There's no doubt that when it gets really cold, we're going to need the heating on! But with many people worried about the rising cost to heat their homes - many will be switching it off.
If you plan on heating your home for as little time as possible this winter then you're going to need alternative ways to keep warm when you're indoors, that won't cost you the earth.
In times of need we have to pull out all the stops and get creative when it comes to finding ways to stay warm and help reduce our utility bills.
Read on to find cheaper, practical ways to keep snug this winter with our round up of popular items that people are already snapping up.
Stay warm and snug with these 10 items under £50
1. Silentnight Comfort Control Heated Throw
This electric heated fleece blanket will keep you nice and warm and snug on cold days. It will cost you on average £19.60 to run for one hour each day for seven days, so if you've got the heating off, be sure to snuggle up under your blanket to stay warm.
Buy it now from Amazon ( £49.99 ).
2. OCOOPA Hand Warmers
Keep your hands nice and warm when indoors and out with these super portable and rechargeable OCOOPA Hand Warmers.
It will heat up to 131 degrees for the ultimate extra warmth, making them perfect for those who suffer with raynauds and poor circulation.
It's small and compact making it ideal for slipping in your pockets too.
Buy it now from Amazon ( £21.99 ).
3. Door Draft Excluder
Keep unwanted cold air from entering rooms in your home with this door draft excluder. The sumptuous cotton velvet fabric is ideal for keeping your home warm and cosy, and is generously filled with plump and durable polyester fibres for lasting fullness.
It comes in emerald, ink blue and teal.
Buy it now from Dunelm ( £14.00 ).
4. Fleece Hooded Onesie
A great way to stay all warm and snug when at home is in one of these fleece hooded onesies! Zip it right up and put your hood on and there'll be absolutely no body heat escaping.
It comes it black. brown, red and grey, in UK sizes small to 5XL.
Buy it now from Amazon ( £13.99 ).
5. The Body Hot Water Bottle
Wrap this around different parts of the body (neck, shoulders, tummy, back) to stay warm and to give you all the comfort you need. Snuggle up to it on cold nights and even put it at the foot of the bed to keep your tootsies nice and warm.
It includes a strap that can be tied tightly around your shoulders and tummy, helping comfort aches and pains.
Buy it now from Argos ( £25.00 ).
6. Teddy Fleece Adults' Hooded TV Blanket
M&S has got the whole family covered with the Teddy Fleece Adults' Hooded Blanket. The Snuggle feels snug to touch and will trap in body heat, allowing you to stay warm while turning down the heating.
There's also a kangaroo pocket for keeping your hands nice and warm, and slip a covered hot water bottle inside for some extra added cosiness.
Buy it now from M&S ( £25.00 ).
7. Beurer Cosy Foot Warmer
Once your feet are warm the rest of the body tends to follow suit, so if you want a quick win to get warm and stay warm then this cosy foot warmer is all you need.
With rapid heat up and its cosy teddy fleece lining you can slip your feet in whenever you feel a chill and warm yourself up immediately.
Buy it now from Amazon ( £39.99 ).
8. Recycled Velour Olive Eyelet Curtains
Block out any draft that may be sneaking through your curtains with these Velour Olive Eyelet Curtains. The thick, luxurious velvet fabric is thick enough to help keep the heat in your home.
Buy it now from Dunelm ( £40.00 ).
9. Thermal 3-Pass Blackout Roller Blind
The Twilight blind is an energy efficient choice as they are temperature controlled making your room cool in summer and warm in winter.
Each blind has an adjustable beaded cord with a built-in child-safety device making it the ideal choice for young families.
Buy it now from B&Q ( £26.00 ).
10. Heated Padded Gilet
Stay warm and snug in this USB rechargeable heated gilet. It includes five heating zones that ensure your body stays nice and warm when you're out and about, making it less likely to whack the heating on when you get home.
