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What would you give yourself?

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gmelon Sat 19-Jan-19 06:14:04

Imagination now needed.
Imagine you have £100 to buy yourself a Christmas present.

What would be your choice, the perfect gift for you?
I am unsure of my answer but I know it's not household items or clothes.

What would you give yourself?

Sarahmob Sat 19-Jan-19 22:21:24

Books for me ?

callgirl1 Sat 19-Jan-19 23:00:08

would deposit it in my Amazon account to take care of my next few book orders. I do love reading so much.

sodapop Sun 20-Jan-19 08:39:48

Lots of us book lovers on Gransnet, I read that the popularity of e-readers was waning and books regaining favour. It's books for me all the way,

Neilspurgeon0 Sun 20-Jan-19 09:22:26

Have you ever tried the local library Nikki they often let you create a tree on Ancestry for free and then you can research and save it all on word, print it out and follow up at home

harrysgran Sun 20-Jan-19 09:26:38

A makeover at a hair and beauty salon then afternoon tea

Lynn1 Sun 20-Jan-19 09:26:48

I asked for a scarf, was given £100 but have never spent that much on a scarf in my life so it is still sitting there.

Perhaps perfume and a scarf.

Thirdinline Sun 20-Jan-19 09:29:50

I’m sure I’m stating the obvious here saying that books can be borrowed free from the library too! Katyj I got caught speeding before Christmas too and am off on a Speed Awareness Course on Wednesday. It cost £90, but I consider it money better spent than on a fine because I don’t get points on my licence or increased insurance premiums for the next 5 years. I also hope to learn useful information. We’re you offered this option?

I’d spend £100 on a cookery course.

Thirdinline Sun 20-Jan-19 09:30:32

Were grr, not we’re

ayokunmi1 Sun 20-Jan-19 09:36:56

Paddyann you can lose weight on your feet I lost a shoe size when I lost weight.

GabriellaG54 Sun 20-Jan-19 09:39:21

I'd buy a slew of This Works deep sleep spray (it really does work) and their In Transit Camera Close-Up primer.
Also, original Bare Escentuals Mineral Veil in 'fair', Keihl's Ultra Facial Moisuriser SPF 30 and Bare Minerals Prime Time foundation primer. L'Oreal Serie Expert Vitamino colour masque.
Mind you, I could only choose 4-5 max as they're all over £18 for a decent size.

ayokunmi1 Sun 20-Jan-19 09:40:26

An afternoon tea at a lovely place, with a loved friend or family member as well.as buying something you have always wanted but though to yourself never..
Your worth it spoil yourself life is so short

M0nica Sun 20-Jan-19 09:47:06

But library books have to be returned! It is an ephemeral experience that can only be repeated by borrowing it again. A book in the house, is always with you and can be returned to again and again.

Yesterday, in Oxfam, I bought a copy of the verse of Ogden Nash. I spent the evening dipping in and out of it, in a few days it will find a place on a bookshelf and whenever I feel like it, and I will, I can dip into it and enjoy his witty verse whenever I like.

The Parent
^Children aren't happy with nothing to ignore
And that's what parents were created for.^

ecci53 Sun 20-Jan-19 09:47:31

Books for me. I always have a long list of books to read.

Grandmablue Sun 20-Jan-19 09:51:19

I was given a £50 thank you from work and I just can’t decide. I wanted a big clock for our bungalow but before I could get to the shops a really gorgeous one was advertised on our local Facebook page for £10. So I’m stuck again

Barmeyoldbat Sun 20-Jan-19 09:58:37

I actually have a £100 coming to me in mid Feb and I am already thinking what shall I do with it. I am also thinking along the lines of a DNA test to see who my ancestors were.

libra10 Sun 20-Jan-19 10:15:05

I would buy myself a pair of Apple earpods, but would need to add a bit more cash.

tiredoldwoman Sun 20-Jan-19 10:16:14

I bought a super pair of Hotter boots in their sale , I would spend the £100 on another pair but in a different colour .

Saggi Sun 20-Jan-19 10:34:01

Boots and books for me .....not necessarily in that order!

sue01 Sun 20-Jan-19 10:39:01

Two jars of Chanel Body Lotion.

GrannyMosh Sun 20-Jan-19 10:41:11

Crafting materials! Probably inks, embossing powders, and colour-shift paints.

Annaram1 Sun 20-Jan-19 10:49:34

I am not interested in perfume and various creams. I love reading but there is not point (to me) in keeping a book once read, just more clutter, and as my place is on the market and I am going somewhere smaller I have arranged for somebody from the BHF to collect a lot of my books for their shop. I'm a bit of a sad case as I am just not interested in clothes or shoes or anything normal... But I would spend the £100 on a nice party for my son and grandchildren at the local posh hotel. They always prefer a simple place, such as a pub. But it would be my treat as the meals at the posh hotel are fabulous and you get proper napkins and nice silver cutlery, and the service is impeccable.

grandtanteJE65 Sun 20-Jan-19 10:53:24

Books

jenni123 Sun 20-Jan-19 10:56:47

katyj have you tried Groupon or wowcher for your perfumes, they often have very good deals

ayokunmi1 Sun 20-Jan-19 11:06:53

Grandmablue get the advertised one quick..you can then think of what to do with the 40 pounds left

Moana Sun 20-Jan-19 11:18:02

I really want a telescope ✨? but don't know which one to choose gift-cluster.com/thing/telescope