Sick and tired of winters? So am I! I guess everybody is tired of sitting at home because winters are disallowing them to leave the warmth of their roofs. However, this doesn’t mean that you can’t keep yourself warm enough to go out. Even if you are forced to get out of the house, you don’t have to sit in a chair with a sad face just because it is too cold outside. There are ways in which you can keep yourself warm outside. Here are the top 7 things that you can do:
Now that you know how to keep yourself warm outside your house, don’t just sit there and turn into a couch potato. It is essential for you to stretch your legs and leave the comfort zone of your house. Originally posted 2017-01-03 05:33:37. The post 7 Easy Ways to Keep yourself Warm During Winters appeared first on iHateTheCold. from iHateTheCold http://www.ihatethecold.com/7-easy-ways-keep-warm-winters/ from https://handwarmers1.wordpress.com/2017/11/12/7-easy-ways-to-keep-yourself-warm-during-winters/
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It’s winter! The snow is falling. There’s beautiful fairy lights twinkling around your Christmas tree. You’re at your desk and it’s going to be a long day. Maybe you’re working from home or maybe you’re playing the newest character on World of Warcraft. Whatever the purpose is, this blog will share some useful tips for staying warm… right at your own desk. Fun Accessories Wear three layers of clothing. Your hands need to stay warm while typing, so invest in some mittens as well. There are some great options out there, including USB-powered mittens that actually warm your hands as you type. There are also USB-powered blankets as well. Don’t forget about wearing socks. You can also attach a massager to your desk chair to help you relax while you’re getting work done AND heat up. What if you are extra techy? In this case, you can even purchase a heated mouse! These are all great options that will help you stay warm at your desk in no time. A fun tip: even if it may be hot outside, if your workplace has air conditioning, try to grab a light cardigan just in case you get cold in the building. Exercise at Your Desk Some good exercises to do are jogging in place, doing a seated crunch and even using a fitness ball for your desk chair. Exercising heats up your body and will help you stay nice and warm. You will start feeling warmer and more comfy in no time. An added bonus? You’ll get some of your workout in AND get work done. It is a dream come true. Why not also get up from your desk and go for a brisk walk to get some fresh air? You can also climb some stairs to start exercising and warm up easily. Drink and Eat Up! Have some warm soup or indulge in that craving you’ve been having for the last week. This is the perfect time for you to grab a warm meal to enjoy at your desk. Having some hot tea or coffee will help you easily stay warm and be productive. Invest in a Space Heater A space heater can come priced as low as $25. You can keep one under your desk to stay extra warm. Originally posted 2016-06-23 01:36:23. The post Staying Warm at Your Desk appeared first on iHateTheCold. from iHateTheCold http://www.ihatethecold.com/staying-warm-desk/ from https://handwarmers1.wordpress.com/2017/11/11/staying-warm-at-your-desk-2/ It’s cold. You feel the familiar shivers on your back and that uncomfortable clammy feeling comes back. What do you do? The usual answer may be to turn on the heat. However, what if you’re on a budget and trying to save money for that new Xbox? This article will help you solve this dilemma by telling you some useful tips you can stay warm… on a budget! Open the Windows Open the windows in the morning to let the sun in and heat your room. How does this work? As light fills the room, its rays will bounce off the walls and furniture before turning into heat. At night, though, opening the windows is the last thing you want to do. Invest in some thick curtains for your windows to block out the cold and prevent any precious warm air from escaping. You should be able to find some thick curtains at your local thrift store for a great bargain price as well! Get Some Rugs The thrift store can be a treasure trove of items that will help heat up your house at a low cost. Head to the thrift store or a local homeware store to purchase some rugs. If you have wooden floors, having those rugs can make all the difference and keep your feet nice and warm. Also, that extra layer will help insulate heat in your room creating another layer of insulation to keep the cold away. Insulate Your Water Tank According to energy.gov, you can reduce standby heat losses by a whopping 25% or 45% and save about 4% to 9% in water heating costs. This will pay for itself in the long-term! Bake If you like to bake or have an oven, you’re in luck! Baking is an affordable way for you to stay warm AND enjoy some delicious snacks. Baking will help fill your room with warm air. After you are finished baking, leave your oven door open to release some heat. However, take note of any children or pets around as well for safety reasons. Source: http://energy.gov/energysaver/projects/savings-project-insulate-your-water-heater-tank Originally posted 2016-06-23 01:35:57. The post How to Stay Warm on a Budget appeared first on iHateTheCold. from iHateTheCold http://www.ihatethecold.com/stay-warm-budget/ from https://handwarmers1.wordpress.com/2017/11/05/how-to-stay-warm-on-a-budget-2/ This article shares useful tips on how you can stay warm in the cold outdoors. Whether you are going outside for a walk, hanging out with your friends or doing outdoor activities, it’s important to know how to keep yourself warm and toasty. After all, nothing ruins a fun day like being cold and uncomfortable in the chilly weather. TIP ONE: LAYER UPThe rule of thumb when it comes to spending a day outside is to wear three layers of clothing. There should be an inner layer, a middle insulating layer, and finally, your top layer. Also make sure to invest in a hat and some handwarmers as well. There are some great options for affordable, effective and non-harmful handwarmers which do not use harmful chemicals. TIP TWO: MOVE AROUNDWhile you are outside enjoying your day, move frequently and continue pacing to keep yourself warm. When you feel an incoming cold, take a brisk walk to warm yourself up and keep the cold away. However, try not to do any vigorous exercise that will lead to sweating. Sweating will lead to trapped heat within your clothes and can make you uncomfortable! TIP THREE: STAY HYDRATEDIt should come as no surprise that dehydration becomes more likely when you are outside in dry and cold conditions. Bring some water with you to keep your body hydrated. Extra tip: sprinkle some sugar into your water for a quick burst of energy. By doing this, you will be able to enjoy a nice day outside whatever the weather is like. TIP FOUR: EAT MORE BEFOREHANDMake sure you eat sufficiently so that your body continues to stay nice and warmed up. After all, food is what fuels your body, and your body is what keeps you warm. Some good food options include food that are high in fat such as avocadoes. For a quick snack, bring bananas, chocolate and nuts. This way, you can enjoy a fun day and stay warm by staying full. These are some of the helpful tips we have for you to stay warm throughout the day. They are all equally important tips that will help you enjoy a great day outside in cold weather. Originally posted 2016-06-23 01:35:03. The post Staying Warm Outdoors appeared first on iHateTheCold. from iHateTheCold http://www.ihatethecold.com/staying-warm-outdoors/ from https://handwarmers1.wordpress.com/2017/08/03/staying-warm-outdoors-2/ Why is it important to stay warm? Well, the answers to this question are quite obvious. Staying warm helps you to stay healthy and comfortable. For instance, have you ever forgotten to bring a jacket for that cold weather? Maybe later on during the day, you’d end up sneezing and know that the dreaded cold was coming. To help you prevent such mishaps and help you stay comfortable during the colder climates, especially winter, we will give you three easy to use and effective tips to stay warm. BE FASHION (AND HEAT) FORWARD Your choice of clothing and accessories can help you stay warm easily when you are enjoying your time outside of the house. Hats There’s an old wives tale that heat escapes from your ears. Whether that’s true or not, science does show us that there is a process called convection where heat from a warm object escapes when it comes into contact with a non-warm object. That’s why in cold weather, it is important to be appropriately dressed to make sure all that heat inside of you remains. One of the most vulnerable parts of your body is your head! Make sure you protect it by wearing a warm fuzzy hat! Clothing Ideally, you should have three layers of clothing to stay warm: an inner layer, a middle layer and an outer layer. In a future post, we will tell you more about what materials you should wear for each layer. For now, just know that in very cold climates, 3 layers are the way to go. Other accessories: Other accessories for you to wear include hand-warmers and scarves. These help protect vulnerable parts of your body from the cold so you can enjoy your day to the utmost! EASY CHANGES AT HOME Turn On Your Ceiling Fan Have you ever heard the saying, “heat rises?” Well, studies show that this saying is true! Push precious warm air back down into your room by turning on your ceiling fan at its lowest setting so you can stay nice and warm. Dress Up Your Windows When the cold winter comes, exchange your thin curtains for thicker ones. Heavier curtains made of wool or fleece make all the difference in heating up your home during winter. Layer Your Sheets Keep your fluffy thicker sheets as the bottom layer with the thinner ones on top to lock in all that precious heat. You’ll have a fantastic time napping and stay warm and toasty all through those tough winter nights! These are some of the tips that you can use to stay warm during those cold winter months. In the future, we’ll be introducing more posts about staying warm in the colder weather that can help you. Originally posted 2016-06-23 01:32:56. The post Easy Ways to Stay Warm appeared first on iHateTheCold. from iHateTheCold http://www.ihatethecold.com/easy-ways-stay-warm/ from https://handwarmers1.wordpress.com/2017/08/02/easy-ways-to-stay-warm-2/ Have you at one time ever gone hunting in extremely cold weather? What I mean by ‘extremely cold’ is 200F or lower, not considering the wind chill. A lot of methods of combating the cold are available which are affordable but efficient. Below are a number I have utilized, to battle lowering temperatures and hunt the whole day with ease.
Positioning a section of cardboard underneath your feet is going to shut out the cold, avoiding it from penetrating through the sole of your boot. Experience has taught me that apparently, even boots thought to be great can take in 600F, which is going to allow in cold air. You can cut lengths of cardboard also and place them inside cracks and openings of a box. This is to prevent frozen air from coming in contact with you.
There are some hunters who are simply susceptitble to cold feet, despite their boots‘ insulation element. I am among those people and I believe an affordable pair of boot blankets is effective as a subtitute insulation, during hunts of ultimate cold. I wear them over my boots for hunting, put the heat packs in the center of the boots as well as blankets, obtaining warm tootsie throught the day.
In regard to heat packs, purchase numerous heat packs of mega-size, which are disposable, formulated for huge body sections. Position two around your middle to maintain warmth in your center and avoid your body losing heat.
Can you recall the way your mom would inform you that 80% of loss of heat occurs through the head? This valuable piece of motherly advice was meant to persuade you to dress in a hat during winter; currently, we are aware this is not the truth. However, this does not signify that we should not wear hats in cold climate while hunting. As I sit for hours, passing time as I wait for the appearance of a behemoth buck, I dress in two winter hats; one is created from fleece and the second one from wool. They are both effective in maintaining warmth on my noggin.
You should aim to keep your blood sugar from rising, which triggers cold in you. Therefore, invest in a lot of complex carbohydrates with food such as seeds, nuts, vegetables and fruits. Eat beans which contain a lot of proteins and unprocessed meats. Keep away from products such as bread, candy and crackers or anything which is rich in trans fats or saturated.
Drinking hot water the whole day is going to assist you to prevent dehydration (this make you become cold) and is going to hel you keep warm, from the interior outwards. Originally posted 2016-03-22 18:39:08. The post 6 Methods of Remaining Warm in Cold Climate While Hunting appeared first on iHateTheCold. from iHateTheCold http://www.ihatethecold.com/6-methods-remaining-warm-cold-climate-hunting/ from https://handwarmers1.wordpress.com/2017/08/01/6-methods-of-remaining-warm-in-cold-climate-while-hunting-2/ Check out some images of the Mini Hand Warmer
Originally posted 2017-01-28 01:56:03. The post iHateTheCold Mini Hand Warmer appeared first on iHateTheCold. from iHateTheCold http://www.ihatethecold.com/ihatethecold-mini-hand-warmer/ from https://handwarmers1.wordpress.com/2017/07/31/ihatethecold-mini-hand-warmer-2/ Enjoy some pictures of our Maxi Hand Warmer
Originally posted 2017-01-28 01:55:04. The post iHateTheCold Maxi Hand Warmer appeared first on iHateTheCold. from iHateTheCold http://www.ihatethecold.com/ihatethecold-maxi-hand-warmer/ from https://handwarmers1.wordpress.com/2017/07/30/ihatethecold-maxi-hand-warmer-2/ Have you ever heard of rechargeable hand warmers? Rechargeable hand warmers are beautiful packets that are held in the hands to produce heat when needed. When your hands are really cold and you can’t stop shivering, such beauties ensure to give you enough warmth to get the senses back to your numb hands. Such packets are used in outdoor activities like hiking, skiing, etc. Even when you are taking a walk outside your house, such packets can come handy. You can carry them wherever you want to and since they can be recharged over and over again, you don’t have to dispose them off and buy new ones. Here are some of the best reasons for you to buy and use rechargeable hand warmers:
Originally posted 2017-01-04 07:06:29. The post Rechargeable Hand Warmers: Your Best Friends for Winters appeared first on iHateTheCold. from iHateTheCold http://www.ihatethecold.com/rechargeable-hand-warmers-best-friends-winters/ from https://handwarmers1.wordpress.com/2017/07/20/rechargeable-hand-warmers-your-best-friends-for-winters/ Hand warmers are packets which are small and mainly non-reusable. They are placed in the hand, creating heat when needed, to make cold hands warm. They are mainly utilized in activities held outside like skiing and hiking, to maintain warmth in extreme weather and help padded clothing. Other kinds of warmers are accessible to offer heat which calms pains in muscles and joints. The kind of heat and origin determines the length of time hand warmers can endure; this is re-crystallization from 30 minutes and platinum catalyst of 24 hours. Kinds of Hand WarmersAir Activated (Iron) Hand warmers that are activated by air, consist of iron, cellulose, water and activated carbon (shares heat equally), water reservoir or vermiculite and salt or catalyst. It emits heat from iron’s exothermic oxidation when subjected to air. They normally produce heat between 1 to 10 hours, even though the heat produced goes away fast after 1 to 2 hours. Supersaturated Solution (Crystallization kind) Crystallization kind of hand warmers produce heat via supersaturated solutions’ exothermic crystallization (normally sodium acetate) and are normally reusable. These can be charged again by plunging the hand-warmer in extremely hot water until the components are evenly smooth; then let it cool. The emission of heat is activated by squeezing a tiny metal disk in the pad which produces nucleation centers that trigger crystallization. Heat is needed to melt the salt in its own crystallization water. This heat is emitted after the emission of this heat, when crystallization is started. Normally, this kind has a heat interval which is shorter, of 20 minutes to 2 hours. Lighter Fuel Lighter fuel hand-warmers utilize petroleum naptha or lighter fluid which responds with a platinum catalyst to emit heat through oxidation responses. It is possible to use these again just by refueling. Regular models can emit heat for 12 to 24 hours; this is determined by settings. These were created by Japan’s Hakkin Warmers Co. Ltd. Selling began in 1923. Branded ‘Peacock’, they sold abroad to the United States, from the 1950s. They are sold based on OEM by Zippo. Battery Hand warmers which are activated by battery utilize heating tools that are immune to electricity to change the battery’s electrical energy to thermal energy by utilizing batteries that can be charged again or thrown away. Normally, they are able to endure up to 6 hours, with 40-48C. The Hand warmers that are Rechargeable Electronic are able to be charged from a 5V USB supply of power from mains power supply. Recharge cycles of 500 are portrayed. Charcoal Charcoal hand-warmers produce heat via charcoal burning in a special case. These can go up to 6 hours and become hot in a comfortable manner. Normally, their cases consist of felt on the exterior and have fabrics inside which are burn-resistant. However, they distribute heat equally, like metal. For activation, one end of the stick of charcoal or two are lit and then smothered out fast to form hot ember. After this, the flaming stick is kept inside the case which is shut firmly. The charcoal sticks are present from majority of outdoor activity stores and are relatively affordable. Originally posted 2016-03-22 18:33:49. The post Different Types of Hand Warmers appeared first on iHateTheCold. from iHateTheCold http://www.ihatethecold.com/different-types-hand-warmers/ from https://handwarmers1.wordpress.com/2017/07/19/different-types-of-hand-warmers/ |