SAD (seasonal affective depression) is upon us here in Canada. I personally have struggled through this in my years and have learned many easy naturally ways that are simple, affordable and great for my own health that help combat this time. I have created 3 different categories that I will be going more in depth with and want to share that these are not cures in any way and if you are feeling more sadness that is not normal or motivation I do recommend talking to your doctor about ways to help work through this whether it is with medication or naturally. Again, these are just things I like to add and recommend that I hope you can find helpful if you are seeking different items or ideas to help during this time. I am here for you and thank those that read my musing in my lists. I know someone out there could benefit from this and might not know where to start so this is just a way to start!

Winter can be hard—especially when you’re balancing work, family, and everyone else’s needs while trying to keep your own energy, mood, and motivation intact. Short days, cold weather, and constant routines can quietly wear you down, and seasonal depression or winter slumps are more common than we admit. This list is a collection of small, supportive things that genuinely help me get through the darker months until spring feels close again. Nothing extreme, nothing unrealistic—just practical comforts, mood-boosting tools, and gentle habits that make winter feel a little lighter and more manageable. These are products and ideas that help with energy, sleep, motivation, and emotional well-being, especially for busy women and moms who don’t have the luxury of slowing life down when winter hits. Think warm light, movement, cozy routines, and small moments of care that add up over time. If winter affects your mood, focus, or overall sense of yourself, you’re not alone—and you don’t need a complete overhaul to feel better. These are the things that help me hold steady, feel supported, and make it through to spring one day at a time.

In prep for my surgery, I scoured the internet looking for things that would provide comfort, easy pleasure and relaxation for when I am out for the count after gallbladder surgery. This list is for people who are post op and this could potentially work for other post op surgeries but this is particularly catered to those in the post op of gallbladder removal. Thank you for all the useful advice from fellow warriors who have ventured this land as well as the anon sources from other platforms! So here is my recommendations, for you from me if you ever need this