Keeping Warm indoors on a budget

• Burn baby burn… Nothing says warm and inviting like lighting a fire and adding pine cones for an amazing aroma or simply use a gas heater if you don’t have a fire place.

• Yummy in my tummy… Why not cook dinner or bake a dessert to fill the house with warmth and yummy smell’s.  For dinner try warm things like pies, soups and stews. For dessert bake toffee pudding and apple pie or better yet cosy up to the fire place and make some s’mores…

• Bring on the sandman… When all is over and done and your day is finally over then turn the Electric blankets on or try hot water bottles and bean bags for a fun alternative instead of heaters in your bedroom plus they are much safer options.

 

• Quenching your thirst… Want to drink something warming? Try hot cocoa and marshmallows, a glass of red wine or why not try a sherry? It is daring but it’s known to warm from the inside out…

• Blankies galore… Try the lovely blankies from Mr Price that range between R80 to R130. Or a cosy Throw from Woolworths for only R110. Blankets are investments if you ask me and the more the merrier for winter time!

 

• Act like a kid again… Remember building those blanket forts when you were a kid? How it felt like nothing could ever get to you and you were the king (or queen) of the world. Well why not turn a corner of your room into a cosy fort this winter or set up a fort over your bed. Add some fairy lights to create a warming atmosphere and watch your favourite series.

 

The Depot

The Depot is a fairly new coffee shop in The Woodstock Co-Op, inspired by the workings of the Exchange nearby. The Co-Op is next to The Old Biscuit Mill, so the area can pump at certain times.

The owner is a creative person, and it shows through his support of local designers and well-placed décor. The coffee shop serves juices, coffee (Tribe), as well as a small range of sandwiches and vegetarian meals and has an open atmosphere with a shared central bench.

The coffee shop doubles up as a concept shop, selling local art, fashion and produce. You may end up spending more than you bargained for, especially considering the fact that the shop is connected to other local stores in the Co-Op.

All in all, the coffee got a high rating from us; the barrister clearly knows her way around a grinder, the vibe is fun, there is street parking which is convenient, and we will be going there again soon.

Last minute details:

Payment: cash only

Smoking: on the street

Watch out for: the coffee addict and the uber hipster

Address: 359 Albert Road, Woodstock

Telephone: 071 607 9552

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDepotCT

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedepotct