Sooo Cold...

1/9/2015 (Permalink)

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Whether your area is colder or warmer, keeping warm is a basic need that we all share.

Dress in layers, Bundle up! I recommend a polyester undershirt next to your skin versus cotton.  I gave a polyester t-shirt to my dad and he keeps talking about the amazing difference as if I had invented sliced bread.  Keep your feet  warm, I highly recommend "house slippers" indoors.  I know it sounds a bit old fashioned but having the rubber sole does make a noticeable difference.  Also, keep changing your socks, everyone seems to forget your feet do sweat and THAT can make you cold even when you are layered up.  For outdoors, it really helps to insert foam liners in your boots or hiking shoes to give your toes an extra layer of insulation.

Turning on the stove for heat is NOT a safe option.  Have at least one of the following heat sources in your home:

• Extra blankets, sleeping bags, and warm winter coats
• Fireplace with plent of dry wood or a gas fire log