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anyone self gifting?

29 replies

paneer · 08/12/2013 23:09

what are you getting for yourself?
I might get a Jo Malone candle and a bottle of perfume and get it wrapped and stick under the tree.

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soontobeburns · 08/12/2013 23:23

A lot. I always have to get a bargain when I see it and am trying to keep it for Christmas. My DM and DP are annoyed as I keep buying myself things they want to get me, so im banned now Grin

I have got body shop make up and products, perfume and nail polish. Plus other christmassy stuff which of course I need before Christmas.

cozietoesie · 08/12/2013 23:48

I always buy myself something. Just haven't decided yet this year so looking for ideas from you all.

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FracturedViewOfLife · 09/12/2013 00:03

I'm getting this watch and this necklace. I have wanted one of the bee necklaces for so long but can never decide between bumblebee or baby bee size so buy something else instead. I have 8 things from Alex Monroe now and all I ever wanted was a bee necklace! I have also seen a print of a painting I like. It's my birthday a couple of days before Christmas so I get to buy two things Grin

I'm also eyeing up this dress but won't buy it as it is completely impractical for me right now but so, so beautiful

cozietoesie · 09/12/2013 00:18

Oh for goodness sake - it's far too beautiful not to buy if you can afford it.

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Luggage16 · 09/12/2013 00:23

i always end up doing my own xmas shopping as hubby is crap at gifts so we have given up and i buy for myself (if i didnt do this i would end up with a frying pan and a pair of socks in my stocking if hubby remembered in time!)

I have bought myself mini le crueset casserole dishes from black friday sale, socks, russian doll measuring cups and some lush bits.

callmekitten · 09/12/2013 05:27

Santa brings for everyone at our house and I am in charge of the Santa shopping so, yes, I buy for myself. DH will take DD out to pick out something from the 2 of them. From Santa I am getting some new work out clothes, some craft supplies, a new blanket, a book I've wanted and likely one or two other small things.

3bunnies · 09/12/2013 06:04

I buy stuff for myself when I see a bargain, saves dh forgetting what I asked for and buying random items from service stations at 4:30 on Christmas Eve. That is when he believes shopping should be done!

chanie44 · 09/12/2013 06:18

I do my stocking from Santa as I shop for bargains throughout the year and if left to OH would end up costing double. I have perfume, a scarf, clutch bag, shopper tote bag, make up bag.

Ememem84 · 09/12/2013 06:53

Yes. I learned this last year. Dh bought me a kindle. We were due to go on holiday on Boxing Day. Kindle was for travelling. I was given it a week before. On Christmas if I'd not bought myself anything I'd have had nothing to open.

MPB · 09/12/2013 07:18

I might've bought myself some Yankee candles on the boots 3 for 2 offer. Grin

AmeliaToppingLovesShopping · 09/12/2013 08:01

Yes as i am single so have decided to get myself something to open with the DDs.

I will have a stocking with little bits mainly from the 99p store and so far have bought myself some fluffy slippers to go under the tree. I might also pick up a DVD and maybe something else as well :D

MuffCakes · 09/12/2013 08:15

I have bought myself a really nice hair clip, a toblerone and pirates of the carribean box set.

Xmas2013MN7256 · 09/12/2013 09:33

I bought myself a couple of little bits for DH to put in my stocking - he was a bit miffed! But they were things he wouldn't have had a clue about as they are very specific things I'm nostalgic about.

I'd also got a DVD of a recent movie I love while on special offer, but DH since found out my DSD has bought it for me bless her Xmas Smile so I'll sell the copy I bought and act surprised when I open the copy from her Xmas Grin

wonderingsoul · 09/12/2013 09:37

i got myself a smart camera, display model at £32 in perfect condition, when new they are £150 plus. i gave it to myself early as i wanted to take pictures of elf on the shelve Grin

ZeViteVitchofCwismas · 09/12/2013 10:20

fractured I am also coveting the bee necklace....

also think the dress is stunning

DoingItForMyself · 09/12/2013 11:02

I bought a few little bits I've spotted on ebay and FB over the past few weeks, I know DP will buy me some lovely things, but I put so much thought and effort into his and my DCs' gifts that I also want to treat myself!

I'm pretty sure he won't have got me any of the things I've bought myself (2 of them he's joked about buying me previously but not done, so I presume he thinks they're too naff - another is a handmade unique item, so even if he got me something similar it won't be the same).

He keeps mentioning things that he needs/wants and I've already bought them so have to put him off. It's a bit of a bugger when someone buys themselves something that you've already got them but unavoidable if you're spotting lots of lovely things while shopping for others!

DoingItForMyself · 09/12/2013 11:03

Oh, question was 'what'...! I was a bit vague there.

Roller skates, an apron and a cool t-shirt.

FracturedViewOfLife · 09/12/2013 11:40

I can't afford it and I have nowhere to wear it right now. A couple of years ago when I was out lots I wouldn't have hesitated but it is too beautiful to live in my wardrobe Sad

ZeVite Which size bee necklace would you get? I still can't decide.

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paneer · 09/12/2013 21:10

roller skates! Doingit you are v brave!

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paneer · 09/12/2013 21:11

fractured the bee necklace is beautiful! I might have to get one Grin

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HollyBollyBooBoo · 09/12/2013 21:23

I bought myself a Tiffany necklace. It was delivered on Saturday and was the first pressie under the tree!

bunnymother · 09/12/2013 21:26

I have wanted the hummingbird necklace by Alex Monroe for so long, maybe I'll buy it for myself. Except that I just buy what I want, throughout the year and am currently "saving myself" for the post Christmas sales that I probably won't buy myself a present for Christmas Day. And DH won't and I'm not sure the DCs will. I actually don't care, though - DH is generous and doesn't begrudge me what I buy myself, the DCs are adorable and we will probably just eat and drink and watch the DCs open their presents. God, have I turned into the Grinch?!

MortifiedAnyFuckerAdams · 09/12/2013 21:31

Grin why have I not heard of this before¿¡?!

scrivette · 09/12/2013 21:35

Father Christmas will bring everyone a stocking and as DH always forgets I have bought myself a vanilla cupcake Yankee candle, Hotel Chocolat chocolate and a gingerbread house cutter set. Although I may have to use the cutters before Christmas as I can't wait until next year to use them.

addictedtolatte · 09/12/2013 21:40

I got myself a berghaus coat from boot sale for £3.50 fits perfect it just needs a bit of TLC then good as new Smile can't wait till crimbo