Tiny windfall!

[LaMariposa]

I have had a tiny windfall (around £100) thanks to closing an old savings account I’d forgotten.

What to do with the money though? If I transfer it into the joint account it will vanish on house expenses. But I’m not sure I want to fritter it on things for me either. Any ideas?

You could use it to freshen or update a room in the house - new rug or curtains or lighting perhaps, if needed. That way you can look at it remember that it was done with the help of your small windfall.
OR - buy yourself a simple piece of jewellery?
OR - open a new savings account and set up a standing order to add a little to it every month.

Lovely ideas, thank you. I don’t really wear jewellery, but maybe a new lampshade in the bedroom...

hmm lets see ;
save it till the restaurants are back in full and go and have a meal in your favourite one , you get a nice evening out and help the restaurant get back on its feet .

Buy a print / painting so you will have something to remind you of your windfall ( as pp said )

Put it towards a week end break

Def dont spend it on mundane stuff like bills and groceries

ohh something for the bedroom , and I dont mean a lampshade !

I'd withdraw it in cash and put it aside somewhere safe until you find something to deliberately spend it on - whether for you or the house, a day out when the world is more normal, a theatre ticket etc

Do you have a garden? I would buy some lovely plants which I could then enjoy for a few years to come.

I have just had similar as I sold something that was just mine originally (so not family money if you see what I mean) I now have £80 sat in a drawer so whenever I cant be bothered to cook I can buy takeaway without feeling guilty for the amount of household budget it is using up. Probably get 3 takeaways for the 4 of us out of that so I'm going to use them wisely.

What about clothes? Could you get yourself a new summer outfit?

I found £50 in an old 'going-out' clutch bag.

I usually spend all my money on family stuff. But decided to use this to buy myself a very light, illuminating foundation from Chanel (more luxurious than I'd usually go for). It's made me look so much better and I feel much more presentable / myself. And it doesn't feel like there's anything on my skin.

By some premium bonds. I win on average £25 a month and reinvest the winnings in more bonds.

@midsomermurderess

By some premium bonds. I win on average £25 a month and reinvest the winnings in more bonds.

Someone bought my daughter 100 pounds' worth of premium bonds when she was born 12 years ago, and she hasn't won anything ever. I think it only really pays out if you have a lot of them.

Us, too. We have several thousand in premium bonds but have only won 25 pounds once.

I'd just stick it in an envelope and wait and see if if when the weather gets nicer something appeals. Just don't lose the envelope!

@midsomermurderess

By some premium bonds. I win on average £25 a month and reinvest the winnings in more bonds.

With a £100? Don't do this. How much do you hold to win £25 a month? (I have a large amount and still don't win every month!)

I agree with others - take it out in cash so it doesn't get swallowed up in family stuff. Then when you see something or want to do something you have it ready.

I did start with more than £100 to be fair, but seems like I have also been quite lucky.

Hidden cash is a good idea, I’ve nowhere to spend it at the moment but a meal out with my sister next month would be something to look forward to. Definitely not going to let it go on bills.

Nice shoes

Get yourself to B&M you could go crazy in there with £100!
Candles, new bedding, garden stuff like solar lights, plants, pink plastic flamingo 😉, hair dyes, make up, nic nacs, rugs, curtains, lamps.
Ooh yeah I'll meet you there 😂

Shoes
Handbag
Jacket
Something to 'invest in yourself"

New knickers and bras can be an excellent investment.