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We've had a mostly warm winter season for the so far but that's coming to a screeching halt this weekend with wintry weather and bone chilling winds breathing down the neck of the Jersey Shore forcing a Code Blue activation.

If you're self-employed, you can probably take your laptop outside and do your work on the deck, right? Or if you're officially "on the clock" today but are allowed to telecommute, you can be productive yet take as much time outdoors as you like! Enjoy the nice mild temps today!

Since this week's forecast is giving us some April-like temperatures, I'm wondering what you're planning to do to celebrate. What have you been wanting to do but haven't been able to because of the winter weather? I'm looking forward to taking the dog out for a loooooong walk, the kind in which she can take in lots of sights and scents, and not just take care of business. A long walk will provide some good de-stressing and exercise for both of us so that's on the top of my list of things I want to do now that the weather's warmer. What's on your list?

Many people and pets have had a bit of cabin fever being cooped up during the past couple of weeks of frigid temps and snowy, icy conditions. What will YOU do to take advantage of the warm temperatures today? I'm going to sit outside and read while I enjoy a nice cup of tea. Then Taylor and I will have a play date with my friends and their dogs.

I haven’t written much about wintry things this season because we haven’t had much of a winter.  But today’s weather forecast inspired me to share what I’ve learned about Hygge. It’s a Danish concept (commonly pronounced Hoo-guh) that seems to be catching on around the world...

During a cold snap like we're having now, do you have more blankets on your bed than usual?  I do.  It may seem excessive, but I have one thick tightly woven wool blanket that I purchased in Mexico years ago. I also have 2 comforters plus a soft fuzzy kind of blanket and an electric blanket...

These are the boots that Shawn talks about all the time on our Ocean County Breakfast Show.  They're warm, they're UGG boots, they're sparkly and probably wouldn't be what someone might choose in a boot.

These are my new boots.  They're warm, they're UGG boots, they're sparkly and probably wouldn't be what someone might choose in a boot.

I know you're thinking...Why?  Well one I'm nosey and two I'm just wondering!

Shawn Michaels, Townsquare Media Did you get outdoors today?