Injecting a little luxury into life, without breaking the bank

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I recently treated myself to a fancy coffee and macarons in a designer department store. Cheaper than buying anything there, but still felt luxurious :)

Thought it might be fun to start a thread on how people get their little fixes of luxury without spending a fortune.

Buying some music on iTunes. Last week it was treating myself to burger and chips from the chippy. Small things but transformative for me.

Buying more expensive coffee for the house instead of aldi bobby basics. Absolutely love coffee

Probably daft, since we could afford them anyway, but I counted something I wouldn’t usually buy - a big pack of mango chunks - as a bit of a luxury the other day.

Rich, creamy hand cream.
Fresh cut flowers.
Lovely scented candle.
All these can be under a fiver.

At this time of year - buying peonies for the hall table - makes me smile everytime I walk past.

Full on spa day at home. An everything shower twice a week followed by a home facial. Exfoliate, lotions, plucked and shaved head to toe. Take the time to properly style my hair after a hair mask. Painted toes. All while listening to my favourite music makes me feel amazing.

I book a 2 hour slot at the salon every fortnight for a massage pedicure wax etc.
I also buy the best food and coffee.

I put flowers in the bathroom - so every time I go to the loo I smile at them!

Butter.

We use about 2 blocks of butter a week (no marg or spread in this house!). So instead of spending £4 week on bland supermarket butter, I spend about £6 or £7. But every day I feel so happy spreading some good butter on my toast/potatoes/crumpet/tongue. Just a small outlay for a touch of daily luxury.

Flowers for the house - peonies at moment

Lovely soap and shower stuff

Stationery especially a good pen

My treat is the Liberty beauty box every quarter. - lovely surprise pretty box through the post - makes a change from the bills

More expensive shampoo
Fresh flowers
Face creams

That sounds pretty expensive, Isn’t the thread about doing cheap little luxuries?
I like a sheet mask and body oil after a shower. The Aldi dupe of brazillion bum bum cream after a shower, and before bed is lovely.

I love macarons.

there’s a lovely cake shop near me and I do occasionally indulge.

You know I didn't think I'd like them so I was really pleasantly surprised! I did prefer some flavours over the others though TBF. I may have to treat myself again.

The 2 hour slots are £50 so to me its cheap.
The rest i just think screw it go for it why not.

I do Gousto sometimes especially in winter, I’m good at getting coupons though!

Getting guosto and hello fresh when on offer.

Liberty beauty drop which I blow on the advent calendar. Gives me all make up, skincare and perfume for the year. If I don’t like it, I sell on Vinted. if I run out it’s Aldi specials give me a little lift all year round.

I also buy the best food

All the best food?! That sounds pricey!

I need to remember to get some peonies!

I LOVE this idea 😍

I bought two mugs in the sale from Oliver Bonas on Sunday. They were £5 instead of £15 each and included hot chocolate!

I bought two mugs in the sale from Oliver Bonas on Sunday. They were £5 instead of £15 each and included hot chocolate!

I bought two mugs in the sale from Oliver Bonas on Sunday. They were £5 instead of £15 each and included hot chocolate!

I am treating myself today. I'm on annual leave and have decided to eat prawn crackers, chocolate and anything else I fancy. I'm also going to watch some shit telly. This whole day of time on my own feels like such a luxury.

I buy good quality skincare products from the special buys section in aldi. They are dupes for brands like clinique, Korean, Japanese Etc. expensive brands. For example last week I bough matcha face gel face wash for £5.99. The actual retail price for the original brand is £67. The accompanying matcha face cream was £4.99, actual brand is £91.