One of the worst things about the cold weather is that your hot drinks, like coffee and tea, cool down way faster! It feels like you barely even have time to drink them before they go from hot to cold. Luckily, mug heaters like this one exist. They’re basically heated coasters that keep the mug and its contents nice and toasty.

One of the simplest ways to keep warm when it gets cold is to wear a whole lot of layers! Instead of boosting the heating around the home, simply putting on an extra sweater or shirt can make a big difference. Choose thermal fabrics like fleece and wool for best results.

When it’s switched on, your oven is like a super effective radiator for your kitchen and surrounding area. That’s why it makes a lot of sense to use it as often as you can in cold months, heating up the home and making tasty food at the same time.

Shawls are soft, lightweight, and surprisingly effective at keeping you warm. They can be used both indoors and outdoors and come in all kinds of colors and styles too for those who like to stay fashionable while keeping warm.

Ever noticed how we tend to want different dinners when it’s cold compared to when it’s hot? That’s your body’s way of telling you it needs warm, winter-style dishes like chili, soup, and stew, as opposed to summer-friendly meals like salads.

As well as warming foods, you should constantly supply yourself with hot drinks whenever you can. Whether you prefer tea, coffee, or hot chocolate, they’re all great for helping you feel toastier when it’s cold outside.

Microwaveable heating pads, often filled with dried beans or flax seeds, are really great for warming up quickly. You can put them on your feet or hands and they take less than a minute to heat up too.

Want to get warm and enjoy a soothing massage all at the same time? Don’t we all! Well, with heated shiatsu massagers like the one pictured here, you can enjoy a toasty massage all over your body without even needing to leave the house.

Working out in cool conditions can have a lot of benefits and is actually better for you than exercising in hot conditios. You can find all kinds of workout tutorials online and invest in some home gym equipment, or simply try out some yoga and stretching. Working out will help you build up a sweat and feel a lot warmer around the home, even if the temperatures are actually quite low.

Ladies, don’t forget the importance of a good pair of knit tights if you want to wear a skirt or dress on a cold day. You can even layer them under pants or jeans for a little extra warmth when you need it.

Got any furry friends around the house? Well, their body heat can be the perfect source of warmth on a cold day! Cats and dogs often like to cuddle up with their owners anyway, so it’s a win-win for both of you.

Instead of turning on a vent or opening a window to let the steam out after taking a shower, open the bathroom door and let that humidity flow around the house. It’ll help to warm the place up.

You might already have noticed that the upstairs rooms of your home are warmer in general than the downstairs areas. That’s because heat rises, so it makes sense to spend more time upstairs if you want to stay warm without turning the heating up.

What do we do when we’re feeling cold at home? We reach for a blanket, of course. But some blankets are way better than others at warming you up. Cotton thermal blankets, for example, are made to keep warmth locked in, helping you stay really cozy and toasty at all times.

It might not be the most desirable activity in the world, but cleaning your house when it feels cold is actually a great way to warm up. It’s basically like a workout, as you use a lot of different muscles to mop, scrub, and tidy up, building up your body heat in the process.

Companies like Ember are developing smart, thermal travel mugs with high-tech abilities to keep your beverage warm and toasty for extended periods. This lets you go out and about and always have a warm cup of coffee by your side.

Wow! Does it get any cuter than this? These USB hand warmers can charge up using a regular USB lead, just like your phone or tablet. When powered up and switched on, they heat up your hands and make them look super cute too, thanks to these adorable angel unicorn designs.

Ears often pay the price when the temperatures go low, but you can keep them nice and warm with these little earbags, which are available in many different colors and styles. They’re basically like little hats for your ears, without all the hassle and headband-issues associated with earmuffs.

Modern day jackets and coats can be super effective at keeping you warm, thanks to the development of new thermal fabrics and insulating materials. If you shop around, you can find really powerful jackets that are fashionable and cozy too.

Who says Christmas sweaters can only be worn at Christmas? If you’re at home, there’s no reason why you can’t wear these cuddly, fuzzy garments at any time of year, especially if you’re shivering and need a little warming up.

Instead of turning on every radiator in the house, why not simply use a space heater instead? It makes a lot more sense to just heat up the room you’re in, rather than wasting money heating the entire house. They’re also perfect for emergencies if ever your water heater breaks down.

Many people forget that humidity actually plays a big role in how hot or cold we feel around the home. When there’s more moisture in the air, it feels warmer. Adding a humidifer to your home can therefore help to make the place feel cozier, and it even helps to moisturize your skin too.

If you don’t want to invest in a super fancy insulated jacket, you can still transform your pre-existing coat or jacket into something way warmer with the help of this neat heating system. It attaches inside your jacket to keep you warm on-the-go.

We all need to adapt our attire when cold weather strikes, and it always helps to have a cardigan you can rely on in your wardrobe! Chunky cardigans like these can really help to keep your body nice and warm, even when walking outside in frosty conditions.

Some homes have carpet all over the floor, but if you have wooden or lino flooring, it can get quite cold. Having a few rugs around the place can keep your little piggies warm as you walk around, as well as helping to insulate the space and keep heat inside for longer.

One of the absolute worst feelings that come along on cold days is the fear of stepping out of the shower into a freezing cold bathroom, with nothing but a frosty towel waiting to greet you. A heated towel rack like this not only heats up your towel, but also serves as a space heater to warm up the bathroom too.

Rumpl is one of several companies creating blankets of the future. Made with top quality down and machine-washable too, these untearable blankets keep you warm wherever you are. They’re great for taking on camping trips but are awesome to keep around the home as well.

If you’re going outside on a cold day, you can’t just rely on a coat and cardigan to stay warm. You have to think about your head too! Even with a whole lot of hair, your ears and head will suffer from cold conditions, but with a thick, well-made beanie, you’ll feel warmer all over.

A heavy and thick pair of curtains can be an extra layer of protection against cold weather. They can keep cold air out and warm air in, and many people like to make use of thick curtains in winter and then switch to thinner curtains when the warmer weather arrives.

Thanks to modern technology, your little fingers don’t need to freeze while walking outdoors on cold days! Hand warmers like this one can be held in the palm when you’re out and about, or even while working if your office happens to be pretty frosty.

Many people have mini fridges, but what about a mini oven? These awesome little devices can be carried around anywhere you go, ready and waiting to heat up your food in an instant. All you need is a power outlet and you’re good to go.

Having a good pair of slippers is essential when the cold weather strikes, but if you don’t want to invest in a brand new pair, why not buy some sheepskin insoles instead? You can slip them right into your old slippers, jazzing up their look and making them a whole lot warmer in the process.

Believe it or not, rearranging your furniture can actually help you feel warmer and cozier at home as well. If you move items like your sofa, bed, and chairs to the right places, away from windows or vents, you’ll really start to feel a difference right away. Make sure your radiators have plenty of free space around them too, and consider moving furniture towards the center of the room, rather than around the edges.

Many people like to enjoy hot drinks when the weather gets cold and snowy, but it can be a hassle to constantly turn the kettle on again and again or use the microwave to warm up drinks that have gotten cold. This kettle actually keeps the water warm for up to an hour!

You might be surprised to discover just how much heat is being lost from your rooms due to the little gaps under your doors that let cold drafts in. This can have a big effect on your heating bill, forcing the radiators to work twice as hard to heat up a single space. Draft guards can make all the difference, keeping heat in your rooms and keeping cold air out.

Earlier on, we mentioned using the oven more to heat up your kitchen in cold conditions. You can also test out this top tip, as long as it’s safe to do so in your home (without the risk of any kids or pets getting hurt). Leave the oven open after baking to let all that heat rush out into the room.

It’s never nice to climb into a cold and frosty bed. Beds are supposed to be warm and welcoming, and if you invest in a bed-heating device like this one, your bed will feel a lot cozier when you climb under the covers each night. You can even adjust the temperature via an app on your phone.

Wait, what? Turning on a fan can help you feel warmer? Well, yes, actually! As long as your ceiling fan has a ‘reverse’ mode, you can use it to suck warm air up from the bottom of the room towards the ceiling, helping it circulate better and make the space warmer. It seems odd, but it really works.

Ever turned your heating up high but still felt a little cold in certain parts of the home? It might be because of cold drafts flowing in through little gaps around your windows. This is especially true in older homes, but window insulation kits can block the gaps and keep heat in.

Don’t forget about your pets when it starts to get cold! Furry friends have fur to keep them warm, but cats and dogs can still start to shiver on the frostiest of days. Luckily, heated pet homes like this one exist to help them stay cozy.

For a real pick-me-up and ‘warm-me-up’, consider investing in some fiery cocktail syrups. Made with cane sugar and spicy ingredients like ghost peppers, a little drop or two of these syrups can really put a little fire in your belly.

Before getting dressed in the morning, toss your family’s clothes into the dryer on a short spin cycle. It’ll get them nice and toasty, giving you a warmer and happier start to the day.

We all have a unique relationship with our thermostats, but adjusting your approach to this household device can yield big benefits. Many people turn the heating off or lower it when they leave, but the heater actually uses way more energy to get back up to the desired temperature when you return, so it often makes more sense to leave it on, unless you’re going to be out all day.

If you’re looking for a new pair of slippers, consider a set with memory foam soles and faux fur lining. The fur will keep you feet really toasty, and the memory foam works wonders at providing comfort while walking around.

To warm up in cold conditions, your body uses energy. So it makes sense that by giving your body more energy, you’ll be able to warm up more easily and quickly in general. This is why eating a little extra in cold times can be a good thing to do, as long as the food you eat is healthy and nutritious, of course.

It might seem a little odd, but wearing socks in bed on cold nights can help your whole body stay a lot warmer. Some people even say that it helps them sleep.

Be careful when choosing pajamas, as different materials and styles can have different effects on your body while you try to get warm. Flannel is great for keeping cozy, but silk is a good option too.

An oversized sherpa jacket looks good and feels even better! They’re basically like having a hug from a llama, everywhere you go! You’ll feel really warm in one of these, no matter what.

Iron is essential for keeping warm in cold weather, and Vitamin B12 is super important too. You can find iron in chicken and green veggies, while B12 is commonly found in eggs and fish.

Humans are pretty adaptable creatures. We can get used to a lot of things, even the cold. If you want to save some cash on heating bills, try turning the heating down and giving yourself a couple of days to get used to it. It might be a little hard at first, but soon you may start feeling much more comfortable as your body adjusts to its environment.

Keeping your little toes toasty during winter and other cold periods of the year can make a big difference. When we have warm feet, we tend to feel warmer overall, so it’s vital to invest in some snuggly socks. For best results, opt for wool or wool-blend socks.

Ever had that feeling where you finally get home after a long time spent outside, and it feels so warm and inviting, even if the heating is on a low setting? When we move from a cold environment to a slightly warmer one, the difference in temperature can feel much more dramatic. Spending some time outside and then going back in will help you appreciate how warm your home really is.

Did you know that the way you breathe can actually impact your body temperature? It’s true! There’s a breathing technique called ‘vase breathing’ that helps you feel warmer. To do this, take a deep breath and hold it while you contract your abdominal and pelvic floor muscles. Apparently, it also helps to visualize warmth or fire inside your body as you do this.

Even the fanciest modern cars can take a little time to heat up in the cold weather, so if you want to feel warm and snug right from the moment you take a seat, consider buying a heated seat cushion.

Don’t just drape a scarf over your shoulders and hope for the best! If you really want to keep your neck warm, it’s vital to wear a scarf the right way. Cross both ends all around your neck, without pulling too tightly, to cover as much of your skin as possible.

It might sound strange, but thinking happy thoughts could help you warm up as well. Studies have shown that people tend to be more tolerant for the cold when they’re in a positive mood, with happy thoughts in their mind. So the next time you’re shivering, think of something that makes you smile.

Ginger is one of the best ingredients to eat if you want to warm up. You can make gingerbread, ginger tea, or just add some ginger into other recipes as you like. Studies show that the unique polyphenols in ginger can trigger a warming effect in the body.

Many people have a few fleece blankets around the home purely for decorative purposes, but they can work wonders when you want to warm up too! Snuggle up under one or two of those blankets with a cup of cocoa and you’ll start feeling a lot better.

It can be tempting to turn the shower up to a high temperature when you want to get warm, but having a quick blast of cooler water can actually help to boost circulation around the body and warm you up even more effectively.

There are many reasons to give composting a try in your own home. It’s a good way to recycle leftover organic materials like banana skins and potato peels, and it can even be effective at helping you heat up! Why? Well, the composting process releases heat into the surrounding air.

Having a good pair of gloves is so important when the temperatures start to drop, but in this day and age, when we’re all using our phones pretty much non-stop, most old-fashioned gloves are incompatible with smartphone and tablet touchscreens! Luckily, there are thermal, insulating gloves out there that have been specially made to let you use your phone while keeping warm.

It’s tempting to just bundle all your blankets together when you want to keep warm, but to maximize their warming effects, you need to put a little more effort into it. Be sure to put the thickest and softest blankets on the bottom, next to your body, while placing the smaller and thinner blankets on top to trap the heat underneath.

When it comes to warming up, soup is one of the best possible foods you can eat (or drink!). It’s super easy to make your own at home and it’s really healthy too, so offers a whole bunch of benefits.

One of the most important tips of all for staying warm when the temperatures get a little low is to actually get your water heater checked. Heaters can suffer from all kinds of little faults and issues that could affect their functionality and cause you to pay higher heating bills than necessary.

So many people invest in classy coats and good gloves, but overlook one of the most important winter accessories of all: a scarf. Scarves, especially those made from wool or wool blends, can do such a good job of keeping you warm in cold weather situations.