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If you have to treat yourself to something nice

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Sweettreet · 10/09/2025 20:06

If you have to treat yourself to little something nice, what do you do?
I got myself some dark chocolate batons from hotel Chocolat and some nachos and salsa from M&S.
I totally love M&S food, but only go there to get some treats.
How about you?

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REDB99 · 10/09/2025 20:34

Whipped soap from the Yorkshire Soap Company - I’m buying some on Friday for a little treat.

A book.

Flowers.

I agree on some nice M&S food.

A lovely loaf of sourdough.

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Sweettreet · 10/09/2025 20:33

I treated myself to some soap and glory lipstick which was suggested by yuka as a better option for under a fiver.

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Enko · 10/09/2025 20:33

In spring time i buy daffodils as they make me smile they are soo cheery

A Pomelo. I love them.they take time to peel though but yum.

For dh I buy him pears he loves them so extra nice ones for him
Or a coffee ice creak from.jude he loves tbe white latte. Im.not keen

justasking111 · 10/09/2025 20:32

After struggling for an hour to pay sons tuition fees online because he was busy at work so I had to wait for him to have a minute. I treated myself to a mars bar .

Jam doughnut from Lidl.
Plain dark chocolate bar
Wedge of brie, Wensleydale Stilton with cranberries, crackers and an apple for supper.
A bunch of flowers

Twittable · 10/09/2025 20:31

EmpressaurusKitty · 10/09/2025 20:10

A new book.

Same…or several on the kindle but I love the bookshop experience.

AnneLovesGilbert · 10/09/2025 20:31

Posh sourdough, a nice cheese and some olives
Handcream
Eyeliner
A nice pen

notnowfred · 10/09/2025 20:30

A cherry ice cream.

Maraudingmarauders · 10/09/2025 20:30

Sweettreet · 10/09/2025 20:27

I would love that but have got a baby in tow so, just managing with an audiobook.

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I’m also living the audiobook life due to a toddler. I like to buy some fancy Waitrose burrata or stracciatella to have with some Isle of Wight tomatoes.

WasThatACorner · 10/09/2025 20:30

A butterball bath bomb from lush. It's the cheapest one they do and it's their best.

And a bag of nice(r than usual) coffee beans.

ShinyAppleDreamingOfTheSea · 10/09/2025 20:30

Scented body cream / butter (eg Next, Avon)

An activity - adult colouring, mini jigsaw, craft kit, a kindle book I want to read enough to pay for (ie one that doesn’t come with Kindle unlimited subscription), a magazine.

Chocolates (just cheap like matchmakers or Lindor), or a mini microwaveable steam pudding or crumble.

DashboardConfession · 10/09/2025 20:29

This time of year - Pumpkin Spice latte which is a treat because a medium is SIX POUNDS FIFTY. Ahem.

In general - nice candle from Habitat or Lidl/Aldi (under a fiver), Fever Tree tonic to have a gin (normally I buy the cheap stuff), something from Champneys or Soap and Glory at Boots.

MumoftwoNC · 10/09/2025 20:28

Bread and nice olive oil
Salami from the deli
White chocolate digestives
Audio book
New underpants - just ordinary m+s but it's nice to replace the old threadbare ones
Proper bar of soap, like Pears
Strawberries
Fancy mushrooms like shiitake, porcini (to go in eg a pasta dish)

Sprogonthetyne · 10/09/2025 20:28

Supermarket flowers.

I hated them for years, because I got them at every gift giving occasion. It's only since becoming single I've realised what I actually hated was the zero thought, tick box with something from the Supermarket on the way home gifting. Now I buy my own flowers regularly and they make me smile every time I see them.

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Sweettreet · 10/09/2025 20:27

Gliblet · 10/09/2025 20:24

New paperback (better yet, a charity shop book purchase!), then an hour or so to read with a really good cup of coffee or a pot of tea in a comfy cafe chair. Failing that, an Audible audiobook, a small tray of baklava, or some old-school crumbly fudge.

I would love that but have got a baby in tow so, just managing with an audiobook.

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SquaredPaper · 10/09/2025 20:27

Flowers. A man sells loose flowers at the farmers’ market — I got an armful of café au lait dahlias for a fiver last weekend. Or a plant (I especially like fragrant plants), bulbs, or a book.

Namechangedfortheterfasaurs · 10/09/2025 20:25

A really nice soap - one of those ones that comes wrapped in heavy printed paper - and then run a bath and open it straight away.

AhBiscuits · 10/09/2025 20:24

I like cook books. I have loads but enjoy flicking through them and maybe making the odd thing.

Gliblet · 10/09/2025 20:24

New paperback (better yet, a charity shop book purchase!), then an hour or so to read with a really good cup of coffee or a pot of tea in a comfy cafe chair. Failing that, an Audible audiobook, a small tray of baklava, or some old-school crumbly fudge.

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Sweettreet · 10/09/2025 20:24

Loving all the different ideas, will try some of them.

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Greendiamondbee · 10/09/2025 20:24

Skinny chai and cinnamon bun in Nero's with a good book. By myself - heavenly

Nomorecoconutboosts · 10/09/2025 20:23

a slice of takeaway cake from local bakery
a mini bottle of cava from M&S

neleh87 · 10/09/2025 20:21

This is a nice thread. The chocolate batons are a good idea.

I like a lip balm, socks, flowers, some chocolate like Tony's chocolonely.

Dangermoos · 10/09/2025 20:20

Dangermoos · 10/09/2025 20:16

Chanel No 5

Sorry, didn't read your OP properly. A meal for one with a bottle of wine deal.

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Sweettreet · 10/09/2025 20:20

I am looking forward to trying some of the autumn flavours coffees launched at Starbucks as a treat for myself

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Pipersouth · 10/09/2025 20:18

On single McDonald’s milkshake - just love them but can’t justify that sort of calories!!

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