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Sallywally1 Sun 18-Dec-22 12:22:49

For me it is a single electric blanket which I have put on my armchair which keeps me nice and warm. Only 5 p and hour to run and saves putting the gas fire on and have put the central heating down too! I also have a fluffy heated top throw from Lakeland. I do feel the cold so, my other half says the house is much too hot!

jane1956 Mon 19-Dec-22 12:47:07

steamer for veg, all cook together so quicker and therefor saves on gas

4allweknow Mon 19-Dec-22 12:49:07

Thermal leggings for under my jeans and trousers. 14° today so they are havibg a day off. Back on again on Thursday as 3° forecast.

lovebeigecardigans1955 Mon 19-Dec-22 12:53:39

An electrically heated throw which I sit under on my easy chair. Even if I don't switch it on all the time the extra layer seems warm and comfortable. Its only drawback - I don't want to get out from under to do whatever's necessary.

nomoreusernames Mon 19-Dec-22 13:09:41

I have this for wearing in bed but had to cut off the hood as it's too close around my neck.Also the amount of fluff that comes off until first few washes is loads..But it is sooo warm in bed.

Matelda Mon 19-Dec-22 13:09:58

A woollen mattress protector, online from the Woolroom. It is so soft and keeps me warm in cold weather and cool in hot weather. It is washable, and I am sleeping better too. Because I liked it so much, I bought woollen pillows too, and I prefer them to any other kind of pillow filling.

Supergran1946 Mon 19-Dec-22 13:11:12

A fleecy Oodie - been warm and snuggly watching TV in the evening

Sawsage2 Mon 19-Dec-22 13:28:34

A heated throw when I'm watching TV. No need for central heating.

Jayzie Mon 19-Dec-22 13:29:11

My electric water bottle (doesn’t take long to heat up and lasts a good 6 hours)

Gabrielle56 Mon 19-Dec-22 13:32:05

Matelda

A woollen mattress protector, online from the Woolroom. It is so soft and keeps me warm in cold weather and cool in hot weather. It is washable, and I am sleeping better too. Because I liked it so much, I bought woollen pillows too, and I prefer them to any other kind of pillow filling.

My parents had woollen bedding I thought it was odd until I slept in it once!!!! Wow!!! Beautiful feeling! Soft knitted botany wool blend amazingly it does be warm in cold and vice versa!!😁

Nannashirlz Mon 19-Dec-22 13:33:45

Ooh that’s a hard one is it my ninja foodi or soup maker or kettle all have saved me money but then got my electric throw and a oodie can’t decide which because love them all lol

Gymstagran Mon 19-Dec-22 13:38:20

My dehumidifier, drys washing a treat, great for stopping condensation in the below zero weather.

Norah Mon 19-Dec-22 13:45:06

Winter holiday with family. Kitzbühel

Gabrielle56 Mon 19-Dec-22 13:50:20

Used to wear these when I was a modest/ average 36b but fast forward to 42DD-E!!!!!! SADLY NOT AN OPTION, TRIP HAZARD ENSUES....!!!🤣

Gransey Mon 19-Dec-22 14:04:00

Startingover61

Gransey - how lovely! I adore dogs; mine’s approaching 12. What breed is your puppy?

She is a gorgeous tan and white Beagle called Honey.

lizzypopbottle Mon 19-Dec-22 14:05:53

My InSinkerator near boiling water tap. Goodbye to kettles! I got it when I had my kitchen done about five years ago. It's not the all singing all dancing mega expensive Quooker. It just delivers nearly boiling water whenever I want it. Best thing ever! Oh! The state of my kitchen window - embarrassed face! 😳

Blondiescot Mon 19-Dec-22 14:12:55

I'm another Ninja fan, but apart from that, which was a couple of years ago now, I'm hoping it's going to be the lovely fleecy bedding which I've just bought and put on the bed today. Can hardly wait to go to bed and snuggle up in it tonight.

Davida1968 Mon 19-Dec-22 14:17:42

M&S fleece dressing gown from a charity shop. Good as new and very warm.

TiggyW Mon 19-Dec-22 14:21:58

Sheepskin slippers and an air fryer (not Ninja brand but it does the job👍).
Can anyone recommend any silicone bakeware to fit a 10 inch fryer drawer please? I’ve tried Dunelm, TK Maxx and the supermarkets. I have a loaf-shaped container, but I’m looking for something shallower and round.

missdeke Mon 19-Dec-22 14:33:24

Night Owl coverless duvet, so warm and light.

Norah Mon 19-Dec-22 14:38:50

Gransey

Startingover61

Gransey - how lovely! I adore dogs; mine’s approaching 12. What breed is your puppy?

She is a gorgeous tan and white Beagle called Honey.

She is beautiful!

watermeadow Mon 19-Dec-22 14:53:08

I bought a new remote control for my old Bose music system. Fantastic! At last I could control the volume, although the CD player died ages ago.
Three days later my wonderful simple top quality radio died. I am bereft.

Lizzie44 Mon 19-Dec-22 15:08:36

M&S Heatgen tights and Heatgen vests. Persuaded DH to buy Heatgen long johns. He's impressed though says they require a bit more nimbleness in terms of toilet activity...

Startingover61 Mon 19-Dec-22 15:16:22

Gorgeous pup!

Doodledog Mon 19-Dec-22 15:17:48

TiggyW

Sheepskin slippers and an air fryer (not Ninja brand but it does the job👍).
Can anyone recommend any silicone bakeware to fit a 10 inch fryer drawer please? I’ve tried Dunelm, TK Maxx and the supermarkets. I have a loaf-shaped container, but I’m looking for something shallower and round.

Put 'Ninja accessories' into Amazon and various packs of items will come up. This is one of them, but there are others with different things in them.

halfpint1 Mon 19-Dec-22 15:19:14

I bought a couple of large IKEA jute rugs for my bedroo