what I packed for the coldest trip of my life

‘How to pack for -25 weather’ is what I frantically googled when planning for my trip to Finnish Lapland, also known as the Arctic Circle, heavy on the Arctic. This was my first time visiting a truly snowy destination, and when I say snowy, I mean snow everywhere, 22 inches of it! I felt so unprepared. Add being plus-size into the equation, and I was panicked. Our options are already limited…