By OnMilwaukee Staff Writers   Published Nov 08, 2015 at 8:18 PM

#WeWant to stay warm, comfy and hydrated this fall. Enjoy some of our staff picks to help you do the same! 

Use it: Bacteriostatic Water Treatment

The air is getting chilly and the static is building in the air. And that means it's time to get out your humidifier. This year, make the air fresher and keep your humidifier cleaner by investing in a bacteriostatic treatment for the water in your machine. It reduces the build-up of lime scale and calcium while preventing mold and mildew buildup in the filters and the humidifier itself. Entirely worth the $5 investment. (Note: if you have an ultrasonic humidifier, you'll want to look for a water treatment product that is made specifically for ultrasonic machines) – Lori Fredrich

Use it: LUSH Brazened Honey 


If you haven't tried a "fresh" product from LUSH – you absolutely should. I've been trying variations of home masks for a while and I especially love the properties of honey and how it makes my skin feel so when a friend mentioned this "fresh" mask by LUSH – I knew I had to try it and save myself the work of having to put it together at home. I love that LUSH has some of the best of the best "fresh" ingredients – honey, eggs, turmeric, ginger, fennel, coriander, cardamom – and uses them in combination to create this mask. All of these ingredients come together in the mask to create a combination that really energizes and invigorates the skin. The "fresh" masks – which you can only get in store (Mayfair, $6.95) and not online -- last for about three weeks and should be refrigerated. I did find it wasn't the most moisturizing afterwards – so add some of your favorite hydrator afterwards. – Carolynn Buser

Heat it up: Soft Heat Micro-Plush Top Low-Voltage Electric Heated Queen Mattress Pad

Where has this been all my life? It's just so obvious. If you heat your bed from below, none of the heat is lost from above like with an electric blanket. With two separate heating zones, this pad allows us to turn down our heat at night and crank up each side of the bed. Don't think about it. Just buy it this winter.  Andy Tarnoff

Cuddle with it: Faux Fur Throw

I hate the winter as much as anybody but this throw blanket makes it much more cozy. I have a few of them and the cuddly feel takes away the chill and instantly warms me -- while it feels heavy and soft, it doesn't overheat you. Go ahead and order two right away -- because you will be fighting for it with your loved ones.  Carolynn Buser

Need it: Satechi USB Portable Humidifier

I love this new gadget. A tiny, USB-powered humidifier, it attaches to a water bottle to provide humidity to only your personal space. That could be your nightstand, your desk, your car or your coffee table; you choose. It's pretty simple: Basically, you fill a small water bottle enough so the filter is submerged. The top fits loosely over the lid, and the standard USB cable plugs right in and powers the humidifier for eight hours or until the steam evaporates too much cool water. It lights up with a faint blue LED lamp and adds a perfect amount of moisture into these dry winter days. For only around $30, I'm a big fan of this little helper. – Andy Tarnoff