Oh, the Weather Outside is Frightful!

This is my absolute favorite time of year. I love the brisk, cool air; the excitement of Sunday football games (go, Eagles!); home-baked cookies and hot chocolate to chase away the cold; and, of course, snuggling up under a cozy blanket with my wonderful husband!

In years past, this time of year meant something else in the Gregg household: high heating bills. Fortunately, over the past two years, we’ve really reduced our energy consumption and still managed to stay warm. Some of the ways we do this include:

• Turning the heat off when we’re out of the house (and at night).
  


• Making our bed with fleecy sheets and heavy comforters.
  


• Snuggling up with a few blankets while we watch TV.
  


• Eating warming dinners like beef stew, roast chicken, and spicy nachos.
  


• Chasing away the chills with tea and hot chocolate.
  


• Exercising (although I admit I should do this more often!)
  


• Wearing warm and cozy clothes, even around the house.

How do you stay warm this time of year—without cranking up the heat?