1. Fool the eye: Sometimes warmth is a matter of perception. Warm colors and textures make you feel warmer so change out your decor. Try a throw so you can snuggle under it.
2. Cut a rug: Cover up your bare floors with a rug.
3. Bake something: Stews, roasts, casseroles and soups are made for the cold weather because they cook at low temperatures for a long period of time and, of course, they warm you up going down.
4. Drink something: Wrap your hands around a warm mug of tea, cocoa or coffee.
5. Let the sun in: Open curtains and blinds during the day.
6. Change your bedding: Switch to flannel sheets, a down comforter, use extra blankets.
7. Clean the house: Not only will your house be cleaner but activity will get your blood pumping.
8. Cover your head: It sounds silly but wearing a hat (and socks) to bed at night, even if the rest of you is clad in skimpy clothing, will keep you warm.
9. It's muggy in here: Use a humidifier. Humid air feels warmer. No humidifier? Open the bathroom door while you're showering.
10. Reverse the fan: We've heard that, since heat rises, running your ceiling fan in reverse will push the warm air back down to the ground.
11. Do your laundry: Nothing warms you up like clothing straight from the dryer.
12. It's drafty in here: Block drafts with weather stripping, a rolled up towel or a draft stopper.
13. It takes two: Snuggle up with your friends, or your significant other.
14. Something old fashioned: Try a hot water bottle or, before you get into bed, running a hot pan over your sheets. Bags of rice or dried beans, warmed in the microwave, are another option
I am going to try this keeping worm at night. Thank you for the great idea.
ReplyDelete