10 Tips to Stay Warm

The chill is in the air. While you are busy carving pumpkins, getting together your Halloween costume and taking trips to an apple orchard remember these cold weather tips to stay warm.

1. Wear a hat

Don’t skip out on the winter gear. Keep heat in by wearing a hat, scarf and gloves. Send an extra pair of mittens to school with your kids.

2. Layer Up

Wear an extra layer of clothing before stepping out in the cold or turning up the heat.

3. Block drafts

There are several DIY ideas to block drafts. Remember to block drafts on the basement door if you have one.

4. Program your thermostat

Stay warm on a schedule and save money by setting your thermostat. Home sweet home will be warm and toasty when you get home from work. You’ll save money on your heating bill too.

5. Update your car emergency kit

As the seasons change it’s a good idea to restock and change items in your emergency kit. Here is the CDC’s recommendations and checklists for winter weather. We recommend you check it out.

6. Insulated Curtains

Spending a little extra on insulated curtains will help keep the cold out and the warm inside. Plus, you could save money on your heating bill.

7. Remember furry friends

Keep an eye on their feet after taking them outside. Put booties on their paws and avoid icy areas. If it’s too cold for you, it’s too cold for them.

8. Bake something sweet

Using the oven will automatically warm up your home. Bake something sweet and then cook meals in the oven too.

9. Eat warm foods and sip warm drinks.

Warm up your core temperature by eating warm foods like soup. Sipping coffee, cocoa, hot tea or hot lemon water will help you warm up too.

10. Three-Feet Rule

If you must use a space heater remember to keep anything flammable three feet away from the heater. Put the space heater on a hard, stable surface and do not let it run through the night.

Written by:
Karlee Miller

Creative Administrator

www.michiganinsurancegroup.com