£30 to spend on 'something' you WANT

[brentwoodbaby]

My 90 year old grandmother has sent me £30 (cheque- I'll have to actually go to a bank ) and asked me to buy myself something - just for me - and write to her to let her know what I've chosen.

It's lovely and I love writing to her but I'm stumped about where to start. I don't ever buy clothing online and am normally a 'browser'. Under normal circumstances I'd have probably gone to Flying Tiger and picked up a few kitschy bits, or some candles. I rarely buy myself something just to cheer myself up, am far more likely to buy something for the kids!

It got me thinking, if you had £30 (just £30- no more!) what would buy?

Aw, what a thoughtful gift!
What about a multi picture frame? Nan's picture in the middle?
A subscription to a hobby magazine? It is so nice to get in the post.
A lovely cuddly throw to wrap up in?
If you sew, a fabulous pair of scissors, if you garden, a fancy garden pot, if you like to read actual books, a whole series of your favourite author?

Emma Bridgewater cocoa mug and some luxurious hot chocolate; and a good book!!

That’s really lovely

I would get a posh eye cream because I look like shit

Silver jewellery from somewhere like Lizzie Lane

A Zara/Jo Malone collab candle, a foundation from The Ordinary as I’ve wanted to try one for a while and a bottle of Pinot blush.

I’ve just bought myself a fancy new pillow and I’m very excited about it

I've just bought some nice cross stitch kits

A piece of acrylic jewellery. Cheerful and colourful.

Ive just bou*ht a beautiful arbour for the garden so I’d buy a couple of outdoor cushions and some solar lights for it.

A lipstick from Dior.

A book that's just come out (instead of waiting til they get cheaper after a while)

Some plants, a good looking watering can.

I posted a cheque the other day as Nationwide don’t do the photo thing yet. Paid in fine, just took about a week from sending.

I’d buy clothes with it, or something lovely for my bedroom. But I do all my shopping online so that’s easy for me

I would buy a gift voucher for an afternoon tea somewhere lovely for when we can go out and enjoy things like that again. Something to look forward to and helps a business in the meantime.
You could even take her along

If you like coffee, then an aeropress would be my choice. I bought one recently and will never use a cafetiere again

For £29.50

www.nealsyarddairy.co.uk/collections/cheese-selections/products/save-british-cheese-selection

You can probably pay your cheques in on your phone via your banking app. I have HSBC and Natwest accounts and they both enable you to pay cheques in this way.

I'd buy perfume!

But some nice books/a journal/nice toiletries/bottle of wine and mini pamper kit.

New bubble bath and new Pyjamas.

Some wireless headphones for listening to Podcasts. DD is getting shirty about me having hijacked hers

Books
Gin
English sparkling wine
Candle

Weighted blanket. I really must get one.

I can't get over this new idea of paying in a cheque online!
That's really sweet of her - what about loungewear, a luxury blanket or hot water bottle case or some lovely mugs and teapot? Things you can enjoy using at home a lot now and will be nice to have around

I’d buy a plant or tree for my garden. You’d have it for ever .

Face cream from the body shop, a new throw. A blu ray series I’ve wanted.

A nice lighter jumper to wrap up in on my daily walks on cooler days