As I was stepping into my rain/mud/snow boots this morning, I mentioned to my husband they were game changers for me. For the most part, until about 4 years ago, I never really owned boots that actually kept my feet dry and (this is important) were easy to get on and off. Boots that were also actually comfortable.
Thought I had a picture of them but can’t find it. However, here is a link to them.
These boots make me more willing to go outside in the rain, mud, and snow. They helped me go on more hikes this fall (and hopefully, this winter as well) since I wasn’t relying on just tennis shoes.
Anyway, then I started thinking about a few other things that were game changers for me in the past few years. And I thought it might be fun to share just a few of them in a post here.
ONE: Parchment Paper
Why did it take me so many years to embrace the idea of parchment paper? I finally started using it on the family chocolate birthday cake a few years ago. Only recently did I realize I could use it to keep things like my banana bread from sticking in the pan. And on cookie sheets instead of greasing them when recipes called for it.
TWO: Great Advice I Really Needed
Reading this little tidbit has helped me so much with not feeling guilty when I say no to work. It’s made me realize that my plans for just myself are also important. I’ve quit canceling on myself (and sometimes my family) to put someone else’s priorities above my own. And let me take a day to relax if I know I need one.
THREE: Warm Socks
This kind of fits up there with my thoughts about having a good and easy pair of boots. Warm socks make it so much easier and enjoyable to be outside in the winter. Who knew? Probably everyone but me.
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These are all just small things but they’ve made such a big difference for me. What do you consider some of your game changers?
Yes! Thank you for this! When did we become a society of having to say Yes to everything? Saying, ” No, but thank you” is absolutely ok and necessary for our well-being. Applauding you, my friend! And Parchment Paper? Who knew?! Thanks! Have a cozy weekend!
Thank you, it took me a long time to find the confidence to say no to things and then, a bit longer to accept I could say no without offering any explanation. I have a feeling lots of people knew about parchment paper but my stubborn self likes to do things the hard way very often, LOL. Hope you are staying warm and enjoying the weekend!
I got mud/rain boots this year and I must say that they are a necessity now for me on the farm. I was thinking today that I hope I have a good pair of snow boots. I love warm socks. I have cabin socks and I love them.
Oh, I’m going to have to see what cabin socks are? I love warm socks but I don’t like them if they make my feet sweat. Don’t like to be to warm. Hope your week is off to a great start!