We’ve officially reached windshield-scraping season—which is arguably the worst ‘season’ of all—so to make these dark and freezing days a little bit better, today I’m sharing 7 essential winter hacks to make the cold a little more comfortable for you!
Christmas is great and all, (except for these 5 terrible Christmas songs), and while I love the look of snow, the cold can sometimes be unbearable!
After any white Christmas comes the dirty slush, slippery roads and walkways, and the frozen fingers that never seem to defrost.
I’ve picked up these 7 quick and easy tips over the years that will improve your quality of life during this (sometimes) miserable time of the year.
So let’s get started! Here are my 7 essential winter hacks to keep you comfortable amidst the cold.
Winter Hack #1: Covered Windshield
If you’re a chronically-running-late-in-the-morning person like I am you’ll understand the struggle of heading out the door just to realize you have snow or ice all over your car!
It’s a daily struggle during the colder months and I don’t know why it took me so long to do something about it, but I’m here to help you make that change now!
A windshield cover will absolutely be your best friend during the inevitably frozen mornings. Do yourself a favor and order one, it’s definitely worth it.
Winter Hack #2: Pre-Heated Bed
If you’ve read 13 Things You’ll Learn in Your First Month of Marriage, you know how much I love a ‘pre-heated bed’ during the chilly winter months!
There’s no need to freeze at night, let your electric blanket do all of the work for you so you can focus on being comfy and cozy.
This electric blanket is my favorite, the foot pocket is simply amazing!
Winter Hack #3: Car Defrost is Your Best Friend
Another winter hack to make windshield-scraping season a little easier is making it a priority to start your car 5-10 minutes before you leave in the morning.
This is easy to forget, but taking a minute to run outside just before you finish getting ready will save a few precious minutes in your morning routine.
If you’re lucky enough to have a remote start key fob to your car count yourself lucky and use that instead.
If we weren’t going to have a garage within the next year (thank goodness for owner-builder home programs) I’d definitely be tempted to install a remote start feature for my car.
Winter Hack #4: Warm Feet
Having cold feet is an unfortunate side effect of the winter season—although I often get cold so this isn’t a winter-only problem.
My favorite solution? Well besides the electric blanket with a foot pocket from Winter Hack #2, heated socks or a microwavable heat pack can make a world of difference in your overall comfort and level of coziness!
They’re both great ways to instantly warm up your frozen feet.
Winter Hack #5: Heated Layers
Layering is critical to keeping warm in the winter, but there are only so many layers you can comfortably wear at once!
That’s where battery-powered layers come in!
With a heated vest or sweatshirt, your clothing will do all of the work for you and keep you toasty warm.
Trust me, a heated vest is one of the winter essentials that got me through the winter while building our home in a sweat equity program!
Needless to say, it’s a pretty powerful winter hack!
Winter Hack #6: Smart Thermostat
If you’re still using a basic, unprogrammable thermostat, it might be time to reconsider!
With a smart thermostat like Google Nest, you’ll never have to face the freezing cold morning walk to the thermostat again!
You can set a schedule on your phone, or even set the thermostat to maintain a slightly cooler temperature when you’re away based on your phone location.
It’s a smart winter hack that will put your gas bill dollars to work where you need them to.
Winter Hack #7: A Little Treat
Sometimes all you need to cheer you up during the darkest and coldest time of the year is a little treat.
Whether that’s a cup of hot chocolate, a delightful advent calendar, or a fun winter activity on your calendar, give yourself something to look forward to!
The winter season can be a little gloomy at times, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find ways to make it better!
Try one (or more) of these 7 winter hacks for yourself so you can enjoy the season just a little bit more.
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