Anyone buying for themselves?

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DH and I don't normally do xmas gifts so I decided I would get something for myself this year. Then DH asked me what I want for xmas - Now he is saying he wants nothing for xmas which probably means he isn't getting me anything either.
So...What are you buying yourself so I can pinch ideas?!
Told DH I wanted perfume so won't get that in case a miracle occurs and he gets it.

I bought him an omnia oven, but he doesn't want it. So now I have an omnia oven, and he has 2 tickets to a musical satire show.

If you like stationery, get yourself this and then you can open it slowly during January

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1089102477/stationery-advent-calendar-24-day-advent

I got myself a new smartwatch last week - upgrading from my Fitibit Versa to a Garmin Vivoactive 5. Tucked away in the drawer under my bed and to be wrapped this week :)

One year i got myself a flower bouquet subscription which was lovely but cancelled it a year later as a bit pricey.
Another year got myself a bespoke rug for my bedroom. Fascinating design process and I love it. Not really getting myself anything this year really.

I’ve got a Lego bonsai tree, some pyjamas and some books, all of which I am delighted to have! DH has bought himself some shoes (needed to try on anyway), a Lego car and some game downloads. We’re both very happy to get things we want! Mainly we do it so there are things under the tree for us as well as the kids, otherwise it feels a bit wrong. But no issue at all for sorting ourselves. I couldn’t order the games for his account, and he would need to know the books I wanted. Neither of us are keen on surprises or waste though, so it works for us.

I’ve bought myself two bottles of perfume and some make up in the Black Friday sales, I see it as actually saving money!

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I’ve got a Lego bonsai tree,

right... off to shop for myself! this sounds great and I'm going to check it out.

Other though @Summerishere123 what about a subscription - like a book subscription (Daunts bookshop does I nice one I've given before and people have raved about it - you can give them a few genres that the recipient likes) or a magazine subscription.

I like the idea of a subscription!

I wish I were.

These all sound like wonderful ideas.

I have bought myself a ring. I will also buy some hair straighteners as mine died and possibly some books.

Same, I bought a few bottles that were half price in the sales. Also a beauty box from Boots.

DH & I don't do gifts after a couple years of rubbish gifts, I'm now so fussy that I would much rather prefer to buy my own than waste anyone's money. I can't think of a single gift that has been 100% perfect from anyone else. My best friend is so generous but misses the mark with gifts, think silver jewellery but I only wear gold and white wine but I only drink red etc.

So far I've got X2 pairs of trainers, some earrings, a jumper, a calendar, some PJ's...and probably other stuff I forgot about. I've been a good girl this year obviously

(-not really -)

I should say, I started doing this a few years ago because I don't really get any presents anymore. Mum kindly gives me some money and a couple of friends buy me little things and that's it. (No partner, sibling isn't fussed, child not capable of doing it himself and exh is crap.)

• Readly subscription or bbc goodfood magazine subscription
• Jumper from Cos
• New trainers
• Small stocking - half bottle of champagne, spoon rest, oven glove, heat protection spray, silver cloth, Terry's chocolate orange, Fizzy laces

A small red mock croc Mulberry Darley - it was second hand and arrived today - not sure I'll be able to wait until Christmas to use it though!

@Summerishere123

some other subscription ideas - self care subscription boxes.
https://www.independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/food-drink/subscription-boxes/best-self-care-wellness-subscription-boxes-a7906216.html

Or surprise yourself. I've not bought from them but eying it up!

https://themysterygiftbox.com/

So far I've got:

NUXE Huile Prodigieuse
A Seasalt jumper
Chocolates
L'Occitane hand cream

I think I deserve some jewellery too, maybe a gold necklace.

That's what my husband wanted for his birthday.. if never heard of one before

Right, got myself 2 glossy boxes because they are BOGOF. (Great gift for teen girls too if you have them.)

Going to get some imperial leather foamburst, a new coat and still looking at subscriptions.