50 Things You Can Do to Stay Warm this Autumn
September 18, 2007 by Deborah Ng
Filed under Around the House, Crafty Solutions, Doing it Yourself, Eco Simplicity, General, Reusing and Recycling, Simple Pleasures, Simpler Thinking
It’s been going down to the 40’s at night here in the Northeast. While we’re not quite ready to turn on the heat, it’s a reminder that the cold weather will soon be upon us. Whether it’s weather proofing your home or cozying up to your honey, Simply Thrifty is pleased to present you with a list of
50 Things You Can Do to Stay Warm This Autumn
- Snuggle up to your honey
- Crochet a sweater
- Install a wood stove
- Invest in a few space heaters
- Take a long, hot bubble bath
- Install energy efficient windows
- Knit a hat
- Close the doors to rooms you’re not using
- Make a denim jacket
- Install weather stripping
- Install a gas fireplace
- Whip up a batch of mulled wine
- Check your furnace’s filter
- Wrap yourself in an afghan
- Make sure your house is properly insulated
- Take some exercise videos out of the library
- Open all the window shades and let the sun shine in
- Make a sheepskin coat
- Make some hot chocolate
- Bake some cookies
- Wear your flannel pajamas
- Make an appointment to have an energy audit
- Seal up the cracks in your windows with caulk
- Have yourself a hot toddy
- Enjoy some crockpot cooking
- Cover bare floors with inexpensive area rugs
- Wear nice warm socks
- Wear your slippers
- Use lots of blankets on your bed
- Indulge in a cappuccino
- Pop corn and roast marshmallows in front of the fire place
- Watch TV in bed
- Install plastic over drafty windows
- Shove old towels under drafty doors
- Wear fleece sweaters around the house
- Put on a pot of chili
- Have some tomato soup
- Have some Irish Coffee with friends
- Turn the music loud and dance
- Use heavy “winter”drapes in the evening to keep out the draft
- Use your humidifier
- Make some fondue
- Turn ceiling fans to the winter setting
- Dress in layers
- Close off vents, especially those leading to outside
- Make a pot of tea
- Indulge in some comfort food
- Enjoy some warm milk before bed
- Visit a friend who isn’t as chintzy with the heat as you
- Spend lots of time in the kitchen
This is post is part of the Home and Dining Channel’s “Warming Up in Autumn” series. Check out some of the other great posts in the series:
- Baking Delights: Hot Desserts: 50 Ways to Heat Up Your Autumn Evening
- DeClutter It: 50 Organizing Products to Add a Touch of Color to Your Home
- Chocolate Bytes: 50 Ways Chocolate Can Keep You Warm this Autumn
- The Food Bowl: 50 Ways to Keep the Pets Warm this Autumn
- Keeping the Castle 50 Awesome Crockpot Recipes to Keep You Warm and Full
- Offbeat Homes: 50 Soul-Warming Ways to Inspire the Next Generation of Offbeat Architects
- Noodles & Rice: 50 Reasons Why a Japan Winter is hot
- Mother Earth’s Garden: 50 Vegetable Recipes to Keep You Warm This Season
Great list Deb! Especially number one. This list is perfect. We just got some cooler weather and I am SO ready for it to stay. I hope it does. All of our list have me so in the mood for fall it’s not even funny!!
Great list! I’m so ready for cooler weather.
Great list (except the warm milk — yuck). The energy audit is a great one because I think more people need to know that they can do that. Also I love 49! And the tomato soup — my favorite cold weather food (with grilled cheese of course).
The exercise videos are a great idea. Last year I was motivated to go to the gym more when I realized a workout revved up my metabolism enough to keep me warm until afternoon.
Wonderful list! I too, am ready for cooler weather. Your list makes me just that more ready.
I can’t wait for fall – but I’m ready for fall the first time I sweat just walking to my car!
Excellent Blog! I love information like this! Thank you
Make big pots of chili and heat the house with the stove. Your going to cook anyway might as well turn down the termastat and cook.