What little things disproportionately improve your quality of life?

[BoogleMcGroogle]

I know that the big things (secure housing, relationships and finances, good physical and mental health) make all the difference. But I just turned on the car radio and it got me thinking about the small, inexpensive things that make life so much better. Here are mine:

Radio 4
The Sunday Times
Having a lovely coffee shop next to the small office I rent
Cheese from the market
Having a village library
Good footpaths nearby
An open fire
Being able to go swimming each week ( roll on Wednesday!)
Baths
Gardener's World and Call My Agent (French comedy drama)
Being on a good bus route (I'm now down to only one school run, thank God)
Brogues and colourful tights

What are yours'?

A piece of music I love coming on R3.
Coming home to my warm, tidy house on a cold day, I always appreciate it.
Having breakfast in the garden early on a day that's going to be very hot.
Exploring a new town that has interesting buildings and a good high street.

Sourdough bread with salted butter
Porridge with honey and banana and an americano with hot milk twice a week at my local cafe.
Walking near my house where I can see amazing views to my home city across the water.
A hug from my children
Foot massage from DH
Log burner
Autumn leaves
Proper thermal tops
Soft all saints leggings snd a big flannel shirt, super soft from being washed a hundred times.
Heated seats in my car
Thermos of coffee for work
My AirPods

Thanks so much for all of these responses. There are so many things mentioned on here that I love too but don’t think to do. I’m definitely getting almond croissants for breakfast on Sunday!

I asked my eleven year old the same question this morning and she said:

Knowing where my glasses are (hah!)
New bassoon reeds ( niche, I know)
Our pets
Being able to be in touch with my friends ( spot the hidden agenda there....)
Tights that fit properly
Baking on Saturday afternoons

Delay switch on the washing machine.

DH keeping me supplied with tea

My lovely cat

A candle burning on my desk at home as I work

Mumsnet

My secret snacks drawer

My own bathroom

our feather duvet- I love getting home form work and having a cup of tea sitting in bed before the evening routine begins

My new handbag backpack with all my organised pouches in

a new planner I just bought waiting for me in january

My a3 Christmas masterlist- I make one every year and it ends up filled with doodles, lists and a month plan

A coffee from a coffee shop on the way to work

Living opposite a park in C London (a tiny one but means my view is trees and grass).

All tea.

NHS treatment.

WishingHopingThinkingPraying - curious what you meant to type instead of “ sliced pan”!

Loving all of these.

I love that so many of you love radio 3 and 4 - hopefully the BBC will never be privatised.

That first cup of tea in the morning.

A hug (when we can) and a smile from the children in the family.

A home cooked meal.

A home made cake

Bring the first to get in to a clean bed - I always go to bed before dh.

A lie-in

Saturday kitchen live - always makes me smile

Going out for a smoothie/iced coffee with my DD
Reading a book
Eating nice chocolate
Visiting London or Paris
Drinking a nice glass of wine in the bath
I remember when I lived in the U.K., u used to love 200 denier tights (satin feel) from boots. Always felt amazing to wear in the winter time

The robin and the blackbird who come to the back door and harass us to feed them.

The hedgehogs who come into the garden to feed in the hedgehog houses (mostly only seen on night cameras, but still lovely).

Classical music.

Buying loads of socks all the same, so I can just chuck them in a drawer when they've been washed and know that when I grab two in the morning they'll match.

DP brushing my hair.

EternalOptimist, a sliced pan is what the Irish call a sliced loaf.

Seeing my DD happy
Going for long walks
Coffee
Gin
Snuggling up on the sofa with my DH and DD
Going to the gym
Netflix and tv in general
Sunny days
Loosing weight (on Weight Watchers)
Meeting friends and family for a walk

Also reading and listening to Radio 2

I worked somewhere where there was a canteen, and in the morning you could help yourself to free toast with butter. I worked there for 15 years and never got bored of it!

Neils yard bubble bath
Scented candle in the room where I work from home
Perfume on the days I go into work
Classical music
Cycling and walking with my dog
When my dog curls up next to me
Messages from friends and family
My kindle
Good chocolate, especially if I’ve been healthy all week
Lovely views on my walks
My coats, I don’t have many but have one for every weather!

Forgot one, just for this time of year.

Knowing that it's only just under three weeks before the nights start getting lighter/sunset gets later. It might only be by a few seconds at first, and the nights are still dark, but it's going in the right direction

@Jellycatspyjamas I need more info on this machine! The velvetiser is so expensive. I’ve added it to my basket so many times!

Freshly mad bed
Traffic cops and my favourite chocolate (the tv show not just eating chocolate with random police men)
My favourite candle burning
My coffee but can only be made my certain perilla as they make with love and it always tastes best

@Spongebobsquarefringe it was a cheap effort from the Lidl aisle of doom - £22 and works like a dream, will heat milk, froth milk and make hot chocolate. The resulting drink isn’t hot enough but not burning so safe for the kids bedtime drinks. I love it.

Aldi click and collect has been a game changer the last couple of weeks.
Our lovely walk to and from school through the park.
My cross stitch magazine arriving every month (and planning all the projects I'll never have time to complete)
Tea. All the tea.

Simple things

@Spongebobsquarefringe I nearly put Police Interceptors on my list. love a traffic cop

Fresh cut flowers
Nice room sprays, reed diffusers and candles (don't have to be pricey)
Having weather appropriate clothing and accessories for when I need them
Lamps
Fresh bedding
Cuddly throw
Diet Coke
Sourdough buttered toast
Getting into bed with the DC
Modal or 95/5 M&S pyjamas
Eating whatever DS1 bakes
Friday nights - I try and have all chores done and dinner prepped by the time DS1 comes home from school, so that we can have a cocktail when DH finishes work and I don't have to think about anything after that
Central heating - this is huge for me as I am always cold and our house can be draughty

@Pyewhacket

No road works on the main road into work Space near the entrance in the car park Nobody off sick Enough qualified staff to cope All my patients still breathing when I hand over None of my staff in tears or shaking. Steaming hot shower before I leave. A day off to myself Sex on a sunday morning

@Pyewhacket that post belongs in a book of poetry.

Fiona Cairns Rose bubble bath (Waitrose, about £6 for 500ml)
A bath
My hair colour, 2-3 washes after its been coloured and has settled down a bit