Frugal ways to stay warm
Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2015 12:20 pm
I see people starting to discuss staying warm this winter so here are my tips:
1. Thermal underwear or a light layer really does its job. Sock and glove liners are lightweight but really help under ordinary gloves and socks. I will wear 4 layers if necessary outside (thermal, turtleneck, sweater, parka).
2. Exercise leggings or fashion tights can double as thermal underwear bottoms. Knee-high socks are warmer than short ones.
3. I double up knit hats and wear a fleece earband under a hat. I like bucket hats since I think it creates a pocket of warm air around my face. Muffler on lower half of face.
4. Warm(er) shoes. My hiking boots are the warmest and also waterproof. Extra insulation on the bottom with the thicker soles.
5. In my home (basement) office I have a long electric heating pad that attaches to the chair back with elastic band. I put a knit "lapghan" on my lap. Now front and back are warm. I also stayed in bed w/ this heating pad and electric blanket when waiting for furnace repair one time.
6. Fingerless gloves also help indoors. You can cut the toe off an old sock and make a thumb hole if needed. I have several knitted pairs that are kept throughout the house.
7. Those rice bags that you warm in the microwave and then use like a hot pad probably work although I have not tried them personally.
Donna in VA
1. Thermal underwear or a light layer really does its job. Sock and glove liners are lightweight but really help under ordinary gloves and socks. I will wear 4 layers if necessary outside (thermal, turtleneck, sweater, parka).
2. Exercise leggings or fashion tights can double as thermal underwear bottoms. Knee-high socks are warmer than short ones.
3. I double up knit hats and wear a fleece earband under a hat. I like bucket hats since I think it creates a pocket of warm air around my face. Muffler on lower half of face.
4. Warm(er) shoes. My hiking boots are the warmest and also waterproof. Extra insulation on the bottom with the thicker soles.
5. In my home (basement) office I have a long electric heating pad that attaches to the chair back with elastic band. I put a knit "lapghan" on my lap. Now front and back are warm. I also stayed in bed w/ this heating pad and electric blanket when waiting for furnace repair one time.
6. Fingerless gloves also help indoors. You can cut the toe off an old sock and make a thumb hole if needed. I have several knitted pairs that are kept throughout the house.
7. Those rice bags that you warm in the microwave and then use like a hot pad probably work although I have not tried them personally.
Donna in VA