Help me prepare now for a long, dark COVID winter

Post date: 2020-07-11 05:01:35

What can I be doing now to ensure that I can stay warm, sane, and active this winter if things are about the same in the USA? Help me throw money at my desire to stay warm and (as) happy (as possible) being outside this winter.

One of the ways I'm sustaining my sanity right now is with post-work walks through my DC neighborhood and its environs. It's lovely, and I really enjoy it. I realized, though, that I will be *much* less excited about these when it's dark at 4pm and 20 degrees outside.

I hate being cold, and so I'm thinking now about what I can do to ensure I'll be set for winter. I'm willing to throw money at this. I have a home gym that I use for yoga and weights (small squat supports and barbell), but unless there's a fabulous small footprint treadmill available, I'm not thinking of additional gym equipment. For mental health reasons, I probably need to get outside for a walk or run every day.

I'm interested in things that can make being around in the outside better when it's cold.

For example, are there any good, new technologies around heated clothing or other accessories? I buy the disposable hand warmers in bulk - any new progress there? What's the best long underwear to keep warm?

I'm also interested in what I can do in my house to be warm and cozy. I have all of the general things, like space heaters, heated blankets and a mattress pad, and a hot water bottle. (Based on this question of mine previously, I bought a buttload of rugs and it was a big improvement!) What fun warm or cozy things am I missing?

I'm also interested in ways to improve my home for when it's dark and cold. I have the Phillips Hue lightbulbs, and they make everything so much more pleasant in the winter. Are there home upgrades like that that you've loved?

Thank you for any insight you can provide!

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