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The nights are drawing in and every family in the UK is braced for November’s fuel bill to thud onto the doormat.The experts have been harbingers of doom for several months, but what can we do to help ourselves in the most recent crisis?

Many families are already cutting costs by shopping at cheaper supermarkets and using alternative methods of cooking – sales of air fryers and slow cookers have rocketed, leaving many eagerly anticipating deliveries that will save precious pounds.

As autumn turns to winter, family focus will turn to staying warm while keeping heating to a minimum. 

One increasingly popular way to stay cozy is the oversized hoodie blanket, a warm garment that doubles as a wearable hug. Brands such as Cwtchie boast a higher fabric density than competitors, ensuring both wonderful quality and dependable warmth. Suitable for indoor and outdoor wear, Cwtchie wearers enjoy year round benefits.

Those that purchased the cloud soft garments for cold nights of summer camping are now reaping the benefits of lower heating costs at home. Cwtchie’s generous front pocket also has the capacity to fit a small wheat bag or hot water bottle, saving your hands for a warming cuppa.

The easy to launder wearable blanket with a hood saves money on washing bills, too – they line dry swiftly and never need ironing. Accompanied by soft leggings or joggers and cozy socks, Cwtchie blanket hoodies makes a comfortable easy wear leisure outfit that will take you from the sofa to the dog park – and is the perfect snuggly companion for the Saturday morning football league.

Both adult and child sizes hoodie blankets are knee length and generous – the adult version fits up to a 6XL.

This winter families may well focus on heating the main room of the house, leaving bedrooms chilly for most of the night. Many families are newly embracing methods their grandparents favoured. It’s safe to anticipate that hot water bottle and wheat bag sales will increase, as will higher tog duvets and flannel sheets. Old fashioned ‘comforters’ at the foot of the bed are enjoying a new lease of life as a fashionable, but practical accessory.

There is also a movement to recreate hearty dishes of yester-year, warming us from the inside. Internet searches for soups and stews are up, confirming the nations focus on comfort food. Slow cookers, which use a fraction of the cost of a conventional oven, are re-emerging from the back of the cupboard and many are experimenting with air fryers and Insta pots which take the chill off the kitchen as they cook. The NHS recommends eating regularly as a way of keeping warm, including one hot meal a day when possible, citing soups and porridge as perfect options.

As the floor is the coldest part of a room, insulating our feet is an excellent way of staying toasty. Placing small rugs where we stand most often is a sound alternative for those who can’t bear slippers. Ski socks, slipper socks and Nordic double layered fleece socks are all an excellent choice. There is no alternative, however, to putting one’s feet up to avoid the floor altogether!

While keeping warm becomes a national preoccupation, Cwtchie would like to offer all customers 10% off with code CWTCHIE10.

For more information, contact us at help@cwtchie.com or visit www.cwtchie.co.uk