Buying yourself a present for Xmas day

[MrsHookey]

If you were a single parent with young kids, and are going to be alone, is it reasonable to buy yourself a gift for Christmas Day? What would you buy and how would you spend the day? First time alone.

Yep. I'm a widow and have bought myself a gift the last ten years. This year it will be a bag from Liberty's (already bought better than half price sale)!

Yes absolutely! Whatever is your personal indulgence, and have the best treat day ever! Have a blast !

Always do this

Yes, definitely. I had a couple of years spending Christmas Day completely by myself, and my present to me both times was some very expensive fancy bath oil. I also downloaded a new book to read in the bath, and got some lovely food from M&S that just needed popped in the oven, plus nice crisps. Santa took care of chocolate.

If restrictions hold it will just be me and DP this year - Scotland so no mixing households - so I plan to buy myself a gift of some lovely new pyjamas.

Do it! Reckon I’d get gifts for the day-nice wine to drink, fancy cheese, good book/ film for when kids in bed, snuggly but luxurious clothes...

Yes you need to buy yourself something. What you buy is your choice but I'd do something for me only like clothes or perfume.

I always do I'm in a relationship we've never really done the present thing and now things are a bit better financially I buy and wrap myself face masks creams moisturiser slippers.
It is good for the DC to see you getting a gift too.

It is absolutely OK to do this! In fact, I INSIST that you do! As dinosaur says though, only get something for you. Don't buy a casserole dish or a bloody ironing board. Something for you and you alone.

I would buy myself something I want but don’t need. Probably craft supplies.

Absolutely! Get something lovely and treaty for yourself. And something nice to eat & drink once the kids are in bed on Christmas Day so you can put your feet up in front of the TV.

I have a tea advent calendar to open when the kids open their advent doors.

I brought myself a snorkel and goggles set for Xmas.

I'd order takeaway and slob out all day!
I'm a lone parent and always buy for me from DD6, so far this year my Birthday (November) and Christmas gifts are a Carhartt backpack, a waterproof 'workman' onesie, wireless headphones, two expensive mascara multi packs (Benefit and 2faced), and a LOL Doll I really like. She recently bought me some beautiful earrings I'd wanted since childhood. Modelling giving and generosity are essential parts of parenting and Mama ain't no martyr in this house!

Defo. I've done it before! I'm not even single...DH has been unwell and so it was up to me. I didn't mind....it's all about treats no matter who gets them!

I've always done Stockings for me and DH and have done my own. I buy a mixture of treat items and practical stuff.

My tip, is to wrap up your own presents as you buy them so by the time Christmas come you 'forget' what you've bought and it's a surprise on Xmas day.

I'm not single but I always buy for myself. Things I specifically want and DH is clueless.

My friend buys herself a couple of bits to open every year so she's never disappointed! I've decided to do the same this year, maybe some earrings or soft pjs!

I am going to order a mystery box from one of my favourite craft sellers. So something I will enjoy with the bonus of being a surprise.

Can you order a takeaway on xmas day in the uk??

Id have to order it on 24th here in Ireland, resist it, put it in fridge. Id have to order 2.

When DC were little I always did Christmas dinner on Christmas Eve. They were only the 3 of us for many years so I didn’t want to be stuck in the kitchen all day on the day itself. I wanted to spend that time with them. Also they used to eat all the chocolate from their stockings on Xmas day and not be hungry anyway! They liked it as they felt it made both days more special. I also used to buy myself a gift and make myself a little stocking.

I make up a stocking for myself as I do everyone elses... its sad to be in the position to have to buy yourself something because no one else is but it definately makes sense to do it if you are a single parent as the child(ren) will likely notice is mommy doesnt get anything

if I was in the position I would be temped to buy a 'mystery box' so if still felt like a gift/suprise... some let you put info in so you can select things like '20-30s female who enjoys food and outdoor activities' or some are linked by 'catagory' such as cooking, household, gadget etc... I would use a proper company not eBay though

Go for it. Treat yourself.
Me and my ex still take ds shopping to get presents for each other. If not I would definitely be getting myself something

I do! The first year I didn’t and DD felt very sad opening all these presents when I had nothing, so since then I’ve given her 20 quid to choose something and got myself something too.

This thread has made me decide! My DH grew up in a family who literally don't give a shit about Xmas. So each year he looks blankly at me on Xmas eve and says he will pay for anything I want but has no idea what to get. I love xmas so pick very thoughtful presents.

This year I will take him at his word, and use his credit card to fill a stocking for myself along with his and the kids, and treat myself to the bag I've been looking at!

Also just realised I only replied about myself. Definitely treat yourself. Spend the day doing whatever you like, buy in your fave foods, treats, and chill in whatever way is your favourite. I hope you have a lovely day x

I always buy myself a present...pretend it’s from the dog