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Spending. Treating yourself, better late than never

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CraftyGranny Thu 22-Sept-22 17:22:47

I know what you mean Karmalady. I always felt guilty spending money on myself when the family were young and we were struggling, but it seemed to go on even after they had all fled the nest!
Today, my Sister and I treated ourselves to a facial and chemical peel. First ever 'beauty' treatment I have ever had, apart from the hairdressers. We are both in our 70's and I am still feeling guilty, not as guilty mind you, I have booked again for next month!
My skin feels lovely.

BlushingSheep Thu 22-Sept-22 17:12:40

Oh, a new bicycle's always nice to have.
I'm not fit enough to go cycling at the moment, but it's on the list.

I'm a sucker for a nice, proper, handbag. Unfortunately, I can only window shop!

karmalady Thu 22-Sept-22 17:10:04

I raided the savings and gave each AC some cash for improving their homes and I bought premium bonds for each grandchild. That was me done with giving money away, anything else will be after my passing. Better to give those other sums early, when they need it most though

Then I decided that I would not hesitate to spend savings on me and my hobbies and comfort, as long as I am within my savings comfort zone, for my old age

Linen bedding for starters, real nice expensive and very pretty colours. I wish I had bought them donkeys years ago

A new overlocker

A new bicycle

A brand new sat nav installation for my car

It is actually quite difficult to think of things to buy for myself at my stage of life, apart from good chocolate

BlushingSheep Thu 22-Sept-22 17:07:03

What's your favourite gift to yourself, would you say?

karmalady Thu 22-Sept-22 17:01:05

I was typical of many, cut my cloth according to the money we had, bearing in mind mortgage and bringing up three children through uni.

I started to buy what I wanted a few years ago, the impetus was after my husband died