I have been dying to buy an electric blanket or bed warmer for our bed but the frugal side of me overcomes the urge every time. I’ve thought about looking on craigslist or ebay, but I think they are going to be in high demand now and I won’t find one for a price I want to pay. Ever since turning down the thermostat it’s been nippy at night in our bedroom, but we use a space heater to keep it warm when absolutely necessary. It stays pretty warm in there with the door shut and us and the two dogs. I prefer to sleep with it cold too.

The other night I got this great idea that I was going to make a bed warmer. I did find patterns online, but they were all ones you fill with corn cobs or beans and then put in the microwave or oven to heat. That was a problem for us because we don’t have a microwave, and what is the purpose of trying to save money on heating if I’m using the oven more than I normally would? After a few minutes of scouring the internet, the light bulb went on.

I went to my linen closet, grabbed my heating pad, and went to my bedroom. I plugged it in, laid down, and went to sleep. Throughout the night I was very warm, and even had to turn it down a little. I’ve decided about 10 minutes before I go to bed that I turn it on, and by the time I snuggle in under the blankets, it’s so nice and toasty warm! I am so proud of myself for coming up with a frugal solution! I didn’t have to buy anything and now I am much happier when I go to bed. The only problems I see are that Mr. Money is jealous and now I don’t want to get out of bed in the morning!

What are some things you’ve repurposed lately?