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Original poster

to ask if you’ve bought something because of Mumsnet?

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CircleSquareCircleSquare · 15/04/2018 15:00

Mumsnet is a force to be reckoned with and I’ve realised after reading a few threads today that I’ve bought a lot of things because of Mumsnet recommendations.

Aldi wine
Aldi pizzas
Matalan rug
Saltwater sandals
School uniform name tape
Essie nail polish
Pixi glow
Astral face cream
L’Oréal shampoo
Aveeno handcream
Aldi nappies
Switched to Coke Zero
3 x holidays for 8 people
2 x pushchairs
2 handbags
A scarf
Dozens of books
Kids coats
Dozens of Christmas gifts
Toys
Merlin pass
National trust pass
Event tickets
A sofa
Floor tiles
Bathroom suite
Dishwasher tablets
A fridge
A hoover
Method cleaning products
Light bulbs
Photo books
Photo calendars
Car insurance
Mortgage broker services
Audible

I’m sure there are loads more

Before most bigger purchases or trying a new brand I search Mumsnet. I start threads about things I want to buy, I read recommendations, I dip in and out of different sub forums.

What have you bought because of Mumsnet?

#IStandWithMumsnet

OP posts:
Rememory · 15/04/2018 15:12

Lots of the above and a

#Babyliss Big Hair
#Le Roche Posay
#The Ordinary

LyricalGangster · 15/04/2018 15:13

An instant pot. And it is indeed a magical thing.

TheyMostlyComeOutAtNightMostly · 15/04/2018 15:14

Babyliss Big Hair
Anglomania frock (S&B were Anglomania-maniacs a few years ago)
Holiday in MN fave location
Nude micro fishnets

Mightymucks · 15/04/2018 15:15

Holiday with Siblu regularly and first saw them advertised on here which directly led to the first purchase and am now a regular customer.

Winewinewinegin · 15/04/2018 15:15

Far too much. At least 10 things from the above list.

Original poster
CircleSquareCircleSquare · 15/04/2018 15:16

Lots of the above and a

#Babyliss Big Hair
#Le Roche Posay
#The Ordinary

^
Oh yes all of these for me too!
Wouldn’t be without my Babyliss Big Hair, forever grateful to MN for that.

OP posts:
ButDoYouAvocado · 15/04/2018 15:25

La Roche Posay - good
Astral face cream - horrible greasy stuff
Collection mascara - amazing
Aldi shopping generally - good on the whole
All sorts of books - all great

ScreamingValenta · 15/04/2018 15:26

Zoflora
M&S pork crackling
M&S 'Aqua' perfume
MacBook
Max Factor blusher

Probably other things too!

PaintedHorizons · 15/04/2018 15:29

Zoflora, Lakeland heated airer, lots of books, many things I can't think of at the moment.

Quite a lot of food, (frozen onions).

eloisesparkle · 15/04/2018 15:30

The Ordinary
La Roche Posay
Zoflora
Specific food from Lidl and Aldi, can't remember what.
Vicks for soles of feet for cough at night.

WishingOnABar · 15/04/2018 15:31

Mumsnet has introduced me to zoflora and Mooncups. Have also recently switched shopping to Aldi and am quite impressed so far

BuntyII · 15/04/2018 15:33

Ooh yes too many things to mention. I buy Aveeno Baby and HiPP organic after being selected for product tests. I bought Lidl nappies because they had the MN rated badge on them. Pretty much everything for my baby has been checked out on the site or with my MN ante natal group first.

Korg · 15/04/2018 15:35

Loads of things!

BonApp · 15/04/2018 15:37

Op where were the holidays to?

Teenagemaw · 15/04/2018 15:39

Aveeno moisturiser.

PeggySchuylar · 15/04/2018 15:40

Blimey. Literally loads of stuff. Stuff from Mumsnet swears by - clothes, vacuum cleaner, white goods.
Lots of toiletries - Waitrose skin care, soap, red lipstick
Stuff from Lidl, Aldi
Clothes - nice stuff from M&S, stuff on style and beauty
Sheets from m&s

Mirena coil

Some really major, expensive, life changing things -
a house! After someone on property and diy said to check Zoopla as well as Rightmove
Private education for one of my kids after reading education boards
ADHD assessment for a different DC after SN board

YesILikeItToo · 15/04/2018 15:40

Mooncup. Looks like I was a bit late to the party, I haven’t had a period since November Hmm

Killerqueen2244 · 15/04/2018 15:42

HG Mould spray!

grumpy4squash · 15/04/2018 15:43

Mooncup. Looks like I was a bit late to the party, I haven’t had a period since November

Is that because you're still wearing the Mooncup? :)

Shnoggi · 15/04/2018 15:43

HUSH Ruched skirt...... have never worn it though Grin

DanceDisaster · 15/04/2018 15:44

Sooooo much! Too many things to list. I had to ban myself from the S&B pages for a bit as I was spending so much money Blush.

My most recent purchase based on a MN recommendation was a mascara by Collection.

GodYouMakeMeCringe · 15/04/2018 15:45

Aw, bless you. You fell for it.

MrsTerryPratchett · 15/04/2018 15:48

My DParents own a Lakeland dryer because of you vipers. Christmas sorted. Plus I didn't know who Boden were. And the aforementioned Hush skirt. I have worn it, to destruction. And S&B sorted my feet out.

Hey, advertisers. We [heart] MN.

ItsNotUnusualToBe · 15/04/2018 15:51

Blush babyliss big hair
First heard of phase eight, born &other Stories, dvf and boden.
Many Christmas inspired purchases
Skincare - Korean, LRP, clearasil
Links to other blogs incl Lisa Eldridge, youngbhiuse love, etc
Lakeland heated clothes rail

I came for breastfeeding support (with love the to tiktok), stated for s&about (thanks wise and avid then vougettes) am engrossed in brace babes battle bus stories, I have apparently been brain washed into the cult like FWR and my world view is definitely shaped by the intelligent discussions in here.

Viva la republic of mumsnet 👩‍💻

NotMeNoNo · 15/04/2018 15:51

Currently wearing my Next suede furry slippers.

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