It’s funny because in my photos, I look so underdressed for the weather. Meanwhile, I arrive to the shoot wearing boots, sweat pants, giant socks, a poofy coat, blanket scarf, mittens, and my furry hood up. My look is bordering on ridiculous, but oh so warm! You’ve pulled off a great warm/well put together look. Very nice!

    https://forsevenseasons.wordpress.com

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    • Jackie says

      I always look under dressed in my photos too, but this time, I wanted to capture what I REALLY wear when I’m outside in the winter 🙂

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  9. Anna Baun says

    Definitely, a great cold weather jacket is a must – and one that will keep you both dry and warm. Stylish ones can be even harder to come by, but this is such a great option! XO

    Anna
    alilyloveaffair.com

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  10. Meghan says

    Look at you being super warm and super cute! I feel like I might need one of those today. Though I’m not any where close to 20 below. This ‘teens weather is not something I normally dress for.

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  11. Tori McKimm says

    I am with you–a warm winter jacket is a must. They are not always the most fashionable–but girl you make it look great!! Love the pop of red from your hat and sweater 🙂 I never look that put together all bundled up hehe

    Tori
    FashionBlingGirlyThings

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  15. Christie says

    Great post! I think a lot of people are looking at how to stay warm these days. It has been so cold! Here in NJ, we’re in single digits for the mornings at least. There’s other places in the US that have it far worse and I can’t even imagine that bc I consider this NJ weather to be torturous! Love that adorable pom-pom hat! You wear it so well!

    Christie
    The Closet by Christie

    http://www.theclosetbychristie.com

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  16. Deborah says

    Nothing wrong with being practical in the wintertime – I really need to get my hands on a thicker coat like yours! The snow has really done a number on me!
    Glad you’re back – I’ve been wondering where you were! Looks like you’ve been having fun! :]

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  19. Ashley says

    You are like the cutest snow bunny ever here. 🙂 And Super Nintendo!? Hello, childhood! Love it. Glad you had a good weekend- and didn’t have to venture out in the cold too often!

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

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  21. Shannon says

    I miss wearing my long down coat like this, but I am also happy to not be dealing with the extremely cold temperatures! Glad you trip ended up being a good one and you got to stay indoors!

    Shannon
    Clothes & Quotes

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  24. Gabriella says

    This is the 7th season I have been wearing my Canada Goose, and I can’t even imagine winter without it.. I figure it has paid itself off by now! Worth every penny!!

    xx gabriella
    pastelsandpastries.blogspot.ca

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