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50 Things You Can Do to Stay Warm this Autumn

by Deborah Ng on September 18th, 2007

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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

  1. Snuggle up to your honey
  2. Crochet a sweater
  3. Install a wood stove
  4. Invest in a few space heaters
  5. Take a long, hot bubble bath
  6. Install energy efficient windows
  7. Knit a hat
  8. Close the doors to rooms you’re not using
  9. Make a denim jacket
  10. Install weather stripping
  11. Install a gas fireplace
  12. Whip up a batch of mulled wine
  13. Check your furnace’s filter
  14. Wrap yourself in an afghan
  15. Make sure your house is properly insulated
  16. Take some exercise videos out of the library
  17. Open all the window shades and let the sun shine in
  18. Make a sheepskin coat
  19. Make some hot chocolate
  20. Bake some cookies
  21. Wear your flannel pajamas
  22. Make an appointment to have an energy audit
  23. Seal up the cracks in your windows with caulk
  24. Have yourself a hot toddy
  25. Enjoy some crockpot cooking
  26. Cover bare floors with inexpensive area rugs
  27. Wear nice warm socks
  28. Wear your slippers
  29. Use lots of blankets on your bed
  30. Indulge in a cappuccino
  31. Pop corn and roast marshmallows in front of the fire place
  32. Watch TV in bed
  33. Install plastic over drafty windows
  34. Shove old towels under drafty doors
  35. Wear fleece sweaters around the house
  36. Put on a pot of chili
  37. Have some tomato soup
  38. Have some Irish Coffee with friends
  39. Turn the music loud and dance
  40. Use heavy “winter”drapes in the evening to keep out the draft
  41. Use your humidifier
  42. Make some fondue
  43. Turn ceiling fans to the winter setting
  44. Dress in layers
  45. Close off vents, especially those leading to outside
  46. Make a pot of tea
  47. Indulge in some comfort food
  48. Enjoy some warm milk before bed
  49. Visit a friend who isn’t as chintzy with the heat as you
  50. 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:

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