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Frugal tips to save money on your energy this winter
When it comes to saving money on your energy this winter there really is a lot you can do.
1) Having boiler insurance is very important. You do not want to be without your boiler and repairs and replacements are very expensive – do make sure this is in place.
2) Shopping around for the right tariff is also uber important. Energy+BoilerCare is a new tariff from EDF Energy that comes with 6 months boiler and heating insurance included so you won’t have to worry about overwhelming and unexpected costs! I will never forget our boiler breaking down one wintertime just before Christmas and the huge expense this cost us because we weren’t insured. It was a nasty shock and something you will most definitely want to avoid. Have a look here for more information on Energy+BoilerCare.
3) Check for gaps around doors and windows and block those gaps. Insulation tape is easy to apply and inexpensive.You can buy it all good hardware shops.
4) Pile on the layers as this really does trap in heat and don’t forget your socks and slippers!
5) Manage your heating by considering one of these Smart Heating Solutions that enables you to control temperature on your thermostat even when you are not at home. This way it will be nice and toasty when you come in but not wasting heat before then.
6) Close internal doors to stop heat escaping.
7) Do consider a hot water bottle, heated blanket and a winter duvet then you can turn your heating off at night.
8) We all eat more cooked food in winter so do consider batch cooking so you still get all those lovely home cooked meals but your oven isn’t on constantly.
9) Unplug your appliances and turn off your lights. Simple and speedy solutions but they all make a difference.
10) Consider turning down the temperature of your water heater to the warm setting.
11) When you make a cup of tea fill y a flask with the hot water to save you having to reheat your kettle.
12) Change to energy saving lightbulbs – we use A LOT more artificial light in winter.
13) Open curtains /blinds in the day to let in light and close them in the evening to keep in warmth.
14) Turn down your thermostat slightly and definitely when you go out.
15) Air dry clothes in a warm room rather than turning on your tumble dryer.
Oh, I could go on! The little things really do make a difference. There are so many smart ways to save energy in winter and keep costs low. A lot of it is common sense but it really can make such a difference.
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I suffer from really cold feet in the winter, so always were a cosy pair of thick thermal socks, which really help to keep me warm x
I keep warm with a good old fashioned water bottle
Oooh I’d never thought about turning down the temperature on our water heater. Thanks for the tip. We tend to layer up with loads of jumpers in the winter, and snuggle under throws on the sofa to watch TV.
Can’t beat sitting in front of the fire place
Oooh I’d never thought about turning down the temperature on our water heater, thanks for the tip. We tend to layer up with jumpers and fleeces, then snuggle up under throws on the sofa while watching TV.
Blankets over the legs while sat watching telly saves you from turning the heating up !
I love to keep warm in my lambswool sweaters and sheepskin slippers!
I suffer from very cold feet in the winter, so wear cosy thermal socks all the time, which are really effective at keeping me warm x
fluffy blanket hot water bottle and hot chocolate
Hot water bottles, heat holder socks and lots of snuggly blankets!
A heated throw and a mug of hot chocolate.
wrap up with a chunky jumper and a cup of hot chocolate
Snuggling up on the sofa with my baby boy…he’s like a human hot water bottle!
Keep moving
I put a dressing gown over my clothes when I’m in the house.
Lots of layers instead of just one jumper
Invest in a couple of throws for the sofa as they can be used as blankets when cold.
Jogging on the spot!
Extra layers and a good cup of tea !
Fluffy pjs and bed socks
Move to Costa Rica!
A nice warm blanket.
Loads of extra layers and a good strong cup of coffee
Wrap up warm, Layers make alot of difference when heading out. Buy a warm but practical throw, large enough to completely cover you including your feet.
I drink a lot of hot drinks, mostly tea. Also, a good stew will always warm you up nicely.
big jumper
Hot airdryer dry on shrinking plastic for windows..helps with old drafty windows.
Wear extra layers
I keep warm using my dog – he loves sleeping under the covers and he is so warm
Lots of warm layers and always a hat, scarf and gloves outdoors
a good bowl of homemade soup and plenty warm clothes
Hot water bottle and fluffy jumpers
snuggling up with my hubby and 7 children under a duvet, or extra layers and fluffy socks!
Heat Holder socks and a hot water bottle.
Make sure your hands and head are covered when you venture outside.
Layers are better than a thick item of clothing
Take a hot bath or a hot shower, drink some hot beverages, just stay indoors.
I love a delicious warm drink
Cuppa Tea & Blanket #Snuggles
At bnight time a hot water bottle for my feet, they always seem to get cold.
Hot chocolate xx
Toasty socks are the best way to stay warm!
Wearing layers, having a fluffy throw on the sofa and a hot water bottle at bedtime.
Warm pjs and dressing gown, and plenty of tea!
my best keep warm trick is to get a blanket, snuggle up with a hot drink with the kids and watch a movie. You don’t feel the cold if your surrounded by warm love 🙂
I grab a cosy blanket
I have big fluffy slipper socks and a cosy dressing gown for keeping warm in Winter x
i have a fluffy throw
A lovely heavy furry throw on me whilst watching TV and we all have a lovely throw on our beds
Lots of homemade soup and hot chocolate to keep warm!
A Padded coat
I wear plenty of layers.
Nice blast to snuggle up to on the sofa
Hat, scarf, gloves and hot chocolate! Works a dream x
layer up, a lot of layers is so much better than one heavy jumper and easy to peel off or put on as the temperature changes
Fleecy Pyjamas and Dressing Gown with Hood
layers and slippers. I’m sitting snuggly without the need for heating as we speak wrapped in two layers and a sleeping bag with my fluffy slippers
I layer up my clothes and use my hubby
Layers, a vest is a must for me in winter and cosy socks & slippers, I find if my feet are warm I feel less cold in general
A fleecy blanket on the sofa and a hot water bottle in bed
endless hot drinks and hot water bottles.
Thermal underwear and extra layers if necessary
I just like a nice hot water bottle.
Would be great to win!
Hot water bottle to bed
Hot chocolate with whipped cream and marshmallows.
Put a heavy, thick curtain against the front door to keep out drafts.
A nice warm fleece.
My tip is to go and visit the relatives that heat their house like a sauna so I can turn my heating off for the evening. Haha!
A cardigan, hot chocolate and a cosy pair of socks x
a dressing gown and the fire on
I love this one: 7) Do consider a hot water bottle, heated blanket and a winter duvet then you can turn your heating off at night.
Sounds so cosy, that it wouldn’t be seen as going without heating at all!
thermal socks, if your feet are warm, the rest of your body will be too 🙂
A hot water bottle and a fleece blanket.
Lots of warm blankets
Keep wheat bags in your pocket so you can zing them in the microwave before you go out
At night time, it is dressing gown, blanket and a hot choccy
A good fluffy blanket never fails to keep you warm
A nice warm drink and wrap up in a fleece on the sofa
I wear my slippers all the time, to keep my feet cosy! I also like to drink hot cups of mint tea.
You cant go wrong with slipper socks and baggy knitted jumpers, perfect cosy clothes/
Lots of layers
Extra layers, a hot water bottle and a cup of hot chocolate.
Some nice thick socks, jumper and a dressing gown (can’t go wrong with a dressing gown) 🙂
Onesies and blankets for us.
Cuddle a hot water bottle or indulge in a onesie
keep the heating on 24/7 at a low heat of say 17, it then doesn’t feel so cold and you have to have it up really high and then become too hot. wear layers to.
Great giveaway
my battery operated socks!!!!
warm slipper socks
I wear two pairs of socks a lot and a jumper AND a dressing gown
Hotwater bottle
Layers, Layers Layers. Dressing Gown, Socks!!!!
its got to be a fluffy fleece throw and a hot water bottle for me
Wearing leggings under my jeans keeps me cosy.
Central heating on low all the time (but don’t tell hubby)!
Lots of layers and a warm drink.
Bed socks and a warm winter duvet. I only have my heating on for an hour after bed time and then it’s off until half an hour before I wake up. I always stay nice and toasty.
Layets, layers, layets! Also keep draughty out and internal doors shut
I’ve recently practised frugal living and I am enjoying all your tips! My top tip at the moment is cuddling my pug Reddington on the sofa coz he’s so warm! Also my main energy saving tip is to make sure the appliances I buy in the future are all energy efficient!
Lots of woolly accessories xx
Hot water bottle and a cost throw
WOOLY JUMPER AND WOOLY HAT
I wear layers and go for walks outside to get my blood pumping
A festive film and a nice cuppa complete with a box of Jaffa Cakes
I have a microwaveable wheat bag for when my hands get really cold
Fluffy socks and hot chocolate! I find that whatever my feet are is what I am so if my feet are nice and cosy then I am good to go!
Many blankets and cosy socks x
Extra layers on if chilly to try and keep the heating to a minimum.
Keep the room doors closed, light a candle & get all snuggly buggly under a blanket
i love taking a hot water bottle to bed during the cold winter months. even my two cats get a hot water bottle placed on my bed where they sleep.
My favourites keep warm tip is to get up and have a quick walk outside.. Then come home to a blanket you have already put over the radiator :)… Mmmmm toasty and warm. Your walk will get the blood pumping then the blanket keeps you warm 🙂
Snuggle up on the sofa with a warm blanket and a hot drink
You’ve covered lots of my favourite tips already. A little thing that can help which I do is always leave the oven door open once you’ve turned it off and finished cooking (not suitable if you have small children!!!). You might as well have the extra heat in your room than just letting the oven cool down with the door shut. It keeps the kitchen toasty warm while you’re eating!
I’m northern, “I’m cold can I put the heating on?” “DO YOU THINK I’M MADE OF MONEY?! put an extra jumper on and be done with ya!” was a daily argument. I am all about the ‘arm knit’ blanket though this winter. They’re so soft and huge. I have just bought one from So1obags (soon to be on Etsy). Amazing!
I love a hot water bottle! 🙂
Hang a curtain over your front/back door to help keep the draught out!
Invest in a heated throw! We love snuggling on the couch with ours and it costs less to run than having the heating on!
Don’t let yourself get cold, it will take longer to warm up again and cost more in heating.
I love a good blanket!
I keep warm with nice fluffy cosy socks and a nice relaxing warm bath
I’ve recently invested in a heated blanket and it has helped so much!
Lots of layers. Plus I go to bed early to watch tv. It saves keeping the heating on
Lots of layers, a blanket on the sofa and a cup of tea
Blankets on my bed socks and a hot drink
wear a few light layers, the air trapped between the layers will keep you warmer than one big thick layer!
Electric blanket and hot water bottle! Plus lots of cups of tea!
I find adding a scarf or a cowl really boosts the effects of my warm jumpers 🙂
lots of layers of clothing to keep warm, unless you are on the move because you will sweat and the sweat will cool when you stop moving and make you cold!
Cuddle together under a sofa blanket in front of the tv
Fluffy socks and a toasty dressing gown are a must in the cold weather!
Socks and slippers! It amazes me how often my kids tell me they are cold and yet they have bare feet still? Or really thin trainer socks on.
invest in a decent pair of slippers and it is amazing how much warmer you will feel with toastie toes!
Layers, cosy socks and a mug of hot chocolate!
A nice cosy blanket snuggled up on the sofa
Double socks, hot chocolate and extra cuddles from your nearest and dearest!
Cup of tea and a cosy blanket 🙂
When I’m cold, rather than turning up the heating, I just get up and either do several star jumps or go and run up and down the stairs a few times. Both really warm you up!
Snuggly blanket, cosy jumper, hot chocolate and candles and the most important part – roaring open fire.
run on spot for bit! this keep you warm!!
wear lots of warm clothes and have hot drinks regularly
jumpers jumpers jumpers!!
jumper jumper jumper
snuggle under a blamket
Fluffy socks , warm pyjamas, cuddled up under a throw
My fluffy goonie & a cup of tea 🙂
A snuggly blanket and a hot chocolate always keeps me warm x
I have a snuggly blanket but I also burn candles. The flickering flame gives the impression of a fire which equals warmth!
I sit with a blanket throw type thing round me.
blankets, fluffy socks and hot water bottles!! gotta keep it old school lol
Snuggling up on the setter 😍
i love to snuggle up with my little boy, keeps us both warm and we get cuddles at the same time xx
Soup, blanket & candles !bliss
Lots of layers! 🙂
Get a couple of hot water bottles!
Doubling up on my duvet is my best way to keep warm
My tip is to layer your clothes and to learn to enjoy it slightly colder.
Getting cosy with our soft heat holders blankets. Our family love them 🙂
I love warm vimto
Snuggle up under a blanket with a nice warm drink
My favourite cosy jumper and a hot chocolate always helps! Always keep a fleece blanket to put over you whilst snuggling on the sofa too!
I always have slippers and a grotty fleece on at home! I drink tea or hot water with lemon all day and have a hot water bottle for bed.
Layers are the key. My feet need to be warm too so nice warm socks. I keep a throw nearby on the sofa to snuggle into
Batch cooking
I wear more layers and my trusty slipper socks!
a hot bath and then a cuppa tea in bed with my kindle
I have a lovely log burner, my wife also has a blanket, even in this summers heat wave.
hot baths to warm up my bones lol
Snuggle up with your loved one under the duvet
Slow Cooker chicken Curry, our bellies nice and full,
Dave’s got his feet up, enjoying time to chill,
Our comfies on, smellie candles lit, Curtains tightly drawn
And without even trying we’ve got our Hygge on!
a cosy blankey and a cuppa
Keep windows and doors shut
A nice thick chunky blanket and snuggled on the sofa with loved ones
Fluffy jumpers and house boots always keep me toasty warm!
fluffy socks and hot water bottle. 🙂
Cosy socks, a blanket, a book and a hot chocolate on the sofa
My onesie and slipper socks keep me warm on these chilly evenings
Thermal clothes , cozy throw blanket and lots of delicious hot drinks
I love my snuggly hot water bottle
lying with a duvet on, socks and pjamas
A fleecy throw and warm socks! 🙂
I keep warm inside with layers of fleece tops and socks and thermal heatglen leggings,which if below 5oc I wear to bed ,I have no central heating,so keep old fashioned shutters closed on the small windows in the evening ,no bath ,only a shower ,so keep the bathroom warm with an electric wall heater .
My tips for keeping warm are wearing extra clothing…. Especially socks and a cardigan. A hot water bottle or wheat wrap are good too
Layers and a blanket – i wear various layers, always wear a scarf – not an outside woolly one, but a light one which coordinates with my clothes, but can be wound around to keep my neck warm! Also i wear socks and slippers, and put a fleece throw over my knees whilst sitting still, plus have a hot water bottle next to me to cuddle up to, and a warm drink!
Thermal layers and socks
cosy pj socks and a blancket
Use a hot water bottle
Layering up in comfy winter clothes with an oversized blanket for couch days
I hate the cold. HATE it. It’s all about the layers for me, I wear tonnes of clothes. Also though, as I have a really bad back and hip issue, I always need a hot water bottle for the pain. That does help. Old fashioned, but works!
Thermals x
Hello!
A good pair of cosy pjs, fluffy socks and a sofa blanket is my tips! Its when you are sat still when you feel the chill, so when you are relaxing in front of the TV of an evening, a blanket keeps you perfectly cosy! Always got mine on me in the evenings! 🙂
I enjoyed reading your tips! I try to be savvy with my heating.. always looking for ways to save money. I have 6 kids so every penny counts!
What a lovely generous prize! I would love to be lucky!
Thank you!
My trusty hot water bottle and lots of layers x
I wear layers and quality socks to keep me warm
Lots of layers, and a heated throw for snuggling in front of the tv
Snuggling up with a big cuddly hubby!
lots of layers and thick thermal socks
a soft throw over 🙂
Hi,
I came across your blog whilst looking for tips on saving money – some great ideas – thanks.
I’ve rolled up an old towel into a sausage shape, put elastic bands round either ends to hold in place, and sewn up a bit of old sheeting around it, to create a sausage for a drafty door (draught excluder on the cheap.) The difference to the temperature of the room is amazing, and heating isn’t kicking in as often.
Cheers
Emma
I tend to wear tights under trousers on really cold days and find that a cosy blanket helps for watching telly !
Comfy pj’s water bottle and a cuppa hot chocolate perfect way to keep warm
Woolly gloves, woooly hats and a very brisk walk
Wearing warm clothes and keeping all the doors closed
Layer up and invest in a big knitted blanket – so much cheaper then bumping the heating up!
Wear a vest!
Socks and hats warm feet n head u won’t feel cold
Stay in bed with a hot water bottle…
Lots of layers is my answer
Nice warm homemade soup 🙂
I like to put on an extra thick jumper and a pair of slippers 🙂
Keeping cosy under layers of blankets.
A huge cosy blanket and a cup of tea.
Invest in an electric blanket. Getting into a lovely warm bed in a freezing cold room feels amazing and comfy.
Thick jumper and socks
big wolley socks and lots of cups of hot tea or the odd hot toddy – :o)
Get a good bobble hat!
Thermal trousers are a godsend
cuddling up to my daughter, she like hot water bottle
I bought a heated throw and it’s brilliant for snuggling under. I can control the temperature too.
get a husky—-theyre like a four legged blanket
A nice soak in a hot bath. Thankyou for the competition x
Hot water bottle and a brew
I cuddle into my son or husband, they always seem to be warm
Lots of layers, blankets & cosy luxury wears like cashmere & sheepskin scarves, boots, gloves.
a massive christmas jumper
A lovely hot water bottle to keep you cosy x
a lovely warm bath makes me feel warmer inside and out. especially when ive been out and got too cold x
My hot water bottle ….instant cosy toes !
I’ve just bought an electric warm pad that I put behind my back every night whilst I’m watching tv. It’s so cosy and comforting 🙂
Get under the duvet wearing big fluffy bed socks! 😍
My favourite way to keep warm is to pile on the layers. There is nothing quite like a snuggly dressing gown and slipper socks!
Keeping active and eating well
A hot bath always works for me
my blanket and lots of tea
Put my pyjamas on the radiator ready for when I get out of the bath and then sit infront of our log fire.
Layer up. I enjoy putting on my favourite thick socks and big jumper to keep me warm.
Keep your feet warm. You never feel warm without socks or slippers on
we snuggle under fluffy blankets with the kids and watch movies
a good old fashioned hot water bottle 🙂
layering is the best way to keep warm and eatting well is a great fuel for the body x
Wear a jumper or coat around the house when the weather gets cold, thus keeping you nice and warm indoors – it’ll save you plenty of money on bills and you won’t have to turn the heating up so often!
I have wheat bag that I heat up and put in the bed. Love it!
This pjs and socks usually helps alot 🙂
Snuggling up with my partner
Hot water bottle, nice hot cuppa and cottage pie!!
I love getting into my onesie!
Snuggling up beside the fireplace with a nice cuppa!….bliss!
A hot water bottle is vital
We have invested in some good quality thick fleecy blankets. Nice and cosy for those chilly winter nights
Has to be fluffy jammies and a hot water bottle you can’t beat it x
Turn the microwave off when not in use (£90 per year)
When watching TV always snuggle up under a a warm fleece
A hot cup of tea, pj’s, warm shower, snug blanket and a dog or two!
Layer up…. I am one of them people that puts the heating on and then half an hour later cries that they’re too hot…. Least this way I can just take a layer off….and then moan again that I am too cold 😂
Wearing lots of clothing. Can’t beat sitting next to a roaring fire.
Snuggle up under a blanket with a loved one!
Fluffy socks and hot chocolate ❤️
Lots of hot drinks and jumpers!!
lots of layers !
Lots of clothes layers, and thick socks as my feet get so cold!
My big dressing gown and the heating on constant
A big chunky throw
I always have my slippers handy as my feet are always as cold as ice
I wear my dressing gown all the time
Use a draft excluder or towel/blanket to cover the gap in the bottom of the living room door. It’s amazing how much of a draft it causes and how warmer the room stays with it covered.
I have a little fox that I heat up in the microwave. I then put on my stomach to warm ‘my core’ up.
We all have our own blankets for watching a film, it’s really tempting to boost the central heating when you’re just sat watching TV. Snuggling is much cheaper xx
Blanket over my legs and 2 whippets and a cat snuggling upto me (under cover)
Layer up in the winter. While indoors I always wear socks on my feet and have a blanket downstairs so that I can wrap up whilst watching TV.
I have a hot water bottle snuggled under a light blanket. Also I remind my husband over and over to keep the doors shut so the heat doesn’t escape.
I always wear fluffy warm socks, especially in bed at night.
you can’t beat a good old fashioned hot water bottle
Fluffy socks, big blanket and a hot water bottle. So much better than putting the heating on.
Layering clothing is the best tip ever
I put the heating on and close myself in to the living room for half an hour – its only a smallish room and with the doors shut it gets hot really quickly and lasts the rest of the night.
wear plenty of clothing layers and a blanket for snuggling under on the sofa
I am always cold and have a lovely warm fleecey blanket on the sofa to snuggle under
wear slippers because if your feet are warm the rest of you will be warm too
Dress in layers. For me it’s the hands and feet, as long as they are warm, I’m fine.
My favourite way is to sit in a cosy bed with a hot water bottle. I read, or do puzzles. Being upstairs, the heat rises and the temperature is quite a bit warmer in the bedrooms
I layer up on clothes ☺️
If your feeling a little colder in the evenings, pop another layer on xx
hot water bottle and a cup of hot chocolate.
Layers help trap the heat, a snuggly kitten does a good job too.
mulled wine 🙂
Lambswool jumpers & really good warm socks….If the tootsies are toasty, Im toasty x
I always wear layers – a cami under a jumper – tights under trousers, socks and slippers. If you keep warm with layers you can turn the heating back by at least a couple of degrees
Go for a walk outside, when you come back inside it will feel much warmer, and also make sure you layer up with thin clothes rather than just one thick layer of clothing.
I’m on a budget and I buy thermals from primark, they are really cosy and they sell them for the whole family!
Cup of tea and a nice hot water bottle 🙂
A warm drink and a goose down duvet!
Wear a sweatshirt with a coat on top
We tend to layer up with jumpers, gowns and slippers and also keep busy so we aren’t just sitting still.
i recently bought a bargain pair of polyester pajamas,they are so warm and added with my totes slipper socks ,im toasty warm all the time
i make sure the house is well seal. Put sealant all over and blanket on the door to stop the draft.
a good fluffy jumper and socks x
Definitely layer up that goes for clothes and blankets at bedtime.
i love to snuggle on the sofa with my husband under a blanket with a mug of coffee
I try and keep moving during the day to keep warm and wrap myself in a throw in the evenings x
Great article and tips to save money. Follow these tips anybody can save money and electricity. I really appreciated your tips and I will definitely use these to save money.