12 great ways to stay warm and cozy during an arctic blast

When you’re trying to stay comfortable in extreme cold weather, your first step is to stay home. The second, of course, is to reach for the warmest pair of socks you own—like these comfortable CozyChic socks from Barefoot Dreams.

Quility’s weighted blanket is a must for settling in on your favorite chair or couch with maximum comfort. It’s available in a variety of weights and sizes, and it’s machine washable in the event that you spill hot cocoa or soup all over it.

This Crock-Pot 8 Quart Programmable Slow Cooker is a great, versatile way to cook up some hot, easy meals like chili, stew, egg casseroles, cheesy potatoes, chicken wings, and more. Just because we’re cold doesn’t mean we have to go hungry.

The Nespresso VertuoPlus is a perfect way to brew up a high-quality coffee or espresso right at home. We’ve tested tons of great coffee machines over the years, but the VertuoPlus is our overall top pick for best single-serve coffee maker.

These warm, fashionable slippers come in six different colors and go great with your favorite cozy socks or robe. If you need to let your dog out or grab the mail on a snow day, these’ll be nice to have handy.

If you’re not going outside to shovel snow or jumpstart a car, then there’s no reason to get all dressed up during an ice storm. Put on a soft, warm robe and get comfortable. Parachute offers a variety of great colors, and you’ll end up wanting to wear it all the time.

Treat yourself to a heated massage with this back massager from Papillon. Use it on your legs, neck, and back to help you unwind after a day of working from home. Like an extra space heater, it’s just one more great way to keep yourself warm in the midst of an arctic blast or snowstorm.

A weighted blanket is a nice way to keep one person warm, sure, and may even help you sleep better—but a Big Blanket has room for Mom, the kiddos, and everybody to keep warm. They’ve got plenty of designs, colors, and styles to choose from, so they’re a great way to put the finishing touch on your cozy hibernation cave.

The SimPure Tankless UV Reverse Osmosis System makes up to 400 gallons of purified water per day, right from the comfort of your home. If you want to be truly prepared for long stretches of extreme weather, you don’t want to be making an extra trip to the grocery store for water, coffee, or other drinks—save loads of money by making your own.

The Aroma Housewares Rice Cooker is one of those incredible conveniences you don’t realize you’ve been missing till you try it. It’s a breeze to whip up a big batch of hot white rice in minutes—adding the perfect side dish to whatever entree you decide sounds good for dinner. Rice is a nutritious, versatile staple that goes perfectly with any meal (and picky children love it, too!).

The Ninja Max XL 5.5-Quart Air Fryer is a total game-changer. When you can toss all your favorite foods into the basket, hit a preset button, and run back to your weighted blanket, why make cooking harder than it needs to be when the wind chill drops? Don’t spend hours in the kitchen; don’t order takeout. Whether you’re craving fish and chips, steak, or pizza rolls, dinner’s just a few minutes away.