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Fruitbatdancer · 2026-06-06T22:19:48+00:00

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?

sammylady37 · 07/06/2026 22:46

Ireallycantthinkofagoodone · 07/06/2026 18:03

Ryobi cordless pressure washer. De-webs the soffits/fascias/gutters, garage doors and window frames in my bungalow so quickly. Then I just need to dry the windows with a microfibre cloth. (I do get a bit wet myself while doing it though).

Ooh tell me more about this please! Could it be used on a patio?

ruethewhirl · 07/06/2026 22:45

IfyouStealMySunshine · 07/06/2026 07:58

The new HUDA beauty loose powder.
Been absolutely brilliant at smoothing out my makeup finish, keeping my face from looking too shiny and disguises my ever increasingly sized pores. As an added bonus it smells lovely too.

Oh dear, I think you might have just enabled me. 😆That sounds amazing and I'm forever trying out new makeup...

upsofloating · 07/06/2026 22:40

Martin Jones wooden tulips

JaceLancs · 07/06/2026 22:35

@Fruitbatdancer
Sorry not to be much help but the solar lights have been from TKMaxx - clusters of balls, butterflies and bees and some fancy copper metal style stake lights
The tennis bracelet was second hand from
local jewellers

What purchases make your life a bit better recently?

SuSen · 07/06/2026 22:32

ParagonPark · 07/06/2026 18:31

I almost forgot! Noise cancelling headphones. I have an expensive pair and a cheaper pair, and a cheaper pair actually works reasonably well. I never go anywhere on planes trains and automobiles without it! I’m literally allergic to most people’s noise, on phones, on their intrusive videos, the crappy music, whatever!

Which ones do you have please?

MrCollinsandhisboiledpotatoes · 07/06/2026 22:31

RattyBoomBoom · 07/06/2026 22:14

OMG jumping on to say these absolutely work!

We had bats, frogs, pigeons, sparrows, mice, fuck-off huge rats that I don’t even know how she dragged them in .. and now… several months in the little bastard appears to have given up trying to bring prey in. Hurrah! It was disgustingly messy 🤮 as she mainly
liked to see how far she could smear her prey over the carpet.

As a side bonus.. You also get to see how often neighbouring cats try to come in AND it gives you peace of mind if you are away because you know when your lil treasure is coming in and out( if it gets their belly leaving the cat flap on camera). You just need a chip cat flap, a socket and a phone 👌🏻

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Are you not concerned about the amount of wildlife your animal, with it's hugely unnatural advantage, is killing, and how much it's disrupting the local ecosystem?
So many bat species are endangered and birds species are under threat because of cats.
Could you keep your cat contained or put a bell on its collar or something for the sake of the wildlife as well as your carpets??!!

Miffyontour · 07/06/2026 22:30

Crocs (and I have charms too), I know, I know 🙈 the style and beauty crew will come for me. But damn, they are so bloody comfy.

Morepositivemum · 07/06/2026 22:28

ScrollingLeaves

What do you mean about between drying? And what are the baskets like?

Just where I previously had overflowing baskets of clothes in from the line that need to go into the dryer, I now have more baskets, and in bright colours😉

RattyBoomBoom · 07/06/2026 22:27

mommatoone · 07/06/2026 22:18

My goodness can you please post the details! My cat has brought all sorts in (dead & alive) .normally left as a gift outside my bedroom door🙈

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It’s called Zero Mouse

MrCollinsandhisboiledpotatoes · 07/06/2026 22:26

ParagonPark · 07/06/2026 17:15

Silk pillowcases! I thought it was an old wives tale, but they do actually stop my hair going into a crumpled frizz. You can get cheap ones on Amazon that are perfectly fine.

Ooh I'd like to add silk bonnets for my daughter's hair.
I can't believe I didn't think of them sooner. Mornings are so much smoother without all the tangles and fuss!!

Dazedanddiscombobulated · 07/06/2026 22:20

My Snoozeband Silk sleep mask.

mommatoone · 07/06/2026 22:18

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)

My goodness can you please post the details! My cat has brought all sorts in (dead & alive) .normally left as a gift outside my bedroom door🙈

ScrollingLeaves · 07/06/2026 22:17

Morepositivemum · 06/06/2026 23:45

More clothes baskets so place is less of a mess between drying!

What do you mean about between drying? And what are the baskets like?

ChaliceinWonderland · 07/06/2026 22:17

A trip to Italy at half-term with my teenager
Over 700£ but so amazing spending time bonding.
Priceless really.

RattyBoomBoom · 07/06/2026 22:14

ForeverTheOptomist · 07/06/2026 11:56

Wow, this sounds brilliant! Does it actually work?

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OMG jumping on to say these absolutely work!

We had bats, frogs, pigeons, sparrows, mice, fuck-off huge rats that I don’t even know how she dragged them in .. and now… several months in the little bastard appears to have given up trying to bring prey in. Hurrah! It was disgustingly messy 🤮 as she mainly
liked to see how far she could smear her prey over the carpet.

As a side bonus.. You also get to see how often neighbouring cats try to come in AND it gives you peace of mind if you are away because you know when your lil treasure is coming in and out( if it gets their belly leaving the cat flap on camera). You just need a chip cat flap, a socket and a phone 👌🏻

suki1964 · 07/06/2026 22:14

I have just bought a starter kit from Tru Wash

Its amazing

We are clearing mums rooms out , and there is a lot of cleaning to be done, and its leaving the place sparkling and the smell of the disinfectant makes we want to eat it

Sage Barista - I refuse to buy coffee outside the home

Laura Geller - made up enough in 2 mins without looking dried out and haggard

BagthorpeSaga · 07/06/2026 22:03

Festival tickets!
And on a more humble note - I love buying really fancy toilet paper & kitchen roll.
For some reason this really cheers me up !

Dontgetitt · 07/06/2026 22:00

A pressure cooker/air fryer. Don’t understand by everyone doesn’t use one

Sweetstreams · 07/06/2026 21:55

A mattress hoover
a steamer
Philips Lumea laser
decent skin care la Roche posay game changer

Loubelou71 · 07/06/2026 21:52

GrrrrEnergy · 06/06/2026 23:38

IPL machine. It was a bit of an expense but it has actually worked and completely worth it to stop me feeling so self conscious and also save me so much time not having to wax/epilate/cream.

Mine took.. changed my life. Wouldn't be without.

Seaitoverthere · 07/06/2026 21:44

Battery operated water pump to water garden with hose from water butt
Wolf garten push pull hoe
Felco secateurs
Flexible garden hose
Sage smart oven airfryer
Judge 2 person rice cooker
Frozen croissants and pain au chocolat
Yorkshire decaf tea
Electric pepper grinder

mehday · 07/06/2026 21:38

Fidgety31 · 07/06/2026 08:33

An outside tap double adapter - so I can leave my hosepipe attached and also fill up my watering can .

Ooh am doing this! Thanks

Franticbutterfly · 07/06/2026 21:36

Maldon salt, expensive balsamic vinegar, Benefit Gimmie Brow, Hourglass face powders.

Studyunder · 07/06/2026 21:26

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)

Damn, we only recently got a new door to have a cat flap. Wish I knew this was a thing beforehand! Just checked and you’re right when you said they’re not cheap! We’ve had half alive pigeons, blackbirds and lots of mice brought in for playing with 🤢

luckycat888 · 07/06/2026 21:20

Water drop counter top water filter