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What 5 things couldn’t you do without in your home?

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NanKate Sun 01-Dec-24 11:17:57

Alexa
TV/Radio I’m counting this as one
Shower
Nespresso machine.
Soft rug to wrap round me whilst watching the telly.

Maybe you could add what your Mum would have chosen.

TrtsHskpr Mon 02-Dec-24 17:45:01

Me - heated throw, smartphone, beloved pets, sewing machine, Alexander

OH - frying pan, fancy Italian stove-top coffee pot, microwave, biscuits

Romola Mon 02-Dec-24 17:31:27

Sorry, I forgot the Braun stick with blender, whisk and chopper.
If 5 only are allowed, I'll have to scrub the electric blanket and go back to hot water bottles.

Romola Mon 02-Dec-24 17:14:24

Electric blanket
Phone
Microwave
TV including iPlayer etc
My cleaner only 23 and has 2 children

homefarm Mon 02-Dec-24 14:39:14

My son,
My cat
My laptop
iphone
my weekly online shop (I'm no longer mobile)

arum Mon 02-Dec-24 14:26:45

Not counting in electrical appliances used for cooking and washing.
Computer
Bicycle (although I am already going on 70)
Heating pad to warm up my bed
Vits and minerals, especially magnesium
huge assortment of herbs for mixing tea, rooibos being the most important

Cateq Mon 02-Dec-24 14:13:09

Grandma’s an air wrap is my hairdryer, hot brush or curler you can change the accessory depending on how you want to style your hair. It was an anniversary present from my hubby which I wasn’t expecting due to the cost, but love it. I have to hide it from my DD as it would never be returned 😂😂

Cateq Mon 02-Dec-24 14:09:12

Missed off number 5
My wifi

GrammaH Mon 02-Dec-24 13:58:07

Cateq , what's an air wrap?? Could it be something I need in my life?
My list is:
My two rescue cats; my Kindle; my L'Or coffee maker; the log burner & DH who tends it; my ipad;

Jaxjacky Mon 02-Dec-24 13:54:28

Washing machine
iPhone
Electric blanket
Internet
Small sharp knife

Cateq Mon 02-Dec-24 13:52:29

My list would be:

My shower cubicle- no more climbing into the bath like I’m our previous house

My air wrap

My airfryer

My Dyson hover

sarahcyn Mon 02-Dec-24 13:38:33

Heated clothes dryer.
Thermomix
Central heating
Power shower
Second fridge freezer

grandMattie Mon 02-Dec-24 13:22:48

Books
Washing machine
Sewing Machine
Fridge/freezer
Hob

Lots of other things make life easier, but those are essential.

JamesandJon33 Mon 02-Dec-24 13:20:34

My computer.
My DH
Our big brass bed
The freezer
Two soft knitted blankets… for cold evenings

essjay Mon 02-Dec-24 13:13:59

toaster
kettle
electric blanket
internet
laptop

Pearl30 Mon 02-Dec-24 12:58:50

Heating
Piano (or guitar)
Tea/coffee
Sewing/knitting
Laptop/phone

Love the thread. Really had to think in order to choose these five.

Neilspurgeon0 Mon 02-Dec-24 12:53:01

Please can all You Alexa people tell me what use it is. We have two of the things and I have never found any value in it at all no no although the wife uses it to play music but I have my cd player for that

Oreo Mon 02-Dec-24 12:52:55

Power shower
TV/ radio
IPad
Books
IPhone

cc Mon 02-Dec-24 12:49:08

NannyJan53

Air Fryer
Warm furry throw
Laptop
Electric Blanket
Kindle

(Do not have an Alexa, keep thinking about buying one though)

Very pleased to see your air fryer is on the list NannyJan53, mine is as essential part of my life now.

Moggycuddler Mon 02-Dec-24 12:48:21

Aside from husband, daughter and pets, who are all well loved: My smartphone, my kindle, Alexa, my adjustable bed, my comfy old rocking chair, my foot spa.

sodapop Mon 02-Dec-24 12:44:38

Husband
Dogs/cat
Books
WiFi
TV

Iam64 Mon 02-Dec-24 12:41:26

My dogs
iPhone
Radio
Books

SillyNanny321 Mon 02-Dec-24 12:39:43

My Cat
My Tortoise.
My Bed.
Books.
Music.

TheWeirdoAgain59 Mon 02-Dec-24 12:26:54

Microwave as I hate ovens and don't cook/bake!

Kettle for mugs of PG Tips tea and filling hot water bottles!

Loads of big fat fluffy throws in the livingroom and bedroom!

Books .... I have a huge amount of them!

My lovely power shower!

LadyInBlue Sun 01-Dec-24 14:49:38

Laptop
Alexa
Fridge/freezer
Toilet
Dolce Gusto coffee maker

HeavenLeigh Sun 01-Dec-24 14:48:26

My pets. My husband. Tv, washing machine, bed