to now ask you to name the products you LOVE and couldn't/wouldn't be without?

[Heartbrokenmum73]

I've absolutely loved the thread on crap stuff people have bought (and now know which washing machines/hoovers/deodorants to avoid).

Thought it might be interesting to see which products/appliances you love, be they beauty, household stuff, pet products, etc. Always useful to get 'thumbs-ups' from people. And as someone who rarely wears make-up (because I don't know what I'm buying/how to apply the damn stuff) it would be great to hear about essential beauty buys, rather than what the magazines tell us to buy. Beauty Editors seem to make a lot more money than most women.

For me it's my gadgets - iPod, Beats headphones (amazing sound quality on them) and my Kindle (even though I'm still buying stupid amounts of 'real' books too - they're so cheap in charity shops and supermarkets!).

So, what would/could you not be without?

Anal lube

Some things are coming up time and time again

Mine are:
Nivea soft
Heinz salad cream
Panda licorice
M & S knickers
Ecover washing powder
Twinnings camomile tea

What brand, though, Sole? Or store own brand?

TV disc recorders, the DDs do not remember the hell that was finding Angel Mouse or Bob the Builder on 100 unlabelled VCRs

Rohan clothing.

Quality, well made, nice plain 'quiet' clothing that is hardwearing, practical and comfortable to wear outdoors - so ideal for grubbing about with toddlers and commuting. I stay warm and dry and it doesn't look too obviously 'outdoorsy'. The jeans look quite smart and they dry overnight, too.

I love it and am never shopping anywhere else if I can help it. It even has a lifetime guarantee.

my Bodum milk frother

Don't be so perso.al Toys :)

My DH tried Mitchum once and it gave him a sort of itchy eczema. It's the 48 hour thing - it's too strong I think. Dove stick deodorant is great.

Tampax Pearl
Boots curl creme

Oh and how could I forget Fairy Liquid? There really is no decent substitute for it that is half as good.

True Fellatio. I buy the premium

Sole.

Nivea eye makeup remover (blue bottle) - non-greasy and doesn't sting or smell unpleasant
Huggies wipes - only ones that are damp enough and strong enough IMO
ADSA nappies - fab and half price of Pampers
Yorkshire tea
Golden granulated sugar - white seems too sweet now and I think I get better results with baking
ASDA own museli (red box)
L'occitaine shower oil (Almond) - this is my expensive treat and I can keep the bottle going all year if I use it just once a week :) Had comments on how soft my skin is after using it with exfoliating gloves

Beauty: Lavanila deodorant (aluminium-free and incredibly effective)
Organic coconut oil as a moisturiser.
Organic Color Systems hair dye
Mama Mio boob tube

Food: Cerignola olives
Pecans drizzled in salt and oil and whacked in the oven
Dave's kombucha tea

Tampax pearl
Always
Alpro soya milk
Millicano
Lurpak
Asda nappies/pull ups-never ever leak
Lidl baby wipes-best quality wipes I've tried,cheaper than anywhere and more in the pack
Asda little angels shampoo and leave in conditioner
M and S underwear for children,great fit,comfortable and never shrinks in the tumble dryer
M and S walkmates kids shoes,good quality,pretty,stylish and very reasonable price
Dettol antibacterial spray lime and mint
Body shop peppermint foot scrub
Body shop Ginger shampoo-amazing for irritated itchy scalps
Body shop vitamin c skin reviver and microdermabrasion-the best scrub and serum for brightening tired skin
Venus razors
Vanilla coke-I'm in heaven now it's been brought back
Simple eye makeup remover-cheap but so effective
The Sanctuary salt scrub-love the fragrance,and very coarse scrub
The sanctuary oil mist spray-love love love this product,light,amazing!
Boots essential face wash in cucumber,cheap but fabulous
Trish McEvoy fragrances-little luxury but worth every penny
Boots mini club kids clothes-great quality and very reasonable price
Lidl food caddy bags-bigger and cheaper than anywhere else
Sanex deodorant-can't use anything else

Miele Cat and Dog vacuum. Fuggs.
Burts Bees lipbalm.
Lucas' Paw Paw balm.
Savlon.
Witch Doctor concealer stick.
Herbal Essences shampoo (the old stuff was better, save my stockpile for special occasions now!)
Lee Stafford hair treatment For Hair That Never Grows Past A Certain Length.
White Glo toothpaste.
Marmite.
Bicarb for cleaning.
Tabasco.
Fairy.
Microfibre cloths- for cleaning everything including face.
Chanel Vitalumiere foundation.

Wow sorry,what a list!
Didn't realise I posted that much!

Valentino Rock n Rose - smells amazing and makes me feel young again
Tesco value nappy bags - also function as dog poo bags and keeping screws/bolts/nuts together. And smell lovely.
Tesco baby wipes - strong, smell lovely and clean fox poo off the dog brilliantly!
iPad and iPhone - they talk to each other, it's amazing!
James Wellbeloved dog food - just brilliant!

Alpro soya yogurts and milk.
Vitalite dairy free spread
Baking powder, baking soda, flour, brown sugar, vanilla essence, groundnut oil, agave nectar and cinnamon for baking.
Almonds
Tea! Lots of different herbal teas to choose from.
Ergo baby carrier
Reusable nappies and wipes
washing powder
Salt of the earth deodorant
Sophie giraffe
Amber teething necklaces
Thermometer.

Lots more but i'll stop.

Clinique 3step
beats headphone
iPod
iPad
perfumes
mascara
nice underwear
blondie mania bag
regular haircut
amazon books
smith rose salve
ren rose bodywash

iPad.

GHDs, Babyliss Big Hair, Sky Plus, No7 Intelligent Coverage Foundation

George Foreskin Grill. Cook anything and everything in it. Chops, chicken breasts, bacon, pannini, toasted sandwiches, grilled vegetables.

Oooh ooh and my Bose noise cancelling headphones. I could not imaging flying without them now.