As we head towards the peak of the UK winter, the temperate begins to plummet. There’s already been a constant cold breeze for the last few months. But, now we’re expecting thick frost, chapped lips and icicles as last year’s Beast From The East plans to return. Remember those mornings when it’s too cold to get out the shower? Brrr.
From fluffy dressing gowns to sizzling soup, there’s many ways to make sure the brisk breeze doesn’t chill your bones this season, whether you’re indoors or out. Here’s how to warm yourself up this winter…
How to get warm when you’re inside
Heat your hands
Cold hands are a common symptom of your body trying to regulate it’s temperate. Some hands stay colder for longer than others dependant on your blood circulation. Sometimes when you’ve been out in the cold and returned into the warm it can take a while for your hands to heat back to normal temperature. If you suffer from the dreaded icicle fingers, there are many ways in which you can warm them whether you’re at your computer desk or getting tucked up into bed….
- Alpaca wool gloves, blankets and hand warmers
- Heated glove liners
- Hold a warm bowl of warming Campbell’s soup
Why is alpaca wool so warm?
It is well known alpaca wool can be very pricey because of its warming factors, but why? Alpacas of Montana say an Alpaca’s fleece is as soft as cashmere! The two main reasons why Alpaca wool is so warm are…
- It’s very good at retaining heat
- It has a three-part fibre structure making it hollow unlike sheep wool which has pockets of air
How to stay warm at work
There’s nothing worse than being that person that’s always cold at work when everyone else seems to be the right temperature. Instead of being a burden and asking to put the heating up so all your colleagues melt, try some of these things that’ll keep you toastie while you’re working!
- Fingerless gloves for cosy typing
- Heated keyboard & mouse mat
- Heated back warmer for your office chair
Tips for keeping your home warm
Whether you’re just a really cold person and your central heating isn’t enough or maybe you just sleep close to the window and you can always feel a little draught. There are many additional ways to heat your house in the winter! Why not try…
- Draught Excluders
- Candles
- Heaters
- Throws and blankets
How to stay warm when you’re outside
Live in layers
Unfortunately, when it gets to -2 degrees your puffer jacket and woolly scarf aren’t going to keep you totally cosy. It’s been proven that multiple thin layers will keep you significantly warmer than one single thick layer. It’s known that warm air is trapped in between thin layers which can act as insulation. The more layers, the more insulation! It’s time to get your layer on…
- The base layer (thermal if possible)
- The mid layer
- The outer layer
Fix your freezing feet
Having chilled toes for hours on end isn’t pleasant. There are many ways to keep your feet warm when you’re out and about this winter. The obvious being choose your footwear wisely, no one wants to see those toes in January! Make sure you stock up on thermal socks to begin with. Many other ways to keep your tootsies warm this winter include…
- Heated Foot Warmers
- Self-Heating Socks and toe warmers
- You can even get wireless heated insoles, powered by remote control!
Drive toasty
There’s nothing worse than getting in that freezing car at 7am on a Monday and realising you’ve run out of de-icer. Learn how to keep your car warm in the winter so you can avoid scraping your windscreen with your “my Waitrose” card, whilst shivering in -1 degree weather!
- Heated Steering Wheel Cover and seat covers
- Heated Electric Blanket for your car
- You can also fill up your thermos with a toasty soup to sip while you wait for your car to warm up!
The classics
Other than the ones we’ve mentioned, there are so many other classic accessories and tricks you can use to keep you warm this winter!
- Hot water bottle
- Neck warmer
- Earmuffs
- Warm food
Keeping warm this winter is essential, especially if the Beast from The East returns. So, whether you’re inside or out, make sure you stay toasty. Try to stay indoors where you can, but if you do have to venture out make sure you take a warm flask of Campbell’s with you and get on your thermals and hand warmers. Don’t let that brisk breeze catch you this winter!