Preparing for winter III

tugrin

Reading Kathy's post aout feeling under the weather (poor you Kathy) reminded me of the witches rew I make when I am feeling really bad with cold/flu like/sore throat symptoms:]]

in a mug put some squash concntrate - blackcurrant is good
add a good pinch of ground ginger and a good pinch of cayenne pepper (good pinches mind)
a teaspoon of honey
2 crushed paracetamol (I do this with 2 spoons)
add hot water
you have to keep stirring while you drink it but its as good Lem sip (if not better)

Also when at work with a sore throat I sometimes chew a piece of root ginger (very small piece tho')

jackieglasgow

Molly, Aldi are doing ski wear this year, why not buy some salopettes to we ar out and about? They should keep you warm. X

I meant this week, oops

chirpychick

Molly41 i saw a lady yesterday in a wheelchair and she had the coolest "scarf" it was sort of like square at the back so it covered neck and shoulders and top of the back and then had 2 long pieces which where hugely wide and wrapped around keeping most of the front body warm whilst also covering the neck. Much like a shawl but it looked more scarf like.
She actually told me off for staring until i explained that i loved her "scarf" and was looking at that to see if i could make one out of fleece for my grandad. I didn't think to ask where she had brought it.
I know its not a very good description but maybe it will help?
Also does anyone know where to get ear muffs for ADULTS not children? i have labyrinthitis (sp?) again and i hate it and i really want to protect my ears as much as possible.
I can still feel the blasted draught! 3 years this has been bugging me and this year i took revenge on it and we re sealed the front door, got door curtains, got draught excluders and i can still feel it!!
Maybe you can help? It is sofa arm height (as i feel it on my elbow when my arm is on the arm of the sofa) It feels like it is coming from the living room door but it cant be possible now so im wondering if maybe its coming from the bay window? Is there anywhere i might not have thought of that draughts come from?
sunny but chilly here today and when i woke up it really felt like christmas have a good day everyone

Edinburghlass_2

jackieglasgow wrote: »

Cheap winter boots, I haven't tried them, but they look quite good for the price, although we might need them a bit longer!

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/weasy-boots-id_8157564.html

I was doing a search on this company as we have one opening soon and I knew nothing about it, quite excited now so thanks for the link!

A balmy 10 degrees today and sunny, sorry for those with wind and rain.

toottifrootti

chirpy cant suggest any places but someone suggested earlier when hunting down drafts to light an incense stick and use that around possible places to see if the smoke was blown - HTH - I thought it was a great idea - lasts longer than a match and safer! LOL!

and I have seen adult earmuffs but cant remember where - have you tried ebay?

Fruball

Re earmuffs - I haven't seen any but I have seen nice hair band type things that you wear instead of a hat and they cover the ears - Primark had them for about £2 or £3 and they look really nice on

HTH

p00

chirpychick wrote: »

Molly41 i saw a lady yesterday in a wheelchair and she had the coolest "scarf" it was sort of like square at the back so it covered neck and shoulders and top of the back and then had 2 long pieces which where hugely wide and wrapped around keeping most of the front body warm whilst also covering the neck. Much like a shawl but it looked more scarf like.
She actually told me off for staring until i explained that i loved her "scarf" and was looking at that to see if i could make one out of fleece for my grandad. I didn't think to ask where she had brought it.
I know its not a very good description but maybe it will help?
Also does anyone know where to get ear muffs for ADULTS not children? i have labyrinthitis (sp?) again and i hate it and i really want to protect my ears as much as possible.
I can still feel the blasted draught! 3 years this has been bugging me and this year i took revenge on it and we re sealed the front door, got door curtains, got draught excluders and i can still feel it!!
Maybe you can help? It is sofa arm height (as i feel it on my elbow when my arm is on the arm of the sofa) It feels like it is coming from the living room door but it cant be possible now so im wondering if maybe its coming from the bay window? Is there anywhere i might not have thought of that draughts come from?
sunny but chilly here today and when i woke up it really felt like christmas have a good day everyone

Ear muffs for adults are in Primark

xxp00

chirpychick

thanks toottifrootti i dont have incense but do have a candle i wonder if the flame would do the same thing? (obviously i will be careful!!)

i was just reading this thread https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/237310 and remember yesterday i said i needed fingerless gloves? well the cheapest i found was £1.49 however i do know i can get "normal" gloves from poundland and i can just cut the finger tips off! what a great idea! cant believe i didnt think of that before!

I am on a real mission to be as [STRIKE]tight[/STRIKE] frugal as possible and convert hubby too.
I have now convinced him to share a tea bag between 2 :T this morning i noticed my left over 1 from first thing hadn't been reused and told him off and he said "whoops sorry old habits die hard, no wait, i had coffee" :rotfl:

Thanks P00 & Frugal i hope they stay in stock for a few weeks as the nearest one wont be visited for a few weeks yet as it requires car usage.

stormbreaker

Edinburghlass wrote: »

A balmy 10 degrees today and sunny, sorry for those with wind and rain.

You spoke tooooo sooon;)

Fruball

chirpychick wrote: »

thanks toottifrootti i dont have incense but do have a candle i wonder if the flame would do the same thing? (obviously i will be careful!!)

i was just reading this thread https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/237310 and remember yesterday i said i needed fingerless gloves? well the cheapest i found was £1.49 however i do know i can get "normal" gloves from poundland and i can just cut the finger tips off! what a great idea! cant believe i didnt think of that before!

I am on a real mission to be as [STRIKE]tight[/STRIKE] frugal as possible and convert hubby too.
I have now convinced him to share a tea bag between 2 :T this morning i noticed my left over 1 from first thing hadn't been reused and told him off and he said "whoops sorry old habits die hard, no wait, i had coffee" :rotfl:

Thanks P00 & Frugal i hope they stay in stock for a few weeks as the nearest one wont be visited for a few weeks yet as it requires car usage.

Noooooo!!! If they are knitted they will just unravel!!

I think the headbands are going to be popular this year so I am sure they will have them in all winter