Skip to main content

Tips to stay cozy

I know it's summer, but eventually winter will be here and so it's good to think of some tips now.

  1. Get several blankets. It's good to have ones that are different levels of fluffiness so that you can mix and match to have just the right amount of warmth without making yourself sweat profusely. Definitely consider getting an electric one because they are just blissful. Also consider getting one of the blankets that is a bit like a sleeping bag in that you can have your legs just contained by it.
  2. Get big, fluffy socks. These will keep you warm and can, if need be, be layered over other socks. This will help keep you extra warm. Plus fluffiness is just delightful.
  3. Get clothing with hoods. So much heat comes off the top of your head, so if you're cold it's a great idea to cover your head. Hoods are an easy way to do this as you can't lose them (like hats) and you can also easily take them on and off as you please. Again, like with the blankets, have ones that are different levels of thickness. This way you can adjust as you need to. 
  4. Try a lot of hot drinks. You may not be a tea person, but maybe you're a cocoa person. There has to be some warm drink that you like. Warming yourself from the inside is just the best.
  5. Even if you don't find a hot drink you like, heat up some water and put it in the mug. You can warms your hands around the mug and if you really want to do something warming, then you can put your warm hands on your face. My mom used to do this all the time when I was little and it was great.
  6. If you have a fireplace, definitely light a fire. Fires produce so much heat and also give off a lovely smell.
  7. Cuddle with a loved one or pet. It's been shown to be good for mental health and it will keep you so very warm. You may have to borrow one from a friend, but cuddly animals are kind and also give off a lot of heat. You'll be so happy when you have furry friend sitting over your icy toes.
  8. Take a hot bath. The warmth from baths really permeates and will make you nice and toasty.
  9. Cuddle a hot water bottle. These things give off so much heat and stay warm for a long time. Plus many are fluffy and that's nice.
  10. Cuddle a stuffed animal. They really are another layer and sometimes it's just nice to hold something close to your chest.
What tips do you all have to stay warm? Did I miss any really good ones? Did you already know these or did I manage to tell you something new?

I know this one is a bit off season, but I must have written this prompt when I was chilly in my room in Ireland (which was often). I hope you at least found it a pleasant read. Remember to enjoy the warmth of summer as, before you know it, you'll need these tips.


(Prompt by me)
 Photo source

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

15 things I'm looking forward to for summer 2024

It'll be here so soon!  Whale watching with a friend Bookstore crawl with a friend 57th Street Art Fair Beach days Movies in the park Swapping out my wardrobe Being done with egg retrievals (hopefully) Helping a friend plan her wedding Going to Galena Taking other trips with friends Doing more sessions of my D&D one shot Eating ice cream on hot days Dining at the Point Trying to find an agent for my picture book ideas (hopefully) Reading more (hopefully) (Prompts by me) "Sperm Whale diving" by Bernard Spragg. NZ
Post a Comment
Read more

Starting my parental journey, part 9

You can  read part 1 here ,  read part 2 here ,  read part 3 here ,  read part 4 here ,  read part 5 here ,  read part 6 here ,  read part 7 here , and read part 8 here . I've officially begun my second cycle. On Wednesday, I had a virtual appointment, yesterday I had my baseline ultrasound, and today I began injections again. On Wednesday, I expressed my concern about my weight and was told not to fret about it for this cycle but that I should work on it for my health. I got told some vague things about measuring my food by volume and weight and that being the key the weight loss (idk it sounded weird to me). But other than that my appointment went well and I really liked the PA I met with. Overall, she was supportive and encouraging me to advocate for myself. Yesterday, I had to get up earlier than normal (6am) so I could make it to my ultrasound at 7am (I have asked for future ultrasounds to be at 8am). I got weighed (ugh), had my blood drawn, and t...
Post a Comment
Read more

15 facts about my dad

Just been thinking about some lighthearted facts I know about my dad lately. When he was young, he had a goldfish named Lysander He introduced me to Star Trek At Christmas, he would tear up at It's a Wonderful Life He used to send me articles from his Yahoo email account that he thought I'd like We used to play a game called "Nightmare" where he would lie down and we'd jump around (and sometimes on) him He would clip possible recipes for us to try out of newspapers and magazines We bought him a Paddington Bear to take on trips because we feared he'd be lonely and he always took it He had teddy bears for three different holidays We once had such a hilariously difficult time building a gingerbread house that when some frosting ended up on the counter, I plopped a gumdrop on it and we laughed until we cried He and his sister were born about 11 months apart We would try recipes from Top Chef He kept gifts I made him, even when they weren't great At Christmas, ...
Post a Comment
Read more