{"id":35031,"date":"2022-06-03T14:32:20","date_gmt":"2022-06-03T12:32:20","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=35031"},"modified":"2022-06-03T14:32:20","modified_gmt":"2022-06-03T12:32:20","slug":"5-essentials-for-surviving-autumn-in-sa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/5-essentials-for-surviving-autumn-in-sa\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Essentials for Surviving Autumn in SA"},"content":{"rendered":"

The autumn and winter seasons are the one time of year when everything suddenly slows down, and we turn towards life\u2019s softer comforts. The weather begs for cosy nights in, warmth, and small luxurious moments. Of course, the easiest way to ensure you stay warm and cosy this autumn is to invest in the best cold-weather essentials<\/a>. If you’re unsure of what to spend your money on to get ready for autumn, here are our suggestions for the top 5 essentials for surviving autumn in South Africa.<\/p>\n

Get the gear<\/h3>\n

\"winter<\/p>\n

First thing’s first, when cooler weather sets in, it’s important to ensure you can beat the cold with an inspired and considered wardrobe. Now is the time to reflect and embrace the new season in style. This year, stores like Woolworths are reimagining the comforts of autumn and winter fashion<\/a> with elevated staples to see you through the year. Think\u00a0warm puffer jackets<\/a>, cosy knitwear<\/a>, soft fleece, and versatile denim<\/a>. Look for garments that are made with\u00a0only the softest, most comfortable quality fabrics, so you always feel snug and stylish.<\/p>\n

Also read:<\/strong>\u00a0How to Care for Your Denim<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

This year, texture is everything and with textural pieces, layering brings every look to life. Knitwear paired with denim is a timeless duo, while a touch of fleece adds an undeniable sense of luxury. And with a puffer, you can tie the entire look together. You can add and remove layers as you transition from indoors to outdoors, so that you\u2019re always ready for any setting this season. Ladies can style coats and knits with pleather leggings for an ultimate stylish and sophisticated look, or style denims with a fleece hoody and chunky boots for active chic. For an elegant silhouette, belt your knits.<\/p>\n

Heat your home<\/h3>\n

\"heater\"<\/p>\n

Of course, the best way to warm up your home is with an electric or gas heater<\/a>. However, finding the right brand, product, and size to fit your room is key, and we\u2019ve put together a handy guide to help you select the best heater for your budget<\/a> and needs. Check out our guide here\u00a0\u2014\u00a0Buying a Heater in SA: Everything You Need to Know.<\/a><\/p>\n

As a more affordable and accessible option, blankets are always a great solution, but buying the right thread-count, material, and size is important to note. PriceCheck has a large range of blankets available, with\u00a0electric blankets<\/a>\u00a0also on offer too.<\/p>\n

Warm from the inside<\/h3>\n

\"Nespresso\"<\/p>\n

What\u2019s a chilly autumn weekend without some hot chocolate, tea or coffee to keep you warm? Whether a rooibos tea, foamy cappuccino, or indulgent hot chocolate is your poison, it\u2019s important to stock up on your favourite\u00a0hot drinks and home comforts<\/a>\u00a0for the cooler months. Coffee lovers, now is the perfect time to invest in an easy-to-use coffee machine<\/a> or coffee capsule machine<\/a>, for a quick coffee whenever the mood strikes.<\/p>\n

Stay healthy this winter<\/h3>\n

\"vitamin<\/p>\n

We all wish we could stay home on the couch all day, every day this winter, but on the days when you do have to brave the cold, it\u2019s important to make sure that you don\u2019t catch some of the nasty winter-related illnesses that are floating around. By taking the necessary precautions to avoid catching colds and flu, you will have less downtime during the winter months. Autumn is the perfect time to start beefing up your body’s illness fighting abilities with the right mix of immune-boosting vitamin supplements<\/a> and health aids.<\/p>\n

Enjoy family-friendly movie marathons<\/h3>\n

\"Xiaomi<\/p>\n

It\u2019s time to break out the sweaters and PJs because you\u2019re in for many a cosy night on the couch this autumn.\u00a0Make the most of your binge-watching sessions with the best streaming gear. Forget complicated laptop setups or struggling or watching on your mobile device, streaming devices and\u00a0media boxes<\/a>\u00a0enable you to turn your existing TV, with a USB port, into a smart TV in seconds. Stream the latest entertainment straight to your TV in seconds and never miss an episode again. Invest in a\u00a0streaming device<\/a>\u00a0like the plug-and-play\u00a0Xiaomi Mi Box<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0Google Chromecast<\/a>\u00a0for easy streaming wherever you are.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget the snacks! While we do tend to gravitate towards the high-fat, high-carb comfort foods during winter, invest in a popcorn machine<\/a> and make your own healthier air-popped popcorn, or try other healthy snacks<\/a> like spicy roasted chickpeas or homemade pizza with reduced-fat cheese. Now that sounds delicious!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Must-haves for a warm and toast autumn at home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":35033,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"amp_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2849],"tags":[187,9509,9510,1418,9507,8018,9508],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Woolworths-winter.jpeg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35031"}],"collection":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/20"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35031"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35031\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":35144,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35031\/revisions\/35144"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/35033"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35031"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=35031"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=35031"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}