Tara Button
@tarabutton.bsky.social
CEO of Buy Me Once, Finding the longest lasting products. Author, Speaker, Campaigning for a better products & shopping habits.
Buymeonce.co.uk
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I just mummified my frayed Apple cable with melted plastic - because innovation! FixIts: for when your charger looks like it's been through a blender. 🧠💡 https://www.buymeonce.co.uk/blogs/research/can-she-fix-it-our-ceo-tries-fixit-sticks
December 29, 2025 at 9:50 AM
I just mummified my frayed Apple cable with melted plastic - because innovation! FixIts: for when your charger looks like it's been through a blender. 🧠💡 https://www.buymeonce.co.uk/blogs/research/can-she-fix-it-our-ceo-tries-fixit-sticks
Why ship water when your tap's full of it? Neat's refillable hand soaps come in aluminium bottles that'll outlive your houseplants (sorry, fern). Mango & Fig scents that'll make cleaning feel... dare I say... luxurious? 🌿✨ https://www.buymeonce.co.uk/blogs/research/meet-the-maker-neat
December 26, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Why ship water when your tap's full of it? Neat's refillable hand soaps come in aluminium bottles that'll outlive your houseplants (sorry, fern). Mango & Fig scents that'll make cleaning feel... dare I say... luxurious? 🌿✨ https://www.buymeonce.co.uk/blogs/research/meet-the-maker-neat
Ever notice how your gran's washing machine lasted 30 years but yours died after 3? Not your imagination. Products are built to break now. A quiet rebellion: https://www.buymeonce.co.uk/blogs/research/why-buying-once-life-important
December 24, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Ever notice how your gran's washing machine lasted 30 years but yours died after 3? Not your imagination. Products are built to break now. A quiet rebellion: https://www.buymeonce.co.uk/blogs/research/why-buying-once-life-important
"But mummy, I NEED it!" - me, age 7, clutching a plastic dinosaur.
And age 37, eyeing a bread machine.🙄
My "Things I Don't Need" list saved my sanity (and my storage space).
https://www.buymeonce.co.uk/blogs/research/things-dont-need-list
December 22, 2025 at 9:50 AM
"But mummy, I NEED it!" - me, age 7, clutching a plastic dinosaur.
And age 37, eyeing a bread machine.🙄
My "Things I Don't Need" list saved my sanity (and my storage space).
https://www.buymeonce.co.uk/blogs/research/things-dont-need-list
My frying pan gets better with age (unlike my jokes). Solidteknics wrought iron develops a natural non-stick that laughs at synthetic coatings. No chemicals, just science and patience. 👩🍳✨
https://www.buymeonce.co.uk/blogs/research/solidteknics-frying-pan-what-you-need-to-know
December 17, 2025 at 9:50 AM
My frying pan gets better with age (unlike my jokes). Solidteknics wrought iron develops a natural non-stick that laughs at synthetic coatings. No chemicals, just science and patience. 👩🍳✨
https://www.buymeonce.co.uk/blogs/research/solidteknics-frying-pan-what-you-need-to-know
Your "eco" non-stick pan has a dirty secret. It's headed for landfill in 3 years. Iron pans? They'll outlive your grandkids (and they cook better).
https://www.buymeonce.co.uk/blogs/research/what-does-a-sustainable-pan-really-mean
December 15, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Your "eco" non-stick pan has a dirty secret. It's headed for landfill in 3 years. Iron pans? They'll outlive your grandkids (and they cook better).
https://www.buymeonce.co.uk/blogs/research/what-does-a-sustainable-pan-really-mean
"Stop. Drop. Ask: Do I actually need another dust-gatherer? My clutter epiphany sparked 'mindful curation' - like Marie Kondo, but stopping junk at the door." 👉https://www.buymeonce.co.uk/blogs/research/declutter-your-life-forever-the-miracle-of-mindful-curation
December 12, 2025 at 9:51 AM
"Stop. Drop. Ask: Do I actually need another dust-gatherer? My clutter epiphany sparked 'mindful curation' - like Marie Kondo, but stopping junk at the door." 👉https://www.buymeonce.co.uk/blogs/research/declutter-your-life-forever-the-miracle-of-mindful-curation
Three filmmakers turned accessory wizards? These sisters watched plastic choke Indonesia and thought: "We can fix this." Their bags laugh at mountains yet look stunning at brunch. Curious? 👉 https://www.buymeonce.co.uk/blogs/research/meet-the-maker-groundtruth
December 10, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Three filmmakers turned accessory wizards? These sisters watched plastic choke Indonesia and thought: "We can fix this." Their bags laugh at mountains yet look stunning at brunch. Curious? 👉 https://www.buymeonce.co.uk/blogs/research/meet-the-maker-groundtruth
Perfume isn't jewellery's friend. (Nor is chlorine, or that hand cream you love.) Keep your sparklers heirloom-worthy with these tiny habits that make all the difference: https://www.buymeonce.co.uk/blogs/research/care-101-easy-tips-for-keeping-your-jewellery-heirloom
December 8, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Perfume isn't jewellery's friend. (Nor is chlorine, or that hand cream you love.) Keep your sparklers heirloom-worthy with these tiny habits that make all the difference: https://www.buymeonce.co.uk/blogs/research/care-101-easy-tips-for-keeping-your-jewellery-heirloom
The quest for oven gloves that don't disintegrate after two months haunts me. Is a mop that doesn't fall apart too much to ask? Help me find the unicorns of housewares! 👉 https://www.buymeonce.co.uk/blogs/research/8-long-lasting-things-we-haven-t-found-yet
December 5, 2025 at 9:50 AM
The quest for oven gloves that don't disintegrate after two months haunts me. Is a mop that doesn't fall apart too much to ask? Help me find the unicorns of housewares! 👉 https://www.buymeonce.co.uk/blogs/research/8-long-lasting-things-we-haven-t-found-yet
200 years for a plastic straw to decompose? That's longer than the United States has existed! Swap the flimsy for the sturdy, and feel quietly smug about it. I do.
https://www.buymeonce.co.uk/blogs/research/simple-swaps-help-throw-away-less
December 3, 2025 at 9:50 AM
200 years for a plastic straw to decompose? That's longer than the United States has existed! Swap the flimsy for the sturdy, and feel quietly smug about it. I do.
https://www.buymeonce.co.uk/blogs/research/simple-swaps-help-throw-away-less
That "bargain" kettle cost me £4 last year, another £4 this year...
At this rate, I'll buy 37 before I die.
Turns out cheap is *expensive*. 👇
https://www.buymeonce.co.uk/blogs/research/buy-cheap-buy-twice-how-buying-for-life-save-money
December 1, 2025 at 9:50 AM
That "bargain" kettle cost me £4 last year, another £4 this year...
At this rate, I'll buy 37 before I die.
Turns out cheap is *expensive*. 👇
https://www.buymeonce.co.uk/blogs/research/buy-cheap-buy-twice-how-buying-for-life-save-money
Ever mutilated a tomato with a dull knife? Like trying to do surgery with a teaspoon. I've mastered the dark arts of blade sharpening so you don't have to! 🔪✨ https://www.buymeonce.co.uk/blogs/research/how-to-maintain-a-razor-sharp-knife
November 28, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Ever mutilated a tomato with a dull knife? Like trying to do surgery with a teaspoon. I've mastered the dark arts of blade sharpening so you don't have to! 🔪✨ https://www.buymeonce.co.uk/blogs/research/how-to-maintain-a-razor-sharp-knife
My toaster died after 13 months. The warranty? 12 months. 🤔 That's planned obsolescence - when things are *designed* to break. Let's stop the madness. [Link]
November 24, 2025 at 9:50 AM
My toaster died after 13 months. The warranty? 12 months. 🤔 That's planned obsolescence - when things are *designed* to break. Let's stop the madness. [Link]
I'm in a committed relationship with my cast iron skillet. It will likely outlive me (don't tell it I said that). But is iron always right? Copper dazzles. Steel seduces...
Find your forever pan:
https://www.buymeonce.co.uk/blogs/research/how-to-choose-the-right-pan
November 21, 2025 at 9:51 AM
I'm in a committed relationship with my cast iron skillet. It will likely outlive me (don't tell it I said that). But is iron always right? Copper dazzles. Steel seduces...
Find your forever pan:
https://www.buymeonce.co.uk/blogs/research/how-to-choose-the-right-pan
I used to be a legendary packrat. Like "could-supply-a-village-with-my-stuff" level. Six months ago? Everything in ONE suitcase.
The relief was astonishing.
👉 https://www.buymeonce.co.uk/blogs/research/cull-the-clutter-a-practical-guide-to-decluttering
November 19, 2025 at 9:50 AM
I used to be a legendary packrat. Like "could-supply-a-village-with-my-stuff" level. Six months ago? Everything in ONE suitcase.
The relief was astonishing.
👉 https://www.buymeonce.co.uk/blogs/research/cull-the-clutter-a-practical-guide-to-decluttering
Cast iron secrets: "seasoning" isn't rosemary - it's science! Turns out, baking on a whisper of oil creates kitchen alchemy. My skillet's gone from rust-prone rebel to non-stick hero 🍳 https://www.buymeonce.co.uk/blogs/research/how-to-season-your-new-cast-iron-skillet
November 17, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Cast iron secrets: "seasoning" isn't rosemary - it's science! Turns out, baking on a whisper of oil creates kitchen alchemy. My skillet's gone from rust-prone rebel to non-stick hero 🍳 https://www.buymeonce.co.uk/blogs/research/how-to-season-your-new-cast-iron-skillet
I just learned weddings create a car-sized heap of waste! 😳 My own big day featured borrowed plants, e-vites, and zero regrets. You can say "I do" without saying "I'll trash the planet."💚
https://www.buymeonce.co.uk/blogs/research/how-to-plan-an-eco-friendly-wedding-on-a-budget
November 14, 2025 at 9:51 AM
I just learned weddings create a car-sized heap of waste! 😳 My own big day featured borrowed plants, e-vites, and zero regrets. You can say "I do" without saying "I'll trash the planet."💚
https://www.buymeonce.co.uk/blogs/research/how-to-plan-an-eco-friendly-wedding-on-a-budget
My 8-yr-old self would be horrified, but those bin bags of party debris haunt me now. Turns out eco-parties are MORE fun (and less guilt-inducing). Magic without the mountain of waste! 🎈✨
https://www.buymeonce.co.uk/blogs/research/host-buymeonce-kids-party
November 7, 2025 at 9:50 AM
My 8-yr-old self would be horrified, but those bin bags of party debris haunt me now. Turns out eco-parties are MORE fun (and less guilt-inducing). Magic without the mountain of waste! 🎈✨
https://www.buymeonce.co.uk/blogs/research/host-buymeonce-kids-party
That gorgeous glass chopping board? It's secretly murdering your knives. 🔪⚰️ Save your blades (and fingers) with our wooden board wisdom: https://www.buymeonce.co.uk/blogs/research/how-to-care-wooden-chopping-board
October 6, 2025 at 11:18 AM
That gorgeous glass chopping board? It's secretly murdering your knives. 🔪⚰️ Save your blades (and fingers) with our wooden board wisdom: https://www.buymeonce.co.uk/blogs/research/how-to-care-wooden-chopping-board
Turns out we're not just fretting about packaging waste (71%) - we want living wages too (62%)! Conscious consumers, we're a delightfully complex bunch. See what else we care about:
https://www.buymeonce.co.uk/blogs/research/waste-wages-top-concerns-conscious-consumers
October 1, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Turns out we're not just fretting about packaging waste (71%) - we want living wages too (62%)! Conscious consumers, we're a delightfully complex bunch. See what else we care about:
https://www.buymeonce.co.uk/blogs/research/waste-wages-top-concerns-conscious-consumers
I used to bin socks with holes. Now I darn them like a Victorian housewife with attitude. Turns out, mending isn't just thrifty - it's oddly therapeutic 🧵✨
https://www.buymeonce.co.uk/blogs/research/untied-mending-clothes-mindset-repair-mending-workshop
September 26, 2025 at 8:51 AM
I used to bin socks with holes. Now I darn them like a Victorian housewife with attitude. Turns out, mending isn't just thrifty - it's oddly therapeutic 🧵✨
https://www.buymeonce.co.uk/blogs/research/untied-mending-clothes-mindset-repair-mending-workshop
Meet your 'imps' - those mischievous little creatures orchestrating your impulse buys! 🛍️ Mine once convinced me I needed flamingo slippers at 3am. Tame yours with my imp-busting guide:
https://www.buymeonce.co.uk/blogs/research/how-to-stop-impulse-buying-the-ultimate-guide
September 24, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Meet your 'imps' - those mischievous little creatures orchestrating your impulse buys! 🛍️ Mine once convinced me I needed flamingo slippers at 3am. Tame yours with my imp-busting guide:
https://www.buymeonce.co.uk/blogs/research/how-to-stop-impulse-buying-the-ultimate-guide
Whip up a batch of fudgy, nutty bliss with our Chocolate & Walnut Brownies! 🥚🍫 Using @respectfuleggs, these brownies are as eco-friendly as they are delicious. #Recipe #Brownies #SustainableBaking https://www.buymeonce.co.uk/blogs/recipe-hub/chocolate-and-walnut-brownies-recipe
September 22, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Whip up a batch of fudgy, nutty bliss with our Chocolate & Walnut Brownies! 🥚🍫 Using @respectfuleggs, these brownies are as eco-friendly as they are delicious. #Recipe #Brownies #SustainableBaking https://www.buymeonce.co.uk/blogs/recipe-hub/chocolate-and-walnut-brownies-recipe
My gran kept her toaster for 40 years. That's my kind of rebellion.
See how @BuyMeOnce's "things should last" philosophy caught fire in NYT, Vogue & more.
https://www.buymeonce.co.uk/blogs/research/buymeonce-in-the-news
September 19, 2025 at 8:51 AM
My gran kept her toaster for 40 years. That's my kind of rebellion.
See how @BuyMeOnce's "things should last" philosophy caught fire in NYT, Vogue & more.
https://www.buymeonce.co.uk/blogs/research/buymeonce-in-the-news