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What would you treat yourself to?

34 replies

500daysofspring · 03/02/2026 13:10

I was having a clear out and discovered a money wallet from Christmas 2024 with £200 in! Life’s been very hectic recently so it was a lovely surprise and I want to treat myself.

What would you spend it on?

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Goldenboysmum · 03/02/2026 13:25

A new "going out" coat

I've put on weight so none of my nice coats/jackets fit me

Favouritefruits · 03/02/2026 13:28

A spa day, all by myself!

or

shopping spree buying little extras, like fancy shampoo and new Pjs, expensive chocolates and things I don’t really need but little treats!

LividArse · 03/02/2026 13:30

What are you into?

I'd have a Premier Inn/similar in a nearby city, wander round the shops to buy a few trinkets like a book and a nice bubble bath, then a night in the hotel with a M&S picnic.

Raera · 03/02/2026 13:31

I'd spend half on a new dress and wear it taking DH out for dinner with the other half (and he can drive!)

YourWinter · 03/02/2026 13:32

I’d put it towards a delivery of heating oil.

Manchestermummax3 · 03/02/2026 13:40

LividArse · 03/02/2026 13:30

What are you into?

I'd have a Premier Inn/similar in a nearby city, wander round the shops to buy a few trinkets like a book and a nice bubble bath, then a night in the hotel with a M&S picnic.

I day dream about doing exactly this all the time, only a long weekend instead of just a night!

500daysofspring · 03/02/2026 13:44

LividArse · 03/02/2026 13:30

What are you into?

I'd have a Premier Inn/similar in a nearby city, wander round the shops to buy a few trinkets like a book and a nice bubble bath, then a night in the hotel with a M&S picnic.

Ohh this sounds fab, although I might splurge on a slightly nicer hotel!

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Happy2026 · 03/02/2026 13:49

LividArse · 03/02/2026 13:30

What are you into?

I'd have a Premier Inn/similar in a nearby city, wander round the shops to buy a few trinkets like a book and a nice bubble bath, then a night in the hotel with a M&S picnic.

I’d do this, even said this to my DH last night that I need a night like this.

Lovemycat2023 · 03/02/2026 13:50

I would do a spa day and then a takeaway of my favourite food all by myself!!

Eeyorefan · 03/02/2026 13:50

Lego! I have a load of sets I want, that £200 would buy/ almost buy, but I realise that’s a bit of a niche choice.

Hoolahoophop · 03/02/2026 13:52

Simple gold earrings.

BCBird · 03/02/2026 13:52

LividArse · 03/02/2026 13:30

What are you into?

I'd have a Premier Inn/similar in a nearby city, wander round the shops to buy a few trinkets like a book and a nice bubble bath, then a night in the hotel with a M&S picnic.

This sounds lovely

GCSEBiostruggles · 03/02/2026 13:53

Hair colour and if any left over a facial

Limth · 03/02/2026 13:54

I'd take a day off work.
Into town for loads of new books.
Out of town and to my local high street to go mental at the charity shops.
Little splurge in Savers.
Kebab and chips for tea.

Lovely stuff.

Iamsotiredandfedup · 03/02/2026 13:55

LividArse · 03/02/2026 13:30

What are you into?

I'd have a Premier Inn/similar in a nearby city, wander round the shops to buy a few trinkets like a book and a nice bubble bath, then a night in the hotel with a M&S picnic.

God this sounds like heaven

DeanStockwell · 03/02/2026 13:58

Some cheese ,crackers, dips , cheese , red wine , cheeses , port , pickles, cheese, candles for my cheese warmer .

Did I mention cheese ?

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500daysofspring · 03/02/2026 14:09

Bit out of left field but I’ve always fancied taking up metal detecting. I might use it to buy a metal detector and start scouring my nearest beach.

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Lovemycat2023 · 03/02/2026 14:11

500daysofspring · 03/02/2026 14:09

Bit out of left field but I’ve always fancied taking up metal detecting. I might use it to buy a metal detector and start scouring my nearest beach.

I think this is awesome! Enjoy (and hopefully you’ll find a hoard!)

Limth · 03/02/2026 14:15

500daysofspring · 03/02/2026 14:09

Bit out of left field but I’ve always fancied taking up metal detecting. I might use it to buy a metal detector and start scouring my nearest beach.

You should absolutely do this.

Tiredandtrying · 03/02/2026 14:18

LividArse · 03/02/2026 13:30

What are you into?

I'd have a Premier Inn/similar in a nearby city, wander round the shops to buy a few trinkets like a book and a nice bubble bath, then a night in the hotel with a M&S picnic.

I would do this too!

DeanStockwell · 03/02/2026 14:20

500daysofspring · 03/02/2026 14:09

Bit out of left field but I’ve always fancied taking up metal detecting. I might use it to buy a metal detector and start scouring my nearest beach.

This sounds like great fun but save enough £s to get some warm clothing it's bloody freezing out there today !

lsmith6767 · 03/02/2026 14:23

500daysofspring · 03/02/2026 13:10

I was having a clear out and discovered a money wallet from Christmas 2024 with £200 in! Life’s been very hectic recently so it was a lovely surprise and I want to treat myself.

What would you spend it on?

A new set of gym shorts given how expensive they are!

propercoppercoffeepot · 03/02/2026 14:46

DeanStockwell · 03/02/2026 13:58

Some cheese ,crackers, dips , cheese , red wine , cheeses , port , pickles, cheese, candles for my cheese warmer .

Did I mention cheese ?

@Eeyorefan have you seen this ? I have never used it but quite a few workmates love it.
https://www.brickborrow.com/

Pretty sure you've left out the cheese!

propercoppercoffeepot · 03/02/2026 14:47

Town - lots of little bits and a sit down coffee!

namechangeabc123 · 04/02/2026 19:36

I’d have a spa day, definitely.