How to make the most of winter – from cosy living to clever savings

Don't let the winter blues get you down

Two young women enjoying a winter walk outdoors, dressed in warm clothing, holding takeaway coffee cups.
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With darker days and plummeting temperatures, winter is often the time of year that most of us dread. But it doesn’t have to mean blowing all of your budget on pesky heating bills. Nor feeling down from having to stay indoors, with nothing fun to do.

From the best ways to stay warm minus the cost, to cosy activities to keep you busy, we’ve written an entire guide on how to make the most of the colder months without spending a fortune.

Stay warm without overspending

The thing that gets me down the most during the winter months is feeling cold, especially if I can’t really afford to turn the heating up. If this is something you struggle with, too, worry not. Over the years, I’ve devised some of the best and most affordable ways to stay warm in the winter. And the best part is, most of them are super easy and under a tenner.

A person out in the snow wearing a thick, winter coat, holding out their hands in red gloves to catch snowfall.

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How to beat the winter blues

With seasonal depression right around the corner, we know how important it is to beat those winter blues. Gone are the days of low mood or boredom, because we’ve compiled a handy list of fun things to do when you’re bored this winter, to help keep you going.

From seasonal baking and festive reads to taking a well-earned bath, you can kiss goodbye to those winter blues.

The feel-good home trend

They say home is where the heart is, and it couldn’t be more true. For me, my home is my safe space, and you’d be surprised how much the condition of your home can affect how you feel.

During the colder months when we’re stuck inside more, it’s super important to alter your home accordingly – and that’s where cosy-maxxing comes in.

Like hygge, the viral home trend of cozy-maxxing is all about romanticising winter by creating a space that simply invites you to cosy up and wind down. Think blankets, candles, and your favourite cosy hobby. Anything that helps you embrace slow living and indulging in those home comforts.

A woman holding a cup of coffee while reading a book in front of a cosy fireplace.

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Winter skincare essentials

Though your skincare essentials like SPF are important year-round, during winter, you might find your skincare routine changes a bit to accommodate the harsh cold.

Perhaps you’re investing in thicker, more moisturising products, or nourishing serums and balms. Maybe it’s gentler, less abrasive products to help support your skin barrier. Whatever you need, find out how you can treat your skin to an all-new winter skincare routine on a budget.

Wrap up in style

If, like me, you don’t let the chilly weather stop you from venturing outside, then you’ll know the importance of knowing how to save money on a winter coat. Buying a good coat is key to making the most out of winter. Think winter walks (with often beautiful views), mooching around your favourite shops, and popping out to your most-loved coffee shop for a festive drink.


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Layla Al-Ani
Home & Garden Writer

I’m Layla, the home and garden editor, and I started working at MyVoucherCodes in November 2022. I have always loved to write, especially after getting my degree in English Literature and Creative Writing, and since getting my own place, I’ve gotten stuck into all things home and garden.

When I’m not writing about saving money on homely purchases, I’m either sitting with my head in a new book, painting a piece of art for my walls, or binge-watching an interior design programme on Netflix. I love to get inspiration and transform my space, usually with the help of a few Pinterest boards and a couple of tins of paint.