Preparing for winter III

Confuzzled

lucy_lemon wrote: »

I love that smell! That's almost what I miss most about not being able to dry clothes outdoors.

i love the outside smell from drying laundry on the line too, especially as in the states almost no one dries clothes on the line, most see it as something 'poor' people do and treat you with disdain if they see it, well i had no choice when i first moved to scotland long ago but i must say i've never regretted it, the smell, how soft the wind makes my clothes, never have to iron anything (i don't buy anything that would get too wrinkled though) and FREE

the drier smell is awful, the clothes smell burnt to me

i did 3 full loads today and got most things dried before it looked dodgy enough for me to bring them in and let them finish on the airer. still hasn't rained but my goodness did it feel noticeably cold when i went out to collect them... i already switched on the lounge storage heater to test it tonight... don't want to forget and be shivering all day tomorrow

Confuzzled

41_and_i_know_it wrote: »

Our big boy when he makes an appearance is called Little Will. He gets rid of flies, I love him but not enough to share a bedroom.

that gave me a good chuckle

these days i don't love anyone or anything enough to share a bedroom, got a nice memory foam mattress and i sleep in the middle of the bed, MINE ALL MINE

well ok maybe my daughter on occassion but you know what i mean. so if i am not willing to share with another person i'm def not willing to share with bob spidey :rotfl:

Fruball

WantToBeSE wrote: »

We need new fleecy PJs.
Normally i buy them every year from Primark, but i refuse to this year, as they seem to have raised their prices astronomically! You used to be able to get PJs for about £2-£3, now you are looking at at least £6!
I dont mind paying £6 in other shops, where the quality warrants it, but not in Primark!

We still have our fleecy blankets that we bought from primark last year, so wont have to worry about that. My main concern is gas usage. I am on a PAYG meter for gas, and dont want to exceed £40 a month this winter..finers crossed!!

The quality of the pr!mark Flannel/Brushed Cotton PJs is actually really good in my opinion - some styles/fabrics are better than others but all the same price so have a look - tbh, altho I resent paying £8 when they have cost me half that in recent years, they are probably still good value as they last and last. I bought some M&S ones and they aren't as good as my Pr!mark ones!

darkrev wrote: »

re : the raggy ends, have you thought of either iron on hemming tape or copydex glue to glue a seam and stop it freying. the glue stinks but its what proffessionals like my dad use. use a tea towl in between the iron and the cloth and make a hem. good luck

Fleece doesn't fray so no need to hem or glue

MarilynMonroe_2

I bought myself some leopard print slippers from Asda for £5, Gosh what a difference slippers make! I was sitting all Hot and it was only 19 degrees!!
Tried to buy myself some jeans for a fiver but all their jeans were all mixed up, sizes and prices all mixed together so gave up.
*Need to buy myself some winter clothes online next week.

Hope everyone is keeping well x

MarilynMonroe_2

If you buy any material that DOES fray use pinking shears to cut with and thatll stop any fraying x

raven83

MarilynMonroe wrote: »

I bought myself some leopard print slippers from Asda for £5, Gosh what a difference slippers make! I was sitting all Hot and it was only 19 degrees!!
Tried to buy myself some jeans for a fiver but all their jeans were all mixed up, sizes and prices all mixed together so gave up.
*Need to buy myself some winter clothes online next week.

Hope everyone is keeping well x

I'm after some leopard print slippers too, Primani next week I shall purchase myself some

I must confess......I did put the electric fire on this evening:o Only for 20 mins though just to check it was still working :T

nikki2804

Confuzzled wrote: »

i've noticed spiders making themselves at home in MY home for the last month or so, you know it's getting cold when mr spidey comes to stay :rotfl:

we have one in the living room we call bob, he's very big so you can't miss him! i don't mind them much as long as they stay out of the bedrooms and stay on the walls or ceilings. last week i found a banana that had fallen down the side of the dehydrator, needless to say i had fruit flies because of it (that's why i started digging around, trying to find the cause!) and i dare say bob was very handy in helping me get rid of some of those flies, i noticed a few in his web so i really can't complain too loudly... as long as i never see him in my room! i have to draw the line somewhere

I have been known the have full blown panic attacks if the spider is big enough. I am slowly getting better, been trying to get over my fear since I had my LO 3 years ago. MY FIL is a counciller and I got a big speel about projecting my fears onto him.

Finally got a dispatch notification from Dunelm Mill. My teddy mattress enhancer and rug will be here soon. The bed should hopefully be here next Saturday and all going well I should get decorated on the Sunday. I'm going for a 'coffee and cream' colour scheme. I'm hoping that will make me feel warm!

prepareathome

Temp going down here as well tonight, tops 2-3c so better go and put fleece over my vegetable plants.

Busy knitting warm hats for DGC 3, 7 nice wool mix so functional but warm.

MoonJelly

rosalie-lavender wrote: »

My daughter has one of these. He is adorable.:D

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Intelex-Cozy-Plush-Microwaveable-Warmer/dp/B000WC2M9S/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1348134861&sr=8-11

I think I paid about £5 for hers. The prices do fluctuate up and down on Amazon.

I think most are going for £6 and up but if they work then it is worth it.

Possession wrote: »

You can definitely get wheat bags without lavender (search on ebay 'wheat fragrance free') or even make your own. Not sure about a snuggly toy one though.
ETA: found one but they are more expensive:
http://www.cuddlywheaties.co.uk/products/cuddly-wheaties/

WOW I am learning lots in this board.

kittycatface wrote: »

If you are feeling OS you can make your own heat bag to put in microwave using material and dry rice or beans: instructions here:
http://www.ehow.co.uk/how_6119326_make-herbal-bean-bags.html
then flavour with your own essential oil etc I personally hate the smell of lavender (reminds me of old ladies !!:( ) so have used eucalyptus on mine and use when i feel under the weather. goes well under the neck for clearing head colds. hth

This is so cool. I didn't even imagine I could make one.

Thank you all for the suggestions. I just found out my storage heaters have not been serviced in a while and the electrician cannot come until the week after next, so keeping warm will be a challenge.

rising_from_the_ashes

Confuzzled wrote: »

i've noticed spiders making themselves at home in MY home for the last month or so, you know it's getting cold when mr spidey comes to stay :rotfl:

Chuckling at all the named spiders I don't mind them funnily enough - unfortunately none survive in this house very long ..... wee cat has a "thing" for them :eek:

darkrev wrote: »

re : the raggy ends, have you thought of either iron on hemming tape or copydex glue to glue a seam and stop it freying. the glue stinks but its what proffessionals like my dad use. use a tea towl in between the iron and the cloth and make a hem. good luck

Fruball wrote: »

Fleece doesn't fray so no need to hem or glue

Sorry darkrev prob didn't explain it very well - they are raggy at the ends by design IYKWIM (like tassle type ends), not frayed:o

However, you've made me think that I may be able to stitch a bit of heading tape right along the top of the raggy ends which will stop me losing so much length:D

Can't wait until Sunday when my table arrives & I can get the SM out again:) (wish it'd been last Sun as been on hols this week).....