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Most useful item purchased in lockdown

829 replies

CoRhona · 18/02/2021 17:51

...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?

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PurpleDaisies · 18/02/2021 20:39

Coffee grinder
Dehumidifier
Les Mills subscription
Dumbbells

Lilybetsey · 18/02/2021 20:39

My horse ... literally hours of fun and very absorbing ...

Lotusmonster · 18/02/2021 20:39

Chickens .....eggs and pet therapy! Brill!

GiveMeNovocain · 18/02/2021 20:40

Vibrator
Booze
In that order

cjpark · 18/02/2021 20:42

A velvetier for amazing hot chocolate to replace takeaway drinks
An epilator to deal with lockdown fuzz
Loungewear

BirdyBee · 18/02/2021 20:43

A huge playpen
A ball pond
Foam playmats
Indoor slide
A mug that keeps my tea warm for hours

Thatwentbadly · 18/02/2021 20:43
  • Eufy
-Bread maker - husband is ECV and DD2 is allergic to soya and we just couldn’t get suitable bread in the first lockdown
  • Read, write, inc sets and books
  • coloured printer and twinkl subscription
  • garden furniture
  • pikler triangle
  • AirPods for watching TV while feeding the toddler to sleep
  • 4x4 Kallax for overspill toy storage
PatriciaValiant · 18/02/2021 20:44

Ooh yes I have purchased matching hangers for wardrobes too!

Also, a printer, ink, glue sticks have come in very handy!

1dayatatime · 18/02/2021 20:44

@CherieBabySpliffUp

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

Oooo a heated throw - now I do like the idea of that. Off to have a look on Amazon.

MirandaMarple · 18/02/2021 20:45

A house. I moved in July after a long, complicated (nearly 2 years) sale of my last house.

m0therofdragons · 18/02/2021 20:45

@CoRhona talk to me about this sink tidy you speak of Grin

PurpleWh1teGreen · 18/02/2021 20:45

Thanks for the borrowbox app recommendation!

My purchases are more mundane.

LD1 - furloughed & spent in the garden. Swingball & reading sunglasses.

LD3 - rejoined the NHS. anti fog wipe for my glasses (which has been brilliant btw)

If you’d said to me this time last year that I would be getting excited about a wipe for my glasses, I’d have thought you needed your bumps read.

Mustreadabook · 18/02/2021 20:47

Guinea pigs and a loft conversion!

CoRhona · 18/02/2021 20:49

@m0therofdragons it's this one but I only bought it yesterday and it says it's out of stock! www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B08LGFRY48?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title&tag=mumsnetforu03-21

@birdybee can you link to your cup that keeps hot drinks hot for ages?!

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RandomDent · 18/02/2021 20:49

False eyelashes. I’ve taught myself how to put them on and much prefer how I look on video now!

dreamerdreamer · 18/02/2021 20:51

CBD capsules
Second monitor
Disney+
Taller fences

SpeckledyHen · 18/02/2021 20:51

Joseph Joseph potato ricer . Great fun watching the spud worms squish out!

Astrabelle · 18/02/2021 20:51

Audible subscription
Sofa blanket
Satin pyjama

SpeckledyHen · 18/02/2021 20:53

@PurpleWh1teGreen

Thanks for the borrowbox app recommendation!

My purchases are more mundane.

LD1 - furloughed & spent in the garden. Swingball & reading sunglasses.

LD3 - rejoined the NHS. anti fog wipe for my glasses (which has been brilliant btw)

If you’d said to me this time last year that I would be getting excited about a wipe for my glasses, I’d have thought you needed your bumps read.

Could you please link the anti fog wipe ? I have already wasted £7.99 on one .
IceCreamAndCandyfloss · 18/02/2021 20:53

1dayatatime, aldi have them usually over winter for a very reasonable price.

Diamondella · 18/02/2021 20:53

I’ve seen Eufy a few times on this thread, can anyone tell me what it is? I’ve googled it and still don’t get what it is? 😕

m0therofdragons · 18/02/2021 20:54

@RandomDent are they glue on or are they the magnet ones I keep seeing advertised. I’m tempted!

mathanxiety · 18/02/2021 20:55

New cushions for the couch. They transformed my tired sitting room.

Smallgoon · 18/02/2021 20:55

A gel nail kit with LED lamp.

RustyBear · 18/02/2021 20:56

An elliptical trainer