11 Easy Ways To Keep Yourself Warm All Winter

3 unexpected uses for a French press, the most deliciously creamy mashed cauliflower, and more. January 8, 2022 [View Online]( Good morning! While I love the magic of winter during the holidays, it’s a different story once January rolls around—all I can think about is that it’s too dang cold. If you’re in the same boat, Today’s Good Thing is full of practical tips that can help you stay cozy until Old Man Winter vacates the premises. Also in today’s newsletter, my latest Jillee’s Pick features some of my go-to sources for book recommendations. If you struggle when it comes to picking a new book to read, these Instagram accounts might just become your new favorites. Jillee TODAY'S GOOD THING 11 Easy Ways To Keep Yourself Warm All Winter [Photos of various tips for keeping warm.]( Even when the most frigid temperatures set in, these useful tips will help keep you cozy. Staying warm in freezing conditions isn’t just a matter of cranking up your thermostat or rolling yourself up in blankets like a burrito. After all, most of us would probably prefer to stay warm in a way that didn’t result in a skyrocketing heating bill, nor that makes it impossible to get anything done. Some people grow up learning the ins and outs of how to keep themselves warm, especially those living in climates that are very cold during a large part of the year. Learning how to stay warm is a fundamental life skill in some climates, one that those of us who grew up in more temperate climates didn’t have to learn. But that doesn’t mean we can’t still learn tips and tricks that can help us keep ourselves warm, and that’s what I hope to accomplish today. I’ve put together a list of simple and effective tips that can help you stay warm through the remainder of winter (or, for my southern hemisphere friends, in the colder months to come). Follow the link below to check out my 11 tips for keeping yourself warm, and be sure to pass the tips along to your friends and family who are notorious for always feeling cold. (Most people either know someone like that, are like that themselves, or both!) [11 Easy Ways To Keep Yourself Warm All Winter ➜]( Related • [12 Brilliant Car Hacks That Help Make Winter Driving Painless]( • [Here’s How To Choose The Best Temperature For Your House In Winter]( ⚡️QUICK TIPS⚡️ • If you bruise as easily as I do, whip up this homemade bruise cream to help promote healing and ease the ache. [Read more ➜]( • Looking to try something new in the kitchen? These 7 recipes will keep you busy, and more importantly, well fed. [Read more ➜]( • You need a whole room to make space for your hobbies—learn how to set up a hobby space in any area here. [Read more ➜]( COOKING Love Mashed Potatoes? Try Mashed Cauliflower [A photo of a bowl of mashed cauliflower.]( Mashed potatoes are great, but mashed cauliflower makes a truly delicious alternative. It’s actually pretty shocking how versatile cauliflower can be. Not only is it the star in my favorite [cauliflower pizza crust]( but when blended together with garlic, shallots, and yogurt, it even makes a delicious lower-carb alternative to mashed potatoes. Give it a try—I bet you’ll love them as much as I do! Here’s how to make them: Break down 2 heads of cauliflower into florets, then divide the florets between two baking sheets, drizzle with olive oil, and season well with salt and pepper. Bake the cauliflower at 400°F for 15-20 minutes, or until the cauliflower just starts to brown at the edges. Mince a shallot and 5 cloves of garlic, then heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add the minced shallot and garlic to the hot oil and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until soft and fragrant. Put the roasted cauliflower and cooked shallots and garlic in your blender or food processor and blend until well combined. Scrape down the sides, then add 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt (or cream cheese) and 1 cup of shredded Parmesan cheese and blend until creamy. Transfer the cauliflower mixture to a pot and heat on your stove until warmed through, then serve with bacon bits and thinly sliced chives, if desired. [See the full recipe ➜]( UNUSUAL USES 3 Unexpected Ways To Use A French Press [Photos of mint, frothed milk, and rice in a French press.]( If you have a French press coffee maker you don’t use very often, here are 3 ways to put it to work. 1. Keep Herbs Fresh. Cilantro, mint, and dill stay fresh longer stored in a bit of water. Pour 1-2” of water into the bottom of a French press, then put the lid on and press the plunger halfway down. Place the herbs upright between the lid and strainer, lower the stems into the water, then store the whole thing in your fridge. 2. Froth Milk. Did you know that you can froth warm milk using a French press? Just fill your French press about halfway with warm milk, then slide the plunger up and down to start frothing the milk. Continue for about 30 seconds or until the milk is frothed to your liking. It will make your morning cup of coffee feel like a treat. 3. Rinse Grains. It’s quick and easy to rinse grains like rice, quinoa, and farro in a French press. Start by putting the grains into the carafe, then cover them with water. Put the top in place and press the plunger down to separate the water from the grains. Discard the murky water and your grains will be rinsed and ready to cook. JILLEE'S PICK 3 Instagram Accounts Book Lovers Should Follow [An image of three phone screens displaying various book-related Instagram accounts.]( Every reader knows how difficult it can be to decide which book you’re going to read next. Luckily, there are plenty of sources you can turn to for a good book recommendation, and some of my personal favorites are on Instagram. Here are 3 of my favorite Instagram “book clubs”: 1. Book of the Month ([@bookofthemonth](. Established way back in 1926, the Book of the Month Club helped launch the careers of several now-famous authors. Since starting their Instagram account, they've gained 1.2 million followers by highlighting picks from their monthly book subscription and sharing memes about reading. 2. Lindsay ❤️📚 ([@theopinionatedreader](. Lindsay is a voracious reader who shares book reviews and occasional updates about her experiences with chronic illness. If you prefer to get book recs from someone who is willing to tell you whether they enjoyed or hated a book without mincing words, Lindsay is your girl. 3. Reese’s Book Club ([@reesesbookclub](. Every month, actress and book lover Reese Witherspoon picks a book to highlight throughout the month that features a woman at the center of the story. Fans of YA lit will be pleased to hear that Reese’s Book Club also features a handful of YA picks throughout the year. REMEMBER WHEN Blacklight Posters [An image of a portion of a blacklight poster that reads ]( Few wall hangings are so quintessentially '70s as the [blacklight poster](. Back in high school, my boyfriend Jeff had them all over his room, and I remember admiring them when he would turn on his blacklight and play our favorite rock songs on his drum set. (But don’t tell my mom—I doubt she would have approved, then or now.) The fluorescent ink that made blacklight posters possible was invented in 1932, and was marketed for military use for decades before their glowing aesthetic was embraced by a growing counterculture movement in the mid-to-late '60s. Most of the blacklight posters back then were designed to appeal to those in the psychedelic scene. Designs and slogans ranged from the fairly innocuous (like the classic "Keep on truckin'") to what were clearly references to drug culture ("Have a nice trip!") As everything old becomes new again, I’m not surprised that people who weren't even alive back in the '70s are now discovering and embracing the surreal fluorescence of blacklight posters. And I have no doubt that somewhere, a 16-year-old girl thinks her high school boyfriend is so cool as he plays the drums under their eerie glow. A FEW MORE THINGS... Rub-A-Dub-Dub: It’s National Bubble Bath Day, which arrives on the heels of the holiday hubbub to remind us to slow down and take some time for ourselves, preferably while enjoying a luxurious bubble bath. Mix up a simple bubble bath concoction with the all-natural scent of your choice by [following the instructions here]( then carve out at least a half hour to enjoy a soak in the tub—Jillee’s orders! A Year Of Wildlife Crossings: Along I-80 between Salt Lake City and Park City, Utah, there's an overpass that was built a few years ago just for wildlife crossings. The Utah Department of Transportation recently shared [this video on Twitter]( with footage of some of the animals that used the crossing in 2021. I found it a treat to glimpse the diversity of wildlife living in my own backyard! Calling All Writers: The OGT Team is seeking a part-time writer, and what better place to start our search than right here? [Learn more about the position and how to apply here](. (If you're not a writer, but you know one who might be interested in applying, feel free to direct them to the listing at [jillee.co/jobs]( What did you think of today's email? 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