Eh. I still have my cheap plastic one I bought when I moved out of home.

But I also purchased a Mason Pearson. This was only because I want to extend my wash days, and for that boar bristles were recommended. The brush itself is just OK in my opinion, as the bristles don't go all the way through my hair, so it's difficult to use it to put my hair up for example. It also can't be used for any heat styling.

So, I have my old plastic one I use for heat styling and putting my hair up, but I use the Mason Pearson for brushing it at night to spread the oils.

They aren't recommended for heat styling.

Hands down a coffee thermos and a drink bottle. Because she'll likely not finish her coffee and it will go cold, so a thermos means it won't!

I have a basket I use to take from class to class (secondary teacher here) which holds all the stuff I need for classes. It's actually a bike basket I think, but has held up super well. Just handy when I don't have a set classroom.

A second monitor for home or office is a good one too. I refuse to work on one screen anymore. So much faster with two.

Subscriptions to things she already uses. I particularly like a website called twinkl (the first thing I have ever paid for - everything else I decided wasn't worth it). Magazine subscriptions are good too.

A great laptop bag. One that is wide enough to also fit a lunchbox. Bonus if it has a removable padded pouch for the times when she doesn't want to take the whole bag.

A good umbrella (davek is the one I have) and some warm clothing for those horrid days on yard duty.

Comfort shoes that look cute (I've got ziera).

They're standard toasters aren't they?

What I mean is where do you live that you don't have elements on both sides of the bread. I have no concept of this.

Where do you live that your toasters only tost on one side? I have literally never seen one like this.

Perhaps go for a 4 slice toaster if you need the extra length.

Ziera are my go to. They're comfort shoes too, so there is plenty of ugly on their website, but lots gorgeous ones too.

Stainless will rust eventually. Ensure you get marine grade and they'll last much better. Obviously don't leave them on the line, take care of them, and they should last for life.