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What purchases make your life a bit better recently?

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Fruitbatdancer · 06/06/2026 23:19

i don’t want some paid influencer to tell me, i want real people to!

  • cyberjammies- the best most comfy pj’s I’ve ever had I now have 3 pairs
  • snag tights. I’ll never wear other tights again
  • Laura gelled face powder makeup- specifically bronzer to go which has a poof and a mirror built in

yours?

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StephensLass1977 · 07/06/2026 12:04

-Molton Brown hand lotion

-Oh K! Cucumber Cooling Jelly Hydrogel Mask

-Candy pink packing cubes from Primark (these fit SO many knickers and bras in, it's crazy. Cost about £3 for a pack of 2)

-Some little retro plastic Smurf figurines from the 80s, for old times' sake.

-A set of new recycling / dustbins from Next in pastel colours for the kitchen (our current bins are black plastic, and all scratched up. Only cost a tenner each, and it shows)

zingally · 07/06/2026 12:02

Certainly not an expensive purchase... But this time of year, when the weather can be very variable, I never seem to have enough work-appropriate tops to wear.
The other day I stumbled across a new charity shop, large and modern, where it was advertised that everything was £1! For that sort of price, nothing needs to be earth-shattering, or absolutely amazing. And if you only get half a dozen wears out of something, then it's no issue.
Needless to say, I got 5 work-appropriate tops, and a book! And I left the shop feeling rather smug. :)

pepayfelix · 07/06/2026 12:01

Some bedding plants for my pots at the front of the house, and a hanging basket. All make the house look a hundred times better (despite peeling front door).

Dyson hairdryer. So much better than my old one!

notacooldad · 07/06/2026 11:57

A bit niche but a Cannondale Synapse road bike. Worth every penny, every night out I didn't go on every dress I didn't buy to afford it over the last 6 months!
Favourite thing ever!

Squirrelsnut · 07/06/2026 11:56

Rosewater with glycerin. Cheap as chips on Amazon. I spray it on my face as a toner and moisturiser, it works beautifully. You can also use it on your body.

ForeverTheOptomist · 07/06/2026 11:56

Duchesscheshire · 07/06/2026 11:22

Link for this please. I have 2 murderous cats who like to.bring me gruesome presents often. 🙄

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Wow, this sounds brilliant! Does it actually work?

sausagepastapot · 07/06/2026 11:54

this will sound like a stealth boast but. we bought a sauna. I've been saving for it for a long time. it has totally changed my day/routine, my stress levels, my skin, my relationship with DH. game changer, it has greatly improved my/our life!

ForeverTheOptomist · 07/06/2026 11:53

A beautiful new musical instrument. I play it every day (not always terribly well!) and it lifts my soul.

letshavetea · 07/06/2026 11:50

Pyjama shorts sets from M and S - very stylish and cool in the recent (!) hot weather (prior to hospital stay). Usually have nighties and now prefer these
Melatonin for sleep - recently prescribed by a consultant whilst in hospital (not hopeful gp will continue with the prescription). It’s amazing!

upsofloating · 07/06/2026 11:26

IcedPurple · 07/06/2026 11:25

I bought from Amazon. I don't think my exact brand is still available but there are many near identical ones.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/HOMFINE-Cooling-Blanket-Night-Sweats/dp/B0FWK4G4NK/ref=sr_1_32

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Thanks so much

user1497787065 · 07/06/2026 11:24

My Ninja mini blender/chopper. No more chopping onions or crushing garlic. I love it.

Duchesscheshire · 07/06/2026 11:22

GiaGia16 · 06/06/2026 23:42

I got a device for my cat flap that locks the flap when it detects my cats have prey in their mouth. Best purchase ever (although not cheap)

Link for this please. I have 2 murderous cats who like to.bring me gruesome presents often. 🙄

upsofloating · 07/06/2026 11:22

IcedPurple · 07/06/2026 11:20

A 'cooling sheet'. Thought it was a gimmick at first but it really does feel lovely and cool against your skin, which is great in summer.

Link, pretty please

Freda69 · 07/06/2026 11:21

I went to see La Fille Mal Gardee at Covent Garden last week - it was brilliant!

IcedPurple · 07/06/2026 11:20

A 'cooling sheet'. Thought it was a gimmick at first but it really does feel lovely and cool against your skin, which is great in summer.

Crikeyalmighty · 07/06/2026 11:19

SpringsOnTheWay · 07/06/2026 10:50

I’ve got the Lakeland multicooker as my rice cooker

It is small but it does four portions of rice. It’s also a slow cooker so I can use it for small things like rice pudding, small stew, veggie accompaniments or just use it to keep things like mash warm.

it keeps your rice warm for 4 hours. So I use it on club nights when we are all eating at different times. So the main thing in the slow cooker and the carb in the mini one.

Thanks for that - I didn’t know you could get one -will work brilliantly for just 2 of us

StabiaGirl · 07/06/2026 11:16

FairKoala · 07/06/2026 11:13

Does it detect live or dead prey

Mine brought home a fillet steak once. Air sealed packet with a few teeth marks (cut off a bit for dcat then

Served it to dh that night as a treat

Dh is now exh. To this day he never found out where that steak or any other pieces of meat that dcat came home with came from.
He just thought I was a loving wife who had shopped especially for him and was amazing at budgeting.

😂😂😂

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Fruitbatdancer · 07/06/2026 11:13

JaceLancs · 07/06/2026 09:15

Some new fancy garden solar lights
a diamond tennis bracelet
io electric toothbrush
flotation tank sessions
quordle wooden jigsaws

I need deets on the solar lights and the tennis bracelet please as been looking for one!

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FairKoala · 07/06/2026 11:13

GiaGia16 · 06/06/2026 23:42

I got a device for my cat flap that locks the flap when it detects my cats have prey in their mouth. Best purchase ever (although not cheap)

Does it detect live or dead prey

Mine brought home a fillet steak once. Air sealed packet with a few teeth marks (cut off a bit for dcat then

Served it to dh that night as a treat

Dh is now exh. To this day he never found out where that steak or any other pieces of meat that dcat came home with came from.
He just thought I was a loving wife who had shopped especially for him and was amazing at budgeting.

😂😂😂

NegativeSpace · 07/06/2026 11:10

GrrrrEnergy · 06/06/2026 23:43

I was very sceptical, I ummed for years about getting one and wish I had done sooner! I got a braun IPL pro 5. All my epilators have been Braun so I guess I gravitated towards Braun out of habit.

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@GrrrrEnergy can I ask, what colour hair do you have and how long have you been using it?
I’ve just had ChatGPT give me the pros & cons. It seems it’s not a permanent solution, ongoing maintenance is required, and most people aren’t consistent because it’s a faff. The amount for sale on Vinted atm seems to back this up, but means I will at least be able to get one for a bargain. I’m just wondering if it will actually work on my really dark hair.
Tia.

Madness101 · 07/06/2026 11:04

I haven’t bought it yet so it doesn’t quite count but I will soon be buying a tow bar bike carrier. I cannot wait for the freedom of taking bikes places, especially as my kids love a bike ride.

My Instant Vortex air fryer is used daily and is amazing.

WanderingWellies · 07/06/2026 11:03

SowWhatNow · 07/06/2026 08:18

Sage Barista Pro, spenny but👌

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I long for one of these. Not in the budget at all but hopefully one day.

ThatAgileLimeCat · 07/06/2026 11:02

Lily Lilo makeup . My skin recently decided to be allergic to all my usual makeup and I am def not one for going bare faced. I gave Lily Lilo a try and my skin is finally happy with something.