Things you only use once a year

[TeenPlusTwenties]

As I was putting away the washing up this morning, I realised we have some things we only use once or twice a year.

My example - pumpkin carving kit.

What do you have?

[CherryPavlova]

Turkey platter
Advent calendars and Christmas decorations
Stockings
Advent candle wreath
St Patrick’s day bunting and flags
Punch bowl

[loubieloo4]

My vagina if the last year is anything to go by 🙈

[clary]

oh yes the cake tin I use for Christmas cake, could use it for other cake but in practice I very rarely do. And the brown paper to wrap it in when in the oven!

[GlennRheeismyfavourite]

Academic gown - once a year on prizegiving

[TeenPlusTwenties]

The big mixing bowl I use for the Christmas cake.
Not sure I'll use it this year, haven't decided.

[DobbyTheHouseElk]

My DM has the after eight carriage. She’s most upset that the boxes have changed shape and no longer fit inside.

[DigitalChristmas]

@Alexindiamondarmour

Trifle bowl!

Trifle should be consumed far more regularly than annually.

[Cbatothinkofausername]

The pasta maker

[Cbatothinkofausername]

I also covet the after eight holder. So tacky yet so classy all at the same time!

[BackforGood]

Christmas Cake tin
Sherry glasses
Christmas decorations
Suitcases (usually less frequently)
Bikini (ditto)
My 'holiday towel'
Sundress

[Ihatesandwiches]

Pumpkin carving kit! 99p about a decade ago from Tesco.

[clary]

Christmas tree decs and stand obviously, tho to be fair they are up for a couple of weeks.

Birthday candles and candle holders - strictly for DCs' birthdays so 3x per year.

Sledges - less than once a year actually; I think we may have finally binned them.

Bodyboards and wetsuits - only used on seaside holiday so a fortnight a year.

I don't think I own anything I literally only use once a year.

[StandardPoodle]

Christmas cake box
Muslin square to put pips in when making marmalade

[SpeedofaSloth]

£25-£28, apparently!!

[The4ks]

Just came on to say I want an after eight carriage! #jealous.

[SpeedofaSloth]

I want an After Eights holder now. I might go and have a look on eBay.

[SpeedofaSloth]

Carpet shampoo machine.

[PoltergeistPirates]

My fluffy cat ears.

[pralineandketchup]

Bathroom scales, it takes a year to recover from the trauma

[Bargebill19]

@ViciousJackdaw

I always wondered what that thing was -mum had one. Long term mystery solved.

[ladybee28]

@ViciousJackdaw

After Eight carriage. A dreadful silver metal holder which fits one box of AE. I think DM got it from an Argos catalogue in the early Eighties and it has passed on to me. It's still in the attic atm but it looks just like this one:

That is GLORIOUS.

[BogRollBOGOF]

Make-up. Well probably 2-3 times per year.
It's having 2020 off though!

[OrtamLeevz]

And I have a mint sauce boat that gets used with the roast lamb on Easter Sunday.

[OrtamLeevz]

A plate with a Christmas tree pattern on it - we use it for mince pies on Christmas day.

[DelphineWalsh]

The radiator key. I can't stand the thought of having a house of stuff that would get so little use unless absolutely necessary.