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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!

cookiemonster66 Mon 19-Dec-22 11:15:12

I bought a blanket hoodie which has kept me toasty warm, worth every penny. Other best purchase was washable eco friendly incontinence pads it has saved me a fortune in disposable pads, wish I bought them years ago. I only bought one initially unsure if I could trust them not to leak but now have bought lots more and already made my money back!

Dooncaha Mon 19-Dec-22 11:14:51

A Copy of the Big Issue

Paid a Tenner (my choice of amount)

Well worth it
(If only for their smile of incredulity)

One World
One Love

Dooncaha

spabbygirl Mon 19-Dec-22 11:14:34

ninja 15-1 air fryer & multi cooker has saved me a fortune, I bake jacket potatoes by cooing them in the pressure cooker 10 mins, then in the air fryer a bit and job done! It is fantastic!

pascal30 Mon 19-Dec-22 11:10:00

coat

pascal30 Mon 19-Dec-22 11:09:29

a beautiful caramel colour linen duster cpat that I bought from Ohyeahrock in China and then wondered if it would arrive. But it has and is waiting now for spring and warmer days...

MerylStreep Mon 19-Dec-22 09:51:40

This in a charity shop. I think they should have looked to see how expensive it is. I paid £2.
If anyones interested, it really does work. But I don’t think i’ll be buying a pot.

www.skincity.com/uk/oskia/renaissance-mask-50-ml?gclid=Cj0KCQiAtICdBhCLARIsALUBFcGgiwSKfWGBgTfD4xe0wzqHGCLNImn7UHD5Z4kMj29p2EDmocJtMDAaAgjIEALw_wcB

JackyB Mon 19-Dec-22 08:24:35

A new cover for my Kindle. The last one was leather but literally fell apart. The perforations for the stitches had torn so it wasn't possible to mend it. The new one is plastic and probably won't last as long but is smaller and neater. It may outlast my Kindle, though, which must be about 8 years old by now.

nadateturbe Mon 19-Dec-22 04:59:32

Enjoying hearing what everyone has bought!

Maggiemaybe Mon 19-Dec-22 00:40:44

A Kudd.ly hooded throw and matching heated slippers for my DIL in their sale. She’s a cold body and I just know she’s going to love them!

Wyllow3 Sun 18-Dec-22 23:44:43

Soft electric blanket that I actually sleep on

SachaMac Sun 18-Dec-22 23:39:03

Lovely soft fluffy throws from TK Max (constantly in use) also, a brand new with tags Boden dress from a charity shop for £7.

Doodledog Sun 18-Dec-22 23:33:21

Those skincare sets are great value, nadaturbe,

I love my Duoblinds, as recommended by people on here. I got them to block out the sun in the summer in a targeted manner (which they haven't had time to do yet), but they have made a huge difference to the heat loss from the windows.

nadateturbe Sun 18-Dec-22 23:23:04

Boots No 7 skin care set, reduced to £43. Worth £120. approx

Marydoll Sun 18-Dec-22 23:16:39

My Nina Airfryer, followed by my Ninja knives. They are brilliant, apart from the fact that I sliced my finger and I'm on thinners.
The air fryer replaced the cheap one I had. It has made my life so much easier, especially on the days, my health isn't so good.

Auntieflo Sun 18-Dec-22 22:31:39

My uniscan tri walker. It has enabled me to walk much further when outside and feel safe.

Lucca Sun 18-Dec-22 22:19:10

Navy ankle boots, very sturdy, from Moshulu.

Lucca Sun 18-Dec-22 22:17:05

MissChateline

A flight to Vietnam for several weeks backpacking in February.

👏💪🏻🤙

dogsmother Sun 18-Dec-22 22:00:24

A Flanelette night shirt.
Miss Chatelaine so envious, did Vietnam twice, it’s wonderful!

NanKate Sun 18-Dec-22 21:36:28

From John Lewis sale Hush Elle super soft lounge joggers in teal, navy and Forest green. So soft and comfy. About £39 each in sale. Washed well at 30%

Urmstongran Sun 18-Dec-22 20:51:03

A Ted Baker gift set which I wrapped and gave to my practice nurse at our GP surgery. She was surprised and delighted to receive it at my appointment earlier this week. I wanted to do this as she has been so kind to me and very supportive and encouraging in my weight loss journey these last few months. It felt nice to show my appreciation.

Redhead56 Sun 18-Dec-22 20:36:59

An oil filled radiator for our landing it's brilliant far better than the central heating.
A oversized brown coat (Dorothy Perkins) from Debenhams half the price it was. It's really good quality and warm too.

Fleurpepper Sun 18-Dec-22 19:50:02

I rarely buy stuff- but just bought a ane pair of Opticron binoculars- the last pair I bought was 16 years ago- they have travelled the world with me, and I use them every single day.

Visgir1 Sun 18-Dec-22 19:46:16

MissChateline

A flight to Vietnam for several weeks backpacking in February.

Enjoy.. Went a few years ago loved it.
But I'm in the Ninja Airfryer fan club. Got mine a few months ago, use it the same as my oven which is a range Fan oven similar rules apply but so much quicker.

GagaJo Sun 18-Dec-22 19:29:02

A long, fleece, hooded robe. No zip. I wear it everyday and in this cold snap, I've been wearing it in bed, over my pjs, to sleep in. No more cold shoulders for me.

Sallywally1 Sun 18-Dec-22 19:23:20

I’ve cooked two jacket potatoes in my air fryer, saves putting the oven on. You just put a little oil on the outside and rub some salt in. They take around 50 minutes, so no quicker, but are just as nice. Still experimenting g with mine. It’s quite a small one. Good for chips too.