My Puffer Jacket (If it’s sold out, try the Amazon version! It gets killer reviews!), Jeans, Boots (Available direct from Sorel, too. Go a half size up. I also ADORE these from Sorel!), Hat and Similar Ski Mittens (I pair them with these rechargeable hand warmers, which I couldn’t live without.) / Emma’s Puffer, Snow Pants, Hat, Mittens and Skates / Lucy’s Puffer, Snow Pants, Boots (Also here and here) and Mittens / Mitch’s Bean Boots, Jacket and Jeans (He also loves this pair.)

Our best buds, Peter and Bradley, have an ice skating rink in their housing community’s square here in Lincoln Park. It’s amazing. It’s this little winter wonderland surrounded by city buildings, and it’s truly magical. An escape, if you will!

We’ve had a tough start to 2022 with school shutdowns for both Emma and Lucy as well as the typical freezing temperatures of Chicago Januarys. But we got ourselves over to the rink this past weekend, and some outdoor fun with friends lifted our spirits immediately. (Thank you, Peter and Bradley!)