How is your day going?

Amberpearl, I found myself thinking about you last night - random, I know!

Are your windows fixed and has the anti-social behaviour stopped?

Being cold is no fun so here are some practical tips which help me keep warm indoors without having to turn on the heating. My slippers have a thick cork base as I have no carpets; I wear two pairs of socks if my feet are cold plus ankle warmers. I also tuck my leggings into my inner socks - this one thing makes the biggest difference!

Right now, I'm wearing three layers including a vest and later will add more plus a blanket around my legs and feet when I'm on the sofa - that keeps the rest of me warm! In winter, I wear up to 6 layers and a hat if necessary. If you are inactive a lot of the time, you need extra layers and insulation at the extremities which are your head, hands and feet. Washing up in hot water (wearing gloves) is a quick way of warming up.

A heated throw is safer than filling a hot water bottle and costs pennies to recharge. An electric blanket in your bed is a must, also costing pennies to use. It's hard to move an inch when you're stiff from being cold too long so the trick is not to get that cold.