Tidings of Comfort and Joy

This post is sponsored by Tempur-Pedic, the brand millions of owners trust to deliver their best night’s sleep every night. Enjoy our Buy 2, get 1 free pillow offer now and give the gift of custom comfort to someone you love.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 They look comfortable, right? 

Well, guys, there's no messing around anymore.  The holiday season is here.  Time to find a way to cram all that shopping, wrapping, gift-exchanging, cooking, traveling, and eating into your already-packed life.  It's no wonder stress is often the first word that comes to mind when thinking about the holidays.

Still, I don't want to let all this stress turn me into a Scrooge.  That's why I try very hard to find small moments of joy during the holiday season.

This post is about those holiday comforts that make the season special.

First off, the best thing about Christmas is that everything is peppermint-flavored!  There's peppermint mocha, peppermint hot chocolate ... or, in the non-edible category, peppermint lotions.

And, since this is a post sponsored by a mattress company, let's not forget the many comforts of a warm, snuggly bed in the winter.  I mean, I love my bed year-round, but there's nothing better than snuggling into flannel sheets under a fuzzy blanket at the end of a cold day.

In that same vein, let's remember the bed's comfy cousins: slippers, soft blankets, fuzzy socks, and cozy fleece.  No more of that hot, humid summer with all the skin exposure and shaving and whatnot.  It's winter, let's bring on the fuzz! 


I should also mention that it's best to take a soothing bubble bath before slipping into all that fuzz, preferably a bubble bath with evergreen- or vanilla-scented candles. 


And while superficial creature comforts are all well and good, sometimes you need something to comfort your soul.  That's why this year I'm trying to take time out to sit and snuggle with Nathan in front of the Christmas tree.  The photo above was taken just after our inaugural snuggle session.  Like a peppermint mocha for my heart, I tell ya. 

So, this holiday season, don't let all the insanity make you Grinchy.  Seek out your own holiday comforts and savor them. 


---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Comfort is the perfect gift for everyone on your holiday gift list, so be sure to take advantage of Tempur-Pedic's Buy 2, get 1 free pillow offer! I was selected for this sponsorship by the Clever Girls Collective.