28 Things You Need If Your Only Plan For This Winter Is To Stay Inside
For all of us who love enjoying the snow and festive activities from INSIDE the house.
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1. A cozy (and very cute!) pajama jumpsuit you should probably just pack your bags and move in to.
Get it on sale from Aerie for $45.46 (originally $64.95; available in sizes XXS-XXL and two prints).
2. Crew socks because if you're going to be glued to the couch all winter, you need some good socks to keep your feet oh-so toasty.
Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in 16 prints).
3. And given that you can never own TOO many socks, a velvet pair so luxurious you have to wear them under everything (including other socks).
Get them from Free People for $14 (available in five colors; plus a 5 for $30 special!).
4. A doormat with very clear instructions for your guests because you sure as heck aren't going out in the cold.
Get it from The Cotton Mill Shop on Etsy for $40.
5. Speaking of peppermint, a flavored syrup so you can get your peppermint mocha fix without having to drag your cold booty out into the real world.
6. A super fluffy, faux-fur robe that — not to be dramatic — I would never take off; like I am pretty sure I would die in this.
7. A super chunky wool-knit blanket that'll make the most impressive bed fort you've ever seen.
It's hypoallergenic, too.
Get it from Amazon for $25.88+ (available in 11 sizes and colors).
8. A gorgeous slate cheeseboard and cutlery set, because if you're going to any parties, it'll be the one you throw at your house.
9. An Instant Pot cookbook packed with foolproof recipes that'll deliver up some delicious food while teaching you how to use all the features on your magical appliance.
Promising review: "I have two other Instant Pot cookbooks and this one is the best of them all. The author gives lots of information about using the Instant Pot (my current favorite appliance; saying a lot when there is a microwave oven in the room), as well as a bunch of interesting recipes. Probably the most valuable aspect of the book is the way Coco Morante helps the Instant Pot owner have the confidence to try their own recipes — either old favorites or new ideas. Highly recommended, great value." —Kindle Customer
Get it from Amazon for $14.02.
And if you haven't gotten yourself an Instant Pot yet, get one for $72.07+.
11. And! A weighted drink holder that'll grip onto your beverage so you literally don't have to move.
Promising review: "I have been using my drink holder for a few weeks and I can't say enough about this item. It's so convenient whether I have a hot coffee cup or a cold drink. I feel confident that my drink stays put and won't spill on my leather couch." —Susan
Get it from The Grommet for $19.95 (available in four colors) or Amazon for $24.66 (available in five colors).
12. A bed tray, because who says you have to get out of the house to enjoy a good meal and a movie?
Promising review: "This is so easy to use and it looks really nice, too. I love the built-in slots for iPad/tablets and a cell phone. The feature to raise the main area and put it at an angle is extremely convenient! The built-in mouse pad is a huge selling point. It's easy to move from room to room as you need it. My friend loved mine, so I plan to order another for them as a gift." —dladyshopper
Get it from Amazon for $39.86+ (available in three colors).
13. A book of the month club that delivers you exciting reads and fun little surprises...you should probably just cancel all your plans now.
Get a three-month subscription from Book of the Month for $44.99+.
14. OR! A *new* waterproof Kindle Paperwhite so you can curl up next the fireplace and read all your favorite books while time slowly disappears into the background. Before you know it, it's spring!
I just hopped on the Kindle train and I am honestly angry with myself that I waited so long! Don't get me wrong, I still love physical books, but Kindles make it so easy to read anywhere at anytime — no lugging around bulky, heavy books anymore. Ever since I got my Kindle, I intentionally show up to dinners early just so I can sit at the bar and read! It fits in some of my smallest purses and provides instant entertainment while I am waiting in line, riding the subway, or just curled up on my couch. Now my only hobby is wrapping myself up in a blanket, parking myself in my living room, lighting a couple candles, and diving into whatever book it took two minutes to download on my Kindle. If you haven't yet, GET 👏 A 👏 KINDLE 👏!
Get it from Amazon for $129 (available in black and white), and make sure to grab a case for it for $9.99+.
15. A matte black, stainless steel kettle I just want to stare at, it's so beautiful. But beyond looks, this has a stay-cool handle and trigger spout to meet all your tea needs.
Get it from BuzzFeed's Goodful line, exclusively at Macy's for $56.99.
16. Plus, a tin of peppermint tea (we love peppermint in this household, ok?!) that'll soothe your unhappy stomach from all the food you'll be eating for the holidays.
Good for the stomach, good for the soul.
Promising review: "Normally I wouldn't review a peppermint tea. Peppermint tea is a pretty simple thing: It's peppermint leaves in a tea bag. If the leaves aren't spoiled, it's impossible to get wrong. But somehow, Harney & Sons manages to get it remarkably better than anyone else. I have no idea how they do it. It's like they have magic peppermint tea leaves or something." —slipslip
Get a 30-count tin from Amazon for $11.02.
17. A festive as h*ck sweater for your sweet angel pet so they can get into the holiday spirit with you — and because they need to keep warm, too.
Promising review: "These look so cute on my two kittens and dog. The 10-inch was a little snug and short on my eight-month old kitties...I'd do the 12-inch next time. The 16-inch was perfect for my 32-pound broad-chested dog. I made a Christmas card with a photo of my babies in their sweaters :)" —AE
Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in six sizes and eight prints/styles).
18. A slouchy cardigan for easily layering over your onesies. You're going to be so dang cozy this winter, I can't stand it.
Promising review: "I was wary about buying a sweater online due to many bad experiences. After reading all of the reviews, I decided to give this one a try. This sweater is perfect size (slightly oversized but not TOO baggy). It is very soft and cozy. I LOVE this sweater and would encourage others to take the chance and buy this!!" —Erika G.
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in sizes S–4XL and two colors).
19. A string light curtain to make your room feel like a twinkly wonderland that you never want to leave.
20. Indoor fleece slippers that'll envelope your feet in warmth and cuteness and love — which, ya know, are the three pillars of winter.
Get them from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in sizes 4-12 and 15 animal/color combinations).
21. An incredibly soft throw that's actually so soft you'll end up lookin' like this cat — which hey, is fine with me:
Promising review: "When this blanket first arrived, I held it up to my face and said, ‘It’s so fluffy I’m gonna die!’ and chuckled to myself. I set it up as a throw to make the guest chair in my office a little more inviting and colorful. Little did I know my exclamation would be prophetic. The very next day, I found my fur baby almost too relaxed to remember to breathe. Despite it, he refuses to leave the almost womb-like softness and warmth of this thing. I can’t get him out of it. I’m afraid I’m going to lose him. Thanks, Bedsure for a killer blanket. (In all seriousness, the cat is fine. He loves the blanket, and so do I. When he’s willing to share.)" —Ninacarme N Monroe
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in four sizes and 12 colors).
22. A vintage-style, Krampus soy candle for anyone who is still living for Halloween but ready for the holidays — the best combination of things, TBH.
The scent is a blend of pine, winter berries, iced vetiver, and smoked vanilla
Get it from Kitsch Candle on Etsy for $12.95 (personalization optional).
23. A snowflake cake pan to properly honor the outdoors while you stay warm indoors.
Promising review: "This thing is awesome! I made it with Pillsbury Sugar-free brownie mix and it worked perfectly. Make sure you thoroughly grease it. I used a lot of cooking spray in every nook and it popped right out. Super easy and looks beautiful. Pieces pull apart easily. Going to get a lot of use out of it at Christmas." —Alicia Danielle
Get it from Amazon for $22.99.
24. A Disney and Thomas Kinkade adult coloring book with a colored-in version so you have some ~inspiration~ while your coloring away. *Smashes the add to card button.*
Many reviewers mentioned the paper can be too thin for certain markers, so if you're a newb (like me) it would be best to start with colored pencils. Get a 72-set for $24.99.
Promising review: "This coloring book is absolutely stunning! A must have for all Disney and Thomas Kinkade fans alike! I live the colored paintings next to the line art. It gives inspiration if you're feeling a little overwhelmed with color choices. This is a really well put together coloring book!" —Jessica R.
Get it from Amazon for $11.43.
25. A hilarious and accurate The Grinch sweatshirt that will become your mandatory couch uniform — sorry, I don't make the rules.
26. A giant, memory foam bean bag you'll want to IMMEDIATELY curl up in. Disclaimer: You just might have to fight your dogs for it.
Promising review: "It was a little tough to get out of the tape but I understand why it was packaged that way. Pretty neat how they got something so huge down to such a little size. But OMG was I happy? Heck yes!! Is it really that big? Oh yeah!! We flop on it, fall on it. Leap from bed to it. And sleep on it. Two 10-year-olds slept all night together on it and woke up saying how good they slept. It swallows my five-year-old lol. Love, love, love it. Definitely worth the money. 😍" —April Sweet
Get it from Amazon for $110.72+ (available in 15 colors and smaller size).
27. And since we're going all out here, a mega-plush rug to put under your new bean bag. Comfort is the name of the game, people.
These come in a TON of sizes and colors so you should have no problem finding one that'll perfectly fit your space. Also, I've owned rugs from this brand and can vouch that they have amazing, high-quality products.
Promising review: "Buying a rug online is challenging and you just never know what you're going to get. We absolutely love this rug. It adds a coziness and warmth to our living room. The quality of this rug makes it the deal of the century. The color has a beautiful sheen and you will love rubbing your feet on this rug." —Holley
Get it from Amazon for $18.75+ (available in 24 size/shape combinations and eight colors).
28. And a silk pajama set because sometimes — even though you're hibernating in your house — you still want to feel fancy as hell.
Promising review: "I was pleasantly surprised at how much I love these pajamas. The fit was exactly as I thought it would be, and they feel great when wearing them. The only thing I might do is sew the buttons on a little tighter. Other than that I'm quite satisfied with the quality of these pajamas." —Jan Valentine
Get it from Amazon for $28.98 (available in sizes XS-3XL and four colors).
You in your house this winter:
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