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....

Mine my bean to cup coffee machine - I took a gamble and got it for £90 second hand off Facebook - I made the guy use it to show it worked before I handed my money over! I wasn’t sure I’d like it more than my pour over - but every morning I have such satisfaction in a perfect for me cup of coffee, absolute thing that brings me daily joy.
I also love my ninja kettle as it’s quick and adjustable temp for when I want hot not boiling, even the little noise is good as I hear it chime it’s boiled if I’ve gotten distracted!
other bits
a cover less 2tog duvet for the hot summer - I have to have something even when sweltering!
mugs - I’m obsessed but coffee out of the right mug makes it even better!
my sho tumbler xx - drinking with a straw I drink much more.
my pair of red m&s trainers- I’ve wanted red trainers for years and they make me feel happy every time I wear them.
board game arena subscription and weekends away at board game conventions- just doing something I enjoy for no reason other than fun .

@Stuckinarut79

OK, where did you find the 2 tog duvet and do they do them in all sizes?

We " share " a 4 tog, no heating, window open and Im still getting too hot

@NCTDNi’m a huge fan of cyberjammies PJs too. I had about 10 pairs of PJs, one of which was cyberjammies which had been a gift. Ever since I have had them, I would wear them, wear one of the other 9 or so pairs whilst they were in the wash, wear the cyberjammies, wear a different one of the other 9 or so pairs whilst they were in the wash, wear the cyberjammies again etc. It only occurred to me in the autumn that it might make more sense to actually find out how much these cyberjammies PJs were, where I could buy them etc. They had a sale on & I bought two pairs. They are all I have worn since and I have now thrown out all of my other PJs. I have gone for the jersey top with wide leg cotton bottoms which is the same combination as my original pair but everything is sold individually so you can mix & match.

I love the stretchy jersey so ordered two of that style

@HouseWithASeaView I’ve gone for a size bigger than my normal size for extra sexiness so hope that’s not a mistake !

Is this some Temu shit? Seriously, what is wrong with you?

Omg I definitely mean stretchiness!! Sexiness and the pyjamas I tend to wear most definitely don’t go together the aim of the game is certainly comfort!

And a choking hazard if any young children happened to come across them. It also seems to be a thing on cruise ships hiding plastic ducks around the place and does seem totally brainless.

Ok 2.5 tog - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Silentnight-Summer-Breeze-Coverless-Duvet/dp/B0D6S1FNJP/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?crid=3VF08Z0AW73ZQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.cCvWp2P_TJ7D4Lt9kp8l-NE4V3s0I31ok77SvVJsnHZkC-Z-7--x4cadgYYX_IUEBiewOAe42yIiLCQxlyTt6NpCN4fGcVHYEHRMRupr63a-ATjmMBCcwpGcGyWuslmfeWJ3yGY-Z5vyJ5vXIhl0KxhWOk6QDcgY9yEvSG93p7eq6iJAC6JqDBvRN9QcQobeeGSjYwnPBjW2rOmCPmdlRA.KRMv9QYAC1nEqq08z4nWABZxWZJM9y00-TVaN9hpIzw&dib_tag=se&keywords=silent+night+coverless+duvet&qid=1767479947&sprefix=silent+night+co%2Caps%2C94&sr=8-1-spons&aref=hyzL7uNVos&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRm&psc=1 but it’s very thin, like a quilt rather than a duvet, I sleep with a 4tog in winter as I hate being too warm, but need something and a sheet doesn’t cut it!

Please could you share the details of your de-bobbler? Ty

@gillefc82 ooo, I've never heard of that one but a quick look shoes they have great reviews so I'm very interested.
My hair does hold a curl, I just can't do it!

I have coarse hair that's relatively short - just touches my shoulders.
Is it easy to use? Looking at their website it looks like the non- pro one is suggested for short hair.... I'm very tempted!

Robot vacuum

Dip powder nail kit - have nice nails most of the time now unless between sets, have always been crap at doing my own and too cheap to go to a salon.

My hair is down to my armpits and I typically keep it this length or a little longer so the pro plus was worth the extra for me for the longer barrel but if you have shorter hair most reviewers who have tried or own both recommend saving a bit of money and going with the normal one. Would 100% recommend it!

Monderma's tretinoin has been lovely.
Topically it’s reduced my fine lines by about half.
www.monderma.co.uk/

My new car!

i bought one for myself a few weeks ago and it’s brilliant! I’ve never been able to curl
my hair and this makes it so easy! I’ve bought every curler available and this one is the only one that works!

I am assuming you are waiting for hip replacement surgery. Can I ask what your symptoms are and how long you’ve had them? I’ve got pain in both hips but the worst pain is from the less severely affected hip on recent x rays which doesn’t really make sense to me. I’m now being referred for physio and was advised that they won’t offer a hip replacement as I’m too young, At the age of 58 that was nice to hear but I’m not convinced!

I'm a huge period pants fan but funnily enough struggle to dry them in the winter! May I ask which Meaco dehumidifier you have please?

My Chelsea Peers fleece dressing gown in the sale. It’s so soft and comfortable. And having 30% off just adds to the enjoyment.

Glasses that record sound and video.

My Dad has dementia and is becoming progressively worse. I want to capture as much footage of him as I can and try to capture him telling me he loves me.

Today, I managed to capture him calling me sweetheart. I want to record those phrases and put the recording in a teddy bear or a cushion with his face on so I can cuddle him and hear him talk to me when he's no longer here..

@Kaybee50 totally agree! I’ve had years of wonky curls that always came out better on one side of my head than the other and had to accept that even after spending over an hour trying my best, whilst the curls might look decent when freshly styled, within the hour I’d be guaranteed to be left looking like I’d chosen to come out with bed head hair that I’d not even bothered to run a brush through!

It’s been a complete game changer for me and I’ve already persuaded my Mum to get one! Glad you love yours too!

22 pages of comments, so not enough time to like everything individually, but to everyone saying Mounjaro: I am with you.

An interocitor to go with my turboencabulator.

@CactusRabbit which coffee maker please Im after one