The children are back in school, autumn officially begins this weekend and the cold weather will soon be upon us. But with energy bills already high and set to increase even more next month, many households will be looking for cheaper ways to keep warm.
One thing that many families do swear by, for adults as well as kids, is the Oodie. If you're wondering what an Oodie is, it's a wearable blanket comprising an oversized hooded sweatshirt with a fleece interior and an equally oversized kangaroo pocket. Read more: Winter Fuel Payment: My bargain buy costs pennies to run and keeps me warm without the heating They first became popular in 2020, when orders with the Australian company rose more by more than 200% from the UK, and with families struggling to pay their bills amid the cost of living crisis, demand for them over recent years has hit an all-time high.
On Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert website, one fan praised the product saying she hadn't needed her heating since buying such clothing.
While not specifically promoting the Oodie brand, she said: "Invested in an oversized hoodie blanket to snuggle up in, not used heating since," she said.
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