I´m wondering if I should buy a new electric blanket.
By marguicha
@marguicha (216097)
Chile
April 27, 2024 10:28pm CST
Winter is coming and I´m wondering if I should forget about previous problems with electric blankets that have ended with scorched sheets. Nothing really terrible has happened yet, but I can´t but think that the best ways of heating the bed is my heating a seed bag in the microwave oven. I am sure that I won´t get burned with them.
Another problem is, of course, the price. I cannot buy all I want. I have to decide what I most need. I like to eat well and to buy some luxuries as food goes. I have shrunk the grocery bill by teaching my guests to bring the wine. But still I like to feed them with good food. And as I live alone, I like to invite people for dinner.
Sometimes I feel that thinking about bills and money takes up an important part of my time
Do you have such problems, friends?
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10 responses
@kareng (55348)
• United States
28 Apr
Money has been tight here since my hubby had the boat loading accident last Fall. We had just gotten all of those bills taken care of and then I had the rooster attack and more bills! It is a never ending thing here. I am hoping that my deductible is met now because I have a test the cardiologist has ordered for me. Our insurance does not cover them 100% any more.
I say go for it on the electric blanket. We have really enjoyed ours.
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@kareng (55348)
• United States
29 Apr
@marguicha Are you on Facebook? If so, send me a friend request and I will invite you to a Deal group for Amazon. I've gotten some great stuff from there discounted up to 80% and some free!
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@marguicha (216097)
• Chile
28 Apr
I will have to see where I´ll getv the money for it.
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@MarieCoyle (29194)
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28 Apr
I hope your deductible is met, too. And, I hope you and your husband don't have any more accidents!
I love my electric blanket. So warm and soothing, truly wonderful!
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@Beestring (13425)
• Hong Kong
28 Apr
In winter, I use a heating bag to warm my bed first.
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@marguicha (216097)
• Chile
28 Apr
I need a warm bed all night. Warming my bed is not enough with my neuropathy.
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@marguicha (216097)
• Chile
28 Apr
@Beestring Some people like it and some don´t. I´ll have to check more.
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@Beestring (13425)
• Hong Kong
28 Apr
@marguicha May be you should buy an electric blanket. My friend has one. She said it's good.
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@kaylachan (58552)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
28 Apr
Yes, I do. It's called paying bills. I have a lot of them. And it's a struggle, but I've been doing my best.
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@marguicha (216097)
• Chile
28 Apr
I´m doing my best too but it seems that everything I need is more expensive than the day before.
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@kaylachan (58552)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
28 Apr
@marguicha I know how that feels. We're making it work, but bills can suck.
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@marguicha (216097)
• Chile
28 Apr
I have had 2 minor accidents with the scaldasonnos. I haven´t been burned but the sheet suffered. I cannot help but asking myself What if?
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@LadyDuck (459735)
• Switzerland
28 Apr
@marguicha My niece was deeply asleep, the bed sheet went on fire and then the mattress. She only had her hand injured, but she suffered for the toxic smoke of the mattress. Better be careful. I never wanted one.
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@marguicha (216097)
• Chile
28 Apr
@LadyDuck I think that I´d better spend a bit more in electric heating in my room. I have an electric heater and I can use a devise to make it turn on and off when I want.
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@wolfgirl569 (96024)
• Marion, Ohio
28 Apr
Electric blankets are a lot better than they used to be. Look for one that has an automatic shut off time. Our throws that we use during the day shut off after 2 hours. The one on the bed shuts off after I think 9 hours. They all have different heat settings we can use also.
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@marguicha (216097)
• Chile
28 Apr
I´ll chck that. And I´ll check on the price too. There is a great difference between brands and I know nothing about them.
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@wolfgirl569 (96024)
• Marion, Ohio
28 Apr
@marguicha I can't help you with brands as I don't keep track.
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@MarieCoyle (29194)
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28 Apr
I do have those same problems. I have a one person income and I am trying to help my son.
I find electric blankets are a true blessing!! Do to the neuropathy from MS, my feet and legs are always cold at night. It helps so much! I have never had scorched sheets or any problems with them other than they die after years of use. I have an electric throw blanket for hanging out in the living room and a regular sized one for my bed. They get well used. I got the small throw one two years ago for Christmas, and the kids got me the big one for the bed this past Christmas.
It saves on heat usage as well!!
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@marguicha (216097)
• Chile
28 Apr
I´ll have to think about it. I have a giant down quilt and 2 seed bags that are heated in the microwave oven. I also have a neuropathy but my ancient alpaca sock help a lot. They are so easy to take off that I can do it while I´m sleeping. I have had them for around 20 years and they are so darned that I´d bush if I still knew how
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@MarieCoyle (29194)
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29 Apr
@marguicha
I have a favorite pair of really heavy socks I wear in the winter, and they are much darned as well. No shame, and no need for blushing. Alpaca wool is expensive!
@GardenGerty (157735)
• United States
29 Apr
Yes, all the time. We have a heated mattress pad under our sheets. I like that better than a heated blanket over me in bed. Yes, they cost some, but they save on your heating bills. You can turn the heat down and still feel cozy. We have heated throws for when we sit in our chairs, to stay warm. They have automatic cut off times.
@JudyEv (326518)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Apr
I don't worry so much about money nowadays but it used to consume my thoughts big time.
You were llucky the blanket didn't cause a fire if it scorched the sheets.
@LindaOHio (157739)
• United States
28 Apr
You would be so comfy with an electric blanket. My husband and I are lucky. We are comfortable in our old age. Have a good day.
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@marguicha (216097)
• Chile
28 Apr
I have a down comforter. It is giant. And I have 2 seed bags that I can warm in the microwave oven.
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