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Useful money-saving tips for Winter 2022

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lixy Fri 26-Aug-22 10:10:47

My OH listens to the radio through BBC sounds on his computer - saves switching the radio on.

Chardy Fri 26-Aug-22 10:08:03

I never liked the feel of hot water bottle covers, then I found they kept the hot water bottle warm until morning. Wow, I truly never knew.

MerylStreep Fri 26-Aug-22 10:07:45

Chardy
I remember buying my first freezer in the 70s.
The booklet advised to open it every 3 days. IE plan your meals by transferring that food to the fridge.
They were an expensive item to run then.
I’m doing my washing on the quickest program. Absolutely no difference in my whites. I’m doing this mainly because I don’t like wasting water.

Oopsadaisy1 Fri 26-Aug-22 10:01:39

Soak and Sleep have ‘up to’ 40% off prices of Duvets, they used to be called The Duvet and Pillow Warehouse and the quality was always very good.

Oopsadaisy1 Fri 26-Aug-22 09:59:24

Open the curtains right back on sunny days, get rid of any net curtains and let the warmth in. Close them firmly when it gets colder.

I also bought hot water bottles last week.

Thermos flasks, saves boiling the kettle every time I want a coffee.

I always do an extra spin on the washing machine to get even more water out, makes drying quicker.

Wearing warmer clothes, in layers and wearing warm socks, is an obvious one.

Yammy Fri 26-Aug-22 09:59:00

We have an AGA which is switched off at the moment.No other heating in the kitchen other than a pathetic plinth heater. Our dining table is in there and the central heating is oil fired. Has anyone else considered not putting one on this year with no price lock on oil?

henetha Fri 26-Aug-22 09:55:31

I'm going to buy two new hot water bottles. I love the comfort they give, especially with soft covers on. Not just at night, but in the evenings when I'm watching tv.
I haven't seen any duvet deals anywhere. But it's a good idea to sit under one in the daytimes and turn the heating off.

Chardy Fri 26-Aug-22 09:51:01

Am fed up with 'experts telling us to shop at a cheaper supermarket - we know!
Can we share some less-obvious tips?
I'm trying to think about how often I open my fridge (eg breakfast: twice to get milk in and out, then twice for butter etc)
Charity shops often have very cheap crochet throws in August, but not in cold weather.
Are there any warm duvet deals around currently?