What's been your best purchase of the year?

[CactusRabbit]

I have 2. First is my coffee machine. It grinds the beans, so I can have a freshly brewed coffee each morning. I love it!
Second one is a prize from postcode lottery. It's a rechargeable hot water bottle, and it's been a game changer! Especially useful for when I'm cold watching DS play rugby....

Reformer Pilates, I am addicted and go 4/5 times a week.
It was from a post I read on here that said reformer Pilates was the thing that gave their body the most definition and it’s true. I can see my arm muscles now and my core is strong.

@Advocodo I also bought a Probreeze directly from them, not sure if it is the same one (Omnidry 20l) but it has a timer, humidistat, speed control and different modes, all controlled from an app which works better than any of my other apps for smart appliances. Which Best Buty, bought as a Black Friday deal plus an extra voucher it was £137. I’ve had basic dehumidifiers before but this does everything you could possibly need.

From Brand It Ltd, Essex, online order, on the 24th of December, I ordered 5 Beechfield Morf hats, the ''tubes'' that can be worn in a variety of different ways. They arrived on the 2nd of January.

Original White B900, Recycled French Navy BC915R, Original Burgundy B900, Original Florescent Yellow B900, and Original Florescent Pink B900.

£3.15 each except the BC915R which was £3.99. = £16.59 but with Standard £9.65 for P+P, Total excl. VAT £26.24 and VAT £5.25, the entire lot came to £31.49.

They're worth every penny! They're literally the most comfortable hats I've ever worn!

I'm wearing the pink at the moment and will be ordering some more colours soon!

She is a dermatologist, but it's taken me three attempts to find a type of laser that works! I tried a bigger chain company, and after several sessions, their laser had made no difference whatsoever. I can't remember the fee for rosacea alone, but at the newer place, it's £125 a session for that and laser hair removal on my legs, so obviously not too much! It does take a while, though, with sessions every 6-8 weeks. Get some aloe vera gel before you go, and a bag of peas at the ready in the freezer for when you come home! If you leave the swelling, you'll end up with chipmunk cheeks until it calms down again.

I do not miss my fetching pink/red splotches that people tried to minimise as being "like natural blusher"!

That’s really useful info - thank you! £125 a throw is much more reasonable than I’ve been quoted - am guessing you’re not in London?

I have never even been above ground in London, so no! 😂

I'm nowhere near a big city, which might be why it is much more reasonable than whatever you've been quoted. Do try the smaller establishments, though- they tend to offer more reasonable quotes, and usually a more personalised service!

Thank you, yes it was me.
I saw the GP on Tuesday and have just received an appointment for xray hips and pelvis on 12th January.
@justasking111, in case we don't cross paths again, I wish you and your left hip all the best in March.

@Myfluffyblanket All the best with your X Rays etc, there was almost nothing left of my hip when it was X Rayed.. no wonder I'd had lots of pain! I hope all goes smoothly for you, too.
You too @justasking111

That's excellent news. You'll have a better idea of what you're dealing with if it's skeletal.

My best purchase in 2025 was my adorable parson terrier puppy Ruby. I've met new friends while out walking. Its been excellent for my mental health. Definitely one of my best buys ever.

The snoozeband dupe/knock off? Any recommendations?

a load of seriously soft clothing to wear while I am getting over shingles. Only Cotton Traders and Cyberjammies because my budget has limits but it made a shedload of difference.

My new home, worth every £k.

Would it be possible for you to give some idea of the cost of doing this. Sounds great

Parsons are brilliant!! best breed👏

My automatic car, seriously love driving it and will never go back to a manual now.

Fashion Wise :
Blundstone boots. I don't know why it took me so long to buy some.

Under Prairie Moon dresses, I bought two at a Festival and felt like a Boho Goddess. They're total dopamine dressing for me.

Home Wise :

Changing our heating to Cast Iron Radators, saved so much money on heating, and they look lovely!
I don't have a link as we just got some off marketplace and repainted them!

Absoloute yes to this ! Game changer

I’ve been wearing Blundstones with most things since the mid 90s! They’re brilliant. A pair lasts me about 5 years and I replace immediately!

Can I ask which brand of duvet? Would you recommend?

Heated rechargeable socks for watching DS play football

I would love to do this - its my dream holiday to go to Africa and on safari

What is your foot gadget please?

Period pants as a back up with tampons (v heavy periods)
lovely gym membership so I’m regaining my fitness and feeling better
Arran knit jumper from vinted

I bought a Simba mattress topper, Woolroom duvet and Bedfolk cotton bedding with their quilt as an extra.
I too could happily stay in bed forever!