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Staying Warm Without Turning Up The Heat In Florida

Author Micaela Figueroa

April 2nd, 2021 12:05 PM

Here are some tips to keeping you warm and save money without ever turning on the heat.

With this cold front coming through, these tips can help you and your pocket….

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Put a rug on it: Cover up your bare floors with a rug.
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Bake something: Stews, roasts, casseroles and soups are made for the cold weather because they cook at low temperatures for a long period of time and, of course, they warm you up going down.
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Drink something WARM: Wrap your hands around a warm mug of tea, cocoa or coffee.
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Let the sun in: Open curtains and blinds during the day.
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Change your bedding: Switch to flannel sheets, a down comforter, use extra blankets.
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Clean the house or do some exercise: Not only will your house be cleaner but activity will get your blood pumping.
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Cover your head: It sounds silly but wearing a hat (and socks) to bed at night.
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Make it muggy?: Use a humidifier. Humid air feels warmer. No humidifier? Open the bathroom door while you're showering.
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Reverse the fan settings: We've heard that, since heat rises, running your ceiling fan in reverse will push the warm air back down to the ground.
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Do your laundry: Nothing warms you up like clothing straight from the dryer. Pop your blanket in the dryer for 30 mins and it will keep you toasty. Or throw your towel in the dryer in for the same length for right after you get out of the shower.
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Block drafts: Cover the drafts with weather stripping, a rolled up towel or a draft stopper.
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Cuddle up: Cuddle up with your significant other and furry friend.

Hope these tips help you!

According to Apartment Therapy.

Some of Our Favorite Places Around Tampa Bay

Here are some of our favorite places to visit within the city limits. Might also be good places to take your out of town guests, too!

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Bayshore Boulevard
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Nothing like a stroll or a bike ride along Bayshore Boulevard!
Amalie Arena
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The home of the 2020 Stanley Cup Champions and where we get to rock out to our favorite music artists!
Ybor City
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Such a fun day trip to ride the trolley and stop at the Columbia Restaurant. for lunch.
Columbia Restaurant
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Did someone say Cuban Sandwich?
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
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Day or night, it's such a beautiful place. We always look forward to our annual event, Bark in the Park!
Tampa Riverwalk
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An extension of Bayshore Boulevard, we love talking a walk along the Riverwalk to go visit Armature Works!
Raymond James Stadium
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The new home of Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski, we can't wait for the season to begin or see one of our BIG country artists in concert here!
Sparkman Wharf
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Not only do they have some yummy food options (located in shipping containers - how cool?) but there are some great photo ops, too! Also, home to the area's first flower bar, Splitsville and JoToro.
Armature Works & Heights Public Market
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Lots of different food options to explore here, from sit down restaurants to walk-up counter service. Great for families or a date night. Cap off he night with a nice walk along the Riverwalk.
Clearwater Beach
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Perennially named one of the best beaches in the country!
St. Pete Beach
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Another beach that is in our backyard that is always on lists for the best in the U.S.