What is the best thing you bought recently that truly made your life better?

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My old coffee machine died late last year, and I decided to go big and by a brand new one. This machine is as "pro" as it gets for home use. the Bigger models are more suitable for coffee shops and restaurants.

Coffee is something I love, and taking this big step and getting a pro machine, and the whole "coffee culture" it forced me in to - has truly enriched my life. Not only is the coffee SO MUCH BETTER than before, but its also very rewarding to grind the coffee beans, filling the cup filter holder, pressing the coffee and packing it - putting it into the machine and then pushing the lever up and watching that black gold come out.

The espresso is strong, full and rich in taste. Amazing. And if I feel like I want to make thick and nice milk/cream - I fill up a can with barista milk - pressurize the machine and place the can under the steam nozzle.

My cappucinos and lattes rock! ;-)

And I just realize by reading this post that Im a coffee freak, hehe. This is almost coffee porn. :-)
But man, this is the best thing I bought in the last 2 years that truly made my life better. Since coffee is something I love, and enjoy daily - making each and every cup the absolute best it can be has made the whole experience so much better.

Check out the pic.. :-)

So. what is the best thing you bought the last year or so that really made a diffirence in your life?