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Silly little things to make life better...

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Arlanymor · 02/06/2026 21:05

... so not hugely necessary. But say you eat a pizza at a restaurant and you can't quite finish it all. Rather than a full-sized pizza box, can you please give me a half-sized one that I can fit in my handbag please?*

*only applies to more mainstream restaurants, I know that kebab/chicken places will jam anything into a small polystyrene/single use plastic container.

Just a little thing to make the world turn more easily. Also although I get the kids' menu and the discount, can we all please order smaller portions if we wish? Ta!

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Beachtastic · 03/06/2026 10:22

I'd like an agency to take care of all the difficult conversations in life, e.g. dumping partners, dealing with work bullies, etc. For a small fee they can just let me know when it's safe to come back because everything is sorted out 🫣🫣😁

Caramac045 · 03/06/2026 10:20

@Choccyp1g that made me laugh. They’re not sharp. I like to cuddle the duvet before I fling it over my DH. I’m nice and cool. Him? Not so much 😂

Rainbow1961 · 03/06/2026 10:19

To not have to pay for car parking on an app!! There was nothing wrong with using coins to pay before.

mixedpeel · 03/06/2026 10:17

Choccyp1g · 03/06/2026 10:15

Packs of black bras and pants not to include any white ones. Or for people who like white, not to sneak black one into the white packs.

Any multipack of vest tops/bras/t-shirts not to include the crap colour no one wants.

Choccyp1g · 03/06/2026 10:17

Caramac045 · 03/06/2026 08:48

You can buy from Amazon just the thing to stop your duvet sliding within its cover.
They are like big ear studs or those things to close a cleavage gap.
I’ve added an image as I don’t know how to do a link 🥹

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OMG for a moment I thought they punched into your actual bosom.

But I like to tuck the duvet around me like a cocoon, and those things WOULD end up rammed into my chest.

Choccyp1g · 03/06/2026 10:15

Packs of black bras and pants not to include any white ones. Or for people who like white, not to sneak black one into the white packs.

NigellaWannabe1 · 03/06/2026 10:11

EveryDayisFriday · 02/06/2026 22:44

Bras to be unpadded or padded. Ban all removable bra pads, they are my nemesis after every wash.

Definitely this!!!!!!

Mama2many73 · 03/06/2026 10:06

SlightFerret · 02/06/2026 22:12

If cafes would give you a glass of water along with your hot drink like they do in some European countries.

We had a meal out the other day was about £20 per head inc a soft drink. I also asked for a tap water, was asked if I meant a bottle (about £3), i said no just a tap water thank you and the server was not happy about it. When she left others at the table actually commented on it!
I can understand the 'oh you want a free drink' thoughts when you're not purchasing other stuff (i have seen this) but when a table is spending over £120 i thought it was just rude!

Ihateslugs · 03/06/2026 10:04

SonnyHoney · 02/06/2026 22:12

I try to hard-boil my eggs most of the time, but sometimes, if I'm out and about and I need a bit of sustenance I will buy some hard-boiled eggs. I think they should come with a little packet of salt attached to the side of them.

Totally agree! I was teaching at a school when they banned the use of salt in school dinners, fine, the ruling came from the LA. However, they also removed all the salt pots even from the staff room so my friend and ( me for my hard boiled eggs and her for tomatoes) had to sneak one in and hide it in a desk drawer!

getwiththeprogram · 03/06/2026 10:00

Caramac045 · 03/06/2026 09:06

@MeganM3 if you can drill a couple of small holes in your kitchen bin it prevents a vacuum being formed That is what makes pulling the bag out so tricky.
On a similar note, when you empty your bin don’t just put one bin liner in. Put two in. If your first ( or second actually) bag splits then the other contains the mess.

This is a brilliant tip - I am going to do this today!!!

mixedpeel · 03/06/2026 10:00

notatinydancer · 03/06/2026 09:16

Carnage at junctions if four people used their button at the same time 😂

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Nah, it would be first come first served, so if you’re a micro-second after me you stay on red. Any time two people pressed at exactly the same time it would be down to random chance who gets the green. You could then do scientific experiments with your friends to finally prove that Charmed Charlie has an easier life due to drawing the good fortune her way.

CurlewKate · 03/06/2026 09:59

Anarchy99 · 03/06/2026 09:26

What this boils down to is everyone wanting the world to do things how they personally like them.

Congratulations! Yep-that’s the point!

Katemax82 · 03/06/2026 09:53

Caffeine free energy drink for those of us who like the taste but have already had too much caffeine or aren't allowed it

Bjorkdidit · 03/06/2026 09:53

BestIsWest · 03/06/2026 09:39

I’ve never understood why they do this. Us size 8s are usually taller so we’ve got further to bend.

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Even worse is putting size 3 shoes above the eyeline of the women who wear them. They can't see them to look at or reach them to pick them up.

Ferryl · 03/06/2026 09:53

I’d like someone to make bluebells that flowered all year round so that I could drive past the bluebell woods near me and see and appreciate them every day.

ERthree · 03/06/2026 09:48

BestIsWest · 03/06/2026 09:39

I’ve never understood why they do this. Us size 8s are usually taller so we’ve got further to bend.

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I feel it is the same with underwear. They need to put the larger sizes higher up and the small ones at the bottom. When your boobs are 40H bending down to rifle through is not easy.

Gazelda · 03/06/2026 09:47

EveryDayisFriday · 02/06/2026 22:44

Bras to be unpadded or padded. Ban all removable bra pads, they are my nemesis after every wash.

DD’s bralets have these. Drive me mad. I now stitch them in so they’re no longer removable

Bertiebiscuit · 03/06/2026 09:45

If men behaved

Bertiebiscuit · 03/06/2026 09:44

emuloc · 03/06/2026 08:26

I would say the same about the words sexism, ageism and Women's rights being eroded, being thrown around all the time on Mumsnet. Makes me absolutely insane.

Just the small things....

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Men stopping butting in on women's important conversations, women should talk about the crap things that make our lives difficult that could so easily be better if behaved.

Katemax82 · 03/06/2026 09:43

My 7 year old autistic son won't poo on the toilet because he hates being undressed. I tried to find a onesie with a bum flap on Amazon but was met with a load of adult ones created for sexual purposes. So I would like a pair of child's pyjamas with a velcro bumflap so my son can poo and not get undressed (yes this not wanting to undress extends to baths and showers so they're very short)

Loulou4022 · 03/06/2026 09:42

SadTimesInFife · 02/06/2026 22:37

More fluffy cats and pomeranians! 😍

Everything’s better with cats! 🐈‍⬛

BestIsWest · 03/06/2026 09:39

Ilovemyshed · 02/06/2026 23:09

For shops like M&S to have the larger shoes sizes higher and the smaller sizes lower.

I’ve never understood why they do this. Us size 8s are usually taller so we’ve got further to bend.

NotMyRealAccount · 03/06/2026 09:34

The ability to adjust the characteristics of the cushioning in my running shoes from day to day using an app on my phone rather than needing owning multiple different pairs for easy runs, faster runs and races.

Wexone · 03/06/2026 09:32

Paradoes · 03/06/2026 07:39

I get paid fortnightly and I love it as twice a year we fet three pay checks in the month. It feels more manageable that my old monthly payment.

Had this and loved it, it helped me so much budgeting wise. Now i am monthly and cant manage it - even though 10 years monthly pay now

somewhereintheworld · 03/06/2026 09:32

I would like there to be an MN option to like a post or to reply to it underneath as you can with FB groups.