Survive the winter

When I woke up this morning my apartment was like an igloo and I had a sore throat and my lips were chapped. As the day went on, it got worse. My sore throat moved up into the back of my head and feels like someone is building a house on my skull. My nose is running like Niagara Falls and last time i checked, my fever was up to about 180 degrees. Oh, and it is FREEZING outside. All I can say is, it must be winter. The winter season can be an expensive one. We crank up the heater, pack indoors and drive everywhere. Walking or waiting outside at the bus stop no longer becomes an option.

However, there are ways to survive this winter without draining your bank account. For example, instead of cranking up the heater in your home and car everyday, Bundle up. Get some of those nice wool socks to wear and dress in layers when you go out. Make sure you wear a hat too. You lose most of your body heat through your head. Also, it's a good idea to spend more time indoors during the winter season. But be extra conscious of how much power you are using. Turn unused lights off, wash dishes by hand, and go to bed sooner. This way you can keep your energy bill reasonable.