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To ask for - Best low cost thing you’ve bought recently ?

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PollyCherry · 12/07/2025 23:42

As a flip side to the expensive letdowns thread , has anyone bought anything low cost that’s been good ?
I got a mascara in b and m that’s great on my long blonde but thin eyelashes.
And an ineos hand wash that is actually really nice.

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HotCrossBunplease · 16/07/2025 09:01

Missohnoyoubetterdont · 16/07/2025 07:49

Is £209 low cost? 😂

It’s 104.50 each, that’s pretty cheap for a robot vac.

BeesAndCrumpets · 16/07/2025 08:38

Rina66 · 14/07/2025 06:17

Plastic elasticated edge plate/bowl/food covers - I’m sick of ‘clingfilm’, cling it does not, my new thingys are so quick and easy £5 for 150 Amazon

Hand held USB fan £6

A lilo with mesh in the middle, can carry easily to the beach and blow it up with my own puff when I get there £7

A huge muslin to damp down on hot nights and sleep under

Magnetic page savers £1 Flying Tiger

Elf waterproof eyebrow pencil £4

Solar rock lights - £4 B&Q

A lilo with mesh in the middle - these are the BEST EVER.

Missohnoyoubetterdont · 16/07/2025 07:49

Is £209 low cost? 😂

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gavisconismyfriend · 15/07/2025 23:39

itgetsthehoseagain · 13/07/2025 09:09

Imperial leather soap. Cleans face beautifully, allowing me to sidestep REN, Clinique etc.

Then, after washing, I apply my REN face mask followed by the new Clinique serum and Moisture Surge 😐

Have you heard that REN is closing at the end of July?! Sale on at the moment so may be worth stocking up on face mask. Sad times!

Idontpostmuch · 15/07/2025 23:32

PollyCherry · 12/07/2025 23:42

Not recently, but in 1986 and still going strong. Plastic bobbin bought in Nice for just a few french francs. Hangs round my neck and floats when I swim. Secure container for coins, banknotes and tickets/receipts and lets me leave cards at home or in hotel safe. Have known others who have had such things and they leaked from the start, but mine's been really good.

Bulldog01 · 15/07/2025 22:48

Crumpets,Aldi's own brand.Very cheap, but taste good.soft on the inside crispy on the outside.Less than 50 pence a packet!

hideawayforever · 15/07/2025 21:56

a fridge turntable 2.99, great for reaching all jars, sauces, no more knocking front ones over to get to the back ones. Just spin it round.

Newmumburnout · 15/07/2025 21:53

anyzee · 13/07/2025 19:42

USB chargeable neck fan. 3 speeds, portable and easy to find lol 😊Under a tenner.

One of those garden hoses that expand and contract. No more winding up a 75ft hose. Under 20 quid.

A spray attachment for the kitchen tap. I can now reach the entire sink. Why did I not get a tap with a spray thing in the first place, but this one does the job fine. A few quid.

USB chargeable mini lights for the bathroom and landing at night. Motion activated, absolutely brilliant. Cheap as chips.

Which motion lights did you get please ? I tried this but they needed recharging all the time.and it was not worth it

ssd · 15/07/2025 21:23

Caroparo52 · 15/07/2025 16:33

Italian coffee press. Goes on hob. About £15 and a milk frother . Bloody love getting up to make a posh coffee

Can you link to these please

DuckbilledSplatterPuff · 15/07/2025 20:58

manysausages · 15/07/2025 18:26

Here you go. Not the exact ones I bought but I think they’re the same.
https://amzn.eu/d/c991oO1

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Thank you @manysausages - I've never even seen these before...but I'll give it a try.. anything to get them changing their own sheets. 😀

AhBiscuits · 15/07/2025 18:54

I have 34GG boobs.
I bought this bra and it was so comfortable I immediately ordered in another colour. Really wide band so I don't get overspill.

https://amzn.eu/d/cxk50Vr

TellingBone · 15/07/2025 18:49

JMSA · 15/07/2025 18:34

Hi. Please could you link to the fly netting. Thanks.

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Various sizes and prices available - this is just one:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/MOEGFY-Mosquito-Self-Adhesive-Protector-Multiple/dp/B085C28ZS3?th=1

JMSA · 15/07/2025 18:34

TellingBone · 15/07/2025 16:42

Stick-on window fly netting. No beasties so far since using.

Bought a water flosser. Nearly drowned meself >>> bin

Hi. Please could you link to the fly netting. Thanks.

EndlessLaundry99 · 15/07/2025 18:34

£2 Ice cube stick tray from Dunelm. Used to force square ice cubes into bottles of water in summer, and now I save myself seconds every day as I slide a slender ice stick into my bottle!

manysausages · 15/07/2025 18:26

DuckbilledSplatterPuff · 15/07/2025 13:37

Would love a link to these... I don't know if its their way of getting out of changing their bedding themselves but sorting out the double and kingsizes is driving me mad.

More links pls.

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Here you go. Not the exact ones I bought but I think they’re the same.
https://amzn.eu/d/c991oO1

unstableunicorn · 15/07/2025 18:00

SingleAHF · 13/07/2025 19:00

I bought some plus sized skirts from SHEIN which I could not buy anywhere else, fully expecting to return them (returns are free), particularly because they cost only £5 to £8 each. They are made of gorgeous fabric and fit beautifully.

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Ooh I'm looking for a few nice skirts, which ones?

TellingBone · 15/07/2025 16:42

Stick-on window fly netting. No beasties so far since using.

Bought a water flosser. Nearly drowned meself >>> bin

Caroparo52 · 15/07/2025 16:33

Italian coffee press. Goes on hob. About £15 and a milk frother . Bloody love getting up to make a posh coffee

Caroparo52 · 15/07/2025 16:33

Italian coffee press. Goes on hob. About £15 and a milk frother . Bloody love getting up to make a posh coffee

ellie09 · 15/07/2025 16:29

£15 picnic bag rather than relying on normal backpacks. With the good weather, we are out and about more and save money on food!

ssd · 15/07/2025 16:13

Conniebygaslight · 15/07/2025 08:59

A menopause mat for sleeping. Fabulous!

Do you have a link please

Hankunamatata · 15/07/2025 16:12

moanyhole · 14/07/2025 00:37

Bluetooth headband, about a tenner on amazon. I play rain noise from YouTube at night and it completely blocks out DH snoring. No longer sleep deprived

This. I brought snoozeband one, pricier but I can sleep anywhere as blocks out light and has own white noise function so dont have to connect to phone.

eone · 15/07/2025 15:59

Quirkswork · 15/07/2025 08:52

I have this pegbag and can vouch for its dream like qualities. I really enjoy myself when using it.

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I have one of these too, 5 years and still going perfect!

DuckbilledSplatterPuff · 15/07/2025 13:37

manysausages · 13/07/2025 23:36

Elasticated bands that wrap round your bedding to say what size it is. All my bedding sets are now bundled together; sheet, quilt cover and pillow cases and I know what size it is without having to unfold anything. Have to use American sizing though, but still, they have improved my life.

Would love a link to these... I don't know if its their way of getting out of changing their bedding themselves but sorting out the double and kingsizes is driving me mad.