Preparing for Winter

newlywed

*gemstar wrote: »

Superb online discoveries on the flannelette sheets, ladies. Anyone found one which sells flannelette (or jersey material) duvet covers please?

I don't know about online - but Bhs used to do a good single size jersey duvet set in a bag - think it was pillow cases and duvet cover - they were quite nice but only in single size and limited colours.

pigpen

newlywed wrote: »

I don't know about online - but Bhs used to do a good single size jersey duvet set in a bag - think it was pillow cases and duvet cover - they were quite nice but only in single size and limited colours.

They do them up to superking size now.. and in some funky colours..

shaz_mum_of__2

i think asda do a jersey bed in a bag too

Shaz

newlywed

pigpen wrote: »

They do them up to superking size now.. and in some funky colours..

Cool thanks. Might have to look out for one for our bed then
Just looked online but can't seem to find them, so will have to check them out when I'm next in town.

moneysavingfamilycomp

ooohhh i like the sound of flanelette sheets are they warm when you first get in. i hate getting into bed coz the sheets are always freezing even though iv got an old quilt under them to insulate it.
im very proud of myself today just had gas bill and apparantly iv used less gas this quater than the same quater last year woohoo.:j not sure what the electric bill will say mind iv been using the dryer quite alot but iv turned over a new leaf and bought an airer clothes are taking ages to dry though coz iv got no heating on :rolleyes:

frugalswan

I always remember flannelette sheets from when I was young, and thick blankets. Now, I have a bone of contention with Mr Frugalswan at night. He always likes to get into a really cold bed and have the bedroom cooler than everywhere else, when I prefer it to be warm and cosy so I fall asleep easily ...

We will work on this. As we try to every year :P

Another item was ticked off my list today. I bought a pair of boots that will last me quite happily through autumn and winter (but won't be much good for snow and ice, that's what my trainers are for), as well as a nice burgundy jumper for work and some tights. The office is always so cold, and leaving the house really early in the morning to catch the bus then the train is no fun, so I want to be warm!

So far I'm quite happy as we've not had to put the heating on once, and whenever Mr Frugalswan has been cold he's actually gone and put extra layers on (which was nice). Mind you, we don't have double-glazing or anything and need to get the loft insulated again as the stuff we have currently is really old. We're talking to the letting agency about getting it put in, but I'm not holding out much hope.

rachelleblondel_2

frugalswan wrote: »

We will work on this. As we try to every year :P

we have the same problem but solved it with a single electric blanket on my side..and there was a ban on foot sneaking onto my side when it was really cold!!

parsonswife8

frugalswan wrote: »

I always remember flannelette sheets from when I was young, and thick blankets. Now, I have a bone of contention with Mr Frugalswan at night. He always likes to get into a really cold bed and have the bedroom cooler than everywhere else, when I prefer it to be warm and cosy so I fall asleep easily ...

We will work on this. As we try to every year :P

Another item was ticked off my list today. I bought a pair of boots that will last me quite happily through autumn and winter (but won't be much good for snow and ice, that's what my trainers are for), as well as a nice burgundy jumper for work and some tights. The office is always so cold, and leaving the house really early in the morning to catch the bus then the train is no fun, so I want to be warm!

So far I'm quite happy as we've not had to put the heating on once, and whenever Mr Frugalswan has been cold he's actually gone and put extra layers on (which was nice). Mind you, we don't have double-glazing or anything and need to get the loft insulated again as the stuff we have currently is really old. We're talking to the letting agency about getting it put in, but I'm not holding out much hope.

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Maybe you should try a flat sheet across the whole bed to cover both of you and then 2 seperate duvets, one for each of you, on top of the sheet.
You could have the heavier tog one.
And warm your side with a hot water bottle before getting into bed and let him have his cold half. LOL

oliveoyl

My exOH and I had a good arrangement... he used to go to bed first and warm my side up, then get tipped onto the cold bit when I was ready for nod

Skint_Catt

oliveoyl wrote: »

My exOH and I had a good arrangement... he used to go to bed first and warm my side up, then get tipped onto the cold bit when I was ready for nod

He's not still single is he? A hot water bottle without boiling the kettle! :j