As we’ve all noticed, it has gotten cold recently. It got real cold real quick and I do not appreciate it. I’m very proud of people who actually enjoy the cold, but I am not one of them. I would much rather it be scorchingly hot than freezing any day. However, there’s not much I can do to change the temperature of Philadelphia, so here’s some tricks I use to stay warm.
My favorite thing to do when it’s cold is to carry a hot beverage with me at all times. Every day I make myself a cup of hot tea with honey before I leave for class. However, there are plenty of other options. I know a popular one is coffee, and that’s a good option too. But, hey, don’t overlook hot chocolate. It may not have caffeine, but it is just as hot and delicious as tea and coffee.
I can admit that I think it is enough to just throw a coat on over top of my outfit. But, the real secret to being warm is the layers. The best combination I’ve found is a long sleeve shirt with a hoodie on top. On top of that, I wear a winter jacket. With that being said, there is no reason to not layer two hoodies or even three. The best thing I’ve ever purchased was a hoodie that was purposely two sizes too big so that I can wear another hoodie underneath. It’s tempting to put together a cute outfit sometimes, but when it comes to comfort, I prefer to be warm.
The last suggestion I have may sound a little extra, but I promise it’s worth it. Hand warmers. They might be a little expensive, but they’re wonderful. Of course, they can go inside gloves to warm your hands, but that’s not all they do. They can be used to warm up any part of your body. I love to put some on the back of my neck with a scarf. Another good place is putting them in the pockets of a hoodie.