tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post4913792976898407448..comments2024-03-28T14:37:45.575-04:00Comments on 5 Acres & A Dream: Tips For Staying Warm(er) With Wood HeatLeighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-15625343323285107742009-12-19T08:09:01.783-05:002009-12-19T08:09:01.783-05:00For some reason, I thought this post would be all ...For some reason, I thought this post would be all about wood or fires or something and I didn't get to it until today. Yipes! I should have read it sooner!!<br /><br />We set our thermostat down to COLD at night especially, and I'm often really cold in the house (except never when I'm sleeping under my super toasty down comforter!)<br /><br />I think today I'll get out my alpaca sweater. And I do want to make some fingerless gloves and wrist-warmers. I think those could help a lot.<br /><br />I've never tried the skirt tip, mostly because I often wear thin long underwear under my jeans or fleece pants, but I might give that a try too one of these days!<br /><br />Thanks for all these ideas about staying warm! <br /><br />SueLife Looms Largehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05522897791564181980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-32542424983140133372009-12-11T23:04:31.784-05:002009-12-11T23:04:31.784-05:00Heather, felted slippers, great idea! Our floors ...Heather, felted slippers, great idea! Our floors are especially cold so I think I need to make some of these.<br /><br />Leslie, proper layers of clothes really make a difference but it's also just plain hard to acclimatize to colder conditions. Still, I hope living in the mountains is worth the adjustment to you!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-56566205212553599772009-12-11T22:09:10.971-05:002009-12-11T22:09:10.971-05:00Thanks for the info. When I moved from the coast ...Thanks for the info. When I moved from the coast where we wore the same things all year, to the mountains where there are four seasons, I haven't mastered this keeping warm thing. I spend most of the winter feeling like I am freezing no matter what the thermostat says the house temp is. I do not have the right kind of clothes to keep warm.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15976416338706426809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-79788338757916188612009-12-11T11:51:07.856-05:002009-12-11T11:51:07.856-05:00Great checklist.I also like to wear only natural f...Great checklist.I also like to wear only natural fibres and find most of my clothes at thrift stores. We're heating with wood this year and finding that felted wool slippers are a must. <br /><br />Hope you are enjoying these wintery nights by the fire. ;-)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01343988569221606506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-23169369283400740422009-12-11T08:17:43.814-05:002009-12-11T08:17:43.814-05:00Sharon, yes! Do publish that post! I'm learn...Sharon, yes! Do publish that post! I'm learning a lot of good stuff from people's comments here.<br /><br />Thanks for the info Theresa. It's something I really need to look into. Next winter we'll have critters and I could definitely use something like that.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-73171057845642850872009-12-11T07:29:34.778-05:002009-12-11T07:29:34.778-05:00Leigh, you can find BOGS easily over the internet,...Leigh, you can find BOGS easily over the internet, even on Amazon I think. A good Farm and Feed store should have them too. They aren't cheap, but worth every single penny as they do such a good job.<br />They can run small though so you might want to go up a half to a full size if your socks are heavy.Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09574936988046982209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-56597647018423887132009-12-10T23:26:56.712-05:002009-12-10T23:26:56.712-05:00Oh you peeked. I was going to blog this tomorrow!...Oh you peeked. I was going to blog this tomorrow! I'm not kidding, but you were so much more thorough. I'm still going to blog it, but now that you know, you can skip my blog. Yes on flannel, wool and down. Indispensable!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06432035940956042729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-65481392167959992072009-12-10T22:46:05.713-05:002009-12-10T22:46:05.713-05:00I'm getting some wonderful tips myself from yo...I'm getting some wonderful tips myself from you all! I would definitely love to try some silk long johns. All the silk I've work has had a wonderfully cooling effect. <br /><br />Katrien, I believe you're correct about flannel for children. PJs especially are made to be flame retardant, so unless you make some for Amie, you will probably just have to settle for flannel. I personally try not to wear polyester, but if it keeps her warm, that's what counts. <br /><br />Theresa those neoprene boots sound like a good idea. My feet get cold even with wool sometimes, especially when I have to work outside in cold temps for very long. I wonder if I can find them locally. One thing about living in the South, the winterwear isn't as heavy-duty as what can be bought up North. <br /><br />Nina, yes! A mug of hot tea! Something warm to drink always does wonders. Both inside and for the hands as they hold the mug. <br /><br />Cally, you are so right about trapping air. That helps no matter what the fiber content of the fabric. <br /><br />Barb, what a score! I'd love to find some cashmere socks like that tool (Maybe someday)<br /><br />Charlotte, I've always been dubious about fingerless gloves and wrist warmers because it's always my fingers and toes that get so cold. You all seem to think they work so I may have to make myself some. <br /><br />Bettina, how wonderful to have dog fur to spin. Lovely stuff and warm. I'd forgotten to mention that. <br /><br />Peg, sounds like your part of SC is warmer than ours! Enjoy it. I think our cold front is heading your way!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-58506786953339027642009-12-10T19:55:10.527-05:002009-12-10T19:55:10.527-05:00Even here in South Carolina I am currently wearing...Even here in South Carolina I am currently wearing undershirts, but under cotton turtlenecks. Not quite time to bring out the wool yet! Down---ah yes, wonderfully warm, but I am allergic. At hotels I have to check the pillows and ask for non-down-filled pillows. Also, if you sew, you can line dressier jackets with various thermal materials to make them warmer but still retain their dressy look.Peg in South Carolinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07886923838871937466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-24820571804512733672009-12-10T16:10:49.291-05:002009-12-10T16:10:49.291-05:00luckily in our climate it rarely gets really chill...luckily in our climate it rarely gets really chilly, and I find that I got used to the cooler rooms over here after being pampered by central heating in my apartment in germany. but as a handspinner I find that using my dogs' combed out undercoat warms sensational - and there are probably people around, who'd throw that stuff in the bin/compost etc.! it's far warmer than any wool you could find and it's free - apart from the time used in spinning!Woolly Bitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11961632742998726155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-13295967663875699602009-12-10T14:33:27.840-05:002009-12-10T14:33:27.840-05:00Thank you for all the tips! At the end of october ...Thank you for all the tips! At the end of october I start to freeeze all the time, even indoors. The cold seems to come from inside my body, I guess it has to do with the lack of light somehow. Woolen underwear helps a lot, many layers, and woolen sweaters, fingerless gloves or wrist warmers are a must. I will try flanell I think, I never tried it before.charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14536773648371607808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-42705790820424771162009-12-10T14:14:39.226-05:002009-12-10T14:14:39.226-05:00Great ideas!!
My favorite is flannel sheets. W...Great ideas!! <br /><br />My favorite is flannel sheets. We have a mung bean and rice warmer which I warm in the microwave put at the bottom of our bed and it keeps us warm and snuggle all night.<br /><br />Also just bought a pair of brand new in the package alpaca socks at the Goodwill for only $1.50. Can't beat the price.bspinnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11385723696922637454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-80159293794337034002009-12-10T13:46:54.481-05:002009-12-10T13:46:54.481-05:00I am allergic to wool - even to my own handspun :(...I am allergic to wool - even to my own handspun :( - but I do like my cashmere scarf, which keeps me warm outdoors in any weather. When I am working at home my simple solution is to wear two layers of everything, or should I say AT LEAST two... The more air trapped the better, although it does make one reluctant ever to take anything off it is so nice and cosy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-27372756923977666512009-12-10T12:10:47.042-05:002009-12-10T12:10:47.042-05:00Long Johns or thermal underwear, long sleeve therm...Long Johns or thermal underwear, long sleeve thermal undershirts, any kind, though I've not seen silk ones here. They sound yummy. If I'm cold, I don't mind a little extra bulk. Wool socks are a must. Layering - at least 2 layers. I often use a polar fleece cardigan for when I'm busy about the house, easy on when I'm in the cooler areas and easy off when you get warm. Lots of wool blankets and throws on sofas to cuddle with, down duvet, down parka, wool half mitts for inside, thick wool mitts for outside, scarves, shawls and a huge mug of hot herbal tea!Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049476969325691637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-38994004632150056242009-12-10T10:24:18.125-05:002009-12-10T10:24:18.125-05:00I have cashmere leggings that I wear riding in the...I have cashmere leggings that I wear riding in the winter, warm, soft and not bulky underneath the outside pants. I also think the polar fleece socks are great for a second layer on your feet.<br />Winter boots, neoprene lined ones like BOGS makes, waterproof and can't be beat for keeping your feet warm, ditto for gloves with neoprene and thinsulate.<br />A knitted pair of soft wool fingerless gloves is also a staple around here.<br />Stay warm!Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09574936988046982209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-312144655627491412009-12-10T09:28:02.297-05:002009-12-10T09:28:02.297-05:00I may have to try some of those tips that I'm ...I may have to try some of those tips that I'm not already doing...this cold snap doesn't seem to want to end this year.<br /><br />Normally we get a cold day or two and then it warms up. but not this year. burrrRenee Nefehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08167893445846427824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-29997359736506063622009-12-10T09:27:34.939-05:002009-12-10T09:27:34.939-05:00Thanks for all the tips we are freezing here in Ut...Thanks for all the tips we are freezing here in Utah with 0 temps and lots of snow. <br /><br />Happy Holidays!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02775727376347737034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-66695239037835201152009-12-10T09:21:49.950-05:002009-12-10T09:21:49.950-05:00Thanks for this checklist!
I also have silk long j...Thanks for this checklist!<br />I also have silk long johns. I jump out of your pajamas into the 54F morning chill and then into my silks, and I immediately feel my skin's warmth being reflected back it me. Lovely!<br />It's amazing to me that I have not found 100% cotton flannel pajamas for my four-year-old. They all call them "flannels" but they're all 100% polyester! Does it have to do with fire-safety? So I bought some flannel and will be making the pajamas myself.katrienhttp://blog.bolandbol.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-13803127302417385172009-12-10T09:20:54.528-05:002009-12-10T09:20:54.528-05:00Not much I can say, I'm still wearing tank top...Not much I can say, I'm still wearing tank tops, shorts and flip flops, sucks being this far south.DEEP END OF THE LOOMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01010018190905285835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-3573933702023494522009-12-10T07:51:51.677-05:002009-12-10T07:51:51.677-05:00Thanks for the tips, Leigh! We all need to stay w...Thanks for the tips, Leigh! We all need to stay warm these cold days!Randyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05642165607104546850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-14861208458747325042009-12-10T07:33:22.802-05:002009-12-10T07:33:22.802-05:00Michelle, I've never tried silk long johns so ...Michelle, I've never tried silk long johns so I appreciate the comment. I've never tried them before but I know silk blouses can be chilly, as can loose flowing silk garments. I will amend my post!<br /><br />Robin, I had to chuckle at your comment because considering the state of renovation your house is in, you definitely need it all! I think by the time you and Lee get done though, you all will be cozy snug.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-84064963355717018572009-12-10T07:03:31.139-05:002009-12-10T07:03:31.139-05:00Check, check, check... Oh dear, I seem to be doing...Check, check, check... Oh dear, I seem to be doing most of that already. I'm still freezing though. I live in my wool cap around here. Not to mention I wear two layers or more at all times. I LOVE my wool socks and my wool slippers. Bed sheets...you better believe they are flannel. There are two down comforters on my bed also! Hey you gotta do all you can when you live in an insanely cold house.Robinhttp://farmfolly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-89710272537400298452009-12-10T02:42:13.886-05:002009-12-10T02:42:13.886-05:00Too bad I couldn't get the Aran-style vest I&#...Too bad I couldn't get the Aran-style vest I'm going to knit for myself done in time for the arctic cold snap we're in! As soon as two more gift knits are done, I'm casting on. I will say, though, that I love my silk long johns. They are thin enough to wear under any of my pants/jeans, and make a BIG difference in how warm my legs are!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550786937196525098noreply@blogger.com