Laugh in the Face of Winter with Warmth

Last night, just a few moments before midnight in the Eastern time zone, the sun reached it most southerly declination for the year marking the winter solstice.

In the U.K., well over a thousand people celebrated nature’s unique gifts at the moment the sun aligned with Stonehenge’s ancient monuments. (Incidentally, the sun lines up with buildings in New York City in a similar way in late May and mid-July…a phenomenon popularly called Manhattanhenge.)

The darkest days are behind us now and we can celebrate the gradual return of light! But because the coldest days of winter lag three to four weeks behind the solstice, there is bound to be plenty of frigid weather in our future. We have some suggestions that will keep you or your loved ones warm and cozy on winter’s coldest days.

This cordless heated throw, available only from Hammacher Schlemmer, provides a layer of warmth away from an electrical outlet. Ideal for outdoor sporting events, untethered use on the couch, or chilly airplane cabins, this plush fleece throw provides up to nine hours of heat from a four-hour charge. It makes a thoughtful and unique gift for that person who always feels cold. 

The Hammacher Schlemmer Institute rated these heated gloves The Best because they generated the most heat and were the most comfortable. On their highest temperature setting, The Best model generated almost twice as much warmth as lesser gloves and dispersed heat across the top of the hand. The Best Heated Gloves warmed hands for more than 12 hours on low power and are soft and flexible, making it easy to grab things. 

For drivers who prefer not to wear gloves, this battery-operated heated steering wheel cover completely encircles the wheel to keep hands warm during winter drives. Available only from Hammacher Schlemmer, its three heat settings keep the surface between 95° F and 110° F to keep the wheel warm and comfortable as you maneuver wintery conditions.

These unique gift ideas are sure to delight anyone who lives in a northern clime. You’ll be able to laugh in the face of winter and smile at the return of longer days as we head toward spring.

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