Things to do to cozy up for the winter
Posted by Becky on 10th Dec in Environment. Tags: cozy, winter
It’s been getting chilly here in Texas – it snowed last Friday all over the state. Texas tends to be warmer on average than most other states in the US, but when it gets cold here, it’s just as cold as many other places. It’s been in the 30s lately (and it’s been hovering around 0F where Stephanie is in Minnesota!) and the chilly weather is definitely appropriate for wrapping up and getting cozy, especially with all the rain (and snow, I suppose) that’s been falling. I bike to work 3 miles there and back and the weather has been so chilly and wet that I have been craving some warmth lately.
Here is a list of ways to stay cozy!
- 1. A super cozy winter throw – I’ve been wrapped up in blankets all winter for things like playing games and reading books. I also have a heated blanket that is a life saver! My feet and hands get icy cold really easily, so without a heated blanket it would take forever to get to sleep at night. It’s perfect!
- 2. Candles – Soy candles, of course! Lighting a candle instantly makes the place feel warmer.
- 3. Hot chocolate – We’ve been drinking insane amounts of hot chocolate which is probably terrible for us but oh so good.
- 4. Watching movies at night – I don’t watch a lot of movies in the summer because the weather is warm! there’s so much to see! there’s so much to do! But in the winter time, I tend to want to snuggle with a blanket and watch a good movie from the rental store or watch some PBS.
- 5. Baking! – Recently I made macarons, which are terrible for you but completely perfect. I recommend you make some immediately for your health and safety. There’s no better way to make the kitchen (or your stomach!) warm than by baking some cookies.
- 6. Having cats on your lap – Some of you may not be so fortunate as to have two huge balls of cute, but having two cats, there’s always one that’s willing to climb up and take a nap. Cats make great heaters, especially when they’re asleep.
- 7. Tea or mulled cider – Nothing warmer (except maybe hot chocolate). We’ve been mulling cider and drinking tea like it’s nobody’s business.
- 8. Get off the computer and get under a blanket – Seriously, office chairs are cold!
How are you staying cozy this winter (or if you live in the Southern hemisphere, how are you staying cool)?
5 Responses to “Things to do to cozy up for the winter”
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I dress up in layers and just make sure I have long-sleeved shirts and pants on since I’ll be cold if I don’t!
And hot choco/tea/coffee are the best way to get warm. Now all I need is a fireplace and some marshmallow . . .
Luckily, I am not that susceptible to cold, so I have a decent tolerance for it. ^^
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I can’t handle cold weather for long periods of time – I don’t think it’s in my genes (Texas boy).
I’ve been sick for the last few days (flu?), so I’ve been working from bed when I can (i.e. under lots of covers with my laptop) or taking hot showers.
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Blankets and hot cocoa are definitely a big part of enjoying winter at my house. My mom knitted me this super warm afghan last year so a night on the couch with that, some hot cocoa, and a warm hearty meal is a common wrap up of the days this time of year. Of course, my dogs are always cuddled up right next to me.
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