What do you feel is worth spending extra on?

[ChocolateHobbit]

I've got a bit obsessed with saving money, and as a result I'm constantly buying everything on the cheap. However, I sometimes wonder if I spent a bit more on certain things I'd benefit in some way.

For example, perhaps I'd properly hide my dark circles rather than sort of hide them, with a more expensive and better quality concealer.

Maybe if I bought a really decent brand new SUV, rather than stick with my older trusty Volvo which I own outright, I may worry less about whether it'll pass the MOT this year. Maybe it's a worthy investment.

Just a couple of examples.

What do you feel is worth spending a bit extra on, and what's NOT worth it?

Agree with food, but not skincare. I'm lucky that my skin likes anything I use.

For food I will buy free range chicken, posh tomatoes and decent olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Oh, and Mutti branded tinned tomatoes, although Cirio comes a very close second.

Bedding.
Towels.

Just read the rest of the thread. Glad I'm not the only one particular about tomatoes.

Love bamboo socks, they are SO comfortable.
i honestly have been avoiding them partly coz of cost, and partly coz of the hype.
I was thinking that surely the bamboo socks 🧦 can’t be that superior? Yes they are 🤣

I’m not a big spender, but I will spend money on heating, because I just can’t live my life cold. Also, as mentioned, vine tomatoes are a must.

Sheets - must have decent sheets. Friend was appalled at the cost but they last for years.
Heavy stainless steel saucepans
Bin liners (Costco)
Tomatoes
Kitchen knives - spent a lot of money on a decent knife 20 years ago and still use it every day.

Over half term, I treat ds to an upgraded food shop, to make it feel more luxurious. Trying to offset the terrible weather & endless exam revision.

I hate cheap synthetic clothes so I'm looking at lovely linen trousers and cotton sweaters for spring.

I'd get a few early nights to deal with dark shadows, and valet the Volvo. 😊

Washing up liquid, toothpaste and tomatoes. Buy cheap and buy twice (I know I'm getting old now but I notice the difference with these things massively).

Eggs, tomatoes. Bras. Lovely comfy bras.

Tea bags, coffee and toilet roll.

Coffee, mayonnaise, cheese, meat, bedding, towels, bras.

Grapes, the autumn crisp ones are so much nicer
British strawberries
a mattress (just got a new one and I LOVE it)
candles
duvet - really like my wool one

weirdly my towels are a mix of Asda and dunelm, over 20 years old and look great still

Walking boots!

Butter.
High thread count cotton bedding.

Running shoes, probably the thing I spend comparatively the most on but good shoes do make so much difference. Also, decent work out leggings and shorts, but I was for the sale for those.

most other things I do on a budget to be honest.

Tea bags

Food, 100%

Not exercise as countless free options

A gardener - I don’t know what I’m doing, too much to learn, and seeing the magically weed-free patio is priceless! And is getting us a few more years out of it rather than getting it relaid ££.

Bin liners
Toilet paper
Meat
Tomatoes (I only buy British ones and for some reason they're more expensive)

I buy M&S fruit even when I'm.skint as it is much more likely to get eaten in my house.

Food.
Good haircut.
Reliable car.
Hotel rooms.
Theatre tickets (always dress circle for me).
Probably lots of other things, tbh.

Burford Brown eggs
What’s the bin liner all about? I should line my bin and then add a bin bag?

Me too! I only buy the on the vine ones. It took a self catering holiday for DH to notice my expensive tomato habit as I go though at least one punnet every couple of days! 🤭
Fortunately in summer I grow my own 😁

Worth spending on
quality bedding, electric blanket and duvet (100% down for me)
carpets
sofa
washing machine

Not worth spending on
branded cleaning products

Good loose-leaf tea
Extra-virgin olive oil
Boots
Proper wool/cashmere knitwear (and proper wool to knit with)
I'd also say bread, if I weren't now gluten-intolerant

Not skincare. I think it's a total waste of money. I use Aldi Lacura caviar, both day and night moisturiser and it's easily as good as expensive stuff I've bought in the past.

I’ve finally got into Erborian super bb cream and I love it. It’s expensive (for me) but it makes my skin look great (bad rosecea (sp))
I try and get a massage every couple of months.
I don’t go to the hairdressers (do it all myself) or get nails done etc so the massage is my treat.
Also decent red wine 🍷 worth every penny.