When Jonah was small (under 3), I kept the heat set higher- maybe 68 or 70, since I couldn't count on him staying covered. Now, the heat is set at 60. I bundle up, he bundles up, and we do use two small space heaters, one in the bathroom, and one in the living room. The living room one is sometimes on and directed towards the front porch, to keep it warm for the cats when they sit out there. I leave the windows closed up, and they sit on a bench to watch the birds at the feeder. It isn't economical at all, and I only do it for an hour or so.

I heard the heater on yesterday, and, it was a warm day for us (65). Jonah had the heater on, pointed towards the porch, with the windows opened! Ack! I was heating my neighborhood.