Every winter, I seem like it has actually gotten cooler than the year prior to. Maybe it is because every year, I grow older and my metabolism slows down. This year, I decided to figure out how to stay warm in bed. My blankets are not any warmer and I didn't want to change blankets so I decided to try other methods. Here is what I tried and what seemed to work for me.

Warmer pajamas: I am used to wearing shorts and a t-shirt to bed. Or, in some cases, I'll wear a sexy camisole for my husband and I to delight in. This winter, I tried wearing long sleeve pajamas. I really attempted different kinds. Initially, I tried the flannel pajamas. They were extremely warm and I felt excellent all night. The only thing was that I didn't get to feel the softness of my down blanket versus my body - something that I really take pleasure in. Likewise, I didn't feel as attractive going to bed, something that I like to feel too, particularly with my spouse sleeping next to me. Next, I attempted wearing these silk pajamas. They definitely felt soft to the touch, but weren't as warm as the flannel. It still worked much better than a camisole or shorts and a t-shirt.

Heated blanket: Although I like my blankets, I chose to add a heated blanket below them simply for my body. The heated blanket worked too well.

Of course, you don't have to purchase these socks and you can always just use any pair mattress heater of cotton socks to bed, but these are made particularly to keep your feet warm all night. I really attempted using these with my shorts and t-shirt and found that it made a huge difference in how warm I felt. Of course wearing socks to bed felt a little foreign to me at initially, however ultimately I got used to it.

My blankets are not any warmer and I didn't desire to change blankets so I decided to attempt other methods. The only thing was that I didn't get to feel the softness of my down blanket against my body - something that I really enjoy. Heated blanket: Although I love my blankets, I chose to add a heated blanket beneath them just for my body. The heated blanket worked too well. I'm keeping the blanket, however am not going to use it to go to sleep.