My top 5 ways to stay warm in winter

1. Bake something. You know how in the summer you hate to use the oven because it heats up the whole house? Work that to your advantage in the winter! I love to bake cookies or try a new casserole recipe on a cold wintry day. The heat from the oven makes my apartment warm and cozy in no time, and it makes my place smell delicious, too.

2. Take a hot bath. I shower in the morning, but sometimes I take a bath after work just because it's warm and relaxing. It's also my favorite place to catch up on my Glamour and Cosmopolitan magazines.

3. Sleep. I have an electric heated blanket on my bed, and it's soooo nice to curl up in my warm bed at night or for an afternoon nap. In fact, I probably nap longer than I should, but when it's freezing and snowy outside, what's there to lose?

4. Cuddle with pets. This is how it works: I lie on the couch, cover up with a big fuzzy blanket and settle in for a "Law & Order: SVU" marathon, and my cats are drawn to me like magnets. They cuddle up and fall asleep on me, keeping me even warmer under my blankets.

5. Drink coffee or wine. I start every day with a hot cup of coffee, and bring more coffee with me to work, and sometimes drink even more coffee in the afternoon. What can I say? I love my coffee, especially on a cold day. I also like to drink the occasional glass of wine after dinner. It warms me right up!