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You have £100 and must spend it on yourself, what would you buy?

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Oopsadaisy1 Wed 01-Nov-23 17:08:10

I already get my hair done every 6 weeks, I have plenty of clothes and jewellery, and enough electronic equipment.

Whatever would I spend it on?

In the good old days I would probably buy a Record Album or 2, film for my camera, a couple of good books a new pair of shoes…….

Over to you, you can’t put it towards household expenses or food.

cc Sat 04-Nov-23 12:32:10

Or perhaps a whole house deep clean?

icanhandthemback Sat 04-Nov-23 12:42:33

grannybuy

I might put it towards one of those small bounce trampolines that I’ve been considering getting. Useful for exercising on days when it’s not fine enough to get out.

I'd need a subscription to Tena too! grin

Juicylucy Sat 04-Nov-23 12:46:53

Go towards nice night away in a hotel

Tanjamaltija Sat 04-Nov-23 12:51:15

Easy... more beads and more findings and string for my volunteer work (Beads for Babies on Facebook). Like I don't already have enough for several lifetimes.

Tamayra Sat 04-Nov-23 12:51:24

Facial for me smile

Graygirl Sat 04-Nov-23 13:03:39

A pair of vionic shoes, saving for a pair have £60

Germanshepherdsmum Sat 04-Nov-23 13:21:23

Oh Graygirl, I could have wept when I read your post. I hope you have the good fortune to be able to afford the shoes soon. 🤞

Dempie55 Sat 04-Nov-23 13:33:54

Gold ring with a semi precious stone.

cornergran Sat 04-Nov-23 13:37:47

Personal swimming lessons and a really well cut costume so I didn’t feel like a whale. I’d love to swim well, can float otherwise just flounder around.

Livey Sat 04-Nov-23 13:53:37

CrazyH, I would agree to that too
Would I be able to use it to get oven cleaned ??

pooohbear2811 Sat 04-Nov-23 14:03:55

hmmm that would be difficult....need a new winter jacket, need new winter boots, a jumper or 2, one of those oodie things would do, own brand is acceptable, not had my hair cut for about 18 months, my socks have seen better days, as has my underwear.
So for those of you who don't need the £100 please feel free and send it my way, I could spend it 3 or 4 times over.

posset Sat 04-Nov-23 14:06:18

AGAA4

I'd like to buy a Guernsey sweater but I think they may be more than £100 now. My DH bought me one years ago. It was so warm and lasted for ages.

Woolovers do a nice looking one in several colours
www.woolovers.com/womens/jumpers/womens-pure-wool-guernsey-jumper-blue-14080https://www.woolovers.com/womens/jumpers/womens-pure-wool-guernsey-jumper-blue-14080

Spuddy Sat 04-Nov-23 14:13:55

£25.00 on yoghurts! I LOVE Onken and Muller! £25.00 on books! £25.00 on a box of Strongbow! And the other £25.00 on a huge fluffy fleece!

Kathmaggie Sat 04-Nov-23 14:14:25

A cashmere sweater - btw Lyndylou -,just bought tickets to see Bruce in Cardiff !

rowyn Sat 04-Nov-23 14:35:57

it probably wouldn't stretch to both, but
1. Someone to cut the grass, prune some trees and clear up the garden which has flourished too much - - thanks to all this rain

2 Someone to clean the house!

( I live on my own)

Dillonsgranma Sat 04-Nov-23 14:38:13

I’ll go with Casdon on her tour of the mint if I may ? 😊

Gundy Sat 04-Nov-23 14:38:45

You said no food… yet that was the first thing I thought of.

A small gathering of 2 or 3 of your best friends (no family) over a Holiday tea or luncheon that you hostess at a very nice restaurant or hotel, decked out for Christmas.

To me, sharing the spirit of the season over good food/drink with friends is the ultimate. (Even if you have to throw in a few extra £’s to make it happen.)

Or - think of “acquaintances” that may be less fortunate than you, extending your goodwill and cheer. You would probably make their day and season. What a good feeling!
Cheers!
USA Gundy

SynchroSwimmer Sat 04-Nov-23 14:41:18

Clarins blue orchid facial treatment oil, it makes me feel good.
Temple Spa bath oil - I use it as perfume

Nan0 Sat 04-Nov-23 14:47:35

Hear hear

PamQS Sat 04-Nov-23 14:57:20

I’d put it towards a new winter coat, which seem to be way over £100 at the moment! I’ve managed the last few years by layering my clothes to keep warm, but I’ve nothing to put on the top layer now, as my trusty wet-weather coats and jackets have fallen to pieces.

Pearlsaminger Sat 04-Nov-23 15:26:45

A subscription to Ancestry or My Heritage I think… they’re so blummin’ expensive to purchase.

I keep wondering if I can justify paying out for it… but not this year I don’t think.

So, maybe next year 🤞🏼

Unigran4 Sat 04-Nov-23 15:40:18

I am in exactly this position. I was given £100 as a Christmas present last year with instructions to spend it on myself. The cash is still in my sock drawer!

jerseygirl Sat 04-Nov-23 15:46:16

Perfume or a lovely tote bag

Chestnut Sat 04-Nov-23 16:40:28

Grammaretto

Boots for me or maybe some good quality trousers.
If you have a pamper day do you not have to have somewhere to go with your new facial?
I know nothing about this kind of thing as you can guess.

You shouldn't have make-up applied or go anywhere special after a facial. The massage stimulates the skin. The creams get absorbed and then all the impurities come out afterwards. So your make-up would end up looking greasy and why would you want to clog up your pores with make-up after having them cleansed.

Warbler Sat 04-Nov-23 19:07:43

I would buy myself a proper gym bag (instead of my Sainsbury's plastic carrier)....and a pair of those wet shoes for in the pool (cause they've got some spiky tiles)....as I have just joined a gym for the first time ever at the tender age of 68. Yes, I've become a gym bunny. The rest I would put towards "something shocking in Lycra". I'm loving this close fitting gym wear and wish I could afford it, especially as I started off by cutting all my leggings off at the knee and wearing baggy tee shirts to hide the slouch pouch. I'm starting to look a bit smart in the gym as the weight falls off and the muscles are arriving! Don't be fooled......I only do the easy stuff.