With many families seeing worrying increases in energy bills, Brits will be looking for ways to cut down costs.
While it's far from ideal, a tried and tested method is wrapping up to stay warm when the cold months arrive - which can be particularly chilly in Scotland. The right lounge ware could help you keep the heating off for a little longer.
Many shoppers are well aware of this, and are now flocking to B&M to get their hands on a £12 item that could help reduce energy costs. The item - labelled a 'Snuggle Hoodie' - is comparable to popular Oodie, although it is much cheaper than the designer wearable blanket which can cost around £60.
This style of fleeced lined hoodies and blankets have received a stamp of approval from Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis, reports the Manchester Evening News. While Martin did not specify or endorse a brand, he did say that this style of hoodie could help keep you warm without paying for the heating.
Oodie style blanket-hoodies are large, fleece lined and offer a big pocket at the front. As they are oversized, it's essentially like wearing a cosy blanket with sleeves.
A shopper shared her find in Extreme Coupons and Bargaining UK, she wrote: "Bought this for Christmas but my daughter spotted them in boot of my car, so my daughter and sons had them early as it's starting to feel chilly at night.
"These have lovely warm sherpa lining to snuggle up in to save having to use our heating oil at the moment until it gets colder. I tried daughters on its age 11-13-years. To give you a size guide, I'm 4ft 10" and it fits me lol they also have unicorn or rainbows design, also available in adults sizes.
"Not sure how they compare to oodies as daughter wants one but these are a fab price, very warm and cosy!"
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Another said: "We had the Primark version last year and lived in them so have invested in the real thing this year since they are doing two-for-one (still £42 each) but think it will be worth it with the fuel crisis and given how much we wore them last year."
A third echoed: "Primark are doing them as well - very warm." Another added: "Both of my children have them. They LOVE them! Definitely recommend."
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