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To ask what should I treat myself to

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myladybelle · 11/02/2025 21:54

Just got a bonus at work and I have decided to treat myself to something. Budget is £300 max. I already have a handbag I love. What should I get ? I want something material not an experience.

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Alessi · 13/02/2025 09:27

Same situation and I bought myself a Tiffany’s bracelet. 😍

MamaBearCharlie · 12/02/2025 22:26

I lurve a splurge. I’d buy a classic version of one of the following: a leather jacket, cashmere (anything!), diamond studs or pendant, high end perfume, black or tan leather boots, high quality bedding, a piece of art you love, crystal glasses (hi or low balls depending on your poison), new crockery, a beautiful silk or cotton dressing gown, classic black heels to go with everything, high end make up (not wacky stuff you’d only wear on nights out, daily stuff), a disco ball.

ScaryM0nster · 12/02/2025 22:13

A Patagonia triolet jacket.

Epically waterproof, goretex, nice looking for a super waterproof jacket, hood and collar of epic proportions.

AngelaMerkin1 · 12/02/2025 22:07

A beautiful throw or quilt
A kitchenaid mixer (maybe a bit over budget)
Coffee machine
Marshall Bluetooth speaker
A set of Japanese kitchen knives
Boots
A piece of art
Something antique
A bust candle from Trudon
Cast iron or copper cookware
An occasion chair from Zara

I have a long wishlist 😭

PacificAtlantic · 12/02/2025 21:52

A long Airbnb weekend alone somewhere with beautiful countryside. Walks, yoga videos, comfort food and blissful restorative silence and calm.

Tortielady · 12/02/2025 21:04

Shoes - some lovely designer ones you wouldn't otherwise look at. I can't recommend anything because I have the feet from hell and my shoes have been relentlessly sensible since I was a child. I'd get Timberland or something similar 😆 But I have a sister who loves shoes and would be in her element with a pile of money to spend on really pretty ones.

CharlotteStreetW1 · 12/02/2025 20:28

Some gorgeous sunglasses (my particular weakness).

mama38midlifecrisis · 12/02/2025 20:27

Invest it in a S&S ISA

rainingoutsideagain · 12/02/2025 20:26

A bean to coffee machine!

FantasiaTurquoise · 12/02/2025 20:22

I used mine on a wool duvet from the devon duvet company. Best spend ever - like sleeping in a cloud.

Newbie8918 · 12/02/2025 20:16

Quiinkong · 12/02/2025 08:18

You could change your whole underwear collection

I could buy 97 new pairs of white cotton undercrackers 🤣 I do wish I wore nice undies!

Viveladonut · 12/02/2025 08:30

A whole new outfit, something that makes you feel really great. Spend a day at a big shopping centre and go to all the shops putting just one great outfit together. Like a silky mid length chocolate brown skirt (The White Company) with a pure wool jumper (Reiss) and black suede knee high boots (Dune)

Shoxfordian · 12/02/2025 08:29

Decadorn does really pretty necklaces

Bjorkdidit · 12/02/2025 08:29

I've got my eye on the Lego Botanical Garden and it would be a good use of the bonus if that's what you want but I agree with PPs that this is an odd question to ask random strangers.

If you don't know what you want, put it in a savings account and then when you do see something you want, you'll have the money sitting there to buy it. If you spend it now on something you don't really love, you won't.

MyFlightWasAwfulThanksForAsking · 12/02/2025 08:23

This and spend the rest on fancy box of chocolates:
www.lego.com/en-gb/product/the-botanical-garden-21353

Quiinkong · 12/02/2025 08:18

You could change your whole underwear collection

pictoosh · 12/02/2025 08:16

A good pair of stylish boots that will go with anything.

GreyCarpet · 12/02/2025 08:07

Surely it depends on what you like?

I mean if you have to ask, "What jewellery?"

wingsspan · 12/02/2025 08:06

I'd put it aside until there's something I wanted rather than buy something for the sake of it.

Theredjellybean · 12/02/2025 08:05

I've just done this and bought a beautiful silk shirt and cardigan from Sezanne.

3girlsmama · 11/02/2025 22:44

See what catches your eye at an mixed online auction.

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myladybelle · 11/02/2025 22:42

Rocknrollstar · 11/02/2025 22:41

A friend told me to always buy something tangible with a bonus. I always bought jewellery and she gradually collected pieces for her dinner service.

Yes exactly. Otherwise the bonus money goes into the family pot for football lessons and whatnot, I never get something for myself.

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Rocknrollstar · 11/02/2025 22:41

A friend told me to always buy something tangible with a bonus. I always bought jewellery and she gradually collected pieces for her dinner service.