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Tips On How To Stay Warm

With these four tips you can freeze the cold out.

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It doesn't take much to know that the temperature has dropped so low this season that it's cruel. Walking across campus from my biology class to my dorm (which is about a five minute walk), my dry hair turns white and my ears sting from the cold. So here are some things I do to keep myself warm that maybe you could try as well!

1.) Limit your time outside

This mostly applies to college students walking to and from class, but anyone can find a shortcut when walking outside! I had a class all the way on the other side of campus last semester, so once it started getting cold I would walk through other buildings on campus that are on my way to the building my class was in. It may take a few extra minutes but the warmth is worth it! And if/when you are ever lucky enough to have the day off, just stay in the house and do the following:

2.) Wear layers

This may seem a bit obvious but, as a girl, sometimes wearing less layers just looks better. But I am here to tell you that it is not worth it. I would much rather look like a marshmallow, but be toasty warm (no pun intended), than look cute, but be freezing my butt off. "But Mary, I love leggings and leggings are so thin!" WELL I HAVE GOOD NEWS FOR YOU. Wear two pairs! I have been doing that a lot lately, because I get cold so easily, and it really helps keep warm as well as feels comfortable!

3.) Drink something warm

Whether it's hot cocoa, tea, or coffee that sparks your taste buds, include it in your warm day. I can just imagine the heat of my hot chocolate traveling down my throat and feeling the heat spread throughout my body. It's just amazing.

4.) Cuddle up!

Call me cliche but I love to cuddle; especially when it's cold outside. Whether it's with my dogs, my boyfriend, or even by myself in my favorite blanket, cuddling really does warm you up. It's also very relaxing! Add in some Disney or horror movies (two very different types of movies), or your favorite series and you've got yourself a very nice experience.

As we descend into the end of 2016 and the beginning of 2017 (the coldest parts of the year), just do these four things and you won't even feel the cold. If there is one thing you should take away from these four suggestions, it's this: just stay inside with baggy clothes, blankets, a nice show/movie to watch, and don't get up unless it's to refill your hot beverage! Basically, don't do anything productive. This is all for the sole purpose of keeping you warm, I'm just looking out for you. It's for your health.

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