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As we enjoy the last days of summer, we can’t help but already start thinking about winter. John Steinbeck once wrote, “What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.” In that case, next summer should be particularly sweet as this coming winter is predicted to be a very cold one. After an unusually warm winter last year in the eastern half of the country, and an unusually snowy winter in the Sierra Nevada, the Farmer’s Almanac is warning this winter will be different for those up east and they should brace themselves...

Spring is practically synonymous with baseball. As famous ballplayer Ernie Banks said, ”Spring training means flowers, people coming outdoors, sunshine, optimism and baseball. Spring training is a time to think about being young again.” But Spring is also the time when there are sudden drops in temperature that can leave you uncomfortable and ruin a game. Whether you're watching your child's Little League game or rooting for your favorite Major League team, it can get pretty chilly out there on the field or in the stands as the sun sets. That's where hand warmers like HotHands can come in handy....

The media is buzzing with commentary regarding the Old Farmer's Almanac’s recent 2022-2023 winter weather predictions. “Get ready now” they are saying, ‘cause the first bite of winter is coming earlier this year. So along with your down winter parka, wool socks, and insulated boots, it’s time to stock up your arsenal of Hot Hands hand warmers. Actually, hand warmers in bulk, which include 240 pairs, is an even better idea, because we just don’t know how long this winter’s predicted sub-zero temperatures will last.  Long-range models have been projecting above-average snowfall and brutally frigid record-breaking temperatures! Newscasters, bloggers, and...

Fall is the time to take winter preparedness seriously and stock up on hand warmers in bulk, especially this year as it looks like we are headed for a very frigid winter. According to Janice Stillman, editor of The Old Farmer’s Almanac, “This coming winter could well be one of the longest and coldest that we’ve seen in years.” Your body responds to cold temperatures by constricting blood vessels in the arms and legs, limiting blood flow to the extremities and leaving your fingers and toes susceptible to frostbite (in effect sacrificing them) to protect your brain and vital organs...

Extreme heat events are increasing temperatures throughout the world. This summer, June smashed record highs with temperatures reaching 111 degrees F.  But don’t let the heat fool you. Paradoxically, this warmer climate may actually contribute to the upcoming extreme cold we are expecting this winter: Normally, the jet stream winds around the Arctic’s polar vortex and acts as a lasso of sorts, keeping the cold air trapped inside. But when the Arctic rapidly warms, the jet stream weakens and elongates, disrupts the polar vortex, and redirects the bitter cold air south. The build up to these extreme cold snaps starts...