When winter rolls around it’s easy to see why back in colonial times a bed warmer filled with hot coals was used to warm things up so one did not have to scramble into a cold bed and shiver. Fortunately these days we have central heat so while it’s not quite as cold as back in the olden days you can still catch a chill, especially if the thermostat is set low to conserve energy.

One way to keep warm in the cold weather is with cozy jersey sheets or flannelette sheets. Flannel sheets come to mind right away as a winter favorite but don’t overlook jersey sheets – they can be super-soft and are breathable and stretchy, just like a favorite t-shirt. Flannel, jersey or cotton, whatever your sheet selection it’s a good idea to stock up on throws & blankets for your home to be prepared for everything from a wintery mix to a blizzard – or a power failure (when even an electric blanket will be no help!)

Bed Bath & Beyond is a great place to shop for jersey sheets or flannelette sheets along with lots of other things to keep you warm like throws & blankets for your home. Modern blankets incorporate some amazing and innovative materials designed to keep you warm without being smothered under heavy blankets. Look for things like thinsulate insulation which provides twice the warmth of other high-loft insulating materials and nearly twice the warmth of down, popular Polartec fleece throws that keep you toasty and warm and luxurious mink-like super plush blankets that not only look great, they feel fantastic.

A warm blanket or throw placed on every bed just makes good sense in winter because no one wants to crawl out of bed in the middle of the night to search for an extra blanket. Snuggle on the sofa under a warm throw while reading or watching TV and relax – you can keep warm and cozy inside with a little bit of planning and extra blankets.