The Best Snow Boot for Kids.

 As much as I'm trying to fight it, I think we need to talk a little more about snow.  Why?  Well, we have more coming later this week (really, really?!?!) and there are still piles of the white and not-so-fluffly everywhere that are taller than my kids. I guess it's just that kind of Winter. 

Up until this year, my biggest issue with the snow was finding the right snow boot for the kids.  Sorels don't really work because of the circular laces which always untie, and even then you have to get your kids (or you) to tie them in the first place.  We had traditional duck boots for a few years, but really they weren't that warm, and the kids would always complain about how clunky they were.  Last year, I thought maybe we could just get by with traditional wellies, but after a monster storm, the LM's toes actually turned blue from the cold in those things!  That night, I spotted a sale on Gilt for Rubber Duck Snow Joggers, and not only were they cheap, but they turned out to be awesome! I grabbed a pair for Gray at the beginning of the year, and now he wants to wear them more than his normal shoes. For a kid who refuses his jacket and hat, this is a very big deal! 

I was looking to pick up a larger size for them next year, and noticed that they seem to always be on sale on Gilt and from other retailers, so I had to share. If you are looking for a lightweight snow boot, that the kids can put on and off themselves, that is actually WARM... look no further. Oh, and they are also ridiculously cute. ;)

Since it always seems like the more prepared you are, the less likely it is for the snow to actually become a big event, so let's all get really, really prepared!!!

Deal?

Winter Blues... and Whites!

 Having lived in New England for over a decade, I should be used to Winter by now. Should be, being the operative words. The truth is, I am no more used to the freezing cold temps, than I was 11 years ago, and that just means I pretty much hate Boston for a solid 4 months a year. Such is the fate of a California transplant, I guess. Usually, I just accept the cold, bundle up, and complain to anyone who will listen (mostly my kids) but this year I've found that I've been trying to fight back a bit.

 This became pretty obvious, when last night after about 15 minutes of my husband saying "what is that smell?" I had to confess that I had a date with a bottle of self tanner before he came home. I know, it's January, and no, we aren't going on vacation anytime soon. This was just my futile attempt to try to fight back. I've noticed that I've also been gravitating towards lighter colors when I get dressed in the morning. Sure black on black, on black, is still my go to, but the colder it gets the more I've been busting out my white jeans. I feel a small victory when I rip my dozen layers off, and underneath I'm ready for Spring. I tell you, Winter whites just my be the key to beating my Winter blues this year. 

You guys know I can't do a style post without talking about hair... right? Not only have my clothes been getting lighter, but now my hair has joined in the fun. Right before the holidays, I decided to give platinum a go, and I have to say I'm loving it. Sadly, the cut did not go as planned, so I'm in ponytail rut right now, but I've learned the sure fire way to say "I'm ready for Summer!" is Winter white hair. 

What do you all do to beat the Summer blues? Last year I bought my husband a sun lamp for his birthday and he pretty much laughed me out of the house. I'm starting to think I should have kept it for myself!