Now that you’re armed with practical tips to heat your home this winter, it’s time for some tips that are a whole lot more fun.

1. Sweats are sexy

’Tis the season to be decked out in your sweatshirt, sweatpants, scarves and gloves. Rocking the Mary-Kate (Olsen) look has never been more fashionable, either. Looking like you’re homeless is extremely easy and economical for college coeds. Dressing “sweat sexy” is cheap, and you don’t have to spend an excess amount of time contemplating what to wear. Just roll of bed and poof: you’re ready for class.

1. The oven isn’t just for baking

We’ve all seen housing where only some utilities are included, and if you’re stuck paying for heat, you’re screwed. Here’s an easy tip for heating your apartment minus turning the thermostat up: After you use the oven, leave the door completely open after you pull your food out. Use those 450 degrees to your advantage. Stay away from the oven after you’ve opened the door; burning yourself isn’t fun.

1. Cuddle

With your significant other or a friend. Hey, it’s body heat. Curling up in front of a fire or a shrine of candles puts an old-time spin on college romance. Instead of bracing the cold to party, take a night out to stay in and relax.

1. Shake it up before bed

How come our bedrooms are always the coldest rooms in the house? I would prefer not to crystallize when I’m sleeping, please. There are two ways to solve this problem: buying about five space heaters will do the trick and so will moving around before bed.

You can do this by closing your door about 15 minutes before your evening slumber. Do sit-ups, jumping jacks, fly about the room, anything to get your heart rate up and circulate heat (a pillow fight?). Not only will burning excess energy help your sleep better, but you won’t feel the need to hibernate.

1. Wear hats

When it comes to Midwestern weather, hats are the new black. Not only can they mask any bad hair day, but they’re warm and fashionable. This one seems like a no-brainer, but the majority of body heat loss is through your scalp. Rap that baby up before it catches a cold.

1. Pay attention to your decor

Open your drapes during the day when it’s sunny to allow heat into the house. Close the drapes at night to insulate. If your window treatments are see-through, please discard tip.

1. Get hyper

Caffeine is one of the most beneficial substances known to man. And it’s hard to find anyone who’ll turn down a spiked hot cocoa or cafe mocha. Thanks to modern technology, it’s possible to carry this liquid gold with you. Grab a stainless steel mug and hit the streets a little cozier.

1. Don’t leave

Chain yourself to the bed and forget class, work or anything else “productive.” You could tell your boss/teachers that you are pregnant, have the bird flu or are temporary losing all feeling in your lower body. Remember: Having a real life in winter isn’t that important anyway.

1. Pig out

With Thanksgiving around the corner, you’ll be eating good in your parent’s neighborhood, not to mention the holidays are code for “excuses to eat a lot and not exercise.” With all the binging, you’ll be too concerned about your ever-expanding belly to notice how cold you are.

1. When all else fails

Hit the sauna at the Klotsche Center. It could be twenty below and that wooden room is still guaranteed to be 160 degrees. It almost makes the tuition bill worth it.

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