My Favorite Things to Stay Warm and Cozy this Winter

For my kids, I love Stonz boots! They carry them up to size 2 youth (for reference, my 9-year-old daughter still fits into their boots but not my 11-year-old son). They are super easy to put on and adjust (3 different adjustments for a tight fit that keeps snow out), plus they keep their toes warm even when it’s as cold as -58ºF/ -50ºC! They are also windproof and water resistant.

I love being cozy when I am lounging around the house in the winter! I do love a great pair of sweatpants but I have found that I find sweatpants with tight ankle cuffs uncomfortable to sleep in - anyone else?

I also love to sleep under a few heavy blankets at night. What that means is that I need loungewear and pajamas that are still long-sleeved and pants but lightweight enough that I don't overheat under all the blankets.

Insert Kyte Baby. I discovered their adult loungewear sets last year and LOVE them! Truly, I don't think I will ever buy any other winter pajamas! They are so extremely soft and comfortable, with ankles that still cuff but not tightly, and offer just the perfect amount of warmth without overheating under the covers. The pants even have pockets!

Trust me when I tell you that you'll never regret a set of Kyte Baby loungewear! It comes in a variety of great color options too!

Every Sunday our family gets dressed up and heads out the door by 9:45 for church. In the winter, some mornings can be so cold. I like to dress my little ones in nice clothing for Sunday but thin button-down shirts just don't cut it.

That's why I love, love, LOVE the knit sweater sets from Feltman Brothers, like this chunky knit set. Mathias has it in blue and wears it all the time. It's super warm and cozy for relaxing at home, but also still dressy enough to wear to church or a trip into town.

Another great option from Feltman Brothers, especially if you have a younger baby, is this one-piece ribbed set with a matching bonnet. It's available in sizes up to 9 months. It's also 100% cotton.

All mittens are not created equal. Copper Mill mittens are top-of-the-line when it comes to mittens. I love them because they are made well enough that I can buy one pair for my oldest and then pass them down to each kid because they LAST. Not only that, my kids say they are super warm and really comfortable.

These gloves are made from Goat Leather, 3M Thinsulate™ interior, Hipora waterproof insert & performance material. They come with a handy clip to help keep them together when not in use too.

My girls love to wear dresses so I always make sure to purchase them a few new long-sleeve cotton dresses each winter They pair them with a sweater and a pair of warm leggings for a comfy winter outfit that still feels feminine and pretty to them.

My daughter has this dress from City Threads and loves it! They also have warm 2-piece sets for boys and girls.

Here's the deal - not all blankets or quilts are created equal. A few years ago I discovered muslin and I've never wanted to go back to other blankets or quilts since. We have a handful of muslin quilts in various sizes that I keep in our living room and family room that our family uses throughout the winter months to stay cold. We also still have a few "other" blankets that are never claimed until all of the muslin ones are.

Little Unicorn offers my absolute favorite prints for muslin quilts. There are so many great ones to choose from so I've slowly been adding to my collection. Now I can change them out by the season. I also get them in various sizes so there's the perfect size for every member of our family.

Trust me, if you don't own a Little Unicorn quilt yet, it's worth it! I'm not sure how long the sale will last, but currently there is a Christmas quilt available on the website that's 60% off!

Candles are a must-have for me when I'm looking for things to keep our family warm and cozy! There is something about the flicker of the flame and the scents of winter that just warm your heart.

My oldest daughter has grown to love candles so much that she is often lighting them in our home before I even I get around to it. We tend to burn candles at least a few times throughout the week during the winter months for a little pick-me-up.

We're all loving the fantastic scents of these candles from Fernweh Editions. They are made with a soy wax blend for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable burn.

Allbirds is the place to shop for wool shoes. Wool is a great fabric for winter - it's super cozy and breathable. My husband has a pair of wool shoes from Allbirds that he wears to work and he has told me that he's gotten SO many compliments when he wears them - more than any other shoe! Everyone wants to know where he got them.

When I took my daughter to a recent oral surgeon appointment, I noticed the surgeon was wearing Allbirds too. He told me he has two pairs and it's almost all he wears because they are so comfy.

They have shoes for men and women and even kids.

I have a wool sweater from Allbirds that's my absolute FAVORITE, unfortunately, they don't currently have any for sale, but I hope they rerelease them soon!

Winter is the time for homemade stews, chili, and warm sourdough bread and you can make them all and so much more in this heirloom-quality dutch oven from Smithey Ironware.

I have this Dutch oven and not only does the delicious food it helps me to create warm my heart, the beauty of this ironware does as well! I smile every time I look at this expertly crafted Dutch oven!

Every kitchen needs one of these for warm and cozy winter meals!

I absolutely love my tea maker from Adagio! It makes perfect tea in just minutes! You can brew loose-leaf or bagged tea with it (or even use it just to heat your water). There are pre-programmed settings to make sure your tea brews for just the right amount of time.

I use this every single day during the winter months, sometimes multiple times in a day.

This tea maker is so popular in fact that it's actually sold out currently but should be back in stock soon. Make sure you check out their loose leaf tea options too!

For years blue jeans were my winter pants staple. That's all I had ever known. I also knew my legs were constantly cold and jeans just weren't all that comfortable really.

Now that I'm a stay-at-home, homeschooling, busy mom of 7, I want pants that are comfortable while still looking like I've gotten dressed for the day and I'm not just wearing pajamas or sweats every day.

That's why I love Fishers Finery. They have great-looking pants that are still comfortable ones that I can wear around the house. They also have skirts too!