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Help me spend £30

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PurpleDandelions · 25/09/2020 13:23

Recently out of hospital after major abdominal surgery. Just starting to be mobile again.
Been sent a £30 amazon voucher for my birthday.

House already full of cake chocolate and flowers. And face creams.

Any ideas?

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meow1989 · 25/09/2020 13:25

Hand and feet masks? Nice candles? One of those diamond paintings? Though be careful with your posture, hope you're feeling well.

Sparkletastic · 25/09/2020 13:33

Books!

ParisOnWheels · 25/09/2020 13:41

Another vote for books! Or an audiobook, I find old favourites (often kids ones like Narnia or Harry Potter) comforting when I feel crap or can’t sleep. Audible do your first book free too...

EmptyFrogBarrel · 25/09/2020 13:42

Craft kit, like cross stitch or felting?

PurpleDandelions · 25/09/2020 13:43

Thanks.
I've stocked up on audio books via the library. They've been a lifesaver this week.

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LadyofMisrule · 25/09/2020 14:23

When your voucher is finished, there are some great audiobooks on Youtube.

BasiliskStare · 25/09/2020 14:35

What about a lovely huge soft wrap / pashmina type thing for snuggling up on the sofa with whilst you recuperate with your audio books / chocolates and face creams - here are some more Flowers.

AdoptedBumpkin · 25/09/2020 14:38

Maybe a £30 bargain clothing item, or some books, or a combination of both.

AdoptedBumpkin · 25/09/2020 14:38

Come to think of it - if you like second hand books, and you live near a good bookshop, you might be able to get several decent ones with cash to spare.

TweetUsOnFacebook · 25/09/2020 14:56

I agree with the pashmina idea or a lovely new cosy dressing gown and some warm socks.

PurpleDandelions · 25/09/2020 15:06

Thanks all. Still dithering.

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H1978 · 25/09/2020 15:37

A new perfume, always cheers me up.

SkepticalCat · 25/09/2020 16:18

Jigsaws
Colouring pencils & grown up colouring books

Gobelinoisawitchescat · 25/09/2020 16:32

Do you have a fire stick? You could either buy one - or if you have one, last time I got vouchers I used them to “buy” a couple of films from amazon.

Gobelinoisawitchescat · 25/09/2020 16:33

The rest went on kindle books!

wdub40 · 25/09/2020 17:07

Protein hair treatment, foot peeling socks, bamboo face cloths for double cleansing, bamboo cotton pads for eye makeup, Wet brush, Tangle Teezer

Usernamealreadyexists · 25/09/2020 18:23

Nice pjs or warm dressing gown now that winter is coming; pillow.

Puppermint · 25/09/2020 18:57

If you like fresh coffee, maybe an aeropress? I love mine and use it every day. Feels like a real treat, especially at the minute when coffee out is so scarce.

StarDanced · 25/09/2020 19:01

A new dvd boxset for days when you don't want to be too mobile.

PurpleDandelions · 26/09/2020 09:37

Thanks all.
In the end I decided to combine the money with some other money to buy a piece of special jewellery to mark my life changing surgery. But soppy but it will make me happy for a long time.

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