Here we are in the dead of winter, the snow crunching under our feet, our skin feels dry and cracks from the lack of humidity, and the sun barely shines on our faces. Our bodies are craving vitamin D and heat from the sun. We are in the middle of what I like to call “The Wintertime Blues,” a time that is filled with depressed days and grumpy attitudes.
How can we keep ourselves from this blues? One way to get the vitamin D from the sun is an all-inclusive vacation to a Caribbean island. If that is a little out of your price range, try a tanning bed to give you skin a healthy glow and the much needed feel of warmth. However, don’t forget to use lotion and balms before and after to keep you skin hydrated. Another way to avoid this wintertime blues is to eat warm and comforting foods. Try out a new recipe book, some hot soup or gourmet coffee. As you fill your frozen body with this warmth you are sure to feel better about the temperatures outside. These are both great ideas, however, I feel the best way to overcome “The Wintertime Blues” is to put a smile on your face. Studies have shown that smiles are contagious and automatically send endorphins through our bodies!
So, how do we evoke these smiles? My answer is balloons! Balloons bounce around with happy pictures and messages. BalloonsByMail.com has a great selection of balloons that will definitely make a person smile. Look through the To Cheer/ Thinking of You balloons as well as the many different smile face and flower balloons. Add special items, like lotions, cookbooks, and comfy foods, to the bottom of the bouquet and help your friends, family, co-workers, and even yourself through “The Winter Blues.”
