{"id":6108,"date":"2023-09-26T13:29:55","date_gmt":"2023-09-26T12:29:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.craneandco.co.uk\/pages\/?p=6108"},"modified":"2023-09-26T13:30:32","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T12:30:32","slug":"the-boring-gift-guide-you-never-knew-you-needed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.craneandco.co.uk\/pages\/the-boring-gift-guide-you-never-knew-you-needed\/","title":{"rendered":"The Boring Gift Guide You Never Knew You Needed"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the kids safely back at school and the days getting a little bit cooler, can you hear those jingling bells? It might be the end of summer, but get ready because Christmas is coming!<\/span><\/h3>\n

With Santa tucked away in his grotto for the next few months, you might (if you\u2019re ridiculously organised) be thinking about what presents to buy your loved ones, or (if you\u2019re sensible) ways to save some money on those energy bills.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t fret, we\u2019ve got you covered. In this quick read, we look at some of the best money-saving gadgets to make life easier. They might not be the most exciting gifts, but at least they\u2019re sensible.<\/p>\n

Electric heaters<\/span> <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Did your energy bills scare the daylights out of you last winter? Were you super stingy with your heating and force everyone to wear an extra jumper? This year, you can try and claw some of those costs back by investing in an electric heater. There are loads on the market with reviews aplenty. So, whether you\u2019ve got a huge lounge you need to heat or want something more portable, there\u2019s an electric heater out there for everyone.<\/p>\n

Whilst electricity has gone up in price, it\u2019s still cheaper than gas, meaning electric heaters are more cost-efficient and are better for the environment.<\/p>\n

Heated clothes dryer<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Whatever the weather, one thing\u2019s for sure, there will always be a pile of laundry that needs to be done. With the winter months rolling in, hanging those pants outside won\u2019t be an option, so back away from the tumble dryer and get yourself a heated clothes rack.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not sexy, but it will make your clothes feel toasty and help dry those fluffy towels quicker than a normal rack. Starting from around \u00a340, heated clothes rails are cheaper to run than a tumble dryer and can be stored away when not in use. Make sure you buy one that suits your space as they come in a range of sizes.<\/p>\n

Magnetic key holders<\/span> <\/strong><\/h3>\n

How many times a day do you lose your keys? You need to invest in a magnetic key holder. Starting at around \u00a35.99, this great gadget sticks to your wall with self-adhesive and holds onto your keys so you always know where they are (unless you forget you\u2019ve got one, then you\u2019re on your own).<\/p>\n

Home office helpers<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

All of us know at least one person who works from home, so choose a gift to make their home office\/dining table more work-friendly. You can get smart mugs to ensure their coffee never gets cold, spec stands so they never lose their glasses, or a task timer to help them focus. All these items are available online and are relatively inexpensive.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s the most sensible gadget you\u2019ve ever received? At Crane & Co, we\u2019re always looking for gift inspiration. <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

With the kids safely back at school and the days getting a little bit cooler, can you hear those jingling bells? It might be the end of summer, but get ready because Christmas is coming! With Santa tucked away in his grotto for the next few months, you might (if you\u2019re ridiculously organised) be thinking […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":6109,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[8,25],"class_list":["post-6108","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-personal-advice-from-our-team","tag-advice","tag-jerry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.craneandco.co.uk\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6108","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.craneandco.co.uk\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.craneandco.co.uk\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.craneandco.co.uk\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.craneandco.co.uk\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6108"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.craneandco.co.uk\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6108\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6110,"href":"https:\/\/www.craneandco.co.uk\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6108\/revisions\/6110"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.craneandco.co.uk\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6109"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.craneandco.co.uk\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6108"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.craneandco.co.uk\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6108"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.craneandco.co.uk\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6108"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}