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What can I buy to cheer myself up?

91 replies

RetailTherapyMightHelp · 03/10/2025 20:31

Either items or experiences

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CoffeeBeansGalore · 03/10/2025 20:53

RetailTherapyMightHelp · 03/10/2025 20:39

Oh yes, I love flowers so that would be lovely
Wooly scarf would be comforting too as the weather is getting more autumnal

www.craggi.com
do some lovely scarves/pashminas & hats.

Dontsayyouloveme · 03/10/2025 20:59

I bought myself a lovely ring today £19.99, that resonated with me. Lovely little treat 🥰

SkinnyOatFlatWhiteForMePlease · 03/10/2025 21:01

I had a day to myself today, quite unexpectedly and decided I wasn’t catching up on anything, I was having a self care day instead.

I went to check out the new Uniqlo shop that’s opened nearby and treated myself to a burgundy cashmere jumper (half price!), some Jo Malone Myrrh shower oil, a pot of Laneige overnight lip mask and a pair of pyjamas covered in a bow print from Sainsbury’s on the way home. I am about to have a shower and put them on!

FurForksSake · 03/10/2025 21:01

A craft set, do you have soestrene green? They’ve got some lovely looking ones.

otherwise, a beautiful candle, a super soft pair of socks and a hair mask.

Mydahliasareshit · 03/10/2025 21:02

A pair of pure cashmere snuggly bedsocks for flopping around. Same price as a bouquet but far longer lasting.

Some fenjal bath oil to make your skin feel and smell delicious.

Some fairy lights for your bedroom as the nights draw in.

A mobile hairdresser pop by to give you a lovely cut and or blow dry. Or mobile pedicure.

Notthatgameagain · 03/10/2025 21:02

The biggest treat I give myself is time. My household is busy and I take time off work just for me to do whatever I want..I love it.

RetailTherapyMightHelp · 03/10/2025 21:04

SkinnyOatFlatWhiteForMePlease · 03/10/2025 21:01

I had a day to myself today, quite unexpectedly and decided I wasn’t catching up on anything, I was having a self care day instead.

I went to check out the new Uniqlo shop that’s opened nearby and treated myself to a burgundy cashmere jumper (half price!), some Jo Malone Myrrh shower oil, a pot of Laneige overnight lip mask and a pair of pyjamas covered in a bow print from Sainsbury’s on the way home. I am about to have a shower and put them on!

That sounds lovely

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Moveoverdarlin · 03/10/2025 21:09

I went to T K Maxx today and bought a new throw for the sofa, nice new candle for the downstairs loo, big bottle of hand wash and a lovely lampshade. Cheered me up no end.

As does, any new makeup, nice M&S jumpers, iced coffee, new hair care and beauty products. Reed diffusers, new bath mats, flowers.

Myblueclematis · 03/10/2025 21:10

If drink, I like a bottle of Cremant, any of them as I like them all. Flowers, rarely chocolate or sweets.

Plants, bulbs or anything from the local garden centre, I love the place and can always find something for the garden or home.

Perfume if I want something more expensive.

ColinVsCuthbert · 03/10/2025 21:10

New PJs and bed sheets. Best feeling getting into that.

MiddleAgedDread · 03/10/2025 21:20

Ooh a Heated blanket if you don’t already have one!

ClaredeBear · 03/10/2025 21:21

Robertplantgoddess · 03/10/2025 20:37

Cinema /theatre ticket (s). I love going by myself sometimes but aware that's not for everyone

This gets my vote. With pic n mix.

Enigma54 · 03/10/2025 21:33

Some lovely suggestions here OP 😊
( I might treat myself too!)

Noname973 · 03/10/2025 21:34

A really nice pair of fluffy socks, good book (library is free), candle, bath bomb, soft blanket.

RetailTherapyMightHelp · 03/10/2025 21:35

Enigma54 · 03/10/2025 21:33

Some lovely suggestions here OP 😊
( I might treat myself too!)

Definitely. I’m inspired to try some of them tomorrow.
Thanks, everyone. Keep them coming

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Gagaandgag · 03/10/2025 21:36

Some lions mane vitamins

zeddybrek · 03/10/2025 21:37

Cashmere gloves from Turtle Doves.
A good book.
Massage.

Robertplantgoddess · 03/10/2025 21:37

What's your budget?

RetailTherapyMightHelp · 03/10/2025 21:40

Robertplantgoddess · 03/10/2025 21:37

What's your budget?

No budget limit really, I’m open to any suggestions

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MaryGreenhill · 03/10/2025 21:44

A food haul from Marks

Robertplantgoddess · 03/10/2025 21:44

Then treat yourself to a new subscription service (if you haven't got them all) . Something that has something on it you fancy. Sky cinema or Disney or Prime etc. Then whenever you like there will be an excuse to sit and indulge yourself as you are absolutely worth it. Especially combined with some of the other ideas - nice socks , slippers, oodie etc.

FurForksSake · 03/10/2025 21:45

Hot stone massage, some really nice body lotion, L’Occitan shower oil in verbena

ScrimpAndShave · 03/10/2025 21:49

A new plant
fleecy warm pyjamas for slipping around at home
blanket (oldie have started selling some)
slippers
candle
oil diffuser to make your home smell lovely
new gloves and hat for dog walk
thernal cup for a tea of coffee for walks
fluffy socks
nice lip balm
hair mask

Judellie · 03/10/2025 22:05

I have been thinking about this and my idea is a train ticket for a day out somewhere, for something to look forward to. Somewhere you don't normally go. We went to York, which is an hour's train ride away from us, at the beginning of September and had a lovely day. I hadn't been to York for years!

RetailTherapyMightHelp · 03/10/2025 22:11

Judellie · 03/10/2025 22:05

I have been thinking about this and my idea is a train ticket for a day out somewhere, for something to look forward to. Somewhere you don't normally go. We went to York, which is an hour's train ride away from us, at the beginning of September and had a lovely day. I hadn't been to York for years!

That’s a nice idea. A change of scenery would be good

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