When we think of winterizing, we may think of our home, our vehicles, rv's & outbuildings.  We prepare for the colder weather by sealing, insulating, protecting, storing, etc... We purchase winter antifreeze for our vehicles, maybe change our tires & get some sidewalk salt to have on hand.  We put away hoses & gardening tools and bring out the shovels.  Those of us with fireplaces, usually like to be stocked up with firewood.  These are great things to do and quite necessary, but what about ourselves?  Do we need winterizing? I think we do... we need to get ourselves ready for the colder months - stock up on necessary items for our skin & overall health.  Perhaps a slower schedule, warm & comforting foods & drinks, cozy slippers & warm blankies... just to name a few. Our bodies need different things in the winter.  Our skin is drier, the air is much drier (especially where we live in southern Alberta), there's less sunlight & less access to fresh fruits & vegetables so in turn we may need some extra supplements to support our immune systems, good lotion for our skin, essential oils for our diffusers maybe... just to name a few things. This may also be a good time to nurture those relationships you've been too busy for. Because like our plants & gardens, we need time to go dormant - hunker down & just "Be".  Don't feel guilty about nurturing your body & soul in the winter months.  We put alot of pressure & strain on ourselves throughout the year so we need to learn how to "winter" as well.  This is the time of year we should get caught up on our rest, make hearty soups & stews, and take time for that healing cup of herbal tea & that book you've been wanting to read!  So what are you waiting for?  If you're waiting for a sign... this is it!