Preparing for winter II

CH27

Rainy-Days wrote: »

CH27 how much are they on offer for if you don't mind me asking? If they are good deals I stack them up in the garage - at this rate I'll be opening a corner shop.

I think it was 3 for £2.
My son will only have Heinz chicken soup so I buy that for him & own brand for me & OH.

Uniscots97

Anyone near a Watt brothers? They have slankets (blankets with arms) for £2.99

ExTrolly101

Hello. I've been lurking, reading for a couple of weeks. Have got really into the swing of preparing for winter due to all your fantastic hints tips and pieces of great advice.
So far:-

I've sorted out medicines and made a list of what to buy.
Put kids hats scarves gloves etc in a storage bag.
Sorted out candles and holders.
Ordered from Sports Direct and sussed out which winter boots I'd like to have!
Have started shopping for the C word!!
Still lots to do.
Thank you for all your advice. I've now started reading the first winter thread!

Rainy-Days

I did a book on it on my computer but the problem is that no one wants to publish it because unless you get celebrity endorsement(s) it will never happen sadly

So, I am happy to share allot of the stuff here! That way we all get to benefit.

If you are looking around car boots and come across clothes airers buy it because it will save you from using the tumble dryer. New airers cost around £7.00 plus. I have got three of them and they really come into their own in the winter - in the summer they are brilliant for airing off things in the conservatory!

welshcamper

Glad this thread is still going i posted on it last year. things are going to be really tight for me this year.

recently bought in mataland clearence

Welly socks for me £1.38
Welly socks for daughter 2 pairs for £1.50
Wellys for daughter £2

i got myself a pair of wellys 50p at car boot sale.

i have to
put taupaulin over back of shed because waters coming in
buy thicker curtains for front room
stock up on hay for bunny
try and save on gas metre, but i cant see this happening.
going to try and put a few tins away.
hope daughters winter coat is going to fit her, if not new one.
daughter needs another winter hat and boots
get a car kit sorted
finish crocheting a big blanket for winter nights, but im doing this a bit at a time in the nights when i got some time.
Blackberry picking to make jam to last us.

i have from last year

loads of candles
snow shovel
gas left in bottle for calor gas fire

and i have quite a few bits for the dreaded "C" word which i have been picking up since january

MrsBunny

Well I am off to do some more winter prep todady....gonna search shops for candles, tin food, de-icer, jumpers....anything i can get my hands on really!! Also going to pick up another door curtain as I love the one I bought not long ago. Have a lovely Sunday peeps!

Rainy-Days

Welsh Camper - Next have their sale on right now (don't know how far away you are from one) and I bought a black pair of leather gloves and a woollen hat. The leather gloves were £4.00 and the hat was £3.00. The kids stuff in there for hats and gloves will be a bargain. Don't know about coats but Ebay may also be worth a look they were selling a winter white padded coat on there for 99p and £3.50 postage!

mineallmine

Lots of great advice, keep it coming

Plus remember to tell friends and family (and neighbours) you're doing this. True MSE is looking after ourselves but also looking out for others too

Oooh and a quick question - what should I store rocksalt in? It seems to be powerful stuff, would a metal or plastic container do the job?

Rainy-Days

Plastic is better than metal, salt seems to corrode metal. If you have one of those plastic tubs with a lid that is your best option because you are going to need to keep it dry and free from damp whihc will cause it to clump up!

MrsRogers

Wow this thread moved quickly .. great to see everyone is busy busy..

My list is coming along nicely my flannelette sheets and pillowcases arrived this week and I have to say they are really lovely.

Also been given a work laptop this week ... although I dont like logging on at home it may come in handy if the weather was to take a turn for the worst!!