Spending money on myself

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My lovely fil has sent £500 to spend, the stipulation is that I spend it on myself not for household or family stuff (usually we spend on our disabled son for things he needs etc) or family days out and I have no fucking clue what to do. I don't do make up/hair/ nails etc don't need tech, my long term hobby doesn't require any thing and my other hobby is crocheting. I thought about a new pair of docs but there's nothing I like at the moment and I don't want to squander it, what do I do?

Watch or handbag? I'd buy one special item rather than lots of smaller spends.

Jewellery
bag
coat
nice furniture

Monthly massage for a while?

I would keep hold of it in a separate account until there is something you really want or need.

Do you have a decent winter coat, boots, dressing gown/oodie, slippers. Do you need new bras/underwear? These cost a fortune but so nice when you get measured up and it does make such a difference when wearing the right size.

Do you read? How about a kindle loaded up with some books.

I know you said not household but is there anything you would like for the house that would be a treat to you? I bought a milk frother and lots of coffee syrups as I love a latte and hot chocolates.

How about a weekend/night away with friends or DH?

Do you like theatre/gigs/festivals? Could you book tickets for you and DH or with a friend?

I don't use a handbag I've a backpack, and already have an Apple Watch which goes with my phone ( which I got to link with my hearing aids 😂)

I d like to get something that I will use and keep or it will seem like a waste I have covered a DM backpack for a while?
Im not really a jewellery person aside from my wedding ring
I like crafty things

A new craft desk with all the little draws and jars for all your craft stuff what do you make? Sewing machine if you sow?

I love the idea of a monthly massage! Where do you craft? Is £500 enough to kit out a spare room or a nook somewhere 9under the stairs?) to make a creation station?

Just looked, a DM backpack and some boots will take a good chunk of the money (since when did a pair of Docs cost £200 )and sounds like would be really special to you.

Then I'd probably buy a couple of bottles of artisan gin, books and posh chocolates.

Just keep hold of it if you can’t think of anything at the moment.
I’d probably use it to put towards a city break somewhere.

What about a nice experience - a treatment or massage, or a weekend in London to see a west end show. Or a subscription to something you enjoy.

Ooh I do love camping so if there are any cool camping gadgets that anyone know of?

How about booking a crochet day out, learning a new technique? I'm not sure where you live, but something like this.....

https://madeandmaking.co.uk

Ah what a lovely fil you have .
Save it until you find that treat that you want. I do like the idea of experiences instead of things though (if you don't need anything).

The crochet society advent calendar will be out soon. Or you could get some expensive beautiful yarn and make yourself something really treasured

https://www.campingwithstyle.co.uk/camping-power-free-campsite-slow-cooking-wonderbag/

This is top of my current camping wish list. It s a no electricity slow cooker

Have you got a descent matress we invested in a really good self inflating matress not too long ago which is amazing

An event shelter ( somewhere to hide out in the rain)

Some very comfy chairs

A good camping bbq

Ooh event shelter! Good call and
Wonder bag,