This is not your average advisory to tell you school's closed for the day (which by the way it is not), but I urge you to keep reading because at Savvy Student we always have your best interest in mind and today is no different.
If you haven't looked outside your window, it is snowing yet again! No big surprise that you will have to bundle up and dig your car out. And, because this isn't the first snow of the season you may want to take extra precautions around your dorm, apartment or car.
As it usually does, winter can take a toll on your wallet from heating bills and car repairs to doctor visits. However, if you take extra time to care for yourself and your belongings you might be able to cut back on these heavy hitters that strike your wallet and the most inopportune times.
For instance, take care of yourself by wearing weather appropriate clothing, washing your hands, using hand sanitizer and eating your fruits and vegetables or taking vitamin supplements. This is total common sense, but sometimes it slips by the wayside when other factors come into play.
If you are feeling under the weather take extra precautions by drinking lots of liquids, getting to bed early (and I don't mean midnight early) and if you believe in it, drinking Emergen-C or Airborne. Definitely seek medical attention if it is not just your average cold, but if you take extra precautions ahead of time, you may be able to avoid a visit to the health center.
If you live in a drafty apartment or dorm you can very inexpensively fix the problem without turning up the dial on your thermostat. There are insulation kits for windows under $15 available at stores like Home Depot that are fire safe and help trap the heat inside. An example of such a kit can be viewed here. You may also wish to cover your windows with heavy curtains instead of going to the trouble of saran wrapping them. If it is a door that's causing the problem you should consider purchasing a draft guard. Some versions of a draft stopper are more spendy, but you really just need something to block the gap by your door that is causing the cold air to come in. This could be as simple as a towel, but please be aware of items that are not fire safe.
For those of you who drive, since cars take the biggest bite out of your wallet we have saved this for last. It is of utmost importance to have your vehicle serviced regularly. If you have not done so already, you should also have your car winterized, making sure all your fluids are topped off, your tire pressure is good and your gas tank is full to avoid moisture build-up freezing the gas line. We have included a great article here from eHow on winterizing your vehicle.
Now that we are in the throws of winter, don't forget to take care of yourself and avoid extra bills that will add up and ultimately hurt your wallet.
Be safe and stay warm,
Savvy Student
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If you haven't looked outside your window, it is snowing yet again! No big surprise that you will have to bundle up and dig your car out. And, because this isn't the first snow of the season you may want to take extra precautions around your dorm, apartment or car.
As it usually does, winter can take a toll on your wallet from heating bills and car repairs to doctor visits. However, if you take extra time to care for yourself and your belongings you might be able to cut back on these heavy hitters that strike your wallet and the most inopportune times.
For instance, take care of yourself by wearing weather appropriate clothing, washing your hands, using hand sanitizer and eating your fruits and vegetables or taking vitamin supplements. This is total common sense, but sometimes it slips by the wayside when other factors come into play.
If you are feeling under the weather take extra precautions by drinking lots of liquids, getting to bed early (and I don't mean midnight early) and if you believe in it, drinking Emergen-C or Airborne. Definitely seek medical attention if it is not just your average cold, but if you take extra precautions ahead of time, you may be able to avoid a visit to the health center.
If you live in a drafty apartment or dorm you can very inexpensively fix the problem without turning up the dial on your thermostat. There are insulation kits for windows under $15 available at stores like Home Depot that are fire safe and help trap the heat inside. An example of such a kit can be viewed here. You may also wish to cover your windows with heavy curtains instead of going to the trouble of saran wrapping them. If it is a door that's causing the problem you should consider purchasing a draft guard. Some versions of a draft stopper are more spendy, but you really just need something to block the gap by your door that is causing the cold air to come in. This could be as simple as a towel, but please be aware of items that are not fire safe.
For those of you who drive, since cars take the biggest bite out of your wallet we have saved this for last. It is of utmost importance to have your vehicle serviced regularly. If you have not done so already, you should also have your car winterized, making sure all your fluids are topped off, your tire pressure is good and your gas tank is full to avoid moisture build-up freezing the gas line. We have included a great article here from eHow on winterizing your vehicle.
Now that we are in the throws of winter, don't forget to take care of yourself and avoid extra bills that will add up and ultimately hurt your wallet.
Be safe and stay warm,
Savvy Student
