Seasonal Survival: 15 Ways To Stay Warm On A Budget

1. Space Heater

This one is most likely the best way to stay warm and save money this winter. No need to warm the whole house when you can just warm the room you're in.  These little guys will surprise you by how successfully they can heat a room!

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2. Heavy Curtains

Ever stand next to a window and you can feel the cold coming through it? Invest in some heavy duty curtains this season and keep out that cold air.  You can always draw them back when you want sunlight. 

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3. Seal Doors and Windows

Check around all your doors and windows for areas that may be letting cold air seep through.  Whether its insulation, weather stipping or laying down a towel, seal these areas off by any means necessary.

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4. Appropriate Footwear

It's amazing what a difference the simple addition of socks and really good slippers will do! If you have cold floors like wood and tile, a good pair of slippers is an absolute necessity for getting through the cold months.

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5. Hearty Meals

The best way to stay warm, is to eat right, clothes and blankets only help to keep in your natural body heat. Make hearty filling meals like stews to help your body continue to create that heat.

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6. Shut Unnecessary Doors

Close off entrances to rooms you're not using. This will help you keep cold air out, and trap any heat in the room you're in.

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7. Gear Up Your Windows

Make sure your windows are ready to go, install storm windows and make sure they're closed properly.

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8. Leave the Door Open While Showering

If this is possible, leave the door to your bathroom open while you shower to allow the steam to spread throughout your home.

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9. Rugs

Invest in rugs to cover up those cold floors! Nows the time when shaggy thick, and even faux fur are not considered tacky.

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10. Bake

This one is going to be tough, we know. Start baking more this winter! Having the oven on will help heat up your place very quickly.

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11. Drink Lots of Warm Drinks

Choose a favorite mug, and keep it filled at all times with your favorite warm beverages.  The more decaf tea you can drink the better. Treat yourself with yummy drinks like Chai Cider, or White Chocalate Chai with recipes from our sister site Kitchen Daily.

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12. Cuddle

Winter is the perfect excuse to hug everyone around you constantly, so do so!

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13. Electric Blankets and Heating pads

Try using these as an alternative to heating the whole house.  Especially on slightly warmer nights, an electric blanket may suffice. Try these therapedic oversized royal mink electric blankets from Bed Bath and Beyond.

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14. Furnace Filter

Be sure that you're not making your furnace work harder than it needs to by changing the filter.

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15. Thermostat

Get an adjustable and programmable thermostat.  Controlling your heating will be one of the best ways to save money.  Turn it down when you leave, and pump it up when you need to!

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