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Too ask what you've bought/tried recently that you can not live without?

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gerbilfun · 18/06/2019 20:04

My washing machine was packing up so I panicked ( no washing machine here would be carnage) and ordered a new one. In the time the new one came out current one seemed to have sorted itself out. Thankfully we had a space for it to go in the kitchen and dh plumbed it in. So now I have two washing machines and I can't believe I didn't do this sooner. When the old washing does finally pack up I shall be replacing it sharpish. It's literally made my life so much easier. Sad I know Confused

Olives. I tried olives about 4 months ago and am hooked on them. But only green ones in lemon and herbs.

Loungewear. Bought a couple of sets online a few weeks ago and I love them! So so comfy.
Also got my first ever trainers last month Grin I'm 35. Is this a semi midlife crisis?

OP posts:
fedup21 · 19/06/2019 20:17

Can anyone please please link to the insoles for Plantar fasciitis?!

OralBElectricToothbrush · 19/06/2019 20:21

Those Ebay harem trousers.

summerbaby1 · 19/06/2019 20:42

Koh cleaner. Complete game changer!

Littlemisslists · 19/06/2019 21:00

I’d really love that link too troysmama I’ve had a quick look on boots web page there but there’s quite a few different ones

Serialweightwatcher · 19/06/2019 21:02

Instant Pot ... also had Breville Halo+ for a few months but using it more

@Oysterbabe - no it doesn't crisp anything up - you need to put under grill or in oven for a few mins after

CharityConundrum · 19/06/2019 21:03

I got a tomato de-huller - basically a pair of tweezers with sharp points so that you can pinch out just the tough, fibrous stalky bit without having to slice them out of every piece as you cut the tomato up. I have wanted one forever, but never think of it when I'm in a position to buy one, but a bout of amnesia finally got me to the point of ordering one and I have never been happier!

MadisonAvenue · 19/06/2019 21:07

Instant Pot. I rarely use my oven or hob since getting it.

Retractable washing line. I've been using a rotary line for the last 8 years since moving house and it'd take ages to dry a load of washing on it. I'd forgotten how quickly washing dries on a line, and the scrapman's taken the rotary line this morning so there's no going back now

DearLady · 19/06/2019 21:18

Who, I just got a bottle of Rhubarb Rose from Molton Brown. Gonna use it tomorrow!

Charity, my DH must have the little stalk thing removed. I need one of these in my life!

My recommendation is the Wet Brush Pro. Much better than other deranged brushes.

DearLady · 19/06/2019 21:20

Detangling brushes, obvs...

BuzzShitbagBobbly · 19/06/2019 21:23

I rather like the idea of a deranged brush Lady!

Lolly25 · 19/06/2019 21:25

A motorhome...
Best escape ever..no booking and dogs come too.

ChihuahuaMummy1 · 19/06/2019 21:44

@Ohyesiam which Dior foundation is it please?

cushioncovers · 19/06/2019 21:46

Fedup

Too ask what you've bought/tried recently that you can not live without?
Too ask what you've bought/tried recently that you can not live without?
Ohyesiam · 19/06/2019 21:46

@ChihuahuaMummy1
It’s Dior forever Glow. It’s invisible and makes you look amazing.

AtleastitsnotMonday · 19/06/2019 23:01

Beetroot ketchup I can’t believe I lived so long without it.

stealthsquirrelnutkin · 20/06/2019 00:53

Robot vacuum cleaner. Programmed to switch itself on at the same time every day and pootle around sucking up crap. All I need to do is remember to empty the dust compartment a couple of times a week, and wash the filters once a month.

Robot floor cleaner. I call it the work house orphan (channelling Agatha Christie and Miss Marples' many housemaids) because it has a setting option that mimics a person on their hands and knees crawling along and wiping the floor, though it's real name is the Moneual RS700. Similar to the aircraft powerglide hard floor cleaner mentioned upthread in that it has two rotating disks that do all the work, but once I push the start button it bimbles off across the floor without any further input from me, so I can sit here mumsnetting while it slaves away on my behalf. It is slightly more demanding than the vacuum, because the water reservoirs need to be filled, and the microfibre pads rinsed and attached before use. It does have a remote control, but can't be programmed to come on automatically when I'm not home. Once started it runs for 40 minutes, and leaves the bathroom, kitchen, living room and hall floors spotless.

Another vote for the Instant pot, as a vegetarian I eat loads of beans and pulses, so it paid for itself quite quickly due to the difference in price between tinned beans and dried beans. Love being able to leave it to get on with the cooking while I go out and potter in the garden.

Halogen oven, very useful for baking and grilling single portions without having to heat up the big oven.

Counter top dishwasher that I can load and unload without having to bend down (on account of being doddery).

Sometimes I sit here mumsnetting, with the washing machine, dishwasher, floor robot and instant pot all slaving away in the background and think how lucky I am compared to the women who lived on this street a hundred years ago. They had to fetch water from the street pump, heat it on the range, and then rub their weekly wash by hand against a washboard, using lye soap that cracked their skin. Washing nappies, snotty handkerchiefs and sanitary towels. Having to walk to the shops every day because they didn't have fridges. Having to clean grates and start fires every morning, waiting for kettles to heat over ranges. Heating bathwater in pans on the range. AND with all that to do they even made extra work for themselves by competitively donkey stoning their front steps. I wonder what they'd think of the constant hot water from the gas combi boiler, and the power shower, as well as all the other devices.

Since getting the floor cleaning robots my floors are always clean. I just wish someone would hurry up and invent a dusting robot, because the contrast between the shiny floors and layer of dust that accumulates on all the other horizontal surfaces is a bit depressing.

Kiwiinkits · 20/06/2019 01:27

Washable panty liners! So comfortable, and there’s no itching and sweating as they’re cotton!! Love them so much.

My e bike. Commuting is faster and more fun and more flexible.

Loccitane shampoo. Oh my god, shampoo game changer. My hair has never been better.

magimedi · 20/06/2019 06:51

@Kiwiinkits ANy chance of a link to the washable liners?

myheartskipsskipsabeat · 20/06/2019 07:00

@3brightstars3 which eyebrow mascara is it?

RangerLady · 20/06/2019 07:08

A little gadget that hulls strawberries. From lakeland I believe my MIL bought me it. Much less waste of the delicious bit than chopping the top off.

For eco liners @magimedi just go to the babipur website.

I also couldn't live with out my menstrual cup. And washable baby wipes, disposables are just crap

JuneFromBethesda · 20/06/2019 07:18

Waitrose chocolate with feuilletine and sea salt. So so so so moreish.

Sarcelle · 20/06/2019 07:22

Pull out bin in new fitted kitchen, followed by dishwasher.

ELF primer spray (one in black bottle). I was going to buy the much more expensive Urban Decay one but won't bother.

Vaseline - use cheap eye cream with a swipe of this on top to keep the moisture in. Eye area looks plump and rested. Been doing for s few weeks because of a thread about using Vaseline on face at night on S & B.

La Roche Posay handcream, there are a couple in the range. I use the one called Ciclaplast - poss wrong spelling. I used to use Body Shop Hemp but this one wins hands down. Pun intended.

Sarcelle · 20/06/2019 07:25

Also exercise. If I ever did exercise it was under duress. Now I love it and do it regularly. Always take the opportunity to do it if I can. My body is toning up, and skin looks good. Sweat, good circulation and lots of water!

ooohhhhcrap · 20/06/2019 07:33

Forgot to add a ceiling fan in my room.

South facing and no matter how shut the blinds and curtains are it still gets roasting in my room.

Brilliant idea it was Smile

CitadelsofScience · 20/06/2019 08:06

ooohhhh we're looking at putting a ceiling fan in our bedroom, same as you, it's always an oven in there.

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