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A heatable corgi plushie for whenever you need a warm and cozy hug to make you forget that it’s freezing outside. It also comes in sloth, koala, dumpling, and other ridiculously cute creatures you’ll never wanna stop snuggling with.
Urban Outfitters
The plush has a microwavable pouch inside that’s filled with flax seed and lavender and can be removed and heated in the microwave for a minute for ultimate comfort.
Promising review: “I bought this for my daughter because she suffers from dysmenorrhea frequently. She loves the corgi, as the helpful heat really lasts, and the strong lavender smell is very soothing. Then I had surgery, and now I have a cute little warm croissant of my own.” —Nightfall
Get it from Urban Outfitters for $29 (available in nine styles).
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A roll of adhesive weather stripping to keep stealthy and, quite frankly, uninvited cold air from sneaking in through the cracks in your doors and windows. It’s easy to install, and will probably help keep your utilities bill from being through the roof this winter.
Promising review: “Just received and installed. Quick and easy to install. One roll split in two covers one standard doorway. It works great at keeping the cold draft out. Stopped it completely. I’ll be using the other roll to fill gaps around a couple of window AC units. I would recommend this to friends and family.” —Amazon Customer
Another promising review: “I recently bought an older house where all the windows are out of square. These strips have filled the gaps. I have no doubt that my next electric bill will be significantly lower after applying these to all my windows.” —Nolan
Get a two-pack of 33-foot long rolls from Amazon for $8.97+ (available in three colors).
Promising review: “Just received and installed. Quick and easy to install. One roll split in two covers one standard doorway. It works great at keeping the cold draft out. Stopped it completely. I’ll be using the other roll to fill gaps around a couple of window AC units. I would recommend this to friends and family.” —Amazon Customer
Another promising review: “I recently bought an older house where all the windows are out of square. These strips have filled the gaps. I have no doubt that my next electric bill will be significantly lower after applying these to all my windows.” —Nolan
Get a two-pack of 33-foot long rolls from Amazon for $8.97+ (available in three colors).
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A heated seat cushion that’ll keep your buns nice and toasty even when it’s upsettingly cold outside. It even has two heat settings so you can choose your desired temp.
Walmart
Promising review: “I am so grateful for this heated seat cushion! I park outdoors and in the winter is it cold out there and frequently I have to scrape frost, ice or snow off before I can drive. Getting in and within a minute this seat is warm and feels so good. The heat in the truck takes a little longer to come on, but there is nothing like having heat right on your body. I am so glad I found this! And what a terrific value!! Highly recommended.” –sunny
Get it from Walmart for $17.08.
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Some streak-free anti-fog spray to keep your eyeglasses, sunglasses, and face shields from getting cloudy all the time. Some reviewers even use them on their car windows for those chilly days when their defroster isn’t quite up to the challenge.
Promising review: “I bought this six weeks ago and it’s definitely an awesome product. My glasses always fogged up going inside, summer or winter. This eliminates that problem. Also since COVID, wearing masks really creates condensation on my glasses. I use it every few days and the problem is solved. Great product!” —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $10.55+ (available in three sizes).
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*THE* Orolay Amazon Coat, an oversized parka that is truly as impressively warm as it is stylish. Reviewers love the large sherpa-lined hood, the generous amount of pockets, and how well this coat protects you from the elements while still being very fashionable.
BuzzFeed / Maitland Quitmeyer
Promising review: “I have spent a couple of years in the city without a ‘real’ puffy coat — I usually buy (warm!) fashionable coats and just hide in a Columbia cold-weather rain jacket if the weather gets really bad. But I’ve wanted this Orolay down coat (often called THE Amazon coat) for a while so when it went 30% off on Prime Day, I snagged the chance to get it. It’s weirdly fashionable (like…a lot of people in New York own this jacket) and WOW it’s incredibly warm. While it doesn’t get *that* that cold in New York City (teens and 20s is about how cold it gets, barring a polar vortex — which isn’t bad to someone who lived in Minnesota for five years) — we New Yorkers spend a LOT of time outside in the winter. When you walk to the train, wait on the freezing platform, walk to the grocery store etc. it’s more time than usual out in the cold — and let me tell you the wind through the buildings and chill off the concrete can be BRUTAL. I love to walk about four miles home from work when I have the time — even in the winter — and I know this will keep me cozy every step of the way.
This coat HAS IT ALL! It’s puffy and super-insulated but not *giant* and covers the butt (very key when you’re wearing thin leggings on the bottom all winter — the wind goes right through ’em). The VERY generously sized hood has a sherpa lining for extra toastiness. I very rarely, if ever, find jackets with hoods that actually go all the way over my head (and hair) to shelter my face from the elements, so that’s a HUGE PLUS for me. It has tons and tons of pockets — zipper pockets to stash stuff in so you don’t need a purse, plus size open pockets to keep your hands toasty on a walk. And it’s just really darn cute! I love the green color and the grosgrain zipper pulls to add a little extra chicness.
I wanted an oversized look, so for reference, I wear a size 2 in most things and I got the small. To me, it’s perfect! I’ve taken it for a spin on unusually cold November days (windchill in the teens), on post-snow mornings, and I know it’s going to keep me super warm, no matter how the freezing New York winds blow.” —Maitland Quitmeyer, BuzzFeed Staff
Get it from Amazon for $149.99+ (available in sizes XXS–5X and 13 colors).
BuzzFeed / Maitland Quitmeyer
Promising review: “I have spent a couple of years in the city without a ‘real’ puffy coat — I usually buy (warm!) fashionable coats and just hide in a Columbia cold-weather rain jacket if the weather gets really bad. But I’ve wanted this Orolay down coat (often called THE Amazon coat) for a while so when it went 30% off on Prime Day, I snagged the chance to get it. It’s weirdly fashionable (like…a lot of people in New York own this jacket) and WOW it’s incredibly warm. While it doesn’t get *that* that cold in New York City (teens and 20s is about how cold it gets, barring a polar vortex — which isn’t bad to someone who lived in Minnesota for five years) — we New Yorkers spend a LOT of time outside in the winter. When you walk to the train, wait on the freezing platform, walk to the grocery store etc. it’s more time than usual out in the cold — and let me tell you the wind through the buildings and chill off the concrete can be BRUTAL. I love to walk about four miles home from work when I have the time — even in the winter — and I know this will keep me cozy every step of the way.
This coat HAS IT ALL! It’s puffy and super-insulated but not *giant* and covers the butt (very key when you’re wearing thin leggings on the bottom all winter — the wind goes right through ’em). The VERY generously sized hood has a sherpa lining for extra toastiness. I very rarely, if ever, find jackets with hoods that actually go all the way over my head (and hair) to shelter my face from the elements, so that’s a HUGE PLUS for me. It has tons and tons of pockets — zipper pockets to stash stuff in so you don’t need a purse, plus size open pockets to keep your hands toasty on a walk. And it’s just really darn cute! I love the green color and the grosgrain zipper pulls to add a little extra chicness.
I wanted an oversized look, so for reference, I wear a size 2 in most things and I got the small. To me, it’s perfect! I’ve taken it for a spin on unusually cold November days (windchill in the teens), on post-snow mornings, and I know it’s going to keep me super warm, no matter how the freezing New York winds blow.” —Maitland Quitmeyer, BuzzFeed Staff
Get it from Amazon for $149.99+ (available in sizes XXS–5X and 13 colors).
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Some smartphone-friendly thermal gloves designed to let you use your phone in cold temperatures without feeling like your fingers are gonna fall off.
Amazon
Promising review: “I love these gloves. I live in Minneapolis, Minnesota and today’s high was 22 degrees, and my hands didn’t get too cold. I had my gloves on and I could still use the functions on my phone. It also has a pretty good grip, as well.” —Calvin
Get them from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in sizes M–XL and in six colors).
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A suuuper cozy faux fur throw blanket you’ll wish you could hide under until spring arrives.
Anthropologie
Promising review: “I have this blanket and haven’t moved from under it since I got it. It’s silky soft on the bottom and thickly furry on top. I can’t even begin to describe how perfectly snuggly this thing is.” —Bek O’Connell, Buzzfeed Editor
Get it from Anthropologie for $98 (available in four colors).
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Or a wearable blanket if you wanna take the whole “never coming out from under my blanket” thing to a whole new level. Did I mention it has sleeves so you can work on your devices without exposing your arms to to the cold, unforgiving air?? No wonder this thing landed a Shark Tank deal.
@thecomfy / Via instagram.com
Promising review: “I LOVE this thing. It allows you to literally wrap yourself in a blanket, but still be able to use your hands, without your poor arm suffering in the cold breeze. I wear this while working from home, watching Netflix, and while taking naps. It’s so comfy that there have been times I don’t want to take it off when I have to run to the store — the only reason I do is because I don’t want it to get dirty. I can’t imagine one person that wouldn’t be happy to receive this wonderful bundle of coziness.” —Kayla Boyd, BuzzFeed Staff
Promising review: “I am OBSESSED with this. I had bought an off brand first (a mistake) and it came with holes, while this one arrived in pristine condition. I wear it all the time at home and it solves the age-old “warm under the covers, but I need my arms out to read/control iPad/etc.” It can technically be worn with just underwear on the bottom so if you’re a big T-shirt kind of sleeper, this is also perfect. I just wish I didn’t have to take it off to leave my house — I’m avoiding the grocery store right now because I’m so comfy!” —Alicia
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in 13 colors and four sizes).
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A rechargeable hand warmer for anyone whose hands are always cold. You have three temperature levels to choose from and can even use it to charge your phone!
Promising review: “This hand warmer is amazing! My hands are constantly cold and I’ve tried all sorts of products to help keep them warm but nothing has worked until now. I charge the hand warmer every night with a standard USB charger and the next day, I have hours of warmth. The three temperature settings are very helpful — I use the highest setting when I’m outdoors for long periods of time and the lower settings when I’m indoors (e.g. sitting at my desk or in a cold movie theater). I’ve already given hand warmers as gifts to several cold-handed friends and family members and they’re loving it as well. I hope Ocoopa comes out with a foot warmer next!” —Riva Kupritz
Get it from Amazon for $25.99 (available in three colors and one additional style).
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A pair of lightweight and durable escape tracks that are good to have in case your car decides to improve your day by getting stuck in the snow or ice.
Amazon
Promising review: “Bought these a few months ago and have since used them twice in a situation where I had gotten stuck; both were in deep snow and they did their job and held up fine. Definitely happy with my purchase and would buy again” —Josh Newland
Promising review: “These traction pads are amazing! For anybody that’s never used them, essentially you jam them against your drive tires in slick conditions or if you’re stuck in sand, and your tires grip them and pull you right out! The bright orange makes them easy to see after digging them into the mud, and the knobs are durable enough to withstand a very large truck’s beating. For the price, the quality, the durability, and the hundreds of uses, you can’t go wrong with these. If I could give them 6 stars I would have!” —sean
Get them from Amazon for $114.71 (available in four sizes and three colors).
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A doggy foot cleaner to clean your pup’s paws more easily and effectively after those muddy and snowy potty trips. Now when they defy you by jumping all over the furniture, at least you’ll know their paws are squeaky clean!
Amazon
Promising review: “Listen — I live in Pittsburgh. It seems to rival Seattle in rainfall lately. It rains for a week at a time, then it snows, then the snow melts and it rains again. Our German Shepherd was destroying our carpet with his mud-filled paws despite the sea of towels at the back door and wiping them off. This thing has been an absolute life saver, honest! I used it a few times “dry” on the dog to get him used to it, but the bristles are soft silicone. He’s a prissy dog and tolerates it really well. It’s easy to clean after use, dump the water and rinse well with hot water. It’s only three pieces, easy to disassemble to give a good soaking (it’s dishwasher safe but I’m not loving the idea of dirt/poop running in the d/w with my plates haha so I soak it once a week). HIGHLY RECOMMEND — I know, it totally looks like a gimmicky product, but this thing is worthy of 10 stars and two thumbs up!” —MrsP2012
Get it on Amazon for $12.90+ (available in three sizes and six colors).
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A pouch of rejuvenating Darjeeling loose leaf black tea to warm your insides. If it has to be winter, at least we can have an excuse to drink as much tea as humanly possible.
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And a bottle of Mike’s Hot Honey that’ll add a warming kick to your hot beverage, cocktail, dinner, dessert — THERE ARE NO RULES! This honey is infused with chili peppers for a sweet and spicy combo that’s not overwhelmingly hot, but adds a complex flavor reviewers can’t get enough of. It’s also super soothing for sore throats and colds.
Amazon
Promising Review: “Lovely in tea. This is my new sore throat reliever. Stirred into hot tea, it’s not intensely hot at all, but adds a soothing warm sweetness that really helped.” —CAM
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
And read our full review of Mike’s Hot Honey to learn more reasons why we love this stuff.
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A jar of O’Keeffe’s hand cream for anyone whose hands react to the cold by cracking, bleeding, and just generally throwing an unnecessary, uncomfortable tantrum. This’ll clear those dry knuckles up in a jiffy!
Promising review: “Does this product need another 5-star review? Nope. But I had to. This is truly a miracle product!! I have the driest skin in the winter. To the point where I will look down at my hands to notice they are bleeding from all the various cracks. This product made a major difference after just one using! Here I am weeks later, and my hands have no cracks, look younger, and are no longer red. Can O’Keeffe’s fix potholes too!?!” —P. Neuber
Get a 3.4-ounce jar from Amazon for $7.99.
Promising review: “Does this product need another 5-star review? Nope. But I had to. This is truly a miracle product!! I have the driest skin in the winter. To the point where I will look down at my hands to notice they are bleeding from all the various cracks. This product made a major difference after just one using! Here I am weeks later, and my hands have no cracks, look younger, and are no longer red. Can O’Keeffe’s fix potholes too!?!” —P. Neuber
Get a 3.4-ounce jar from Amazon for $7.99.
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A pair of sheepskin insole inserts to turn your shoes and slippers into the warm, cozy clouds your feet deserve.
Promising review: “These are probably the best sheepskin insoles I’ve ever ordered, and I’ve been using them for decades! The fur is even throughout, very thick, dense and extremely warm. I love that they have the little bit of arch support. It’s just enough to keep the form of the sheepskin from moving around in my shoes and support my arches without being bulky or overly corrective. The fur is much more dense and thick than I’ve had before, which provides extra cushioning. The color is a rick, dark black and matched my shearling-lined clogs perfectly. I wear a woman’s 10, and they were the exact size I needed. My feet are narrow, so I love using shearling insoles in my winter shoes/boots to take pup the extra space and also provide the comfort and warmth. These shearling insoles exceeded my expectations, and that rarely ever happens. I just found my new favorite insoles and will definitely be ordering more! I very highly recommend these sheepskin insoles!” —Alex 🙂
Get them from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in sizes 6W–14M).
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A draft guard that’ll keep out not only the cold air that loves to sneak in under your door, but also the pests that use the same point of entry to mooch off of your furnace and crumbs when it gets chilly outside. Some reviewers have also found that it’s great for blocking unwanted sound, if you’ve got noisy neighbors or roommates.
Amazon
Promising review: “We have quite the gap below our front door. We were losing our cool air in the summer and in the winter the cold air was constantly rushing in. There were also several crickets that would sneak in as well as other little unwanted guests. Since we’ve had this we are keeping our place at the desired temperature inside and there are no tiny intruders. It was super easy to set up and it has held together through rain and shine. I would definitely recommend this!” —Kareen
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in four colors and as a pack of two).
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A set of all-season rubber floor mats because you know you won’t get through the winter without tracking a bunch of snow, salt, and mud into your car. With these, at least you won’t destroy the floors.
They’re also equipped with anti-slip backing and won’t curl, crack, or harden during cold weather. They can also be trimmed if they are too big for your car!
Promising review: “This rubber turned out to be the perfect fit for the front seats of our Toyota SUV. No trim or adjustment necessary. I prefer these much more than the basic carpet mats that came with the vehicle. It looks and feels more durable, easier to clean, and better to protect the flooring from footwear dirt or other nastiness. The two backseat floor seat pieces are good fits, too.” —Heavy Muscle
Get it from Amazon for $22.78+ (available in three colors and four styles).
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And a waterproof backseat protector in case your furry friend prefers to get covered in snow and mud before tagging along for a ride.
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A Mr. Coffee mug warmer so your favorite hot beverage doesn’t go from toasty to lukewarm before you’ve barely had even a sip.
Promising review: “This device is a must for me. The temperature for the last few days has been about 16 degrees where I am, and there’s nothing better than warming up with a hot cup of coffee or tea in the afternoon. Normally, the coffee cools down to room temperature within a few minutes, but with the Mr. Coffee Mug warmer, my coffee stays around 118 degrees for hours (I did testing with an IR thermometer). I was pleasantly surprised considering how cheap this was. Make sure to put the mug on the warmer as soon as your drink is made to maintain the temperature and you’ll be set.” —Tess Stickles
Get it from Amazon for $17.99.
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Or a smart Ember Mug2 that allows you to control and view the exact temperature of your drink from your phone or smartwatch so you can stop having to reheat it all the time.
@ember / Via instagram.com
Charging coaster included!
Promising review: “The Ember Mug2 will spoil you. It keeps my tea warm for over an hour while roaming around — no lid or base required. Recharges in a couple hours on the base plate with wall plug. Not cheap but so worth it if you like hot beverages. I will never drink tepid tea again!” —NancyTX
Get it from Bed Bath & Beyond for $99.99+ (available in three colors).
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A portable light therapy lamp for those moments when the dark days of winter really get you down.
Amazon
Promising review: “I love this light. It makes me feel way better when it’s grim and dark and wintery. It’s very bright, and just what I was looking for. I guess my cat missed the sun too, because she makes a point of lying in front of it when it’s on. Light therapy for elderly cats: highly recommended. Light therapy for people: also recommended.” —Jessa
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
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A jetted tub cleaner so you can have a freshly cleaned tub to relax in after a long, cold day. This septic safe cleaner makes the job super easy.
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A small but powerful space heater that’ll make drafty rooms more comfy, especially if the heat decides that the ideal time to go out is on the coldest day of the year.
It’s even small enough to fit under a desk!
Promising review: “I first bought one of these units for my daughter’s bedroom, which doesn’t receive the same airflow from our furnace as our other bedrooms. She loved it so much that she took it back to college with her after winter break. So then I ordered another one, which I ended up using in my office as I worked. I enjoyed the ability to heat up the space quickly without needing to turn up the heat in the whole house. Then as Chicago was expecting a cold snap, I ordered three more units and used them in my basement area, which tends to stay cooler than the rest of the house. These units are very well made and have excellent air flow for such a small device. Additionally, they turn off immediately when even jarred or moved the tiniest bit, a reassuring safety feature. I highly recommend this product.” —Dr. Deb
Get it from Amazon for $28.99 (available in two colors).
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Or an electric fireplace if you want more of the log cabin experience without having to deal with the maintenance of a real fireplace! No complicated hookups or vents required! Just plug it in anywhere, and enjoy the impressive amount of heat, LED flames, glowing logs, and adjustable crackling sounds.
Amazon
Getting a little too hot? Turn the heater off and enjoy the flames and crackling on their own!
Promising review: “LOVE LOVE LOVE! We got the infrared version and absolutely LOVE it!! It takes the chill off of our living room and it’s so nice to not deal with smoke and wood and ash cleanup. We love this so much we will likely get another for our downstairs fireplace! The crackling noise is realistic and you can control the volume output. Very happy with this purchase. I wish it was a little lower in price but we feel it was worth it.” —Momof2
Get it from Amazon for $209.99.
Amazon
Getting a little too hot? Turn the heater off and enjoy the flames and crackling on their own!
Promising review: “LOVE LOVE LOVE! We got the infrared version and absolutely LOVE it!! It takes the chill off of our living room and it’s so nice to not deal with smoke and wood and ash cleanup. We love this so much we will likely get another for our downstairs fireplace! The crackling noise is realistic and you can control the volume output. Very happy with this purchase. I wish it was a little lower in price but we feel it was worth it.” —Momof2
Get it from Amazon for $209.99.
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A tough, extendable snow brush with a squeegee and ice scraper to quickly break through the mountain of ice that has somehow appeared on your windshield overnight.
Amazon
It also comes apart for storage or individual use if you prefer!
Promising review: “This brush is by far the best brush I’ve ever had! I like that it extends so I can easily brush off my roof and the bristles are dense enough to move a good amount of material. The bristles are soft though so I don’t have any worry about scratching my car.
The ice scraper works very well without having to apply too much pressure and the squeegee part pushes water away easily. If you keep this in your car all year long it’s even good to push water off your side windows from rain or morning dew!” —Leftymaggoo
Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in four sizes).
Amazon
It also comes apart for storage or individual use if you prefer!
Promising review: “This brush is by far the best brush I’ve ever had! I like that it extends so I can easily brush off my roof and the bristles are dense enough to move a good amount of material. The bristles are soft though so I don’t have any worry about scratching my car.
The ice scraper works very well without having to apply too much pressure and the squeegee part pushes water away easily. If you keep this in your car all year long it’s even good to push water off your side windows from rain or morning dew!” —Leftymaggoo
Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in four sizes).
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Or a windshield cover if you’d rather not have to stand in the freezing cold, scraping layers of ice off of your windshield every time you have to leave the house. Then maybe, just maybe, you’ll hate winter a little less.
Amazon
It wraps around your wheels so it won’t come off or let snow underneath!
Promising review: “This is the best thing I could have ever bought! I bought one for myself, my mom, and my sister. New England just got slammed with a Nor’easter, and let me tell you…this thing works! It only took about five minutes to put on my car, and like five seconds to get it off this morning. No snow or ice anywhere on the wiper well or windshield. I highly recommend this!” —Shelley
Get it from Amazon for $26.95+ (available in two sizes).
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A rain shower head to warm you up after being out in the cold so you can remember what rain actually feels like when it isn’t tiny little balls of ice. Plus, it’ll make any bathroom feel like a 5-star resort!
Amazon, amazon.com
Promising review: “It was super easy to install and works amazing! I love it so much and the flow of water is perfect and so relaxing. It’s a real steal for the price (which had made me skeptical it would work right). It works so great though, super luxurious.” —Sarah Katherine
Get it from Amazon for $31.99+ (available in two sizes and three colors).
Amazon, amazon.com
Promising review: “It was super easy to install and works amazing! I love it so much and the flow of water is perfect and so relaxing. It’s a real steal for the price (which had made me skeptical it would work right). It works so great though, super luxurious.” —Sarah Katherine
Get it from Amazon for $31.99+ (available in two sizes and three colors).
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And a subscription to HBO Max so you can hide from the snow and pass the time with some binge-worthy shows while you wait for winter to pack up and move on out.
HBO Max
Get it from HBO Max for $14.99/month (the first week is free for new subscribers).
Me every time I have to leave my house between December and March:
@prepareforwinter / Via giphy.com
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