Do you spend long periods sitting at a workbench or desk, getting more and more chilled?  I’ve tried all sorts of solutions over the last few winters – thermal socks, scarves, wrapping myself in a blanket, body warmers, gloves, and sometimes all of the above at once – but nothing was really that effective.

But this year I have discovered sheepskin boots.  As a fortysomething seriously challenged in the leg length department, I’d never considered myself a candidate for Uggs or their like.  But I noticed a friend of similar age wearing them and she was so enthusiastic that I splashed out a chunk of my Christmas money on a pair.  They are the best purchase I’ve made in years!

Even during the recent snowfalls, my feet have been toasty all day, whether I am sitting at the computer or standing on the ceramic tiles in the kitchen.  And warm feet for this homeworker mean warm body, warmer hands, and a much nicer disposition.  I still wouldn’t dream of wearing them out of the house, but as homeworking attire they are lifechanging.