Winter Isn’t Coming, It’s Here!

It’s February, so most of the U.S. is pretty chilly. Even S.E. Texas, where I live is nippy in the morning and evenings. I’ve turned on my little heater under my desk that keeps my feet warm while I write. I bundle up when I walk in the mornings. So, I was thinking about ways to stay warm and beat the cold. So, I did a little research online. If you live in a cold climate, you’ve probably already tried a lot of these already, but I thought I’d share them anyway.

Bundle up, layers are best. It’s easier to regulate body heat than turning up the thermostat.




Turn on your ceiling fan. Warm air rises to the ceiling. Run your fan on its
lowest setting in a clockwise direction to push the warm air
back down to where you can feel it.Switch between hot and
cold in the shower. Hot showers immediately warm you up, but cold showers improve blood circulation between your skin and organs.Replace thin curtains with heavier wool or fleece drapes in the winter. But
be sure to open them on sunny days for free heat.Bake! Using your oven
heats up the whole house. You’ll feel even cozier if you invite friends—and all
their body heat—over to eat four dozen cookies.Use a humidifier. Make your
home feel warmer in the winter by using a humidifier to add
moisture back into the air. It also helps keep winter
skin soft and moisturized all season
long.Curl up with a good book,
a fuzzy throw and a hot cup of tea or coffee.Or you can disregard all of the above if you
cuddle with a smokin’ hot guy.

How are you staying warm this winter?