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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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JHound · 12/06/2026 11:03

Rice cooker. It’s a small bear model with steamer and it changed my life!

catsarethefuture · 12/06/2026 09:43

handsdownthebest · 11/06/2026 20:00

Me too...it's an n+1 and brings me so much joy...and bruises 😂

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Same, two falls so far because I didn't unclip in time 🫣

AlwaysPerplexed · 12/06/2026 09:19

ElixirOfLife · 12/06/2026 08:15

@AlwaysPerplexed Hi just wondered what happens with the robot mowers on the first mow of the year. Does that need a normal mower or can the robot cope with the longer grass? Thanks 🙏

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Well I mowed the lawn before the robot did his first cut, so it wasn't too long, and as we don't have GPS the mow is very random, had I left it for the mower to cut then there would have been lots of weird paths through the grass until it had covered the whole lawn.

Another benefit for me is the relief that I never now have to look at the lawn and think 'that needs mowing'. It's strange as I have only gained a few hours per week, it just feels more (mental load etc).

Wiseplumnet · 12/06/2026 08:38

Another thing I bought recently and has been a game changer for chronic neck and shoulder pain is a Tempur pillow. It was nearly 100 quid but has proved worth every penny, took a few weeks to feel the difference,but I can swivel my head like an owl now!

PersephoneParlormaid · 12/06/2026 08:31

I have a basic Nespresso machine that makes an espresso and I wouldn’t be without it. I struggle to drink instant coffee now.

Wiseplumnet · 12/06/2026 08:25

Coffee aeropress, 10 cactus plants which are apparently the only indoor plants that I can keep alive ,some of them are flowering now and I am very pleased with them.

ElixirOfLife · 12/06/2026 08:15

AlwaysPerplexed · 07/06/2026 19:58

Robot lawnmower.

This is my gift to myself from my mum's (small) legacy.

She would probably have had a fit at the cost, but it makes me so happy to look out of the window and see it (him) trundling up and down the lawn.

I can now spend time in the garden doing other, more interesting stuff (such as weeding!)

@AlwaysPerplexed Hi just wondered what happens with the robot mowers on the first mow of the year. Does that need a normal mower or can the robot cope with the longer grass? Thanks 🙏

ElixirOfLife · 12/06/2026 07:10

I have one of these too, it’s fab! I went for the longest version which reaches from the back garden to the front. Love it!

BettyscakeShop · 12/06/2026 06:43

For those mentioning travel mugs. I take my tea black, it takes ages to cool down to drink. All travel mugs keep it too warm to actually drink so I have to take the lid off and then it cooks down. Any recommendations?

Totallyfedupnow · 11/06/2026 23:18

influencers make my skin crawl.

I do however love my Fiskars Xact weed puller. It has totally transformed my enthusiasm towards my garden.

EveryDayisFriday · 11/06/2026 22:54

I use a heated electric coaster on my desk. I love a big mug of tea but often get distracted at work and this keeps my tea hot.

handsdownthebest · 11/06/2026 20:00

catsarethefuture · 07/06/2026 17:01

A gravel bike!

Me too...it's an n+1 and brings me so much joy...and bruises 😂

sparklyblueberry2 · 11/06/2026 19:38

Rm2018 · 08/06/2026 21:20

Ooh do you have a link?? Need a destress

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Boots sell them now

sparklyblueberry2 · 11/06/2026 19:37

MoreAboutUs · 11/06/2026 17:53

Similar, my YETI cup.

i bought the first one as a present and was horrified at the price…whilst I continued to use my freebie promotional merch version.

A direct comparison, me with stone cold coffee, the YETI user still sipping and leaving the lid open, to cool their scorching hot drink!

Money well spent. Used for car journeys, the allotment, walks, work, etc.

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I think I’m going to invest in a second so I’ve always got a clean one for the next day, washing it is the last thing on my mind when I get home from work late at night. I definitely drink far more water with this. well worth the money, going to look at the YETI brand now!

MoreAboutUs · 11/06/2026 17:53

sparklyblueberry2 · 11/06/2026 14:50

Portable air con unit, a Stanley travel cup (keeps my drink hot all day) and a wagon for days out with my children - saves carrying lots of bags as well as the kids when their legs get tired!

Similar, my YETI cup.

i bought the first one as a present and was horrified at the price…whilst I continued to use my freebie promotional merch version.

A direct comparison, me with stone cold coffee, the YETI user still sipping and leaving the lid open, to cool their scorching hot drink!

Money well spent. Used for car journeys, the allotment, walks, work, etc.

godmum56 · 11/06/2026 15:31

HappyBackHome · 10/06/2026 12:04

A horse! Although she has made my life a lot busier (and more expensive…), she has definitely improved my wellbeing Smile

I am well jell

sparklyblueberry2 · 11/06/2026 14:50

Portable air con unit, a Stanley travel cup (keeps my drink hot all day) and a wagon for days out with my children - saves carrying lots of bags as well as the kids when their legs get tired!

PublicHare · 11/06/2026 14:21

Hi-gear Vegas XL Camping Chair. We go to lots of outdoor all day sporting events. This chair is into its 4th year, there's enough wrap around that in the winter it acts like a wind breaker but in the summer it isn't sweaty. I've used it loads already this summer as it's more comfy than our garden chairs. It's big enough that an obese person (me) can sit in it cross legged and the back comes up high enough that I can rest my head. Everyone comments on how comfy it is.

Floofle · 10/06/2026 12:58

I got a robot lawnmower from Lidl last year and we love her! It took an hour or so to bury the cable and she takes a while to do the entire lawn but it looks lovely now and I cba mowing.

HappyBackHome · 10/06/2026 12:04

A horse! Although she has made my life a lot busier (and more expensive…), she has definitely improved my wellbeing Smile

JoanofGaunt · 10/06/2026 11:52

ProfessorBinturong · 10/06/2026 09:47

Please tell me more about the vibration plate. There's one at the gym that I've tried a couple of times but I just felt as if I'd been thoroughly rattled - didn't notice any difference afterwards.

It's this one.
I suffer from restless legs and also wanted to tone up a bit and am seeing results more quickly than I would have thought. My legs already feel stronger and I'm getting my bum back!
I use it every day for about 15-20 minutes (it's quiet enough to use when watching TV) and increase the vibration a bit every couple of days.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DSFTST5G?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

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ProfessorBinturong · 10/06/2026 09:47

Please tell me more about the vibration plate. There's one at the gym that I've tried a couple of times but I just felt as if I'd been thoroughly rattled - didn't notice any difference afterwards.

JoanofGaunt · 10/06/2026 08:29

I haven’t used the main oven since getting a Ninja Airfryer.
Ummed and aahed about buying a vibration plate, but after using it for ten days, can really feel a difference.
Angioletti Brut Italian Cider.

ProfessorBinturong · 10/06/2026 00:47

ElixirOfLife · 09/06/2026 20:45

@hitothewellholewhat is the cupboard drying rack please? I’ve googled but still no wiser!

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A draining rack in an open-bottomed cupboard over the sink. Handy if your sink is against a wall, not if it's in the more usual position by a window. www.marthastewart.com/finnish-dish-drying-cabinet-11821024

Cel77 · 09/06/2026 20:56

Scarlett79 · 07/06/2026 18:01

Oooh which one please. Have been through about 5 of the damn things recently trying to find one which actually works.

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Let me find out..

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