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How will you treat yourself this christmas? What little things make it for You (and not the kids!!)

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ItsAllBlahBlahBlah · 29/10/2021 20:25

Curious really. I have two boys 4 and nearly 2yo. Every single thing is orientated towards them for Christmas which is of course absolutely right. But. This is the first year in ~5 years I haven't had to restrict drinking, eating, had god awful sleep due to being pregnant, breastfeeding or having a tiny baby cosleeping in bed with me.that or being just so exhausted I go to bed at the same time as them 😂 not complaining as I know I am very fortunate, but I feel its time for me to get a break and bit of ME back.

So. I'm adamant that this year when the kids are asleep, out will come my treats. So far... . Drum roll. I have brought myself a box of m&s biscuits, some m&s truffles and some green and blacks chocolate. I also have the Holland and barret christmas beauty box that was in the clearance, from the bargain thread a while back. I've brought DH uno flip and Blokus for us to play together too like the old days! Not alot in terms of glamour perhaps but I'm SO excited none the less. I love my kids to death but I'm really looking forward to getting some time to enjoy grown up bits.

Anyone else want to share?

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Peanutmnm · 03/11/2021 12:52

Nice candles, light the fire regularly, keep nice treats in the cupboard. Good wine and champagne. List up a stack of movies and TV series I can watch. Keep cosy blanket in the living room. Have my fav PJ's, slippers and dressing gown washed and ready for slumming round the house.

mewkins · 28/11/2021 21:32

@ItsAllBlahBlahBlah

God I havent read a book in years....I need some recommendations for something festive now!
Wintering is meant to be lovely and soothing
Etherealhedgehog · 28/11/2021 21:57

Allll about the Christmas cocktails. There's a food blog called Half Baked Harvest that has some great ones - some OTT sweet and creamy, some not that at all. I've made and enjoyed many of them. Also, terrible Christmas movies on Netflix - we always watch a few every year. They're all ridiculously cheesy and great for a running commentary kind of viewing

pinkksugarmouse · 03/12/2021 20:27

DD is 19 now so treating myself isn’t something I have to specifically remember to do. When she was younger her Dad and would always get a box of really nice expensive chocolates. We didn’t have a lot of money so it was a Christmas only treat. I would have a new pair of pyjamas (he didn’t wear them) and we both had new slippers.

KeyboardWorriers · 04/12/2021 00:08

I don't have my children on Christmas day. Planning a long walk with the dog, a bath with some lovely bath oil (any suggestions to add to my collection welcome!) And then reading books with some scented candles and nice drinks. It breaks my heart not to have them but I am determined to make the most of time for me.

Camomila · 04/12/2021 08:22

DM and I went to a Christmas wreath making workshop with mulled wine and mince pies a few evenings ago. It was lovely.

I'd like to go to a light trail but might have left it too late to book now.

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