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What is your secret that you waste money on?

471 replies

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?

OP posts:
chocolatebrazilnut · 12/06/2019 17:02

Expensive chocolates

ToastyFingers · 12/06/2019 17:03

Energy drinks, I really like there odd metallic taste most of them have and if I see a new flavour I just have to try it. Also anything 'limited edition' cos I'd be gutted if it was amazing and I didn't try it before it went.

SilentKarateMums · 12/06/2019 17:04

Name changed as so ashamed. Blush Candy Crush Saga gold bars and boosters. Blush

violeticecream · 12/06/2019 17:04

M & S orange ice lollies.

Kernobhead · 12/06/2019 17:10

The best theatre tickets for me too. I'm short, with bad eyesight. Don't go very often but when I do, its the expensive seats.
I also buy meat from local butcher rather than the supermarket. More expensive, but hugely better quality. No added water pumping up the volume, and bacon that's not wafer thin!

Youmadorwhat · 12/06/2019 17:11

Bubble bath (see pic 😬😂)
Smelly candles
Face masks (that don’t do much
Spray tans

What is your secret that you waste money on?
Soola · 12/06/2019 17:14

Lipsticks.

Maneandfeathers · 12/06/2019 17:14

Horses. Lots and lots and lots of money Blush

MarshaBradyo · 12/06/2019 17:16

Plants and baby clothes for dd - love buying both

Bossinger · 12/06/2019 17:16

Nothing, as I'm saving for a camper van Halo

Trainers

Pipandmum · 12/06/2019 17:16

I do the app game Covet too but don’t spend too much. Gardenscapes and Homescapes however do get too much cash from me...

ginghamtablecloths · 12/06/2019 17:16

I must have about 25 or more mugs and/or cups and saucers as I love china. It's not really a secret though as everyone knows I'm a mugoholic.

CasparMum · 12/06/2019 17:17

Yarn for knitting, I’m trying to make a blanket without DH finding out how much it cost.

thenightsky · 12/06/2019 17:17

OP... I've just done my first flight upgrade. I can see it becoming a regular waste Grin

LittleAndOften · 12/06/2019 17:18

Sandwiches. I should/could come home and make my own (SAHM) but they taste so much better when someone else has made them!

Ninkaninus · 12/06/2019 17:18

It’s not a waste of money, and I don’t keep it secret either. I feel absolutely no guilt - why should I??

gotmychocolateimgood · 12/06/2019 17:19

Pretty things... Cute clothes mainly.

MarshaBradyo · 12/06/2019 17:19

Yeh true not a secret or a waste here but more something I buy more than I need to

Killerqueen2244 · 12/06/2019 17:20

@Youmadorwhat I love love love your bathroom decor, that wallpaper is beautiful!!

I keep buying Schleich animals for my daughter, keep thinking ‘they’re only a few quid’ every time I add one to my Amazon basket!!

Nottobesoldseparately · 12/06/2019 17:21

Candles.....although it's not a secret. Everyone knows I have a huge candle habit which I spend far to much on.

The other is fruit. I don't actually like it much but I keep on buying it and throwing it away

Zoeputthatdown · 12/06/2019 17:21

Stationery - can't resist it even when I know I have stacks at home.

CremeEggThief · 12/06/2019 17:22

Greggs, since I started work! Seem to be popping in there twice or three times a week for coffee, doughnuts and vegan sausage rolls!

Fairylea · 12/06/2019 17:22

The odd tenner here and there on Gala bingo BlushGrin

Hotel chocolat treats

Upgrades on accommodation on holiday

Wormentrude · 12/06/2019 17:23

Mills & Boon books Blush

Attache · 12/06/2019 17:23

Waitrose sushi for lunch and too much chocolate.