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What is your secret that you waste money on?

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itisalladream · 12/06/2019 16:29

We must all have one thing that we secretly treat ourselves too... or waste money on.... for many women it seems to be shoes or a nice handbag etc.
Me? I waste my money on flight upgrades

What about you?

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SunshineCake · 13/06/2019 19:26

If you spend too much on magazines get the Readly app
then spend the money saved on something else WinkGrin.

LadySainsburySeal · 13/06/2019 19:28

Shoes. Especially high heels. I live in the country, with huge agricultural vehicles passing the house most of the day so the road is diabolically "muddy" most of the time (currently it's almost an inch under water!) but I have a wardrobe full of glorious heeled strappy sandals and glam footwear that I'll never wear. And I still buy them when I fall in love with them! Grin

YoThePussy · 13/06/2019 19:29

Jelly Beans, I love them and can eat a whole packet - feel sick after but so what.

Books, plants, handcream, bath products including loads of posh soap, scarves.

Babyg1995 · 13/06/2019 19:31

wax melts and wine

sage46 · 13/06/2019 19:32

Buying hard back copies of just published books I really want to read instead of waiting for them to come out in paper back.

Xxalisoncxx · 13/06/2019 19:39

Botox and toys etc for my 3 pet rats, cats, 2 guinea pigs and rabbit I’m getting ( will eventually get two) I’ve realized my pets give me more joy, are helping my mental health - more than my so called ex boyfriend did. Makes me happy too get them new things. Wow, I’m sad :/

BringOnTheScience · 13/06/2019 19:42

Leather crafting bits for fantasy role play. Just spent >£100 on round leather cords then realised that I of course need a whole new bunch of fastening clasps to go with them.

Dumplingfan · 13/06/2019 19:44

PT sessions. A couple of my friends know. Not my boyfriend, not my family. It's a luxury and I don't want to have to justify my choice. Absolutely love it.

Moggy72 · 13/06/2019 19:44

I waste a days but if money eating at Pret everyday

ElfrideSwancourt · 13/06/2019 19:47

Well I'm the cliche because it's shoes for me - specifically Irregular Choice shoes. I have lots quite a few pairs.

My husband does know I buy them - they're too pretty to keep hidden - but I do usually have the latest pair hidden under the bed.

di2004 · 13/06/2019 19:49

Bananas. I buy them and they just sit in the fruit bowl like a decoration. Then they turn brown and get thrown out!

Ricoetbello · 13/06/2019 19:50

Vibrators 😜

Tails5290 · 13/06/2019 19:50

Extra mature cheddar cheese and my fish/turtles

Suebreo · 13/06/2019 19:52

I have a serious WISH habit - bits of shit costs nothing pay just for shipping takes weeks to come 😂

Shoxfordian · 13/06/2019 19:52

@Despacitoburrito
Which house? I could join you. I've been playing for far too long now. Its a waste of money but I love it...

@sage46 Books are never a waste of money

Disfordarkchocolate · 13/06/2019 19:55

Biscuit, surely not a waste though.

Promette · 13/06/2019 19:58

Vases - I love arranging flowers and never seem to have quite the right shape vase or right colour so I regularly come home with another one. My SO doesn’t understand why we have so many.

fedup21 · 13/06/2019 19:59

Weird house plants.

Ooh, show me some weird house plants, @otterses-I think I need more plants in my life!

fedup21 · 13/06/2019 20:01

Shoes
Bags (cliche!)
Plants for the garden
Emma Bridgewater pottery
Denim skirts
Mini battenbergs Cake
Pretty glasses

Mumstheword1987 · 13/06/2019 20:14

Facebook in app purchases and takeaways and wines

Rununculusaretop · 13/06/2019 20:19

Pretty dresses for the life I don't lead.
Room upgrades in hotels
Products and makeup for my awful blue under eye rings, I could've had annual tear trough fillers for the amount I've spent
Overpriced cat food

Babycakes1996 · 13/06/2019 20:20

I know this isn’t a pcos group but I’m wondering if I could get some advice?

Last year I went for an ultrasound and was told by doctors I had multiple cysts on my ovaries and was diagnosed with pcos. My testosterone levels are high, my progesterone levels are low and my Estrogen levels are normal. I went for another scan last week and have been told I have no cysts on my ovaries anymore. I am so confused. Does anyone know why this could be? The doctor was rushing around and I couldn’t ask many questions. I will be booking another appointment to ask more but right now my heads just all over the place. I’m almost at the point of being referred to a fertility clinic and now doctors are saying it may not be necessary

Babycakes1996 · 13/06/2019 20:21

Ooops, this is abit awkward. I thought I was writing my own post haha

TeaAddict235 · 13/06/2019 20:23

@Ricoetbello , I was wondering if anyone was going to admit to that Wink

Mine are:

Hair products (have about 4 conditioners on the go at any one moment, and up to 3 shampoos)

Handbags - gotta be leather

Plants and plant pots, now even DS1 is getting into plants and gardening. But I want him to stop overwatering everything in sight .

babyno5 · 13/06/2019 20:24

@fedup21 another EB fan 💐 (for your pretty EB vase no doubt 😂) x

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