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Sometimes life is more complicated than we need it to be. After all, we’re all busy Mums, and we need things to be quick and simple. We have so many better things to do than the housework. Spending time with the kids and catching up with partners is definitely more important too. So when a new gadget or techy item comes out that promises an easier life, it tends to pique my interest!
Anything that doesn’t have a cable has to be easier to use, right? Electric lawnmowers are the pet hate of anyone who has a small garden. Every time you turn, you’re in danger of running the thing over or even tripping over it. And you’re always so wary if the grass seems a little dewy! Well, finally, the cordless lawnmower is here (Not petrol). And it’s joined by a cordless hedge trimmer and leaf blower too. You can find pretty much anything cordless online these days. If you use vouchers or a Gtech discount code, you won’t have to pay full price either.
Other cordless wonders include the vacuum cleaner. European regulation demanded that new vacuum cleaners use less power. Beyond the trickle of a charge, a battery-powered cleaner uses nothing when it’s whizzing around your floors. Do you hate vacuuming? Robot vacuum cleaners out there can tackle every floor without you lifting a finger. Some of them come with a handy remote control you can use too. Now those clever inventors have added mop attachments, HEPA filters and UV lights for the best clean ever – my next upgrade for sure.

Those of us who have a dishwasher would probably cry if it broke down. For those who have yet to convert to the wonders of these machines, it’s worth considering how much better they can do the job. Many are now using less water than we would need to wash and rinse in the bowl. Best of all, your dishes are steam cleaned, meaning they are more hygienic when they come out. You can often find a pretty good deal on your dishwasher tabs in the supermarket to bring down the price of using your dishwasher.
Slow cookers are back, and they’re more popular than ever. This means there are lots more recipes for them than before too. Casseroles are a popular staple of these handy machines. But you can cook tasty curries of all varieties in them too. For a busy Mum, it makes life easier. Throw in all the ingredients in the morning and come home to a cooked meal ready to serve when you’re hungry.
Breadmakers are also better than ever. If you hate running out of bread when you have to make the kids’ sandwiches, a breadmaker will help. Throw in the ingredients and set your program. These little counter-top machines make a dough, knead it heartily, and bake it to perfection. Saves you those last-minute dashes to the corner shop and ensures you have a healthy wholegrain loaf to serve every day. Why not set it overnight so you can wake up to that freshly-baked smell? Visit https://makebreadathome.com/best-stand-mixer/ for the best stand mixers that can help you make bread at home.
A food processor is a must, you can’t beat the time saving it gives you, chopping and prepping gets so much easier when you have a food processor. Baking with the kids? Throw it all in the food processor, then bung it in the dishwasher when you’re done. An alternative is a hand mixer if you haven’t got space for a big food processor.
What’s your favourite time-saving gadget right now?
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3 Comments
I’m a little ashamed to admit that I have yet to convert to a dishwasher! But I do love my slowcooker and food processor, not to mention the microwave!
September 5, 2016 at 5:08 pmNothing to be ashamed of, but it does make life easier.
September 5, 2016 at 6:33 pmAn efficient handwash will use about the same amount of water a dishwasher uses however a dishwasher will burn through far more electricity through its wash cycles, especially the drying cycle which will have a fan and heating element on for up to 40 minutes every time it’s used.
February 23, 2021 at 8:05 amDishwashing machine powders (compared to hand washing liquids) have much stronger chemicals and cleaning agents in them which is far worse for the environment. The cost of purchasing and maintaining a dishwasher appears to be left out here not to mention the carbon print left by manufacturing them. great blog btw thanks a lot for sharing! 🙂