My best present to myself

Good for you, Barmeyoldbat. I bet your teeth look fabulous.

What would does she have today about people wearing wigs when they have had chemo?

I think barmeyoldbat deserves an apology for your crass rudeness. You judge and criticise without knowing what you are talking about.
“Halogen headlight grin” - whatvare you talking about?.
Such an insular attitude belongs in a previous generation

Well thanks for that GabriellaG54 but my teeth are not pearly white but very natural looking, hence the cost, and were done purely because of a medical condition and the need to have teeth.

Oh!
Have you not noticed?
I do, all the time when watching tv programmes, not so much in real life as, where I live, we rarely wear make-up and certainly no BOTOX, lip plumping, short skirts or stilettos.
Plain country looks.
I just find it odd to see someone with a halogen headlight grin and the rest doesn't match. Like having your face done but your arms and hands are saggy. Just my observations.

You are a right little ray of sunshine GabriellaG aren’t you?

Can’t resist an opportunity for a put down

I often see older people (actors/ presenters/slebs) on tv with pearly white even gnashers which obvs don't match the rest of them.
Now, face, bum and tum lifts, blepharoplasty, hand plumping and age spot removal to go with pearly whites, might be the perfect present.

After years of problems with my teeth due to a medical condition I treated myself to the best present ever, a complete set of upper teeth and implants, cost a fortune great deal of time but it was worth it. Even been complimented by a complete stranger on my beautiful teeth.

I've bought myself a new apartment for Christmas ???

I'm another Ovenu fan. I have my oven cleaned by them in January every year. And I always buy myself a really good perfume with a tiny annual lump sum (£85) from my pension, which I get every January.

As far as I'm concerned, (I'm a grandma, despite user name) oven cleaning is a "present to the household ". (Whatever size the household may be.) "A present to myself" would be something utterly personal - and for me, me, me

Well since Paw died my household is me, myself and me.
And something which saves me half a day’s skivvying on my hands and knees with a rotator cuff injury and much weakened right arm is utterly personal. Is better than personal

Hm999
'Sitting', as we are always being told by posters on MailOnline.

GrannyGravy13
Are all 3 bathrooms used daily?

I must investigate having my oven cleaned as a post Christmas treat, I can't get down on the floor to clean mine, I also want to treat myself to a combi microwave, easy to use & clean & uses less electricity.

My treats to myself tend to be practical but anything that makes my life easier is a bonus

I'm currently hankering after a loo with a built in bidet and a seat warming function. Quite pricey but I know it would be a very welcome present to myself. Would have to get it fitted properly as electrics would be needed as well as plumbing expertise.

My best present to myself .... A divorce from my first husband ?

I have signed up to walk 1000 miles in 2019 so have treated myself to a new pair of Hiking Boots and the nicest pair of walking trousers I have ever had. That's Christmas and my New Year's Resolution in one go.

Maggiemaybe ?

Some of my presents for DH have (completely coincidentally, of course ) turned out to be presents for myself as well. The trip to Paris and the tickets to lunch at Gordon Ramsay’s spring to mind.

True David but the satisfaction you get from the present is what counts for me, so my newly surfaced bath and my revamped settee - I'd not thought about an oven cleaner - are just as valid as a personal gift IMO.

I can't regard something like a professional oven cleaning (which we've had, and was great) as "a present to myself". As far as I'm concerned, (I'm a grandma, despite user name) oven cleaning is a "present to the household ". (Whatever size the household may be.) "A present to myself" would be something utterly personal - and for me, me, me!

I genuinely can't understand all the oven cleaning on here. We've had just three ovens since we set up home over 41 years ago and I have never needed to buy in someone to clean one. In fact, I can't remember the last time I cleaned one myself. I've either got very low standards or we don't cook enough.

My best present to myself was the recent purchase of what I consider to be a nice handbag. Yes, I have to admit that it's beige to go with my cardigan! It wasn't 'designer label' or anything but replaces the cheap nasty black one I used previously as a replacement for the one before which got quite shabby. I feel smart whenever I use it plus it holds everything without looking as though it's about to burst at the seams.

If I were to buy something for me, it would be getting my colours done.

The 11 week old puppy sat on my lap at the moment