Research

7 Tips for Taking Care of Your Skin in Winter

Here at BuyMeOnce we believe in taking brilliant care of your possessions so that they serve you well for a lifetime, and your skin is no exception. Harsh winter weather can be damaging, uncomfortable and downright painful on your skin.

Hard as it might be, resist that urge to panic-buy cupboard-fulls of lotions and potions following that first gust of bitterly cold winter wind! This mix of hydrating, natural products, home remedies and top tips to live by will keep your skin healthy, happy and glowing through the whole winter.

October 19, 2018

Why Parents Love Wishbone Design Toys

Here at BuyMeOnce, we love Wishbone Design Studio because their ethos is aligned with the BuyMeOnce way of slowing down consumption by choosing durable, quality products that last a long time. But why do parents in more than 135 countries love Wishbone products?

October 12, 2018

How to find the best winter coat

The best winter coat should make you feel great, pulled together and, most importantly, it should last years. A winter coat is likely to be among the most expensive wardrobe purchases you make, so it’s worth being considered and taking your time.

October 03, 2018

Love Beer, Hate Plastic? Introducing the In the Drink Scheme

Love drinking beer in the sunshine, but hate the mountain of throwaway plastic cups you’ve been served this summer? The number of disposable cups being served by the leisure industry is staggering. Each year 100 million single use plastic cups are served up at UK music festivals, that’s not even counting the number given out by pubs, party boats and small riverside events.

In the Drink is a new scheme aimed at encouraging bars and events in cities to ditch throwaway cups. This not-for-profit scheme rides on the changing public mood about the use of disposable plastic.

September 27, 2018

Verdict: The Most Durable Jeans Brand in the World

We set out on a search to find the most durable jeans in the world. Jeans to last a lifetime rather than a year, jeans with a low cost-per-use, jeans to give you a feeling of ownership and individuality. In combing the world’s top brands we’ve separated the raw selvedge from the overcooked cotton and ended up back where we started: London.

September 19, 2018

How to Build a Work Wardrobe in 6 Easy Steps

It’s no exaggeration to say that a killer capsule wardrobe can transform your working life. An immaculately put together work wardrobe is like a modern suit of armor; not only will it save you tons of time, money and mental energy on a daily basis, more importantly it can lend you the sense of assertiveness and well-being you need to smash your day and ultimately progress your career.

September 14, 2018

Reupholstery: A Sustainable Solution for your Old Furniture

8.5 million tons of furniture are thrown away each year in the United States. In 2017, spending on home and furniture was up by 4.1 percent, representing sales of around $111 billion, money that will one day simply be thrown into landfill. By investing in alterations or reupholstery, our current furniture can be made to better meet our needs with minimal environmental impact.

August 30, 2018

How to Stop Impulse Buying: The Ultimate Guide

Hi, my name’s Tara and I’m an impulse buyer! But over the last couple of years, I’ve managed to get my spending under control (even in stationery stores!) by teaching myself how to stop impulse buying.

Do you ever look around your house and wonder “how did all this stuff get here?” or get to the end of the month and wonder where all the money went?

If this rings true to you, you may have an imp infestation!

Yes – imps are those tricksy little creatures that get you impulse buying. But first you need to identify what type of imps you have. We’re going on an imp hunt.

August 24, 2018

Inspiring Creativity and Imaginative Play with little miss workbench

In a world full of electronic gadgets and computer screens, it’s refreshing to encourage children to be creative and use their imaginations. Enter little miss workbench, an American-made company that encourages imaginative play with their range of beautifully handcrafted, timeless wooden toys.

August 20, 2018

Memories to Last a Lifetime: Amazing Last Minute Travel Experiences

Part of the BuyMeOnce philosophy is that carefully buying things to last a lifetime will leave you with more time, more money and more mental energy to focus on the things that really matter. Instead of finding transitory happiness in buying and hoarding endless stuff (that often gets quickly forgotten about anyway), we can instead collect experiences, spend more time with family and friends, try new activities or immerse ourselves in new cultures. With this in mind, we’ve rounded up some incredible last minute travel experiences that we think are sure to make 2018 a year to remember.

August 13, 2018

7 Reasons Why a Maxwell Scott Bag is a Great Lifetime Investment

A good handbag or briefcase can make you feel instantly put together and ready to take on the world. Whilst we don’t encourage disposable fashion, we do believe in carefully choosing good pieces and investing in personal style. Rather than pouring hundreds of pounds into designer bags that might be on trend for a year or two, we think a timeless Maxwell Scott bag - warrantied for 25 years - is worth every penny. Here’s a few reasons why.

August 07, 2018

How to Care for Iron Pans

If you’ve already jumped on the iron pan train, then this article is for you. I’m going to lay down how to care for iron pans and how to avoid some common problems. And if you’ve been thinking about purchasing an iron pan, but still have some reservations, we’re going to address those as well. I firmly believe that a good iron pan is an essential kitchen kit investment that will last your (and likely your whole family’s) entire life.

August 03, 2018