Wintertime can be fun to play in the snow for the whole family, but bottom line is no one likes to feel cold. Here are some unique and clever ways to stay toasty and warm in this winter’s cold weather.
Layer Up
Wear layers indoors and outside, this includes sweaters, long underwear, and even a knit hat. When you head outside, wear a scarf and hat.
Wear Wool Whenever You Can
Wool is a great fabric that can warm you up during the winter months. However, some people dislike the material because it’s too itchy. Try merino wool and cashmere, they are softer and less itchy.
Turn on Your Home Ceiling Fan
Did you know that the ceiling fan in your home can help keep you warm? Since warm air rises to the top of your ceiling, keep your fan on a lowest setting to push the warm air downwards.
Wear Leggings under Your Pants
Got cold legs? Wear your beloved yoga leggings under your pants to keep warm. Not only do yoga pants warm your lower half of your body, they are just as effective as thermal underwear and fit better under your jeans and dress pants.
Wear Socks and Slippers
House slippers and warm, clean socks act as a powerful combination that can help you keep your feet warm inside the house on the coldest days.
Cooking
Cooking at home during the winter months will not only keep you out of the cold and save you money, it will also keep you warm. Eating the hot food you cooked will also help you warm up as well.
Use Both Hot and Cold Water in Your Shower
You might become tempted not to use cold water during the winter months but it actually improves blood circulation between your body organs and skin. Cold showers can give your immune system a boost which can keep cold and flu germs away.
Slim Earmuffs
If you want to stay warm and still look fashionable, purchase slim earmuffs. Make sure your earmuffs fit around the back of your head, you don’t want them slipping off. Buy a pair that you can easily fit in your purse for cold days.
Get a Programmable Thermostat
Did you know that you can program your thermostat so you never have to go into a cold home ever again? These days, you can even program your thermostat using your smartphone.
Leave Your Oven Open
If you bake fairly often; leave your oven door open after you finished baking. Leaving the oven open allows the hot air to enter your home. Follow this tip only if you don’t have pets or small kids in your home.
Use Pool Noodles to Keep Warm
Have any extra pool noodles in your garage? Cut one in half down the length of the noodle. Wrap the cut noodle in fabric. Slide the noodle and fabric under your door. This DIY door draft stopper will keep your room warm during the cold months.
Keep Your Hands Warm
If the weather drops into the low teens or single digits, mittens will not suffice. Look for wool-insulated gloves to get you through colder days. You can also use heat warmers to keep your hands warm.
Wear Boots
Purchase insulated boots next time you go shopping for winter accessories. Make sure your boots have extra space so that you can wear wool socks on the coldest days. Don’t wear desert boots during winter months, they don’t have the traction and insulation that you will need to walk around outside in the snow.
Play Tricks On Your Locked Thermostat
If you live in an apartment building, you probably can’t change the temperature at will. If you find yourself in this situation, make the thermostat think that the room is colder than it is by putting a container of ice cubes near it.
Put More Blankets on Your Bed
The type of blankets that you put on your bed in the wintertime matter. When it starts to get cold, go to your linen closet and take down a comforter and flannel sheets for maximum warmth.
Get Thicker Curtains
In winter months; replace your thin curtains with fleece or wool drapes. To get a bit of heat into your home, open the curtains on sunnier days.
Use Rugs to Keep Your Feet Warm
Everyone hates putting their bare feet on a cold floor in the winter. Keep your family’s feet warm by putting rugs on the floors of your home.
