Top Ten Gifts for Your "Freeze Baby"

My wife and I will never agree on one issue - the temperature. I think we are about 20 degrees apart. She was born in Vietnam, so her body is used to a more tropical climate. She claims the winter in Ohio lasts from October to May, and she often asks me, "Why do we live here?"

If your spouse is a "freeze baby" like mine, there are a lot of thoughtful gifts you can get her for Christmas, and they couldn't come at a better time - when Jack Frost is really getting ready to do a number on your nose.

Econo Heat
On the top of the list is something a construction worker just told us about. We're having some estimates done and he told us about this product he actually found when he was trying to find an inexpensive way to heat his basement.

Econo Heat is a panel that uses electricity to heat any space the most economic way possible. It mounts to the wall with little spacers. Its easy to install and a lot safer to use. There is no risk of fire because dust can not build up due to the fact that Econo Heat doesn't have any exposed electric wires.

Econo Heat only uses 425 watts which converts to 3 cents of elctricity per hour to run and can heat room of 10' by 10' which has average insulation. You can get that for $89.95 or if you want a smaller one you can get a 50 sq foot one for $84.95

Econo Heat doesn't have to be an ugly panel in your room. You can order one of their two standard printed designs or custom paint it to match your own taste.

PORTABLE HEATER
EdenPure claims it can reduce your heating bill by 50 percent with its Quartz Infrared Portable Heater. It has no fumes and won't suck the oxygen or humidity from the room. More importantly, the unit doesn't get hot and won't start a fire. We've all heard how regular portable heaters can be a fire hazard.

The heater, which is black with wood accents, comes in the Model 500 ($297) and the Model 1000 ($397). The Model 500 can heat a 300-square-foot room, while the Model 1000 can heat a 1000-square-foot room.

FLEECE ROBE
You can warm up your chilly sweetie with a "Snuggle Me" Fleece Robe. It keeps heat close to the body, and it has cuffs at the ankle and wrist.

One size will fit most, and it comes in gold, gray, light blue or cream colors. It also comes in a few other special colors (hot pink, light gray and baby blue).

The fleece robe costs $22.95, or two for $39.95.

CUDDLE WRAP
This is my wife's favorite "warm-up" item It's three items in one. Fully zipped and snapped, it is a wraparound warmer, adding an extra "snuggle" layer to whatever you're wearing.

If you unsnap the bottom, you can wear it around the house like a robe. Finally, you can unfold it completely, and it is a 55-x-67 inch blanket. It comes with a zip-up storage bag.

ELECTRIC BLANKET
Chatham & Wells is selling "the world's safest electric blanket." It is the first UL-listed low-voltage blanket, running below the usual 120 volts used by most electric blankets.

Perfect Fit Industries manufactures the blanket, which costs $79.95.

ELECTRIC BLANKET - CAR EDITION

You don't have to be a freeze baby to get cold in the car. Even when you fire up the heater, the rest of the car will be cold for a while. You can pick up the Comfy Cruise electric blanket for the car for $32.95.

The Comfy Cruise is made of 100 percent polyester fleece. It has an automatic temperature control, and it also shuts off after 45 minutes for safety.

The navy blue Comfy Cruise is 42 x 58 inches and can cover two kids.

HEATED MATTRESS
Sure, many of us have an electric blanket, but how many of us have a heated mattress? You can get one to fit all sizes of beds from twin to king.

The entire mattress heats up, with the exception of the head area. It includes a heated mattress pad, and - this is important - it features dual heat controls so you and your spouse can have your own temperature your half of the bed.

The best part about this mattress is that it allows you to turn down the thermostat in your house, since your bed is the only thing you need to be warm.

FOOT WARMERS
If you have cold feet at night, this is perfect for you. It goes under the sheet and mattress cover in the foot area. The warmth comes up to keep the feet toasty all night.

TOWEL WARMER
Some of us get cold coming out of the shower. The Warmrails Vauxhall towel warmer and dryer can keep your towels toasty and dry at any time of the day. We all want dry towels, but imagine if they were always warm!

The Warmrails rack is not just for towels. You can put snowy winter clothes and wet bathing suits on it, too. You can even use it to keep baby blankets warm.

SHOE WARMER
This is a good way to stay warm before you go out into the cold. The Dry Guy can keep your boots, shoes and gloves warm. It's perfect if you're traipsing in and out of the house to do errands or to play outside.

Dry Guy only weighs 2.5 pounds and has a three-hour timer. It can dry four items per hour.

So if your sweetie is always talking about how cold she is, here is the perfect chance to be her hero just in time for Christmas.