Kate, from the food and recipe blog Thyme for Cooking, has some wonderful winter meal ideas up her sleeve: “We start to think about warm, comfort foods as the weather turns cold this time of year. To avoid disappointment, would-be solo travellers should consult with the cruise line's special needs department prior to making a reservation. For a super easy soup trick, toss all the ingredients into a slow cooker/crock pot and leave it to make soup while you’re out of the house or asleep.

And the Eddie Bauer Portable Heated Electric Throw Blanket even comes with a built-in USB port so you can charge your cell phone while staying comfy.Fashion and Apparel - Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Incorporate heating technology into winter accessories, such as coats, scarves, and gloves, to offer fashionable and functional options for staying warm during colder months. In the business of staying warm during the cold winter months, investing in a fan heater for your living room or bedroom would a great idea. Just be sure they really can stand up to a cold weather climate, and they keep your feet comfy and toasty. Plant up a pot of winter flowering annuals such as pansies, cyclamen, viola and primroses, and they’ll flower for you right through to spring.

The worms will gradually work it in, but while it lies on top it will cut out light from weed seeds and slow weed growth.Just like with hotels, cruise ships offer a small number of accessible staterooms, so book early if you need one.