Preparing for winter III

Possession

unixgirluk wrote: »

Anyone else got one of those dry buddy electric driers? I got one on ebay last night to help dry stuff over winter..... or if we get weather like we did last week.

No but I'm interested in getting one as we usually have to dry inside and it's making my spare room damp.

Uniscots97

I'll let you know how I get on with it Possession.

bravobeastie

We bought one, they're ok, they do the job but having to hang everything up is a nightmare sometimes. We got rid of our tumble dryer when we got it and I wish I hadn't.

The dry buddy is good but in my opinion time consuming and if you have towels/sheets to dry its much more fiddly

On the plus side they also heat the house up while they're switched on

xxlouisexx56

I follow this thread but never post. But wanted to share that I got dd1 new wellies in the next size and a bigger dressing gown.

Both dd's (6and 1) will need thick socks and fleecy pjs. Dd2 will need some wellies and a thicker quilt. Although I may just double over the spare single one so she can lay on half and have the other half over her.

I need new wellies as my hunters are too tight on my calfs x

Possession

I wonder if a heated clothes airer is better than a Dry buddy?

Pips_Mum

Part of my ISME order arrrived today, I am really pleased with the flannelette sheets and pillowcases they are really soft and snuggly. Just popped them in the wash so they smell nice not packety and are ready for use. Mind you the weather here today is hideous and very wintery I might be tempted to put them on sooner rather than later!!

darkrev

how to make your own warm bag online tutorial
http://tipnut.com/make-your-own-microwave-heating-pad/

for any one that fancies a go
also

flame retardant spray for proofing materials only £12 a bottle

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fire-retardant-spray-treatment-Firecheck-750ml-bottle-with-applicator-MSL-/330761639998?pt=UK_Crafts_DrawingSupplies_EH&hash=item4d02ee183e#ht_500wt_1054

hope thats of use to some one

also
Freegle find your local group site for recycling your stuff and getting new to you stuff. it's been a life saver on our budget!!!
http://www.ilovefreegle.org/groups/

hope it helps some one x

I_want_a_baby

Just a quick post to say thanks to pips mum.

As a SAHM I always worry about being cold in winter as fuel costs in this cold house are pretty unmanagable.

However I have just done exactly as pips mum did and bought the flannelette sheets from isme and hopefully this will mean the kids and us will be more snuggly and warm this year & it will be something I have to worry about a little less.

Thanks very much!

Stacey x

Pips_Mum

You are welcome, happy to share a bargain!

inspirespirit

Just saw these and thought of this thread. Amazing value. Tescos double sized sleeping bags for £1.88. Apologies if this is already on here. http://www.tesco.com/direct/value-double-rectangular-sleeping-bag/205-7010.prd