With cold weather fast approaching and along with it rising energy costs
    many people are concerned how to pay for their energy bills to heat their
    homes and keep warm. Many people may well be thinking of not putting the
    heating on so high or so much this winter. 
  This may especially apply to older people who can feel the cold more, or
    maybe less able to keep moving around to keep warm. The very old and the
    very young and those who have conditions or are on medications that 
    make them feel the cold more will be the most affected in the colder
    weather. 
  So I was thinking how to help people in this situation who perhaps will not
    accept money to help with bills, but who would consider it normal to receive
    a winter birthday gift or Christmas gift.
  While it is important that the heating is on for some part of the day to
      keep the home free from damp, it might be thoughtful to give a gift of something that will help to keep
      them warm and cosy this winter. This thoughtfulness may also extend to
      yourself.
  Depending on your budget, some of these suggestions are affordable, others
    more considered purchases and perhaps the more expensive ones could be
    purchased by a family or  friends clubbing together for a present. Or
    you may like to purchase these as a treat for yourself, as we
    did. 
  So gifts that are lovely, cosy, warm and beautiful like these can be a
      lovely thoughtful present for any person to help them keep warmer and more
      relaxed in the colder months of the year. 
 
  Heated Throw
  The first gift idea and one that we have found very useful is a heated
    throw. These are blankets or throws that you put on over yourself to keep
    warm and have a timer facility so you can choose the temperature the throw
    warms up to and the length of time you have it on. 
  The best ones have a cut off function once the time is reached so I
    consider this a vital function, especially for elderly people or anyone just
    busy, so it cannot over heat or be left on all night. 
  We have a couple of these throws for use in the living room when watching
    TV and for one to go over the bed which we put on an hour before bed to warm
    up the bed and the room. We find that these do heat us up very well and also
    put some heat into the room which is useful in winter.
  One is a Faux Fur heated blanket and one is a Sherpa Fleece Blue heated
    blanket. They are deliciously cosy! We have used the heating far less since
    we got these blankets and so saved on our heating bills, while still keeping
    nice and warm.                 
      
  Read more about my personal experience of using these in my article Reviewing Benefits And Considerations Of Heated Throws 
 SEALY Electric Throw Blanket, Flannel & Sherpa Heated Throw with 6 Heating LevelsCheck Price
 
  Warm Wearable Hooded Fleece Blankets.
  We have two each of these warm wearable hooded fleece blankets and we
    really appreciate them in the autumn and winter. Wearing them can certainly
    delay us needing to put the heating on. 
  They are great during the day when at home as you can move around freely
    wearing them, yet you are warm and certainly cosy! However you still feel Ok
    answering the door to people which I would not be Ok with if I was in a
    dressing gown! In the evening they are just wonderful and snuggly and so
    warm.
 Wearable Blanket Hoodie for AdultCheck Price
 
  We especially like to wear them first thing in the morning when getting
      breakfast and once we settle down for the evening. I also like to wear
      mine when doing computer work and we both wear them watching TV or playing
      games in the evenings.
  Read More about how we enjoy wearing these in my article Reviewing Warm Wearable Oversized Hooded Blankets 
  Warm Bedding 
  In the autumn we start switching out our bedding to warmer fleece and
    blankets to go with our duvets. It makes more of a difference than you might
    think and is an easy switch.
  
   As long as you know the persons bed size, a warm bedding set would be
    a lovely thoughtful gift. I love this
    Microsoft Sheet Set with a flat sheet, fitted sheet and two pillowcases for its warm, cosy and
    beautiful look on the bed. This set is available in a wide choice of
    beautiful colours to suit any person and any bedroom decor. It has deep
    pocket fitting on the fitted sheet and is machine washable on cold, tumble
    dry low so easy care
  Even if you are not sure of the bed size, then a comforter to go over the
    bed would be a great gift and less dependant on size especially if you size
    up so you can be sure it covers the bed. 
  My friend and contributor Barbara wrote this useful article about her
      personal experience of owning this Warm Sherpas Comforter Set. 
 Microsoft Sheet SetCheck Price
 
  Warm Cosy Bed Socks
  I don't know about you but if my feet are cold I am cold. So it is vital to
    keep feet warm and cosy. There are many choices of lovely bed socks for
    everyone in different colours . So if you know the persons shoe size a
    special cosy pair of socks can be a thoughtful gift.  
  I especially like these
    Non Skid Gripper Fleece Socks
    as in addition to being warm and cosy, they have grippers on the soles so
    are more non slip that most socks and so safer if you forget to put on
    slippers when you first get out of bed or go to get a drink in the
    night.
  My friend and contributor Olivia writes in her review about how bed socks
      and the subsequent warm feet can equal a happy marriage ! How Bedsocks Can Equal A Happy Marriage
 Non Skid Gripper Fleece SocksCheck Price
 
  Shoulder Wrap Heating Pad
  This is a great gift idea especially if you know the person has any
    shoulder issues or feels the cold around their shoulders. 
  I know if my shoulders are cold I find it hard to warm up. I carry any
    tension in my shoulders and a warm wrap does help to relax the muscles. A
    definite benefit is that you do not need to hold this wrap against your
    neck, it stays put there by itself! 
   My friend and contributor Sylvestermouse reviews her personal
    experience in her article about the
    Sunbeam Shoulder Wrap Heating Pad.
  
  So a few well chosen gift ideas that we here have found lovely and
    beneficial can really be a beautiful and warm, lovely present for a loved
    one who may feel the cold this winter.
   Whether it is a Fall/Autumn Birthday present or a Christmas gift or
    just because you love them, any of these items will help towards keeping you
    and your loved ones warm and comfortable this winter.  
  
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