Cost-cutting airfryer and £10 hooded blanket top best money-saving picks of week
As we enter 2024 thousands of households and individual bill payers are already facing rising costs, with the average UK energy bill already upped and it's not even halfway through January yet. So it's safe to say finding ways to cut costs is in on many people's New Year's lists.
Especially when it comes to shopping. Whether it's finding the best January sale deal, a home comfort that'll keep you warm so you can refrain from ramping up the heating, or an everyday kitchen gadget that'll save you money on your energy bill across the course of the year.
We're on a mission to save the pennies too which is where our new money-saving series 'Picks of the Week' comes in, a roundup picked by money and consumer writers here at The Mirror - to help you cut the price. Starting this week with five of our favourite products from a Ninja AirFryer that 'pays for itself' to an electric blanket or Oodie lookalike that won't break the bank.
Oodie-style hooded blanket - £9.99
- Buy here for less than £10
This Oodie-style blanket is top of money-saving picks this week (Supertrendinuk)Blanket-style hoodies are becoming largely popular with chilly shoppers thanks to their fluffy-oversized style, which makes you feel toasty without having to up the heating. Arguably made a well-known name thanks to the brand Oodie, which start at around £30, people are often on the hunt for a similar style product but for a cheaper price.
And this week we've found the perfect 'lookalike' in Wowcher's latest deal. The site is offering a sherpa-lined hooded blanket for just £9.99 each. The thick lining is designed to keep you warm whether you're lounging or working from home. We've also had our eye on Oodie's rival offer this week as it launches a buy one get a second Oodie for £10 deal.
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Tefal Smart kettle - £54.99
- Buy the Tefal Kettle at Amazon, here
This Tefal kettle has a keep warm setting that help cut energy useYes, electric kettles still take up a fair bit of energy to boil and like most pieces of worktop gadgets its price comes with a pinch of sale but the really money-saver factor can be found with their heat storing capability. Devices like this Tefal Kettle are designed to keep your boiled water hot throughout the day - so you cut down on flicking the switch each time you want a brew.
The Tefal Kettle is on our radar thanks to Amazon's recent price drop, it's now £54.99, not its usual £89.99 price. With a keep warm function the outside of the kettle will stay cool while inside it keeps it at a warm drinkable temperature.
If you're looking for more reasons as to how this staple item can help cut your bill we've previously compared other models from Sage, Swan and Drew & Cole in our Mirror Choice round-up.
Ninja AirFryer that saves 75% on cooking bills - £139.99
- Buy the Ninja Dual Airfyer here
The Ninja model has six different cooking functionsThe most expensive item in this week's round-up and sticking to the kitchen theme is this Dual Zone Airfyer from Ninja, yes the make that went viral and saw shoppers race to stores.
It's all thanks to its cost-cutting technology as the 7.6L model cooks foods in half the time of a standard oven. Amazon has a small price drop on the tech where it can now be picked up for £139.99.
Dunelm electric blanket - £25
Electric under blankets and blankets are recommended as a way to reduce your overnight heating costs- Buy the £25 blanket here
Another product with a cosy at-home feel, and like the £10 hooded blankets it will help you refrain from upping your radiator, is an electric blanket. The warming toppers are raved about by money-saving experts as a way to cheaply curve any chill in your bedroom before you try and wind down.
In the last few days our team has spotted an affordable option over at Dunelm, the Carmen Fitted Blanket starts at just £29, which isn't bad considering starting prices usually cost upwards of £40.
Space heater - £22.99
- Heat yourself cost-effectively - you can buy the heater here
The heater efficiently heats up the space around youOur final product this week we have to admit is one we came across weeks before Christmas, something we even recommended would make a good present idea. As January's weather proves chilly, rainy, windy and potentially snowy in a few weeks this £22 space heater is still on our list.
Consumer expert Martin Lewis often speaks highly about 'heating the person, not the home' which runs similar to heating individual rooms and not spending pounds more in trying to warm up your whole home - as expected it'll only make your monthly bill higher. The Gaiatop Space Heater can help do exactly that.
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