Do you own something you would rave about?

[Whitney101]

I’m going to be thirty soon. I’m married with a dog and a baby. Lots of people asking what I want for my birthday but honestly I have no idea. I’m thinking perhaps I’m missing out on things I have no idea exist. Do you own something that you absolutely love and would recommend to others?

(Before you all ask what I’m into... nothing particularly crazy! I watch TV, I read, I bake, I do yoga and pilates, go for the odd run, I also cook and clean, I used to shower and make myself look nice until about five weeks ago...)

Dyson hairdryer?!

Fucking hell! Appliances? Seriously? Is this a zombie thread from 1957?

Tumble drier will change your life if you haven't got one already.
I also like my Thermomix, but it's on the expensive side.

Bluetooth wireless headphones...

I’d recommend the Beats Powerbeats Pro. I have Apple pods too but for workouts the Beats are superb.

Spa day? Fancy gym membership?

Beautiful bell tent! And dehumidifier. Both well worth the money and make Mel happy!

Got Dyson air wrap for xmas, its a game changer. Have very long thick wavy hair, never blow dry it my self, either stick it in a bun or pay for a hairdresser to blow dry it. Along with colour wow treatment I can now give my self a fairly decent bouncy blow dry. I have now sold all my curling tongs etc . I See they now have a straightener. Also as someone else suggested wireless headphones, got the Samsung ones, fit very snuggly in your ears. Love them. Ask for something you would never buy for yourself, be it a day out or something for keep. Mine 30th present was a weekend away in Nice( We hadn't had a holiday in 5 years before that) Where my partner bought a nice painting(that's what he into) We all bought my sis a watch , that she still wears nearly 5 years later.

I said no to the Dyson hairdryer as an xmas pressie because of the cost- then my hairdresser used one on me in January and it was amazing! Big regret, if it was on offer again I'd snap it up with a big 'YES please!!'

Bose noise cancelling headphones.
I can really switch off with them on

Apple Watch?

Expensive jewellery? Is there a shop you always glance in the window (and does it sell online) of? Doesn’t matter if you won’t wear it that much - sometimes it’s nice to know it’s there!

I don’t actually have any decent headphones and that might be a good idea. Spend a lot of time walking the dog while the baby is asleep. I used to love an audiobook!

I would love some decent garden furniture. I don’t really expect anyone to buy me anything outright but money towards some is a good idea. If anyone has any recommendations of good places that would be helpful, I could ask for vouchers perhaps.

Btw a big thanks to everyone for your replies! You’ve got me thinking outside the box definitely.

Philips lumea prestige - total game changer if you have the right skin/hair colour, no more body hair! It’s quite expensive, my DH got me mine for Christmas as a surprise after I’d said I wanted one but couldn’t justify the price and I love it. No more hair removal or ingrown hairs 👊🏻

www.philips.co.uk/c-e/pe/hair-removal/lumea-ipl.html?origin=7_700000001578164_71700000041146343_58700004396413656_43700036971879489&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIg8HvpZCO6QIVWe3tCh0P_AlsEAAYASAAEgIcFfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Soda stream
Absolutely love it. It's really come into its own with the lockdown now we cant just pop out for a cold drink

Yes to noise cancelling headphones. Bloody lifchanging.

Especially WFH during lockdown.

Don’t know how I ever managed without tbh.

Aged 30 I'd start investing in really good skin care products (if you don't already).

I love my robo hoover.

If you are after headphones, I love the "Bone conduction" ones I got got for Christmas.

You can clearly hear your music/podcast and yet still hear what's going on around you.

These are the ones: www.amazon.co.uk/AfterShokz-Titanium-Open-Ear-Conduction-Headphones-Black/dp/B07QH3TYDW/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=Conduction+Wireless+headphones&tag=mumsnetforu03-21&qid=1588182415&sr=8-4

Oh oh oh, I have one!

A hot water dispenser, beside my bed. I drink 2 cups of coffee before I even get out of bed. It has quite literally changed my life!

Objects I love:

• hot water bottle
• cordless vacuum cleaner
• a very good vibrator

My Nan had a teasmade, in thinking that’s the same concept and I love it 😂 I mean, with the baby I get abruptly woken up but I can dream of mornings laid in bed with a coffee.

I definitely don’t have good skincare products, I do cheap and whatever boots has on offer. So that’s a good one!

FiddlefigOnTheRoof you might win best response with the last one

You can get toast tongs in Tiger, only £2

My fitbit.