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Cheap ways to feel a bit warmer, add yours.

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justmuddlingalong · 08/11/2014 14:11

It's cold, dull and rainy here. So I've got a video of a real fire playing on YouTube through the telly. It is all glowing and crackling and I haven't had to buy the logs or clean it out. Try it.

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annabanana19 · 08/11/2014 14:13

Lol! Wear more and blankets.

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BuzzardBird · 08/11/2014 14:18
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socially · 08/11/2014 14:19

Always leave the oven door open after you've finished cooking with it.

A habit from my student days.

Obviously be careful if you have small children!

Keep a blanket on the sofa for cold evenings.

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LuckyLopez · 08/11/2014 14:19

Hot drinks

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Iggly · 08/11/2014 14:20

Put another layer on and don't sit around.

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redexpat · 08/11/2014 14:24

Do some hoovering.

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gamerchick · 08/11/2014 14:27

Slipper boots Grin I wasn't interested in them for ages but found when I put them on that warm ankles and feet is much better than just warm feet.

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WaitingForMe · 08/11/2014 14:35

The socks that have a tog rating. They're a few quid from Matalan. Layer normal socks, tog socks then slipper boots. Makes a massive difference.

A scarf. I had a gorgeous merino wool infinity one from the White Company but lost it recently Sad

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Elledouble · 08/11/2014 14:39

There's loads of really warm socks about at the moment - I've got a beautiful pair from H&M with fluffy stuff in. Here they are. Cosy!

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justmuddlingalong · 08/11/2014 14:41

Insulated mugs. Keeps hot drinks hotter for longer.

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GloriousGloria · 08/11/2014 14:44

Get a pet and let them sit on you.

I currently have all three dogs laid on me. It's like three little hot water bottles.

Layers and blankets and socks. I love socks and cheap fluffy ones from primark are still warm.

I also second the slipper boots.

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Chottie · 08/11/2014 15:25

Thermal vests or T shirts

hot water bottles

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gaggiagirl · 08/11/2014 15:30

Thermal fleece lined tights. I am evangelical about them.

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TheCSLibraryPree · 08/11/2014 15:32

An early night together Wink

I also find cooking using the oven really warms the flat up so make a cottage pie, stew or similar that needs oven cooking to add some heat!!

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Pipbin · 08/11/2014 15:34

Always leave the oven door open after you've finished cooking with it.

I do that too. I've paid for that heat and I'm going to have every last bit damn it.

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Magmatic80 · 08/11/2014 15:35

Telly duvet. It is a duvet that lives in the telly watching room. Who needs central heating!

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SeafrontDreams · 08/11/2014 15:43

These are great tips. Our heating isn't working and can't get anyone over to look at it until next week, so this thread is well timed. Me and DS are inside wearing hats Confused

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mrspremise · 08/11/2014 15:48

Two pairs of socks, one on top of the other, always works like a charm for me if I feel chilly...

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Cataline · 08/11/2014 15:50

DH and I are in bed to warm up- just a nap, nothing kinky! Grin

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AtiaoftheJulii · 08/11/2014 15:58

Arm/wrist warmers. Makes a real difference. I chop up holey socks so I always have a supply - you just need a tube with a slit for your thumb. (I do have nicer ones for wearing outside the house!)

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ToniWol · 08/11/2014 16:01

Get pregnant! I've always been an ice maiden type but have had no trouble keeping myself warm over the last nine months. Am hoping it doesn't continue when baby arrives as we'll have to keep the heating warmer.

Although as that isn't an instant one I agree with pps about layering, blankets, and snuggling with warmer DPs.

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Pipbin · 08/11/2014 16:01

I second the telly duvet. We had one in our old house which had shit heating.

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AimlesslyPurposeful · 08/11/2014 16:07

Warm your extra layers up with a hairdryer before putting them on.

I use the hairdryer to warm the bed up too.

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startwig1982 · 08/11/2014 16:13

Breastfeeding-having a baby lying across you is nice and snug.

Hot drinks and warm blankets.

Towels warned on the heater before you use them.

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