If you were given £50 to cheer yourself up, what would you buy?

[GingerAndLemonn]

My lovely brother has transferred £50 into my account to treat myself to something after I had a little cry on the phone to him this morning.

Feeling really stumped though as I don’t think I’ve spent money on myself since my first baby was born 8 years ago! I’m determined to treat myself though. Just looking for some inspiration!

I'd focus on things that will make me feel good for a little while. Perhaps a book, a decent coffee/bottle of gin, decent warm socks for winter?

Is that really boring?

When did you last visit the hairdressers? If not in ages then I think I would use it for that

He’s alright isn’t he!

Ive bit decided on anything yet but am loving all the ideas!

A night away, even if it was a Premier Inn in the nearest town, just to be alone for a bit!

New boots for winter. M&s have got a great selection just in - I'm seriously impressed this year

If you haven’t been able to spend £50 on yourself in the past eight years I’m not surprised you’re finding yourself upset. Can nothing reasonable be done to change this situation?

In the meantime -

Take yourself to the theatre or a concert.
Or get a haircut.
Or sign up to a coffee bean subscription.
Perfume or a single malt seem equally attractive.
Or catch the end of the sales and buy a beautiful wool beanie for the coming winter.

Really hope you’re able to treat yourself to something that cheers you up.

What a gem of a brother!
I think I would go for perfume. Scents evoke memories and it's nice to remember such a lovely thing he has done, especially when you're having a crap day!

A bottle of Lagavulin single malt, but that might be more than £50!

Books
Manicure, pedicure or facial

Wish my brother was as lovely as yours!!😊

Books or a few plants.

What a caring brother you have. I'd choose a cream tea for 2 and invite him to go with you. Then a bottle of wine or a book to use the rest up. Enjoy your treat op.

Some games for my Oculus.

Lovely lunch out, piece of jewellery

Would have to be books for me.

Cheap from Ebay or charity shops to get as many as possible😁

I’ve treated myself to a heated throw, so I’d get one of those, plus some posh choc. The throw has the benefit of keeping you warm as the weather cools.

What a lovely and generous brother you have!

At the moment...a days extra childcare so I could have some peace and quiet 😫

Wine, lunch, snacks, nail varnish, new book.

Lunch out/a take away, a magazine, bubble bath and a box of chocolate/other lovely food. Enjoy your treat.

How about a Chanel lipstick and nail varnish?

I’d get my nails done, buy a new book, some m&s snacks & bubble bath and enjoy my book and nibbles in the bath.

or get my car cleaned and buy an m&s ready meal dinner and eat it in front of the tv

or go out for lunch with a friend

Cinema tickets, and for matinée performances as cinema in the daytime feels even more of a treat.

Get to primark where your money will go further.
Buy some new jeans, a pair of boots or shoes, a couple of tops and a scented candle.
I love primark

Personally, I love the pp idea of a train ticket somewhere nice and a solo lunch.
What do YOU view as a treat you rarely get?
I got my lashes lifted and tinted recently (£40), it's made such a difference!

I’d get new pyjamas what a thoughtful and kind brother you have, enjoy treating yourself!