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Preparedness-365: Brrrrr…It's Cold Outside

Okay. It isn't that cold yet but I have not been able to get warm for the past few days. Don't even want to think about the really cold weather that is coming. I recently read one woman's experiences of going through an ice storm a few years ago. How she wasn't prepared and what she will do different next time. It has made me think about how difficult it would be to not have heat in my house. As cold as I have felt this week, I would feel a lot colder without electricity. Here are some more things to think about when preparing to keep warm. This is one woman’s experiences in turning off the electric heat last winter and using wood to keep warm. Here is what she says: “I have learned so much! First it can be done. I not only have lowered my electric bill but I am getting exercise collecting, cutting, splitting and hauling in wood. It is true that there are other things that can be done to keep warm besides changing the source of your heat. This was a voluntary turning off of the heat. In an emergency there would be no alternative. Just some things to think about as you prepare. Here is what I did:” 1. Wear layers of clothing. Your body creates heat and wearing layers contains this free source of heat. Both cotton and wool hold moisture which can lead to hypothermia. Choose to have many polar fleece articles of clothing; hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, vests, jackets, pullovers, socks and a bathrobe, etc. made from polar fleece. If you are really cold, wear a warm hat as much heat escapes from your head and the brain gets the cold message immediately. Get used to wearing a fleece jacket in the house during the day if you are cold. Find one that is not bulky but keeps you warm. 13. Invest in some good quality thermal underwear for each member of your family. Also the cheap little gloves (one size fits all) would be a great investment. If your children are cold, a pair of gloves and socks would make sleeping in cooler conditions much easier and healthier. Stocking caps are also a great item to have on hand for each person if you live in a cold climate. Trim and peel a medium-sized white onion. Slice the onion, and place the slices together in a small bowl. Cover the onion slices with honey, (about ¼ c.) and then cover the bowl with saran wrap. Leave on the counter, unattended for at least 4-5 hours, preferably overnight. Strain off the accumulated ‘syrup’ that has formed, (I like this part best!

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