IF you are still trying to hold off from reaching for the thermostat this winter then you may need a helping hand. 

One of the cheapest ways to stay warm this winter is by heating yourself instead of your home and Dunelm has the snuggliest winter gadget to get the job done. 

Shoppers are flocking to buy the Dunelm Cuddle cushion with heatable pad which is selling in stores and online for £35.

The pillow is the ultimate cosy companion for those chilly nights as it’s designed to wrap you in a warm and comforting embrace. 

The cushion actually comes with a removable heat pad, which can easily be warmed up with a few seconds in the microwave. 

This means you can use the pillow throughout the year even when you don’t want extra heat. 

The gadget has received rave reviews online with many shoppers saying it also makes the perfect gift.  

One user said: “Comfy relaxing, great buy, more than fit for purpose.”

“Really brilliant product and great quality. I’ve used it a few times already and it’s very comfortable for watching TV in bed,” claimed another. 

Many shoppers pointed out the heating gadget was also great for aches and pains.

One user said: “Well worth the money quality is very good value for money very comfortable especially when I have got sciatica.”

Another said: “Great glad I purchased it so comfortable and the bag heats up in the microwave in seconds. Great for lower back pain.”

Make sure you consult with your doctor before using the item if you have severe aches and pains.

The handy gadget is available to buy in stores and online, if you are purchasing the gadget online you will need to factor in a delivery charge between £3.95 to £5.95. 

Use the Dunelm store locator to find your nearest branch. 

There are a few other heated pillows on the market though they may cost you considerably more. 

B&Q has a Sweet Dreams heated cushion pillow online for £42.99 though this one is electrically powered so will cost you money per hour as well. 

The Range currently has its heated cushion on sale for just £28.04, but this one is rechargeable and uses a vibration feature to produce heat.

Tips to stay warm this winter

Here are a few tricks you can use to stay as warm as possible this winter.

Get yourself a hot water bottle, they are always great for a cost-free way of keeping warm.

If you’ve got a few pennies to spare consider buying an electric blanket.

They are another great way to keep warm and most cost around 3p an hour to run.

Don’t forget about preventative measures, draught-proof your home and seal your windows to stop cold air from coming in.

Prices for draught excludes start from a fiver in most stores but a thick blanket rolled up next to a draughty door will work just as well.

Loft insulation is also very important as it can stop heat escaping, therefore slashing your heating bill.

You can buy insulation from all local builder merchants or retailers such as B&Q and Wickes.

In other news, Lidl shoppers “cannot live without” winter essential that will stop you from using heating & costs 1p an hour to run.

Argos shoppers rush to nab cheap winter gadget that “warms up rooms in an hour” and can slash heating bills.

And B&M shoppers are flocking to buy winter gadget perfect for heating small spaces instead of turning the heating on.

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