It takes a special sort of person to not only survive a Northland winter - but to truly embrace it.  Cold, snow, and shorter days all combine to make the experience less than perfect for some.  So what can you do to make life easier on yourself and grin-and-bear it?

Like a lot of situations in life, a little common sense goes a long way towards survival.  That's why I found this article that I encountered on the internet so interesting;  None of these ideas are Earth-shattering, but all of them are extremely useful and practical in a Northland sort of way.

So, enjoy the life-hacks listed in the article and pour another mug of hot cocoa.

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