Preparing for winter II

mardatha

DC, dont heat the room - heat the bed ! electric blanket and a really good duvet ! heating a bedroom is wasted money because you're asleep all night inside the covers ...:)

Alisonpennypincher

DandyCandy

I suffer exactly the same as you, I get stonking migraines if i get too hot or stuffy. I have to have a fan on to keep the air moving, even in the depths of winter! It's only pointed on me so does not effect DH. SO this may be worth a try?

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mardatha

We keep the bedroom window always, and we live in a very cold place. I have bad dreams and wake up feeling I'm suffocating if the window is shut ! But in bed you're in a wee micro climate lol so heat the bed and not the room - it works for us..

alec_eiffel

Alison_Funnell wrote: »

Has anyone used standard cotton leggings/tshirts etc instead of thermals?

I tend to layer anyway but tbh normally have a warm house so am interested in if they work as well.

Thanks

Hi,

Although I obviously have far too much to say about thermals, I don't generally wear them around the house, I usually just wear "normal" clothes. I find wearing a close fitting vest top or tshirt with a jumper and cardi/fleece/shirt/dress is fine. I tend to wear skirts more in the winter, with a pair of tights I'm generally warmer than with trousers, I've never had to wear my thermal leggings in the house. My mum always wears normal "fashion" type leggings in the winter, always has done, she can keep bodding about but her legs are still nice and warm.

I also like to wear those little trainer socks - ones that are just a little foot sock, not over the ankle type of a thing, I find they keep my feet a good temperature without the bulk. And I agree with everyone about the cotton wearing. I wear cotton in the house but for walking about I have some base layers from the outdoors shop - lightweight and breathable and good for under a fleece or other jumper.

NualaBuala

adelight wrote: »

It might be worth signing up to their newsletter as they regularly have offers on(£20 off down jackets & £10 off fleeces right now) and the heat tech does come up!
I have five of the heat tech tops because they're so cosy and are a nice slim fit for everyday wear. I tried wearing one in summer around the house and I was boiling!
Their jeans are also very comfortable, and this is coming from a jean hater
And their knitwear if fabulous. And their coats. And leggings....

They should be paying you commission! Which you could then spend on more of their stuff!

It was cold here last night - the weather forecast said 4C but I wasn't too cold. I was curled up on the couch in a fleece top and with 2 fleece rugs tucked around me. Then fluffy bedsocks, a tshirt and PJs kept me snug in bed even though I still have the summer duvet on. My head was a little bit cold before I went to sleep and I found myself wishing I had an old fashioned nightcap. I might wear one of my Buff headbands on my head, that might help, I don't think a proper hat would be comfy and I don't want to get too hot. We're set for another cold night tonight so I might just give it a whirl.

jimjams_mommy

bad night sleep with the kids but all in bed toastie, house seemed warmer. A lovely bit on sunshine but its nippie

redlady_1

Well, that's it. The burner has now been lit and I suspect that will be me for the season now. All that wood will soon go though. I need to be more organised next year and gather bits and pieces throughout the year.

I need to get some candles, big church ones I think. Any ideas where I can find the cheapest ones please?

Cat72

Thanks for this great thread- it has gave me a lot to think about and plan.
Lidl have a special offer from monday on fleece blankets, wool bed covers and heated pads. Might be of some help .
There is also a £5 off voucher in the daily express when you spend £30 .

fedupandskint

Whoa! My feet were cold last night! Getting a blanket out and some bedsocks for tonight!

I've been chipping away at my winter stocks list and these are the things left

500g pasta
500g spaghetti
1 sack potatoes
1 sack onions
2 bottles milk in the fridge and 1 in the freezer eg 2x pt bottles
2 bags bread flour
1 bag sugar
3 bottles squash
1 jar coffee
3 bags ground coffee
1 bottle bleach
2 bags soda crystals
2 boxes of candles
4 boxes tissues
1L veg oil
4 bottles water
2 packs stock cubes
1 sack dog food
1 spare pack dogs chews
1 spare bag dog biscuits
4 tins baked beans/spaghetti/beans and sausages
4 blocks butter
1 jar mayonaise
2 bottles disinfectant
Restock bulk buy toilet rolls

Will be buying a couple a week for the next few weeks then stock up on dog food later on

Confuzzled

EstherH wrote: »

I do have some spare quilts that I found after having bought new one today but they are very musty smelling. Don't want to wash but will hanging on the line get rid of that smell or do they need cleaning? Can't wash in my machine and taking them to be cleaned wouldn't be cost worthy I don't think.

i'd try spraying them with fabreeze and hanging them out on the line for a few days (you may want to reapply the fabreeze a few times over the course of those days) i've been able to do that with laundry that has gone all manky smelling from not getting dry fast enough and still smelled despite several washings... it's always worked for me