Nothing divides a family quite like central heating.
While some family members (usually the bill payers) think it’s acceptable to live in an igloo, others just want to feel cosy.
To ensure the temperature is always kept at a degree to suit her, Autumn Brandon left an oh-so-sassy note to her loved ones specifying when it is and isn’t acceptable to turn up the thermostat.
“Unless you answer ‘yes’ to all of these, do not turn on the heat,” her note said.
“Are you wearing a hoodie, pants, socks? Is it November? Do you pay the gas bill?”
A Facebook photo of the note has been liked more than 51,000 times, with thousands of people tagging their family members in the comments.
“I’m expecting a note like this,” one said.
“This is so you,” another added.
It looks like every family has a member of the warmth police.
10 Ways To Take The Stress Out Of Family Holidays
Get Off The Beaten Track(01 of10)
Open Image ModalFind A Helping Hand(02 of10)
Open Image ModalBe Prepared – And Do Your Research(03 of10)
Open Image ModalGet Physical(04 of10)
Open Image Modal“Nothing brings a family closer than a thrilling physical challenge and in our internet age we’re seeing an increasing number of parents eager to get to get their children to ditch the computer games and explore the great outdoors. From jungle trekking in Borneo to hiking the cracks and boulders of Yosemite National Park, there are plenty of exhilarating trips to choose from these days.” (credit:Alamy)
Learn Something New(05 of10)
Open Image ModalGo Wild(06 of10)
Open Image Modal“A safari is a classic option for that big family adventure but if you truly want to capture their imagination then give them a safari holiday with a twist. Swap your traditional 4x4 for a quad bike and skid across the plains of South Africa or grab a canoe and see the Big Five in action from the water in the magnificent Selinda Spillway in Botswana—there’s nothing better than ending the day hotly debating your favourite wildlife encounters of the day.” (credit:Alamy)
Find A Good Crèche(07 of10)
Open Image Modal“There’s no need to wait until children are walking and talking to take that trip of a lifetime—there are plenty of resorts and hotels that offer spectacular kids club facilities to keep the younger travellers entertained and give you a well-deserved rest.” (credit:Alamy)
On The Road(08 of10)
Open Image Modal“One of my favourite choices of holiday for 2013 is the quintessential road trip. For kids that are happy in a car, America’s West Coast offers the ideal combination of adventure and incredible scenery. From behind the bars of San Francisco’s Alcatraz to the majesty of Big Sur, the constant change in scenery is sure to keep the whole family entertained. You can even make the obligatory day trip to Disneyland and be back sipping cocktails in Santa Monica by sundown.” (credit:Alamy)
Something For The Weekend(09 of10)
Open Image ModalTime To Yourself(10 of10)
Open Image Modal“As parents look to enrich and inspire their children’s lives with travel, they too often forget to include time to themselves in their busy schedule. A holiday should be just that and it’s important to give yourself some downtime while the kids are entertaining themselves. Indulge in a spa treatment or try an evening of wining and dining in a gourmet restaurant.” (credit:Alamy)