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Five things that are worth the money

159 replies

upupandaway45 · 23/07/2026 18:04

There’s a fun trend going on on TikTok atm and I’ve been thinking about what my five would be.

My five.

Eating out/takeaways

Botox

Disneyland paris

My tv bed (so much money but worth every penny)

Tumble dryers

What would yours be?

OP posts:
lissie123 · 23/07/2026 20:22
  1. Comfortable bed and bedding
  2. Mounjaro
  3. Dog
  4. EV car
  5. Plants for my new garden
GameOfJones · 23/07/2026 20:24

Organic food..... especially meat.

My Kindle..... I would immediately replace it if it broke.

S&S ISA/Pension ..... I will forego takeaways and other spending if it means I can invest a bit more, even the odd £10 here and there has bought me more peace of mind.

Mounjaro ..... I was so hesitant about starting it but I lost 5st and it completely transformed my life. I feel a million times better than I did before.

My Sage coffee machine .... it was so expensive but I use it every day so it'll pay for itself in a year or two given the amount I was spending on coffees out!

IndigoBluey · 23/07/2026 20:28

DL gym (love the classes, tennis, club room and spa)

luxury holidays

Trainers / decent, comfortable footwear

cleaner

massages / occasional spa treatment for feel good factor

upupandaway45 · 23/07/2026 20:30

allymccoist · 23/07/2026 20:15

OP what is a tv bed??

The tv comes out of the foot of the bed via remote. Every night that I get in bed it instantly makes me smile I love it

OP posts:
Journey1234 · 23/07/2026 20:30

Good coffee
anything that makes my children happy makes me happy.
a monthly 2 hour massage
my hair extensions
m&s food

TutTutTutSigh · 23/07/2026 20:30

Gym & Spa membership - being able to have a monthly massage or facial and use the sauna/steam/outdoor jacuzzis whenever I like is so good for my stress levels.

Good bed & bedding.

Good shampoo & conditioner - ££ to buy but lasts 6 months instead of 1.

Electric car - never having to stop at a petrol station makes me happy.

TutTutTutSigh · 23/07/2026 20:32

CatherineCawoodsbestie · 23/07/2026 19:52

Longley farm cottage cheese

crisp cool cotton bedding and nighties and someone to iron them!

Personal trainer and gym membership

Good quality hiking gear and clothes

holiday accommodation that is as comfortable, or more comfortable than home.

Longley farm would have been my number 1 if it was ever in stock 😂

bgi · 23/07/2026 20:34

My kindle
my coffee machine
takeaway coffees
Holidays
M&S food

idontknowhowtodreamyourdreams · 23/07/2026 20:36

Botox
good coffee
luxurious soap
massage
time to myself

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 23/07/2026 20:38

LifeBeginsToday · 23/07/2026 18:35

Music lessons as an adult

Private autism assessment

Pushing to biggest house we could afford

Childcare so that now the children are grown I maintained and progressed in my career

The nice yarn. Never synthetic.

100% Childcare to maintain a career.

Kitkate21 · 23/07/2026 20:40

Botox
Semi perm make up (brows and lip blush)
Kindle
Private health care
Family holidays abroad

fundamentallyauthentic · 23/07/2026 20:42

Birchall tea

Good quality coffee

Gel pens

Holidays

Apple devices

Smudgist · 23/07/2026 20:43

Good quality stationery
Full packing service when you move house
Best theatre tickets you can afford (otherwise I spend the whole play wishing I was in a different seat)
Jarred pulses over tinned
Cleaner

MerelyPlaying · 23/07/2026 20:44

Electric car

Good haircut

my cats

replacement lens surgery

Tonys Chocolonely

MerelyPlaying · 23/07/2026 20:46

Ooh the packing service @Smudgist - I’m never moving house again, but that was definitely worth the money

Iocanepowder · 23/07/2026 20:47

My car and paying for car parks. Fuck the bus.

Back massage.

Branded period products.

Private surgery for my kids.

The GHDs i’ve had for 19 years.

Iocanepowder · 23/07/2026 20:49

TutTutTutSigh · 23/07/2026 20:30

Gym & Spa membership - being able to have a monthly massage or facial and use the sauna/steam/outdoor jacuzzis whenever I like is so good for my stress levels.

Good bed & bedding.

Good shampoo & conditioner - ££ to buy but lasts 6 months instead of 1.

Electric car - never having to stop at a petrol station makes me happy.

Care to share what this great shampoo and conditioner is please :)

GodDamnitDonut · 23/07/2026 20:49

Private health insurance ( top tier)
wall mounted aircon at home
water cooling and filtering machine / hot tap
walt Disney world holidays
my amazing hairdresser

Myblueclematis · 23/07/2026 20:51

Waitrose NO. 1 Lemon Curd (buying another one tomorrow)
and their Greek Yoghurt
Butter, salted preferably
Having my feet done every six weeks
Having my double duvet covers collected, washed, ironed and returned by local laundry service. Should have done this years ago.

OtherS · 23/07/2026 20:52

Butcher meat
Business class flights
Pool villas
Good quality skin products
Good quality clothes

2026letsgo · 23/07/2026 20:53

Car and car expenses ( including a car wash that does a better job than me)
Meat
Holidays - any. Even my cheap/ odd destination ones are better than none,
Anti vac washing up liquid
Children

Tuncro · 23/07/2026 20:53

My dog
Fresh flowers every week
Wine
Eating out every week with different friends
Treating family to days out and just helping with small expenses.

2026letsgo · 23/07/2026 20:55

Actually swap children for getting duvets washed, dried and returned in a proper bag .

2026letsgo · 23/07/2026 20:55

Actually swap children for getting duvets washed, dried and returned in a proper bag .

notacooldad · 23/07/2026 20:56

My road bike
My gravel bike
My mountain bike
My senior rail pass
Travelling abroad every school holiday! I dont always have a plan and happy to country hop if I feel like it. It keeps me stimulated and challenged