Quiz: Which Cozy Winter Habit Will Save You the Most Money This Season?

[SS Project Manager]

Winter has a funny way of slowing everything down. We stay inside more. We cook more. We pile on blankets and look for little ways to stay warm without cranking up the heater.

But everyone has their own style when it comes to comfort. Some people love the kitchen. Others turn into blanket burritos. Some quietly fix drafts and lower bills without anyone noticing.

Take this quick quiz and find out which cozy winter habit fits you best and saves you the most money at the same time.

Grab a warm drink and let’s begin.

Questions​

1. It’s a cold Saturday morning. What sounds best?​

A. Baking bread or simmering soup
B. Staying in bed with blankets and a book
C. Tidying up and organizing the house
D. Fixing little things that have been bothering me

2. How do you usually keep warm first?​

A. Cook something hot
B. Layer clothes and socks
C. Close doors and trap heat
D. Turn down the heat and use sunlight or firewood

3. Your power bill is higher than you’d like. What’s your move?​

A. Cook more meals at home
B. Use cozy nights in instead of going out
C. Unplug things and switch off lights
D. Seal drafts and improve insulation

4. Pick a winter smell you love most​

A. Fresh bread
B. Clean laundry and blankets
C. Pine or cedar
D. Wood smoke or sunshine through a window

5. Your ideal evening looks like​

A. Big pot of stew on the stove
B. Movie night under thick blankets
C. Candles, soft lights, everything neat
D. Reading by the window while the house warms naturally

6. Which phrase sounds most like you?​

A. “The kitchen is the heart of the home.”
B. “Comfort first.”
C. “Waste nothing.”
D. “Use what you already have.”

7. What would you rather learn this winter?​

A. Bread baking or slow cooking
B. Knitting or sewing
C. DIY cleaning or organizing
D. Weatherproofing or energy saving tricks

8. Your favorite winter drink is​

A. Homemade soup or tea
B. Hot chocolate
C. Lemon water or herbal tea
D. Coffee by the window

9. What makes a home feel cozy to you?​

A. Warm food and full bellies
B. Soft blankets and quiet time
C. Calm spaces and soft lights
D. Sunshine, fresh air, and low bills

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Results​

Mostly A’s – The Slow Cooker Saver​

You warm your home through the kitchen. When the stove is on, the whole house feels alive. Soups, stews, bread, and baked meals stretch your budget and heat the air at the same time.

You save money without even trying. Cooking from scratch cuts food costs and keeps everyone cozy. Your home smells amazing too. That’s a bonus. Your winter superpower is turning simple ingredients into comfort.

Mostly B’s – The Blanket Nest Builder​

You believe warmth starts with comfort, not higher bills. You layer clothes, pile on blankets, and make your space soft and inviting. Instead of heating the whole house, you heat yourself.

It’s simple and smart. Less energy used. More relaxation gained. Your winter superpower is making “stay home” feel better than going out.

Mostly C’s – The Gentle Minimalist​

You notice every little waste. Lights off. Devices unplugged. Doors closed. Candles or lamps instead of bright overhead lights. You keep things calm and efficient.

Your home feels peaceful and your bills stay low. Nothing fancy. Just mindful living. Your winter superpower is quiet savings that add up fast.

Mostly D’s – The Natural Heat Hacker​

You work with nature, not against it. You chase sunlight during the day. Seal gaps. Block drafts. Maybe light a small fire or use thick curtains at night. You make the household its own warmth.

It’s practical and clever. Once it’s done, you save money all season long. Your winter superpower is making your home naturally efficient.

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Conclusion​

No matter your result, there’s no wrong way to stay warm. Winter is really about small habits that make life easier and cheaper at the same time. Pick one or two new tricks this season and try them out. A warmer home and a lighter bill can go hand in hand.

Sometimes cozy is the smartest plan of all. So which one are you?

 

[flowerbug]

wear a hat and warmer clothes, you can keep the thermostat set lower.

i have blankets on my bed and can type with my hands under the blankets if it is extra cold and it is bothering me.

Mom doesn't like these approaches and so this season we've crept up yet another degree on the thermostat (i used to keep it at 68F but now we're at 71F during the day, but at night we do turn it down to 66F).

i try to adapt to the cold or the heat in the summer - Mom is all about comfort and doesn't care much about being frugal or some other things i do naturally. just the way it is.

when Mom bakes the oven in the kitchen can keep the main part of the house warmer, but then it means my room off to the side gets cooler.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

D. Seal drafts and improve insulation

I did some of that this year. Gotta say it helped!

 

[flowerbug]

I did some of that this year. Gotta say it helped!

i did a lot of caulking of cracks and foam filling of some gaps and that really did help. i used to feel drafts in my room when the wind blew and now i don't. so over the years since i did it it has probably paid for itself already.

there's a lot of edges to our siding...