Keeping Warm On These Weird Wintery Days

I'm not a hat person. I never have been, probably never will be. But there are times even this non-hat person needs to wear a hat. Seriously, it can get downright cold in northern IN with the wind off Lake Michigan!

So I was glad to try out the Beanie Knit Cap from CacheAlaska. My son has one, and I was pretty sure I would like one too after what he said about his.

The hat is 50% wool and 50% acrylic. The weave on the hat is nice and fine, making it so there are no open areas for the breeze to get through, but the hat is still very breathable. Your head stays warm without really sweating from the warmth of the wool.

Around the inside of the band is a very nice fleece lining. It's about 2¼" wide, so it is not throughout the whole hat. I like this band a lot. It keeps the hat in place and feels super soft on my skin. I think it would really help anyone who might have a wool sensitivity too. They would get the benefit of the warmth of the wool without having to deal with the itch next to their skin.

The hat has kept my head very warm on super cold days. I like that even though I don't like wearing hats. My only problem is that the hat is very big. When I pull it on snug the brim comes all the way down past my ears on both side (not a problem) and all the way down past my eyebrows, which for someone who wears glasses can be a problem. I can adjust it some to not do that as much, but then I am always left with a funny looking thing at the top of my head. There is enough room in this hat to put all three feet of my hair in it and it is still too big.

Other than sizing, this is a great hat! The one my son has fits him perfectly and me as well, so I think this hat must be a bit of a fluke! I still recommend it to you though!

You can purchase the CacheAlaska Beanie Knit Cap HERE! it is at a discounted price right now, but this deal won't last long!

This reviewer received the product free or at a discounted price in order to bring you an honest review. No other form of compensation was given. All opinions are those of the reviewer.

Cold Ears This Winter? This Will Help!

Where we live in Indiana it gets cold, really cold. But worse than the cold is the wind. The small town we live in has 9 lakes and we are only a few short miles from Lake Michigan. You can imagine the wind that comes off the lakes added to the cold temperature, and it makes winter a tough time to go through.

That's why wearing a hat here is really important, so I was happy to try out the Beanie Knit Cap from CacheAlaska. This is a great hat and I may be using it all the time!

The hat is made of wool and it is a fine weave wool. This keeps the hat from being bulky and heavy. It stretches a lot, so it fits comfortably on your head and stays nice and snug and in place. I was surprised at how well it kept my head warm with the weave of the wool being so thin. I love that it is snuggly warm.

Another thing that is amazing about this hat is the fleece lining. It keeps my ears extra warm and I love how soft it feels against my skin. This is perfect for people who are sensitive to wool. The fleece keeps the wool off your skin, but you still get the wonderful warmth of the wool to protect you from the cold.

I also like the the hat can be folded or rolled small enough to stuff in a pocket. I always know where the hat is now. I don't have to go searching for it in the pile of other hats we have!

They offer the hat in many colors suitable for men and women, and the hat will work for kids as well. Instead of being a little snug on them, theirs will be a little bit of a slouchy hat and very fashionable yet warm!

A great hat that is machine washable (dry it flat though) and at a great price! Love it!

You can purchase a Beanie Knit Cap from CacheAlaska HERE!

This reviewer has been compensated with receiving the product free or at a discounted price in order to bring you an honest review. All opinions are those of the reviewer.

4 Small Things Can Make A Big Difference

I absolutely love being able to do things in my home more naturally, without chemicals and with ease. I know I have mentioned before, but dryer balls are one of the best ways we have done things without nasty chemicals in our home. I love using them!

Vita For Home is a company that wants to bring organic, and natural dryer balls. Their Wool Felt Dryer Balls are handmade with 100% NATURAL WOOL from New Zealand and are wool to the core (no cheap fillers like many other brands). They are a wonderful eco-friendly product that are essential for the home. They are perfect for drying all your clothes, but especially towels, diapers and bedding, by helping absorb some of the moisture, but more than that they soften your laundry naturally.

As the 4 dryer balls bounce around in your dryer they fluff the material fibers up, help eliminate static and wrinkles. I have been using dryer balls for some time now and love them! They work and are amazing by doing all the above but also reducing the dryer time by 30-40%! That saves me money and time as well as having the knowledge that I have not been using harsh chemicals on the things that touch my families bodies the most.

We love to use them with essential oils in our dryer loads. Just add a few drops on each ball and toss them in with the laundry. You clothes come out super soft and smelling great without using harsh or dangerous chemicals. My favorite is to use lavender, but I am partial. My guys like it when I use peppermint or cedarwood.

When you purchase the wool felt dryer balls you will get up to 1500 washes with them. You toss all 4 in the dryer with your clothes. When the clothes are dry the dryer balls are dry too. I just leave all the dryer balls in our dryer all the time. I don't have to worry about where to keep them. They are always right where I need them, when I need them!

Oh and they make awesome dog and cat toys. Our fur babies love playing with the old dryer balls that I don't use in the laundry anymore!

You can purchase your own Vita For Home Dryer Balls HERE!

This reviewer has been compensated with receiving the product free in order to bring you an honest review. All opinions are those of the reviewer.