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How to Keep Your Home Warm and Cozy During Winter
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January 29, 2019Don’t let the cold and dreary weather get to you. Instead, there are plenty of tricks to keep your home warm and inviting, even when it’s freezing outside. To help you beat the winter blues, following are a few easy tips you can implement to keep your home cozy.
Invest in the softest blankets you can find.
When the weather is less than appealing outside, there is nothing better than snuggling up with a soft blanket. Whether you are watching a movie or reading a book, it always seems a little more enjoyable when you are wrapped up in a fuzzy blanket that keeps you warm. Once you find a blanket that you truly love, make sure you buy more than one! Friends and family will feel more at home if they can snuggle up with a cozy blanket as well.
Start a fire.
If you have a fireplace in your home, now is the time to use it as much as possible. The best part about a fireplace is that it really doesn’t matter what kind you have. Your guests probably won’t care whether you have a wood-burning, gas, or electric fireplace. Instead, they will enjoy the warmth and ambiance that it provides. If you don’t have a fireplace, you can still set the mood by lighting a few candles throughout your home.
Create the perfect playlist.
Nothing can change the vibe in a space quite like music. If you are in the mood to relax, you could have some slow jams playing in the background. If you are trying to boost your spirits and give yourself some energy, you might want to listen to some of the latest pop songs instead. As long as you love the songs you are listening to, there are no bad choices.
Sip on a hot drink.
It’s much easier to feel warm and cozy in your own home if you are sipping on a hot drink. The good news is that there are plenty of concoctions you can make at home, without having to go to your favorite coffee shop or restaurant. Some of the classic favorites include hot cocoa, apple cider, and mulled wine. But the best way to enjoy these drinks is with others. Invite a few of your close friends over to enjoy each other’s company as you warm up with your tasty drinks.
The winter months can be brutal, but these are some simple ways to enjoy this time of year as well.
Shelly Henderson
Shelly calls herself a “Charlottean” because her family has been there since her elementary school days. She serves as Henderson Properties’ co-founder, along with her husband Phil, managing the day-to-day operations, social media branding and leadership development. Her different life experiences, both positive and challenging, earned the title to her first book Starting From Scratch. Shelly has a servant’s heart and leads her company with purpose and passion. She is mom to two sons who continue as young adults to make her heart swell.