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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

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CircleSquareCircleSquare · 15/04/2018 19:37

RogerAllamsFangirl

That’s fantastic. MN has made me very aware of different parts of society, has exposed me to different view points and has opened my eyes. I’ll be forever grateful.

OP posts:
Jozxyqk · 15/04/2018 19:38

Assigned - like this.

Littlecaf · 15/04/2018 19:38

Already had a Big Hair thing, Boden and Seasalt jacket pre mumsnet - ing (yup, smug)

Timeless Dulux paint colour
Miele vacuum
Baby Secrets book by Jo Tantum (yup, it worked mostly with DS1)
Karndean

AssignedPuuurfectAtBirth · 15/04/2018 19:41

Ooo. thanks Joz. Out od stock there but will find alternative.

FullMetalRabbit · 15/04/2018 19:47

a poo step

Bagadverts · 15/04/2018 19:52

Soap to try instead of shower gel. Think I'm one of the few who didn't get on with it and went back.

AnnabelleLecter · 15/04/2018 19:53

Loads from S&B
Holidays and places of interest.
Thanks to MN I have a perfect smile as had my bottom teeth bonded after reading about it on here, never heard of it before.
Definitely lots more.

UnicornRainbowFluffball · 15/04/2018 20:07

Zoflora
After this thread the h6 mould remover and some descaler I found

I almost bought a toastie maker after the thread about how many things you can make in one but just about resisted.

AssignedPuuurfectAtBirth · 15/04/2018 20:13

Bagadverts
Sorry to sound thick but how can you 'not get on' with soap?

Meatbadger · 15/04/2018 20:15

Zoflora

WeShouldBeFriends · 15/04/2018 20:15

Knew I'd forgotten stuff. Also-
-footner
-Nip Fab stuff
-REN stuff
-sugru
-cake in a mug sachets
-wallet ninja
-plants from ikea
-socktapus

Justwanttoweeinpeace · 15/04/2018 20:16

Far far far too many things to name here.

I arrived when I was pregnant about six years ago and have bought hundreds of things based on MN recommendations, from baby kit to white goods and even holidays. I couldn't do without you all.

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EmmaGrundyForPM · 15/04/2018 20:21

I'm sure there's loads bit the ones that spring to mind are

Zoflora - great stuff

Hush skirt. A MN er posted on here that her dh said her arse looked amazing in one. I bought one and my dh says the same thing.

INSTANT POT. OMG, has transformed my life. It is absolutely brilliant. I'd never heard on them.before reading the thread on MN. Now I rave about it to everyone.

Jozxyqk · 15/04/2018 20:22

Assigned - there's a similar one, different brand, (Russell Hobbs I think) at a similar price. Argos carry the RH in addition to Amazon. We went with the Salter because Argos had the RH on special offer when we wanted one, & it was out of stock in almost the entire country!

Ekphrasis · 15/04/2018 20:24

Nivea face cream
A snuzpod
About to buy a bra from jo jo mama Bebe on final recommendation here.
A Lego kit

I draw the line at zoflora, sorry. (Zoflora Exculsionary Rad Fem)

AssignedPuuurfectAtBirth · 15/04/2018 20:25

Thanks Joz. I think I will wait until I have the Salter - not keen on RH.

Oh my children will be mighty happy about waffles for breakfast!

Ekphrasis · 15/04/2018 20:26

Oh yes a latex mattesss.

Ekphrasis · 15/04/2018 20:26

Epsom salts

FedUpWithBriiiiiick · 15/04/2018 20:30

Zoflora
A deep-fill sandwich toaster
An electric pressure cooker
Collection Lash Surge mascara
Pears soap
My first ever true community with feminist women

AnneElliott · 15/04/2018 20:34

A hoover

FusionChefGeoff · 15/04/2018 20:35

God hundreds of things it's my go to resource!!

Soak n sleep sheets
Zoflora (obvs)
Sea salt coat
Astonish kitchen cleaner
Packing cubes
Suncream
Apps - hit the button, tozzle, teach your monster to read
IKEA high chair
Squirt bath toys for holiday
Safari chef
SIMs (camping)

Plus lots of influencer stuff that I know about eg brands Jo Malone, White Company that I didn't really know about before.

tortelliniforever · 15/04/2018 20:38

Fingerlings
Lush solid shampoo
Tried but failed to get Lidl mini-stollens!

TerfsUp · 15/04/2018 20:40

La Roche Posay and Zoflora.

TerfsUp · 15/04/2018 20:41

Oh, yes. And the Breville sandwich toaster.

BlackeyedSusan · 15/04/2018 20:44

my miele is fabulous...

bought books
lego,
ed psych assessment