Denver Tips: What I've Learned So Far

Well, we've been Denver residents for a little over three weeks now. The initial days and weeks were a sharp learning curve from life in Nashville, and I've compiled some tips to help you get along, should you vacation (or move) somewhere similar in the future.

Ultrasonic Digital Humidifier

I even bought this portable humidifier for my desk.
It has a regular outlet plug and a USB plug for use at work. Excellent!

Get a humidifier. Do it now. I researched this topic a lot, and Air-O-Swiss seems to be the brand of choice. They're a little pricey, but use a 20% coupon at Bed Bath & Beyond to take the edge off.

Bag Balm- use on lips, hands, face, dog noses

Jack Black Cool Moisture lotion for Mr. SE

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream. Use it on my face 2x daily

Stock up on lotion. Mr. SE and I joke that we have an "I just moved to Colorado" section of our bathroom counter-- it's covered in lotions and balms.

Dryer sheets-- they're great for static! I used them in Nashville, but now I've stashed them every place imaginable here in Denver. Keep one in your coat pocket to combat static from going between indoors and outdoors. Also of note, these are great for getting rid of the stink in your hockey bag.

Ride your bike! Denver is such an active, healthy city. Once it heats up a little, Mr. SE and I are both getting new bikes. We live 2.2 miles from work and have the option to drive, take the bus, or bike. We haven't taken the bus yet, but just might when we get our next snowstorm.

look at us, we're so healthy and fit!
*these are models*

Drink water. It's dry here, like really dry. I'm not much of a water drinker, I'm actually quite bad at it. But since we've been here I've made an effort to drink more and it's definitely paying off. There's a weird correlation between hunger and thirst, and my appetite definitely decreases when I'm hydrated.

And my last, for now, tip....have a four wheel drive. If you absolutely must drive in the inclement weather, make sure you're using an all wheel drive or four wheel drive. Yes, my car is a 4 wheel drive, and take a look at what happened on our first week here-- lesson learned. For good measure, I've added photos of my dream SUVs.


Do you have any tips for moving to a climate like Colorado? Maybe you're holed up in Nebraska or Montana and have some tips for this east coast girl? Please share!