Custom fleece blankets are the most popular. Fleece is easy to wash, easy to dry, does not soak up water, does not retain odors and is less expensive than wool or woven blankets. All these combined together have made fleece blankets the number 1 choice. The electric blanket was invented somewhere around the 1900's. This primitive invention was a far cry from the modern electric blankets of today. These blankets were big and bulky and very dangerous to use. The electric blankets of today are much safer and easier to use. They are also more attractive. It is very difficult to tell an electric blanket from a regular blanket. There are many types of electric blankets on the market today and they come in different price ranges. It is probably a good idea to purchase one that has an automatic shutoff. Experts caution against using an electric blanket while you are sleeping, so buying one that will automatically shut off after a couple of hours is probably a good idea. You should also place a thin blanket or sheet between you and the electric blanket to prevent burns. Not like the ones belonging to your grandmother, the new styles of electric blanket have really changed to enhance your sleeping comfort. New electric blankets now come with heat sensors that turn the blanket on and off to keep a desired temperature in the bed while you sleep. Warming up a cold bed with a pre-set timer is a welcome feature on many models of electric blankets. All that you need to do is simply program in the time you want the blanket to begin pre-heating the bed and then get ready to climb between warm sheets. With a wool blanket, cleaning can be a different story. One of the more important aspects with these
blankets is to read the care tag first. You'll find all the instructions on how to clean a wool blanket properly. Generally speaking, most wool blankets are dry-cleaned, although it's not always the case.Be sure that if your blanket states dry cleaning only, to do just that. You could easily ruin the blanket in a washing machine, or have it shrink up in the dryer. One particular night he came over to spend the night and forgot his frog. After much crying, fussing, and stamping of little feet (mine not his), he was finally appeased after I had dug through every toy box (and there are many) in the house until I found a stuffed bunny rabbit (purple). As he went off to bed with the bunny-seemingly quite satisfied-he stopped at the door, turned back to me with a deep frown and firmly said, "But you just know that my favorite color is not purple!" I didn't dare laugh until he was out of the room. Basket Beauties: Have more than one throw blanket available by placing colorful, color coordinating throws in an accent basket near the fireplace or near the couch. Choose throw blankets that will work together in a grouping
