Recent comments in /f/BuyItForLife

madeindex t1_izjwinv wrote

Someone may be able to correct me here but there is no buy it for life microplane grater. If you use it regularly you're supposed to replace it annually. They become dull over time and there isn't a way to sharpen them. The company Microplane makes their blades in the US and are probably the best one. I'm not sure how you're breaking them exactly, if the handle is snapping or something, that's a different story. But all said, I don't think this is a BIFL item.

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Sol_Invictus OP t1_izjvcnd wrote

> As long ad she asked, you're good to go!

Thanks mate : )

I understand what you're talking about but we know each other very well and those sorts of mis-directions aren't a problem. There are some things I know absolutely not to buy for her.

But these towels aren't the whole of her Christmas... There'll be a few unknowns.

Sallying forth... with confidence!

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h4ckerle t1_izjtrwn wrote

You are looking for weseta. Damn, they are expensive, but they were recommended to me years ago. At first, I felt stupid paying €120 for a towel, but damn is it good, and I have in the meantime bought like 5 others, and haven't had any issues with them.
Not sure if they ship to the US though...

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kitkatlabs t1_izjrrch wrote

im a female that looooves high quality spa experiences, interested in the responses ..

I have Under the Canopy bath towels rn — got the hemp and cotton mix. They are more absorbent than plain cotton towels. I used to have 100% organic cotton and while they are fluffy they are bulky, heavy, and dont absorb well so ive relegated them to guest towels. i suspect they are harder to truly deep clean in regular wash due to bulk and fluff. under the canopy towels are organic — better for your skin (less toxins being absorbed) and sometimes better for enviro depending on how it was all grown. had for a year so far, so good. there are probably more luxe brands out there but i havent researched. good luck!

does she like robes? could be a good pairing with the home bath experience. SKIN has some organic robes, some part cashemere.

oooh, she ever try magnesium baths? does she like baths / soaking at all? gift her magnesium crystals, those are abbbsolutely relaxing and ups our magnesium (skin absorption). i use health & wisdom magnsium crystals, for last 2 years, must recommend! stronger than epsom salt at whole foods etc.

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plasmaticD t1_izjnmk2 wrote

Leggett & Platt makes sturdy BIFL bed frames ranging from simple to fancy. IMHO the one I've used these past three years is hospital quality and electrically adjustable for knee and back elevation. Not all mattresses are suited for slant adjustable beds. Think natural latex instead of innerspring. Or, In my case, an excellent choice was replacing my latex with Sleep Number's 360 designed to be compatible with adjustable bases.

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princess_kittah t1_izjilmk wrote

i get our fancy towels at linen chest. i usually squish each towel in person to find the plushiest ones and the last time i bought some was almost a decade ago and theyre still soft and fluffy

the brand we got last time is called "Sandra Vanditte(sp?) Milan" (its written in cursive on a very small tag and is hard for me to read tbh) and theyre 60% bamboo rayon and 40% cotton and are my favourite bath towels ever because of their large size which allows me to wrap my long hair up

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