Getting Ready for The Cold Season

Cold season is definitely here again. Well, it's already Fall so I am not that surprised anymore about the sudden drop in temperature. I just am not that happy that it's getting colder and colder again because that means we'll be spending more time indoors than outdoors, which can get really boring. And because winter is fast approaching, too, might as well start putting away summer outfits and take the warm clothes out of the closet, and of course, start getting the house ready for the long and cold winter season.

About a month ago, we already got our heater fixed so that's good to go. We don't want to experience the same thing we did last year when the heater stopped working and the kids and I sat in the house for hours in a 49-50 degree Fahrenheit temperature. My husband had to leave work just to buy a space heater and bring it home for me and the kids. It was really tough because I was also pregnant at the time and I literally almost got sick because of that. I'm just thankful to God that we don't have to worry about the heater getting broken this time around!

This year, we already planned on getting some stuff for the house to use for the whole winter season. I made a short list of things I would like us to buy so we won't forget what things we need to buy. I added a couple of shaggy rugs on the list that I would like to put in the living room and kitchen dining area. Both rooms have no carpet so they tend to stay colder than the rest of the house that are carpeted. And since we spend more time in the living room, we want to keep the whole area as warm as we can so we could still relax and enjoy without having to feel really cold. It's a big help when the floor stays warm as well.

We also want to get new drapes for the living room and kitchen windows because we haven't changed the ones that the former tenants put up before we moved in. Plus, they're kind of short anyway so they definitely need to be changed. We plan on getting longer, light-colored drapes, and probably a little thicker than the ones we're using now that would hopefully help prevent warm air from leaking out while the heater is on. That can help conserve energy, too. Just one of the many things we need to watch out as well - bills.

There are still other stuff we need to take care of, but for now, we'll get the most important ones ready first. With all we've been through last year's winter season, this time, we're not taking any chances anymore. There may not be any guarantee that you'll prevent things from happening, but it's always better when you know you're ready for anything.