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Thanks to MN, I’ve gone and …

85 replies

CharliesAngles · 27/09/2023 11:41

… what?

What can you blame MN for recently?
Have you bought anything totally unnecessary, something which never would’ve never been on your radar until you saw it here?
Have you read a book due to someone mentioning it on MN?
Maybe even named your child a name which had never crossed your mind before? 😁

Thanks to MN, I have gone and … booked a holiday to Seville!
It has always been on the cards, but reading all about the current love for the city gave me the impetus to go ahead with it.
So actually I can also blame MN for being skint now 😆

OP posts:
orangedrizzle · 27/09/2023 18:57

Had surprise baby #3!

Ohyournotwearingadress · 27/09/2023 18:58

Bought DH a Dreamland Lakeland heated throw after extensive reading of posts on MN. He loves it and I steal it a fair bit. Mulling over buying another

GCAcademic · 27/09/2023 19:01

Threw away my toilet brushes

Tinysoxxx · 27/09/2023 19:05

Got GCSE and A Level exam papers remarked or ‘reviewed’ when my children were surprised they were low. Three out of three went up a grade so didn’t cost us anything.

Willmafrockfit · 27/09/2023 19:28

bought some dresses

LadyEloise1 · 27/09/2023 19:28

looking4pup · 27/09/2023 12:53

Wasted time

This.
Absolutely. Smile

Willmafrockfit · 27/09/2023 19:29

watched quite a bit of TV that was recommended

Fallingthroughclouds · 27/09/2023 19:32

Nothing.....yet. Love this thread though and I've always wanted to go to Seville. Please report back.

Dillane · 27/09/2023 19:35

fiddlesticksandotherwords · 27/09/2023 13:58

Went to a couple of brilliant restaurants in Whitby thanks to recommendations on MN.

Please could you recommend @fiddlesticksandotherwords thankyou

Doggymummar · 27/09/2023 19:37

Ohyournotwearingadress · 27/09/2023 18:58

Bought DH a Dreamland Lakeland heated throw after extensive reading of posts on MN. He loves it and I steal it a fair bit. Mulling over buying another

Mine arrived yesterday. Got mine from the outlet shop on eBay though for half price.

mondaytofriday · 27/09/2023 19:46

Started reading fiction again- I usually always stick to non fiction.

Read The Southern Book Club's Guide for Slaying Vampires (started strong but I ended up not liking at the end), and now I am reading Demon Copperhead and loving it so far.

CanIPutTheTreeUpYet · 27/09/2023 19:47

I've bought but not read yet, 'Where The Crawdads Sing,' after seeing it referenced a few times on here. Might start it tonight actually!

I've bought a beauty box that I didn't need but hey, I deserved a treat!
Contemplated on getting a Velvetiser but still on the fence.
Got all my Christmas presents bought already, thanks to the bargain boards!
Learnt many, many new brands and escaped my comfort zone. I love the fragrances from the White Company, how did I not know that site existed before MN?!

Most important though... I've learnt how toxic my little town is. The culture of it. The way I was raised, the way people treat eachother isn't right, which is why it's never felt right but was just 'normal'... I've grown as a person from reading other people's opinions and experiences.

Ohyoudodoyou · 27/09/2023 20:13

I'm the early days... bought far too much Boden, but some of it still fits (quality was great then!(
Raised good kids, moved away from toxic people...
Had my consciousness re-raised...

MissingMoominMamma · 27/09/2023 20:16

countvoncount · 27/09/2023 13:00

Updated my car music playlist with long forgotten 90's smashers

Ha! Me too!!

SirChenjins · 27/09/2023 20:19

Bought stuff from Vinted and a white, purple and green lanyard. Both are ace 😊

cptartapp · 27/09/2023 20:30

Booked and ate at a fantastic restaurant in Budapest. It came highly recommended on here.
Love Seville. One of my very favourite places.

RememberWhy · 27/09/2023 20:49

Got a link please?

Ginwitch5 · 27/09/2023 20:58

Downloaded the radio 4 series Cabin Pressure. Hilarious.

dullandgrey · 27/09/2023 21:08

A Swiss card that was mentioned on another thread Blush ordered it but haven't actually looked at it since lol. MNetters were claiming it was the best thing ever and they use it daily, for all sorts of scenarios, so I was lured in! Waste of £20, really Confused

Cheeesus · 27/09/2023 21:10

Adopted a retired greyhound.

dullandgrey · 27/09/2023 21:12

Oh maybe I've missed the point of the thread! Good stuff I've gotten thanks to MN is Clinique black honey lipstick and Erborian CC cream, Sézane chlo blouse, a Roka backpack (back during all that lucky dip hype!) Grin

weebarra · 27/09/2023 21:14

Most recently, went to Muu in Porto, was amazing!
Read some very good books
Found a lot of bargainous Xmas presents
Was supported through cancer diagnosis and treatment
Found a lot of lovely women throughout the country when I was expecting DC3, she was 10 last month and we're all still friends now.

weebarra · 27/09/2023 21:15

Oh yes, my beloved Roka backpack. Was complimented on it just yesterday!

Damnloginpopup · 27/09/2023 21:39

Booked centre parcs...

RichardsGear · 27/09/2023 21:47

Babyliss Big Hair (years ago. Didn't use it, then dug it out a few months ago and now get loads of compliments about my hair).