What is the best thing you've bought this year?

[Winterfellismyhome]

Just for fun! Aside from property/cars, whats the best thing you've purchased this year?

Mine has to be my rice cooker/steamer. Sad i know 😁

@Dina oh mine too! I took it in hospital with me when i was being induced during a heatwave. Was a god send

@scifi101
Bought it from Robert Dyas. Only a few ££ and it’s transformed our house. That and the jet washer I bought in the sale. Patio looks completely different!

We treated ourselves to a fab mattress. It was in the sale, down from £1200 to about £950 🤦‍♀️ We also got a pillow each which were £140 for both. Our old mattress was memory foam and so hard, I hated it. We literally counted down the days until it arrived and have slept so much better since.

just place marking

Our electric bikes, my glittery Skechers flip flops and, as of yesterday, my magic makeup removing fluffy cloth which leaves my face feeling gorgeous.

Thought of two more:

Philip Kingsley Elasticizer - saved my hair after a holiday in the sun.

A new Henry after the old one died - the old one lived for almost twenty years, so I'm hoping this one will do the same.

My new bath, and some lovely bubble bath

Dyson fan(s). Could not have got through this summer without them.

St moritz self tanning mousse. £3 a can.
Plus a decent mitt from ebay.
I've had so many compliments.

A John rocher dress for 13.50 again I've had many compliments.

Oooh...Also have to say my cordless shark vacuum!
My fit bit. Has helped me loose 3 stone so far
My new running trainers. So happy to be back into running!
Currently also loving my new instant put but have only had it 2 days so maybe too early to claim it as an all time favorite purchase!

The cat sprayer!

Attached to the hose pipe, it sits on a spike in the edge of the lawn and automatically squirts cats and foxes with water to scare them away. No more shit all over the lawnmower!

Now I just have to learn to remember it's there when I put the washing out. It's got me right on the arse at least five times.

Body Shop coconut body butter - awesome as an after sun moisturiser

Hand held old stylee manual Chinese fan - £1.99 used all summer

Fitbit - love and would now be lost without it

New thin Microplane grater - very good for fine Parmesan and zesting

My rescue dog and Pink Gin.

Ooh yes U2hastheedge I am also a pink gin convert!

oh also a spider catcher! Not had to use it yet, but it brings peace of mind.

Greenhouse. Flavoursome tomatoes straight off the vine and lots of lovely chillis of different varieties.

My Pulleymaid ceiling airer. No more clothes horses cluttering up the spare room taking days to dry! I love it so much.

I'm only regretting I didn't get the jumbo size!

Am very intrigued by this egg boiler - sounds fantastic.

Which usb chargeable fans did people buy please? I feel I need to invest in one

Flymo robotic mower - the best thing ever, the lawn looks amazing all the time.

Thankyou one day

ElspethFlashman I have James Electric Egg Boiler Poacher Cooker and Timer with Steamer Attachment for Perfect Soft and Hard Boiled Eggs - 7 Egg Capacity - Water Measuring Cup And Egg Piercer - 380W [[https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004PZ4J1C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_c3UJBbMT4GWS7?tag=mumsnetforum-21 this]] one. It’s brilliant, perfect eggs every time!

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My vape. I bought all the extras (juice, coils etc) so I have no excuses. It's only been 13 days but I'm so proud of myself. Never not smoked this long since being pregnant.

Ooh and a SPF50 parasol that is also an umbrella. It has a stick that lights up like a light sabre and a torch built into the handle. It enabled me to venture outside and not get burnt this summer. Plus I can use it as an actual brolly. Best part is it was under £15.