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In an ideal world... (lighthearted/first world problems)

35 replies

CoperCabana · 08/03/2019 18:24

When you pull up at nursery, they dash out to the car with a skinny latte and talk your child in

When you are in a lift at work, there are secret tweezers hidden for when you glance in the mirror and see an inch long white hair growing from your chin

Children’s coats are embedded with a homing device

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OMGithurts · 08/03/2019 18:26

Can I have a Nursery Cortado or strong filter coffee please? Other than that I agree wholeheartedly.

Cash machines should also dispense stamps.

CoperCabana · 08/03/2019 18:27

Yes, good point. When you sign up, they note your favourite beverage and a skilled barista makes it each morning!

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BlueMerchant · 08/03/2019 18:30

Magnetic device on childrens' gloves so your child can't loose one.
A left behind school- bag monitor- they search the cloakrooms and return the bags and left behind homework to your front door by 4pm.

CoperCabana · 08/03/2019 18:33

Oooh like the bag monitor!

I have given up on gloves!

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Bigonesmallone3 · 08/03/2019 18:33

There is a drive-thru shop for maximum 5 items as to not create long waits for life's essentials
Bread
Milk
Tampons
Toilet roll
Galaxy
Nappies
Rennie (such heartburn RN 😭)
Etc

Because for some people it is impossible to just 'pop' to the shop..

CoperCabana · 08/03/2019 18:35

And when you go to a shopping centre, there is a fast lane for time poor people and a slow lane for dawdlers.

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winedayfriday · 08/03/2019 18:36

That you could google/alexa the answer to any daily life challenges - 'where is my sons missing shoe'

TipseyTorvey · 08/03/2019 18:43

You Can track their bags though! . Get a Tile. Links to your phone and bleeps etc. I have a few now. V. Good 😂

CoperCabana · 08/03/2019 19:07

Wow! What is this gadget that I don’t know about!?

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CoperCabana · 08/03/2019 22:19

Also in the magic tweezer lift, I would like a hairbrush, a multi purpose serum and a bronzer with brush.

As you can probably tell, I have had a shocker today!

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Sondor · 08/03/2019 23:07

I have seen parents (I presume) on public transport near my house holding disposable coffee cups branded with the local large nursery logo. Don’t know if they also offer toddler wrangling from the car...

RedHatsDoNotSuitMe · 08/03/2019 23:55

Can I have
Wanting to be thin makes it so
Please

Vargas · 09/03/2019 00:06

Please can I have:

Ping - Friendly personal trainer appears by my side saying "trainers on" and we go for an hour of hard but not vomit-worthy exercise that makes me lithe and toned. She then makes me healthy but delicious lunch (and washes up - too much?)

CoperCabana · 09/03/2019 09:54

Some nursery has stolen my idea!!!!

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CoperCabana · 09/03/2019 09:56

Although in my ideal nursery coffee scenario, we would have reusable cups that the nursery staff collect when they bring my child back to the car and strap them in.

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TSSDNCOP · 09/03/2019 19:15

You think "I fancy mash" and peeled potatoes throw themselves into a saucepan.

Cars have self cleaning, anti-scratch paint

slipperywhensparticus · 09/03/2019 19:18

Anyone watch the 5th element? That make up clicker thing the bed maker and the auto wash why haven't they been invented yet?

TipseyTorvey · 09/03/2019 19:46

If we're still playing... There's that scene in terminator (showing my age here) where she can just push mask on her face and the make up is just done. I want this!!

Missmarplesknitting · 09/03/2019 19:50

I still fantasise about a grown ups 'ice cream van' selling booze and snacks street by street.

Daquiri and a bag of Maltesers please!

Parsleyisntfood · 09/03/2019 19:50

I should be able to ask Alexa “what did Ds teacher tell him about the school trip/sports day etc” rather me chasing her into the school

Cherrysoup · 09/03/2019 19:55

@TipseyTorvey If we're still playing...There's that scene in terminator (showing my age here) where she can just push mask on her face and the make up is just done. I want this!!

That’s also the Fifth Element, not Terminator. She has the nail thing too, pop a finger in, perfect polished nail.

Chocolate35 · 09/03/2019 20:01

Oh I love the potato peeling one, I want that. Also want a pill that keeps me thin and toned while I scoff my face. And a kettle that I can program to be ready when I enter the kitchen and need caffeine.

Borridge · 09/03/2019 20:04

Socks would not get separated

CoperCabana · 09/03/2019 21:44

I also need a potion whereby when my hair is wet, the grey gets covered and the blonde highlights aren’t green.

And also dries it immediately straight with no frizz.

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EssentialHummus · 09/03/2019 21:47

Reading novels (or Mumsnet) to burn calories please.