With the cold weather already upon us and the winter season slowly making its way, everyone needs to prepare. For students, this can be simple such as wearing a heavier jacket and more layers to school or wearing boots when walking to a bus stop. Below are life hacks that will benefit you at home, school, and overall different parts of life.

1. To prevent the doors from freezing up, spray cooking spray in cracks of doors and rubber.
2. Keep wool socks in glove box to save time if you ever need to get out of your car to push it over ice for better traction
3. Keep showers short so skin doesn’t dry out
4. Wear sunscreen
5. Pipe insulation to fill gaps below doors
6. Use dry shampoo (no grease and saves time)
7. Put vaseline on hands to prevent dry skin
8. Cozy light (empty jar, foam particles, led lights, felt circle and twine to decorate)
9. Create a fuzzy sock with grip to avoid falling (hot glue bottoms)
10. Wax shoes for water proof effect
11. Winter season is dry season. Invest in chap stick, lotion, or moisturizing sheet masks to prevent dry skin.
12. Use the oven as much as possible. It will help keep your house warm.
13. Take lukewarm showers. This will keep your body’s natural oils in your skin, reducing dryness.
14. Humidifiers help with nosebleeds and uncomfortable winter dryness.