If you had £25 to choose a present for yourself...

[champagneplanet]

What would you ask for?

My close friends and I do a 'secret santa' present swap every year. We ask for a few things we like and then the buyer picks what to get them plus a little surprise. Value is £25 and I have no idea what to pick!

Popular items over the years have been bags, scarves, pjs, that sort of thing. What would you do with £25 all to yourself?

A few choice paperbacks and some posh chocolate.

I would like a Yankee candle (the one with the teddy bear on the front, white coloured).
A lemon, or lime, tree for the conservatory.
A bird table, or bird bath.
New baking trays.
Wine.
Or gin.

A few pairs of running socks
Some books
A bottle of gin

A really nice pair of socks, some choccies and a nice shower gel.

Chocolate liqueur

I’d like a chillys water bottle (I don’t work for them!). My friend has one and it’s just lovely. I really can’t justify £25 on one though.

Designer soap, eg Chanel or similar, they are about £20..

A lariat necklace

The Asda leather Chelsea boots from the Mumsnet email.

V nice soap
Fortnums rose & violet creams
Couple of nice books
Clarins hand cream

Woodwick candle
Aeropress coffee machine
Tanquery seville gin
Kat Von d eye liner
Pjs
Michelle Obama book

A label maker (a bit niche, I know... but it's the sort of thing I like and I already have a laminator 😁)

A new lipstick - I really rate the Mac matte ones, which are about £22.

A cookbook - currently eyeing up the Ottolenghi.

I would also second an Aeropress (but I already have one), Woodwick candles are quite good value for money if you aren't prepared to spend £45 on one candle and I always love PJs.

2 tins of Fortnum & Masons chocolate and macadamia nut biscuits.

I've just bought myself a lovely brushed cotton nightshirt (hm) and a Dove set (Boots). Mac voucher also appeals 😁

Clinique black honey lippy.

www.themeltco.com/scented-candles

The big ones are £23.50 plus £3.90 postage.

A band t-shirt would be my number one, other than that, lush bath bombs, books, bottle of gin

A super soft fleece hoodie from Trespass
A nice 100% pure silk eye sleep mask
A gift box of Rituals' travel size toiletries

L.occitane lemon verbena body lotion, or anything it smells amazing.

Gin
Jamberry nail wraps
Lovely lip balm and/or hand cream (love body shop fruity ones)
Cookery books
Nice cotton knickers

Oh and a hat, scarf and gloves set

@WisestIsShe I hadn't seen those boots! Thinking maybe i'd like a pair but what colour to go for?

I'd usually have no problem spending money on myself but when put on the spot i'm struggling to make a decision!

Stationary and Lush 'Sleep' moisturising cream.

Decent bottle of cava or creamant
Chocolates

A Yankee or woodwork candle
Some new pyjamas
A fluffy dressing gown
A bottle of gin and some chocolates
A nice notebook and some fancy pens