Yesterday we introduced you to Nigel's Eco Store and his selection of eco friendly underwear. As it turns out, Nigel has his own blog as well where he offers information about his store, as well as green news and tips.

Recently, Nigel offered five ways to be warmer now that we're in the dead of winter.

OK, so you’ve turned down the thermostat two or three degrees to cut your carbon footprint, but it’s January and much as you’d like to think you’re the new Ernest Shackleton, you have to admit it, it’s bloody nippy. Here are Nigel’s Five Top Tips for staying warm in 2008.

1. The psychic in me says that right now you’re sitting in front of the computer. Uncanny, eh? Sitting still is the worst way to keep warm. Clean the top of the kitchen units. Crush some cans. Go for a walk. Mind you, I should talk…

2. Insist a friend moves in with you. Tell her (or him) it’s vital to do so for the environment’s sake. A person’s body gives off about the same heat as a one kilowatt electric fire.

3. Ditch the New Year diet. It’s not working so tell your friends that it’s scientifically proven that a layer of natural insulation is no bad thing.

4. Insulate. Draught proof. Personally, I balk at the phrase DIY, but most of it involves sticky back plastic, so even I can cope.

5. Wear clothes. Only in the Big Brother house do people go around in t-shirts in the middle of winter. There’s nothing to be ashamed about wearing a woolly jumper indoors.

Thanks for the advice Nigel. I'm not abandoning the diet yet, but now that you mention it, I am a little chilled so I think I'll go put on a nice, thick sweater and some warm socks!

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