Most useful item purchased in lockdown

[CoRhona]

...or items?

Mine have been:

1. A large transparent command hook that I put on the side of a chest of drawers to hang my hairdryer on (I tried lots of other sticky hooks before but that was the only one that actually worked)

1. Buying all the same clothes hangers so DD's clothes look tidier

1. A large kitchen sink tidier which has instantly made the kitchen side less messy

I am on a constant mission to improve our living spaces, so AIBU to ask what yours have been?

A smaller wobble board than my huge one I can never be bothered to get out and use, loads of books (physical and kindle), new bed/mattress, 5D painting kits and most important of all....CHOCOLATE!

I also had my 15+yr old carpet shampooer repaired!

@WaltzForDebbie

Is gardening in them obligatory?
If not, details please!

A Bluetooth headband for listening to podcasts in bed without using earphones, and it doubles as a sleep eye mask.

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Extendable marshmallow forks for round the firepit ❤️

I am so sick of constant cooking and washing up/unloading the dishwasher I've started buying a sandwich platter whenever I manage to get an Ocado or Waitrose delivery. One of those plus some crisps, fruit, salad and cereal will last me and DH a couple of days. It can get a bit monotonous but the sheer joy of not having to think about what to cook makes it worthwhile

Dark teal coloured fleece throw for just my side of the bed as I am always cold and husband is always too hot. Gives me so much joy!

A decent pair of gaming headphones for every member of the family

My daughter got an iPad for her birthday it's a lot better for Facetiming family on and doing her school work rather than using my tiny phone screen!

@Chintaria

Extendable marshmallow forks for round the firepit ❤️

Ooh where u get them? Ours apart from all a lounge wear & new walking boots was an outdoor heater last summer.

A flower subscription...I opt to have it every other week, I really look forward to the delivery, the arranging and then looking at them. They bring a lift to the gloom.

Sheepskin slippers from a company called SnowPaw.
Feet were getting cold from the draught from the conservatory (I work in the kitchen), even when I was wearing my normal cheapie slippers, but these have made all the difference.

My wellies! Best buy by far! Life wouldn't have been the same without them.
Also, tray table that hooks on to the steering wheel of the car to make car picnics a little more up-market! And ones that fix to the back of the front seats for the kids to put their sandwiches on.

@EllysMom

My wellies! Best buy by far! Life wouldn't have been the same without them. Also, tray table that hooks on to the steering wheel of the car to make car picnics a little more up-market! And ones that fix to the back of the front seats for the kids to put their sandwiches on.

Which wellies did you get?

Ooh they sound lovely! May I ask where you bought them?
Thanks
Angela

@thegriffle I rent a printer, works out reasonable as all ink however many times is included in price, and they update printer from firm to time and repair for free. I am old enough to remember when we used radio rentals for our TV!

Netflix. New slipper socks. Root coverup. Lots of books. New headphones. Jigsaws.

Fridge organisers, so all the jars, dairy etc. are stored on boxes. But the really best, though not useful unless you count brightening my day is LaoGanMa Chilli Crisp. It was voted condiment of 2020 by The New Yorker magazine. I'm spreading the word here. Try it, it makes anything savoury taste better.

New sofa, new mattress and new bed. And a spiky ball. The backache and neck ache I’d had for years has all but gone. touches wood

@GingerAndTheBiscuits

Eufy

I second this..got doorbell and security cameras and so good and no subscription like ring!

Les Mills smart step, bar and weights. Worth every penny

Tower soup maker. Absolutely brilliant. An easy way to give the family vegetables.

Wireless phone charger
Merrell walking boots
Proper webcam for top of computer

@RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie

Spotify! I'm cross with myself for not getting it before.

Yes this is me too!

@peaceanddove please tell me which TV you have bought. I am thinking of replacing our old TV which no longer works well with a Hisense but not sure yet.

@CherieBabySpliffUp

A heated throw so when I get cold I can keep warm without having to put the heating on.

I love mine too