{"id":43892,"date":"2020-11-15T11:11:39","date_gmt":"2020-11-15T16:11:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.realstylenetwork.com\/lifestyle\/?p=43892"},"modified":"2020-11-15T11:11:39","modified_gmt":"2020-11-15T16:11:39","slug":"preparing-for-covid-19-this-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.realstylenetwork.com\/lifestyle\/2020\/11\/preparing-for-covid-19-this-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing For Covid-19 This Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"

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As Covid-19 continues through the rest of the year (and likely into next), its important to prepare for a long and likely challenging winter season.  With winter right around the corner, its important to prepare yourself and your home. <\/p>\n

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Stock up on the essentials<\/strong>. Ensure you have a good supply of key items like toilet paper and soap.<\/p>\n

Have access to medication<\/strong>. Stock up on prescriptions and things like headache medication and cough\/flu medication. <\/p>\n

Two-week supply of food<\/strong>. Consider keeping an ample supply of food on hand. In the event of an emergency, having enough food on hand is one less thing to worry about.    <\/p>\n

Load up on fun<\/strong>. Pick up a few extra entertainment items like board games and puzzles for those cozy winter nights in.<\/p>\n

Stay active<\/strong>. Download some new apps (there are countless great fitness and wellness options) for easy indoor fitness.<\/p>\n

Consider the flu shot<\/strong>. Getting the flu shot can provide an extra layer of protection.<\/p>\n

Warm Clothing<\/strong>. Stock up on warm clothing as its likely many of us will spend more time outside.<\/p>\n

Stay within your ‘bubble’<\/strong>.  Avoid crowds and stick to your household whenever possible.  <\/p>\n

Mentally prepare<\/strong>. Remind yourself that this winter will be different than others and while winter can seem like it goes on forever, it will indeed come to an end. <\/p>\n

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  As Covid-19 continues through the rest of the year (and likely into next), its important to prepare for a long and likely challenging winter season.  With winter right around the corner, its important to prepare yourself and your home.    Stock up on the essentials. Ensure you have a good supply of key items […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":43893,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[20190,21418],"tags":[27670,27669,27671],"class_list":["post-43892","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home-2","category-living-2","tag-covid-19-this-winter","tag-covid-19-preparation","tag-how-to-prepare-for-covid-19-winter"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t