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Keeping the economy rolling - what non essential thing have you ordered today?

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Greysparkles · 29/03/2020 19:00

Today I've ordered some seeds and a new headset from amazon.

Anyone else?

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recklessgran · 30/03/2020 00:14

Princess Polly potty training book and sticker book sent direct to DGD2 whom I can't currently see.DD2 currently attempting to potty train her whilst in lockdown.
A ukelele and a magazine subscription to Women's Health for DD5 who is shielding for 12 weeks due to being immunosuppressed and is going to be bored soon.
A box of Godiva chocs for DD4 junior doc so she deserves them and a click and collect COOK order so I know she will have some decent food as her shifts don't fit with the NHS supermarket hours and she's terrified of passing on CV during shopping trips.
A box of sweet shop sweets for DD3 who loves them.
DD1 is currently staying with us as she has special needs so I'm spoiling her here.
Just need to think of something lovely to send to DGS21. Will consult DD5 who is full of bright ideas.
Actually, looking at that lot I've been doing a lot of shopping!

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yatapina · 30/03/2020 00:33

@Turnedouttoes, regardless of where we stand on purchases it's ridiculous to insinuate that people aren't being forced to work.

If course they are - it may not be outright slavery but most people in low paid and "unskilled" jobs (myself and DH's employment included) are being forced to work because we are apparently essential to society but can't work from home. We can't afford to lose our jobs so we have to go whether we are happy or not.

I love my job but I don't feel particularly grateful because it's shown me that I'm not valued as a worker or as a bloody human by people who think I would just get on with it whilst they sit in their arses at home pleasing themselves!

ViveLEntenteCordiale · 30/03/2020 00:36

Am trying to be sensible and not overwhelm delivery people, and we have no money anyway.

But I still bought catfood and litter (arguably essential, always buy from zooplus).
Moisturiser from Look Fantastic (had 20% off, running out and no shops open that sell the ones I use), and lip balm and hand cream from L'Occitane (the lip balm is at emergency level, have resorted to cutting old tubes in half to get the last bit out).

Two books for the price of one in the audible sale (no delivery needed and it's a subscription so almost free)

Haven't bought anything else for myself since before Christmas. Now I wish I had!

Still need a birthday present for my stepmum, online as we don't live in the same country.

Heathercob · 30/03/2020 00:37

Books Smile!

Holdingmybreath · 30/03/2020 00:39

Some of those stretchy silicon lids to aid my fight against food waste.

Greysparkles · 30/03/2020 00:44

I'll have the jobs if you don't want them?
We've both just been dropped on our assed work wise. Have no money coming in. I wouldn't want you to have to go through that, so I'm still ordering online whilst I can and before my money runs out!

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TrashPanda · 30/03/2020 00:44

Amazon firestick, blackout material, velcro tape, plastic folders for school work, new computer monitor and birthday presents for son turning 5; little live pet bird, doll and toy food, he's missing the home corner at school and we don't have space for a play kitchen.

yatapina · 30/03/2020 00:46

@Greysparkles supermarkets are screaming out for workers. They're doing immediate starts here - might be worth a look?

yatapina · 30/03/2020 00:47

Neither of our jobs have bugger all to do with deliveries I may add!

HostessTrolley · 30/03/2020 00:49

I have a small business - we make and sell gymnastics kit via eBay. Nothing is selling. We won’t be paid for the club orders we’re currently working on until the clubs reopen. I can afford to not pay me as my dh’s income can cover the bills. My business partner is not in the same position and things are going to get tough very fast.

If you’re buying ‘non essential’ things for gifts etc please try to support small businesses

Greysparkles · 30/03/2020 00:56

I've applied for over 20 jobs this week, have only heard back from 1 Sad

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WoahBodyforrrm · 30/03/2020 01:02

Quite a lot over the last few days, not massive amounts of money but I'm particularly keen on keeping John Lewis afloat as it was in trouble before this

I may have spent a bit more then usual on a gift for a friends new baby (and threw in a nice treat for her) it's a lovely outfit and comfort blanket from the White Company and one of their bubble baths for my friend.

I got the kids some large Lego baseplates to replace ones that got bent over the years, printer ink and a a Clarins bubble bath for me (I got one as a gift and rationed it for ages as I only ever buy the bubble bath on offer but feel it's my duty to help JL Wink)

3 skipping ropes (decathlon, so cheap!!)

A small cold house from Aldi for the seeds I also brought and have planted.

Paint samples from Dulux.

And craft bits and pieces for the kids.

There may be more. Wine may have been involved in some purchase making decisions.

Knowhowufeel2 · 30/03/2020 01:04

A desk, and in a separate order, some bookcases as I'm reorganizing and finally finding a place for everything.

This made me realise I didn't have enough storage/cupboards, plus my old desk was donated to charity 2 years ago as it didn't fit in the office room (or any other room for that matter) of the new house, so I kinda needed one anyway.

MissGuernsey · 30/03/2020 01:08

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Greysparkles · 30/03/2020 01:16

How does that make her a slag?

Idiot

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ViveLEntenteCordiale · 30/03/2020 01:19

I do need compost, but no local stores that sell it are open and I haven't found anywhere that will deliver it unless I spend €150. But @JustStayAtHome I don't understand why it isn't essential? Loads of people grow their own veg, taking pressure off food suppliers at a busy time - surely a Good Thing? (Fresh veg is the thing that is most hit and miss at my local supermarket. Presumably their summer sales predictions are based on last year, when some people were actually growing their own - so how have the supermarkets made contingency plans to supply fruit and veg this summer to the extra people who would have grown their own, but can't, because bloody compost and seeds aren't essential?). Also if people are out in their gardens digging in compost and planting stuff, they are not out and about spreading the virus on Brighton Beach and in the Lake District - surely another Good Thing?

Also I could stop moisturising and let my rosacea get out of control, then I'd need a dermatologist appointment - not a great use of medical services when I can treat it myself with the right product surely? In fact I doubt I'd get one so I'll just add it to the long list of other chronic conditions that are making me miserable because I can't get any treatment for the foreseeable, no problem!

I expect my cats won't die of starvation if I don't buy them any food as we are rural and there are plenty of mice to catch, so don't worry, I'll cancel the cat food as well. Hope the curtain twitchers aren't waiting to report me for animal cruelty.

I thought this was a lighthearted thread, goodness knows there aren't many of them around.

MissGuernsey · 30/03/2020 01:23

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Ladiva1971 · 30/03/2020 01:25

I feel sad as I haven't ordered anything...………

Whatsmyname26 · 30/03/2020 01:47

Board games from a games shop not amazon (did a decent order so it felt more worthwhile) because I have autistic children and keeping them occupied with something other than a screen is hard enough at the best of times but they will focus with games.

An order from a disability website. I needed a shower stool as I have been struggling to keep on top of self care and was advised to by this by my specialist but I also bought a stick I can perch on if I have to wait in ques at shops (been lucky enough to get online delivery up till now) and an exercise ball and small light weight step machine because I need to do short bursts of exercise multiple times a day (think several 5 minute walks rather than one half hour one) which under the current guidelines isn’t allowed. Without the exercise I will decondition more and then I am going to majorly struggle once life returns to normal.

I beat myself up a lot before making the orders and now am again reading this thread. It’s so hard to know what is the right thing to do at the moment. These restrictions are likely to continue for 6 months or more. Best will in the world I’m going to need more than the basic essentials in this time. Also companies will need to keep afloat. If we aren’t supporting smaller stores etc then when all this is over we will only be left with the big players like amazon and the supermarkets.

I do hope all the companies are keeping their staff as safe as possible though.

caringcarer · 30/03/2020 01:58

DVD box set because Virgin do this stupid thing where you can get series 1 and 3 but not series 2. Theyndo this quite often and I wish I had kept Sky now.

MissGuernsey · 30/03/2020 01:59

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Whatsmyname26 · 30/03/2020 02:05

Thank you. I feel bad as I’ve been putting it off for a few months and if I had just ordered it when they told me to I wouldn’t have needed to do it in the middle of all this chaos!

MissGuernsey · 30/03/2020 02:26

Whatsmyname26

God love ya. Don't you dare feel bad!
Happy to happy help.

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