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Original poster

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

284 replies

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:
RogerAllamsFangirl · 15/04/2018 17:10

Mooncup
Mark Warner holidays
Boden clothes times a billion
Fake Canada Goose site that I had to get money back from but less said about that the better
M&S (really!)
Zevron facial hair thing
Braun facial hair thing
Neilson holiday
Brooks trainers

RogerAllamsFangirl · 15/04/2018 17:12

Jo Malone because of promo
Footner
Lakeland washing line hanger helpers

chinz · 15/04/2018 17:20

A robot hoover. I lurve him Blush

cupofteaplease · 15/04/2018 17:21

I did a product test via MN for a Ford C Max. After the two week trial was up, I went and bought one! That was my biggest purchase because of MN. There have been many other smaller ones, often after taking part in product tests eg Little Dish meals and Bear cereals- I wouldn’t have looked at them if I didn’t do the product tests.

bimbobaggins · 15/04/2018 17:25

I’ve bought a secret slimming swim suit and nspa hot cloth polish.

Annabelle4 · 15/04/2018 17:25

Look Fantastic Advent calendar & beauty boxes
Breast pump
Aldi everything
Babyliss big hair
Boden clothes
Steam mop (now unused and in garage)
Went camping in France (recommended on Larger Families board)
Gin (hadn't tried it before)

I'm sure there are loads more

MardAsSnails · 15/04/2018 17:26

Crochet hooks and wool.

Original poster
CircleSquareCircleSquare · 15/04/2018 17:27

That must have been an impressive trial cupoftea!

This thread really shows me how powerful Mumsnet is. I’m so grateful for so many of the suggestions (and warnings against products) I’ve had over the years.

OP posts:
DelurkingAJ · 15/04/2018 17:29

Bras that fit
Avene skin care products that have much reduced my acne to my utter delight

PutTheChocEggDown · 15/04/2018 17:33

Instant Pot and Aveeno stuff - love them both.

AntiqueOlive · 15/04/2018 17:37

Paula Choice skincare. Would never have found it without Mumsnet style and beauty.

It has transformed my bad skin.

TheChampagneGalop · 15/04/2018 17:38

Books
Workout DVDs
Bras that fit better

GoodyMog · 15/04/2018 17:40

Pretty much all the baby essentials were bought because of MN recommendations.

ValleyClouds · 15/04/2018 17:41

Philips Lumea

Ness1234 · 15/04/2018 17:44

Loads of stuff!

FusRoDah · 15/04/2018 17:45

Zoflora (DP loathes it and it's bad for cats, so a big fail)
Method cleaning products (fab)
Tuppence and Crumble star wrap (fab)
Astral moisturizer (not tried it yet)
Tutti Bambini Cozee beside crib (fab)
Baby jogger city mini GT (fab)
Frozen onions (great) and frozen mashed potato (unconvinced)

Growingboys · 15/04/2018 17:50

Seasalt candles
Korean cloths to scrape my skin
Seche Vite nail stuff
loads of books
a few supplements
trousers for DS10

AlpacaLypse · 15/04/2018 17:55

Ikea Hovag mattress. It didn't occur to me to even try Ikea for a mattress until several MNetters were raving with joy about this particular one. It's been absolutely amazing and came in at only a quarter of the price I'd expected to have to pay for a decent one.

And The Nitty Gritty Comb for headlice!

Marmablade · 15/04/2018 17:57

Hush dress

Marmablade · 15/04/2018 17:57

Oh and Boden pencil skirt

OctoberOctober · 15/04/2018 18:00

DIY kitchen!

Jenijena · 15/04/2018 18:00

I’ve bought various things and lusted after many more.

What I can’t forgive, however, is when I’ve clicked a link on a thread which might typically be titled ‘you’re not going to believe how horrible this dress is’... and then it stalks me all over the internet in ads...

WillowWept · 15/04/2018 18:06

Hush dresses (plural)
Babyliss big hair
Assortment of Lakeland goods
Audible
A mountain of books
philips lumea
Tickets to Hamilton
Estée Lauder DW
Soap and glory file
Fanola shampoo
Centre parcs holiday
Merlin pass
Fearherdown farms
Alpha H
Several handbags
Boden tops the names of which I don't recall
Lots of farrow and ball paint

Loads of stuff...

candlefloozy · 15/04/2018 18:06

What's a hush skirt?
What's the deal with babyliss big hair??

Freshprincess · 15/04/2018 18:07

Many things already mentioned. Pretty much everything I'm currently wearing, Levi's Demi Curves, H&M long vest, Uniqlo jumper and a bra in the right size after bra intervention thread.

Not already mentioned epistick, Nip &a Fab stuff, Jo Malone candle, all my stocking fillers were from the Christmas thread, loads of books, watched films I'd never heard of, had an itinerary for weekend in london entirely from suggestions on here, and on and on.

I'm starting to wonder if I could ever make a decision about a purchase on my own anymore!