A Brief History
Now that is December 18, 2019, winter is upon us, and it is only getting colder with each passing year! So what is a person meant to do to keep themselves warm without feeling like they have a million layers on, rendering them unable to walk like a normal person? The great thing is that we have collected a list of the 5 most important items that you need to have to keep you warm in cold weather.
Digging Deeper
A WARM HOME
It all starts from the home! You want to ensure that your house is kept nice, warm and cozy at all times so that you are kept warm. Taking the UK as an example, because it gets super cold out there, you will find that boilers are a common part of UK households and for a good reason too! Having a decent boiler than can manage to still keep your water nice and hot regardless of how cold it is, is certainly a necessity. You do not just need warm water to bathe, but you also need it when you wash your hands or need to do the dishes. The same goes for keeping the house warm all over. Get yourself a couple of gas or electric fireplaces and place them all over the house so you can be warm no matter where you go in your home.
CLOTHES
You know you have to have warm clothes for the winter, but do you know what the essentials are? Make sure you have plenty of nice, comfy warm socks available. Get the super chunky ones to wear at home. Also make sure that you get shoes that are padded inside so that you have perfect insulation. There are many sorts and kinds of gloves available that are mobile phone friendly and look great too so you never have to take them off whenever you need to use your phone. Don’t forget about the beanies, scarves, and comfy jackets. Possibly the most important clothing item you will need this winter are long Johns, because when you’re warm with the first layer of clothing, you won’t have to unnecessarily overload yourself with the weight of countless layers.
FOOD & VITAMINS
You always need to have the right kind of food because this is a great contributing factor to how cold you feel. If you do not have a healthy diet in place, too much junk will only make you lethargic and lazy, and you won’t be as warm as you can or should be. You can always visit a nutritionist to really get a comprehensive diet plan that includes what kinds of vitamins you will need as well in order to stay healthy and warm in the winter.
HEATED BLANKET
Blankets are great. They are our best friends in the winter time and we have a ton of them, one on top of the other, to make sure that we’re warm enough while we watch TV or go to sleep. But the best thing you can do is to invest in a heated blanket. For the super cold winter, there is nothing quite like it. It gets to just the right temperature and you don’t have to suffocate yourself with layer upon layer of blankets till you are unable to move.
HEATED MUG
A hot cup of anything has always been in order when it comes to winter. We’re all guilty of having a craving for a hot drink pretty much every 10 or 15 minutes during the winter. The only problem is that because it is so cold, we hardly ever get to enjoy these drinks because when you first make it, it is too hot to drink, and then it gets cold pretty quick! Making it impossible for you to drink it just at the perfect temperature, at the pace you want. This is why you need to get yourself a heated mug. This way, you can drink your favorite hot drink, keep it at the temperature you like, and take as long as you like to drink it too! There are travel varieties available too that you can have on the go as well.
Winter is great, but it is going to be even better, dare I say perfect! – with the items that we have given you here. If you really want to make sure that you have yourself a warm, comfortable winter that’s full of the things you love paired along with comfort, then it is absolutely possible. You just need a couple of items and you also need to make sure that you eat the right food, take enough vitamins, and keep your body nice and warm!
Question for students (and subscribers): How do you keep warm in cold weather? Please let us know in the comments section below this article.
If you liked this article and would like to receive notification of new articles, please feel welcome to subscribe to History and Headlines by liking us on Facebook and becoming one of our patrons!
Your readership is much appreciated!
Historical Evidence
For more information, please see…
Neo, Tomas. 8 Ways to Servive Extreme Cold Weather: Things you should do to keep warm in cold weather. 2019.
The featured image in this article, a photograph by JillWellington, is licensed under the Pixabay License.
