Ms. Frugal

As I’ve mentioned before, I just moved to DC from a small town in the south.  I’ve been in snow plenty of times, but I’ve never had to live in it without a car.  I’m quickly learning what I need to stay warm and dry.  Luckily, I have an amazingly warm jacket for the snow.  It basically looks like a sleeping bag with sleeves, and it’s supposed to keep me warm in negative 20 degree weather.  Jackets like this can be very pricey, but I got an amazing deal on mine.  Last year (knowing I was moving somewhere cold), I shopped the end of the season sales.  So in April, I was able to purchase this amazingly warm jacket for very little money.  I recently purchased rain boots which I’m told can also be worn in the snow - apparently rubber soles are the key to not slipping and sliding.  Target and Payless have some great rainboots for $20 - you don’t have to spend $60-$100 to get a nice, cute, functional pair.  Now I’m on the look out for snow boots.  Again - most are $100+, but they have some really good choices at Target and similar stores.  Just remember, to be toasty warm walking to work/school in the snow, you don’t have to spend a bundle!