Things your parents owned that you swore you wouldn't. And now you do.

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Coasters. Oh the shame!!!!

@FlumpetCrumpet I bought my first jumper debobbler a month ago but in my defence I read about them on MN so it doesn't count

Does a national trust membership count? I thought that was the epitome of being old and boring when I was a teen and now here I am with one

Oh dear, I think I might still have been a teenager when I joined the NT! Although in my defence my mum had died offensively young and doing things she had enjoyed made me feel less alone.

Pretty cotton handkerchiefs! I have one in each bag now, unused (I carry tissues too) - but somehow knowing it's there makes me feel all ladylike!

Thermals , especially vests !

A caravan

A caravan

TBF I did enjoy caravan hols when I was a child, but have surprised myself that husband and I have bought one and are enjoying it. Husband and I always went on sunshine abroad hols and never thought we would caravan in the UK.

Love our tin tent.

A meat thermometer but haven't got the grape scissors (yet!)

Tupperware ,I know Im old because I have quite a selection of it now.

My DM sang the praises of an air fryer for two years, to the point that I said "NOT ONE MORE WORD" - then my DH showed me his marvelous new tool, which he loves and I love what it produces.

sorry Mum. I was wrong. You were right.

An electric tin opener.
Selection of hot water bottles.
Electric blanket.
A selection of scented disinfectants

M&S jeans. Sorry, teenage self.

Not quite the same but my mum and her sisters used to give each towels and tea towels for Christmas, which I thought was the epitome of dullness. Now I would really like to get some new tea towels for Chrimbo!

Oh and a large selection of cast off old tea towels which are now relegated to cleaning cloths.

I am this close to buying a decorative cushion for my bed, as well. 🤦‍♀️

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Yes, and an Ercol display unit thingy with a drop down drinks cabinet!

Oh my god - my mum and dad had that very cabinet!!!! Along with matching coffee table and nest of tables - and in the lounge ( used on high days and holidays) not the living room . Gosh that brought back a memory

Corning ware plates and sets. If you come from a south East Asian background, you'll know what I mean.

Oh god yes to the funeral coat. I have a summer one and a winter one!!

all things my parents owned that I swore I wouldn't I have because they gave it to me.

I think the worst (never used) are egg warmers.
the long-handled shoe horn though came in very handy when I put my back out.

Great thread!

My brother, soon.

I BUY toothbrushes to clean with... my 18 yo self is rolling her eyes and laughing that this will ever happen (got electric for teeth)

Orthotic insoles. 😐

A sodastream

A salad spinner.

A grapefruit knife