Tag Archives: keeping warm

Hot Products for Cold Weather

What could be cooler (or should I say hotter) than great products that help you stay warm, use less energy, and save on heating costs throughout the winter? Electric Throw No need to drag the big blanket off the bed when you want to snuggle in elsewhere. Pick up an electric throw instead. There are many styles, textures, and colors available for under $50.00. Conservation minded folks will appreciate the fact that electric throws can help use less energy rather than turning up the furnace all the time. Electric Rugs? You can find electric rugs and there are also radiant … Continue reading →

Happy Un-Valentine’s Day!

In a previous blog I told you that I won’t be partaking in a romantic dinner this Valentine’s Day. Nor, am I expecting to be showered with diamonds, rubies, sapphires or chocolates. That said; I am still looking forward to February 14th. Others I know are also looking forward to the day, but not because they are planning to mark the occasion with flowers and kisses. Rather, they are preparing to take part in “Anti-Valentine’s Day” festivities. “Anti-Valentine’s Day.” I had not heard of the, uh, “celebration(?)” until I came across an aisle of “Anti-Valentine’s Day” cards at a local … Continue reading →

Winter Weather Weapon No. 1—The Electric Blanket

I’ve spent the past 10 days complaining about the unbearably frigid temperatures that have slammed into the Upper Midwest, Great Lakes, and Northeast regions of the country… and today is no different. While the rest of my family is rejoicing because the mercury actually climbed into the teens today (we’ve been dealing with below zero temps for more almost two weeks) I simply refuse to take part in the festivities. I’m cold. Forgive me if I don’t consider 16 degrees cause for celebration. And, no, dear daughter you can’t wear shorts today (poor child was baking under the Hawaiian sun … Continue reading →