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 Hot drinks, warm clothes, frost on your car windscreen and not wanting to get out of bed in the mornings can only mean one thing – winter is well and truly upon us. However, according to a know it all, winter does not officially begin till 21st December.

We’re sure you’re getting quite used to putting on the layers before you leave home every day but remember, you need to be feeding yourself the right things too, which may mean your shopping list consists of lots of soup and herbal tea for the next few months.

That’s the food covered. But what the other issues that will be occupying your mind this holiday season? Falling temperatures mean rising energy bills. Fear not though. On Answers we have recommendations on how you can keep the heat trapped in your home and stop those costs from climbing.

If you’re saving your riches by pushing your bills down, it means you’ll have more to spend on loved ones when out shopping for Christmas. We agree, there are still a few weeks left but they’ll be gone before you know it. Get prepared and start hunting for those perfect gifts. If you’re not one to brave the crowds on the streets, then we’ve also got some shopping tips to help you online.

These are just some points on helping you avoid stress during the holiday period. But why not pay a visit to Answers and ask for tips and share your own hints on staying sane as the year comes to an end and the seasons move on.

– Yahoo! UK & Ireland Answers team