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What’s the best thing you have bought recently

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Sallywally1 Sun 18-Dec-22 12:22:49

For me it is a single electric blanket which I have put on my armchair which keeps me nice and warm. Only 5 p and hour to run and saves putting the gas fire on and have put the central heating down too! I also have a fluffy heated top throw from Lakeland. I do feel the cold so, my other half says the house is much too hot!

Happysexagenarian Mon 19-Dec-22 16:06:23

Our Airfryer. It's so easy to use and very versatile, and it is saving us money - our electricity consumption is a lot lower than pre-fryer months, when normally they would be rising at this time of year. I think 'airfryer' is the wrong name for them as they can do so much more than fry. There are not many things you can't cook in them.

Duvetdiva Mon 19-Dec-22 15:54:57

A new clear case for my iPhone. The old one had gone all yellowish and now my phone looks new again. All for under a tenner. Can’t afford a Ninja ☹️

Greyduster Mon 19-Dec-22 15:49:51

A used Mini Cooper S - small car with bags of ‘go’, for a small lady with (hopefully) bags of go! Oh, and an air fryer!

Gransey Mon 19-Dec-22 15:48:15

Livey

Me too Gransey !

A puppy when my husband died - two years ago this January.

Been a complete joy and helped me and the the other two dogs I have, through the pain and loneliness.

So glad your pup brings you joy, they are so very special, they have a way of making you smile again. 🐶

GrammaH Mon 19-Dec-22 15:34:09

I agree with missdeke, Night Owl coverless duvets are the way forward! No more wrestling with super king duvet cover and they're easy to wash & dry at home plus they feel lovely against the skin. We had a super king 4.5 tog one on the bed through summer until early winter, when we added a throw. We now each have our own 10.5 duvet which I recently bought ( they don't do a suoerking at this weight ad it wouldn't fit in a washer). They are perfect, so cosy & no duvet hogging going on - well, not by DH but the cats do love them . A wonderful purchase, thoroughly recommended.

Livey Mon 19-Dec-22 15:27:22

Me too Gransey !

A puppy when my husband died - two years ago this January.

Been a complete joy and helped me and the the other two dogs I have, through the pain and loneliness.

Alioop Mon 19-Dec-22 15:20:27

My Pavers fur lined boots with super duper grip. They were a godsend on my dog walks in the snow and ice.

halfpint1 Mon 19-Dec-22 15:19:14

I bought a couple of large IKEA jute rugs for my bedroo

Doodledog Mon 19-Dec-22 15:17:48

TiggyW

Sheepskin slippers and an air fryer (not Ninja brand but it does the job👍).
Can anyone recommend any silicone bakeware to fit a 10 inch fryer drawer please? I’ve tried Dunelm, TK Maxx and the supermarkets. I have a loaf-shaped container, but I’m looking for something shallower and round.

Put 'Ninja accessories' into Amazon and various packs of items will come up. This is one of them, but there are others with different things in them.

Startingover61 Mon 19-Dec-22 15:16:22

Gorgeous pup!

Lizzie44 Mon 19-Dec-22 15:08:36

M&S Heatgen tights and Heatgen vests. Persuaded DH to buy Heatgen long johns. He's impressed though says they require a bit more nimbleness in terms of toilet activity...

watermeadow Mon 19-Dec-22 14:53:08

I bought a new remote control for my old Bose music system. Fantastic! At last I could control the volume, although the CD player died ages ago.
Three days later my wonderful simple top quality radio died. I am bereft.

Norah Mon 19-Dec-22 14:38:50

Gransey

Startingover61

Gransey - how lovely! I adore dogs; mine’s approaching 12. What breed is your puppy?

She is a gorgeous tan and white Beagle called Honey.

She is beautiful!

missdeke Mon 19-Dec-22 14:33:24

Night Owl coverless duvet, so warm and light.

TiggyW Mon 19-Dec-22 14:21:58

Sheepskin slippers and an air fryer (not Ninja brand but it does the job👍).
Can anyone recommend any silicone bakeware to fit a 10 inch fryer drawer please? I’ve tried Dunelm, TK Maxx and the supermarkets. I have a loaf-shaped container, but I’m looking for something shallower and round.

Davida1968 Mon 19-Dec-22 14:17:42

M&S fleece dressing gown from a charity shop. Good as new and very warm.

Blondiescot Mon 19-Dec-22 14:12:55

I'm another Ninja fan, but apart from that, which was a couple of years ago now, I'm hoping it's going to be the lovely fleecy bedding which I've just bought and put on the bed today. Can hardly wait to go to bed and snuggle up in it tonight.

lizzypopbottle Mon 19-Dec-22 14:05:53

My InSinkerator near boiling water tap. Goodbye to kettles! I got it when I had my kitchen done about five years ago. It's not the all singing all dancing mega expensive Quooker. It just delivers nearly boiling water whenever I want it. Best thing ever! Oh! The state of my kitchen window - embarrassed face! 😳

Gransey Mon 19-Dec-22 14:04:00

Startingover61

Gransey - how lovely! I adore dogs; mine’s approaching 12. What breed is your puppy?

She is a gorgeous tan and white Beagle called Honey.

Gabrielle56 Mon 19-Dec-22 13:50:20

Used to wear these when I was a modest/ average 36b but fast forward to 42DD-E!!!!!! SADLY NOT AN OPTION, TRIP HAZARD ENSUES....!!!🤣

Norah Mon 19-Dec-22 13:45:06

Winter holiday with family. Kitzbühel

Gymstagran Mon 19-Dec-22 13:38:20

My dehumidifier, drys washing a treat, great for stopping condensation in the below zero weather.

Nannashirlz Mon 19-Dec-22 13:33:45

Ooh that’s a hard one is it my ninja foodi or soup maker or kettle all have saved me money but then got my electric throw and a oodie can’t decide which because love them all lol

Gabrielle56 Mon 19-Dec-22 13:32:05

Matelda

A woollen mattress protector, online from the Woolroom. It is so soft and keeps me warm in cold weather and cool in hot weather. It is washable, and I am sleeping better too. Because I liked it so much, I bought woollen pillows too, and I prefer them to any other kind of pillow filling.

My parents had woollen bedding I thought it was odd until I slept in it once!!!! Wow!!! Beautiful feeling! Soft knitted botany wool blend amazingly it does be warm in cold and vice versa!!😁

Jayzie Mon 19-Dec-22 13:29:11

My electric water bottle (doesn’t take long to heat up and lasts a good 6 hours)