Those mischievous prankmasters Dennis, Minnie and Gnasher have gone on an adventure, taking a Scotrail train to one of Scotland’s top summer destinations.
07.07.2023 - 21:45 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Trying to get to sleep during the summer months can be tricky, with warm weather making it difficult to drift off.
The issue is particularly frustrating in most homes across Scotland and the rest of the UK as properties are not built for high temperatures, lacking the likes of fans and air conditioning.
It means that many of us have been trying out different things as we desperately try to get some shut eye during the humid conditions we have been experiencing recently. However, there is another thing you can try to help you keep cool in bed, with the clever hack costing just £1.
BirminghamLive writer David Bentley let readers in on an effective and budget friendly options that many may not have considered before.
He said: "I decided to try another idea. And it's really cheap and simple. It's a reversal of the idea of a hot water bottle in the winter and it works a treat if you do it properly. Having tried a hot water bottle that just has cold water in it instead, I found the effect didn't last long, so I went for a genius hack involving icepacks that cost about £1 each.
"Icepacks are usually kept permanently in the freezer, often for use in one of those cool boxes you take on a picnic. All you need to do is take one out at night and pop it into a spare pillowcase from the airing cupboard, then put it in the bed where your feet can touch it. Don't totally wrap it up in the pillowcase or you'll reduce the cooling effect.
"The pillowcase takes away the shock of something so cold touching warm bare skin - but you can try it without a covering if you dare. I found that using a pillowcase also absorbs any freezer moisture on the outside of the icepack. Putting your feet on the icepack is pure bliss and you can feel the
Those mischievous prankmasters Dennis, Minnie and Gnasher have gone on an adventure, taking a Scotrail train to one of Scotland’s top summer destinations.
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Sam's Club membership itself.Until July 31, Sam's Club is offering new customers a one-year membership for just $25. That's 50% off the usual price of a membership — along with exclusive access to Sam's Club membership perks such as exclusive sale events, cheaper groceries, TVs and household essentials, fuel discounts, Instant Savings and cash back. Act fast to take advantage of Sam's Club's 4th of July membership deal below.Save 50% on a year of Sam's Club membership to reap all the benefits and rewards. First-time members can join Sam's Club for just $25 right now. If you want to become a Sam's Club Plus member, there's also a popular membership deal to help you save.
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