Dark mornings and dry indoor air used to leave me tired, congested, and itchy every winter. Adding a good humidifier, a light therapy lamp, and a few rich moisturizers to our routine made the colder months feel so much better. These are the winter we...
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Humidifiers for Dry Winter Air
Light Therapy Lamps & Sunrise Alarm Clocks
Diffusers, Weighted Blankets & Dry Skin Care
Humidifiers for Dry Winter Air
Quiet humidifiers that ease dry skin, sinuses, and static in heated homes.
The Levoit NeoClassic Mini humidifier sits on my nightstand and quietly adds moisture while I sleep. I wake up without a dry throat or cracked lips, even when our heater runs all night. It is small, whisper quiet, and easy to refill, and I bought a s...
Levoit NeoClassic Mini Ultrasonic Humidifier
The Canopy bedside humidifier is designed to prevent mold, which was a big deal for me after struggling with other models. It uses no mist, so it never leaves a damp film on our furniture. It is easy to clean, pretty enough to keep on display, and my...
Canopy Bedside Humidifier
The Vicks warm steam vaporizer is what I set up whenever someone in our family catches a cold. The warm mist helps us breathe easier at night, and the soft night light is soothing for the kids. It is simple and effective, and it has been a staple in ...
Vicks Warm Steam Vaporizer Humidifier with Night Light
The Honeywell warm mist humidifier is filter free, which means I never have to buy replacement filters. It adds moisture quickly to our living room, and the essential oil cup lets me add a little eucalyptus. It feels cozy on cold nights, and I love h...
Honeywell Warm Mist Humidifier with Essential Oil Cup
The Dyson purifier humidifier fan is the splurge that replaced three appliances in our bedroom. It purifies the air, adds moisture in winter, and cools us in summer. It is sleek, quiet, and the app shows me the air quality, which has been especially ...
Dyson Purifier Humidify and Cool Fan
The Crane Droplet humidifier is cute, quiet, and perfect for a nursery or kids' room. My youngest loves the fun shape, and it runs all night on one tank. It is easy for me to clean and refill, and it has helped our kids sleep better with fewer stuffy...
Crane Droplet Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier
The Hey Dewy portable humidifier sits on my desk and keeps my face from drying out during long workdays. It is small enough to toss in my bag for travel and flights. It runs quietly by cable, and I have noticed my skin looks less tight and flaky sinc...
Hey Dewy Portable Facial Humidifier
The BONECO humidifier switches between warm and cool mist, so I can use it all season in our bedroom. The top fill design makes refilling so easy, with no awkward tank to carry. It is quiet, well built, and adds plenty of moisture to a large room, wh...
BONECO Warm or Cool Mist Ultrasonic Humidifier
The Venta humidifier uses evaporation instead of mist, so it never leaves white dust on our furniture. It also cleans the air as it humidifies, and I can check the humidity from my phone. It is an investment, but it has made our open living area so m...
Venta Original Connect Filter-Free Evaporative Humidifier with WiFi
Light Therapy Lamps & Sunrise Alarm Clocks
Bright light and gentle wake up lights that help on short, dark days.
The Verilux HappyLight Halo sits on my desk and gives me a burst of bright light during dark winter mornings. I use it for twenty minutes with my coffee, and I feel more alert and upbeat. It is cordless, so I move it from our kitchen to my office, an...
The Carex Daylight Classic Plus is a larger light therapy lamp that covers a wide area, so I can read or eat breakfast in front of it. The angled design shines light downward, which feels gentle on my eyes. It has been a steady part of my winter rout...
Carex Daylight Classic Plus Bright Light Therapy Lamp
The Lumie Bodyclock Shine gently brightens our bedroom before my alarm, so I wake up naturally even in the dark of December. The sunset feature dims slowly at night to help me fall asleep. It has made our winter mornings less of a struggle, and I thi...
Lumie Bodyclock Shine Wake-Up Light
The Circadian Optics light therapy lamp looks like a stylish desk lamp, so it blends right into my home office. It gives me bright, full spectrum light during short winter days. It is simple to use, and I have noticed I feel more energized in the aft...
Circadian Optics Light Therapy Lamp
The Hatch Restore wakes me up with a gradual sunrise instead of a jarring alarm, which makes dark winter mornings so much easier. At night I use its calming sounds and soft light to wind down. My partner and I both sleep better since we put it on our...
Hatch Restore 3 Smart Light Sound Machine and Sunrise Alarm
Diffusers, Weighted Blankets & Dry Skin Care
Calming extras and rich moisturizers for cozy, comfortable winter nights.
This Threshold terrazzo diffuser adds a little humidity and a calming scent to our living room on winter evenings. I love diffusing eucalyptus when someone is congested, or lavender before bed. The terrazzo design looks stylish on my shelf, and it ru...
Threshold Black Terrazzo Essential Oil Diffuser
Aquaphor Healing Ointment is the winter essential our whole family uses for chapped lips, cracked knuckles, and dry noses. I keep this big jar in our bathroom and a small tube in my purse. It soothes skin overnight, and I think it is the most versati...
Aquaphor Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy Jar
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream is the rich, fragrance free cream I slather on after every winter shower. It locks in moisture without feeling greasy, and it is gentle enough for my kids' sensitive skin. The big tub lasts our family for weeks, and it has m...
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream for Normal to Dry Skin
The LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask is my overnight fix for lips that get chapped from cold wind and heated rooms. I apply a thick layer before bed and wake up with soft, smooth lips. It smells lovely, a little goes a long way, and I keep a jar on my night...
LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask
Neutrogena Norwegian Formula hand cream is the only thing that heals my cracked knuckles in the dead of winter. A tiny amount is all I need, and it absorbs without leaving my hands slippery. I keep a tube by our kitchen sink and in my car, and my par...
Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream Fragrance Free
The Gravity weighted blanket feels like a gentle hug, and it helps me unwind on long, dark winter evenings. I fall asleep faster when I use it, and I wake up feeling more rested. The cover is soft and removable for washing, and my daughter borrows it...
Gravity The Original Weighted Blanket
This electric heating pad soothes my stiff back after shoveling snow and keeps my feet warm in bed. It heats up quickly and has adjustable settings, so I can get the temperature just right. It is soft and cozy, and it has become a nightly comfort for...
Electric Heating Pad
The Sunbeam heating pad is machine washable, which I appreciate since our whole family borrows it. It heats evenly and shuts off automatically for safety, so I can relax without worry. It is my go to for sore muscles after winter hikes, and it stores...