On a lighter note….we all need it! Here’s a question for you.

Another throw from b&m. Was my wild purchace. During Lockdown and for probably a year after, I worked on a wants and needs principle. I bought no new clothes shoes or handbags. Yes I wanted to but didn't need to.

Denim waistcoat in a sale (takes me back to the 70s)
Heated eyelash curler🙄

Marmin

To drink. I only buy whisky to drink .

Savour every drop!

lizzypopbottle

*GransNet Money Saver* I didn't save. I spent nearly £30 on a jumper from ROMAN!!!! OK, it was discounted and I have very few jumpers but I don't actually need it.

Jumper came today. I love it! I'm wearing it right now.

To drink. I only buy whisky to drink .

😯
Is that to drink or a collectors' item?

A bottle of English single malt whisky. £75.

The best towels we have were from Dunelm HousePlantQueen
Egyptian cotton, the bath sheet is a good size and they're years old but still good.

Pyjamas which was silly as got loads already and will never wear them

Allira

I'm planning on buying some new mugs and a few bits and bobs for my new kitchen
No, we don't need them but I do want them.

Oh, and I bought a new Pyrex jug from Dunelm.
Yes, a trip to Dunelm is planned - exciting!! 😁
Other shops are nearby too and might get a visit.

Dunelm have really upped their game, haven't they? Ours had a massive refurb, and it is a lovely shop, lots of nice Joseph kitchen gadgets, and nice quality towels etc. I did well just buying a Pyrex jug I think.

Ha ha Sago - I assume that was a Holebrook knit?

Knotty question.... but how lovely 😍

‘Pre-loved’ boots, a bag and a book from Vinted! I’ve also sold some items on there.
A jigsaw from the Barnardo’s shop for my husband.
PJs from Aldi.
Nothing expensive! (I’ve just paid £300+ for a crown at the dentist.😳 An essential, not a luxury!)

Rosiebee

Before the end of Jan I will be buying a box (not cheap) of different coloured yarns to go with a bag of light grey yarn that I recently discovered lurking in the garage. I think I bought it years ago to crochet a cardigan but got bored with it. I've now found a pattern for a blanket I want to try using the coloured yarn as hearts.The more I try to use up my stash, the more yarn I end up buying and so it goes.

Is that the Emma's Hearts blanket?
I made one before Christmas 🙂
Might make another one in a different colourway.

I'm planning on buying some new mugs and a few bits and bobs for my new kitchen
No, we don't need them but I do want them.

Oh, and I bought a new Pyrex jug from Dunelm.
Yes, a trip to Dunelm is planned - exciting!! 😁
Other shops are nearby too and might get a visit.

What a lovely thread this is! My only purchases so far have been from Vinted and as I sold some stuff as well, I like to see this as exchange rather than purchase. I spent hours perfecting that excuse. Oh, and I bought a new Pyrex jug from Dunelm.

Does the cruise I booked last weekend count? I have categorised it as essential purchase.

I honestly haven't bought anything yet this year, wanted or unwanted. I'm on a mission for no need - no buy. So far so good. I must be very boring.....

Oh dear. I’ve just come across a weird object stuffed in a cupboard, and realised it’s the Hotel Chocolat coffee pod recycler. We haven’t used the coffee pod machine for years, but I thought we might resurrect it if we got one of these, and it was only £3 odd in the sale. And of course then I had to buy all those 75% off chocolate novelties, to make the delivery charge worthwhile…

Before the end of Jan I will be buying a box (not cheap) of different coloured yarns to go with a bag of light grey yarn that I recently discovered lurking in the garage. I think I bought it years ago to crochet a cardigan but got bored with it. I've now found a pattern for a blanket I want to try using the coloured yarn as hearts.The more I try to use up my stash, the more yarn I end up buying and so it goes.

Oxtail is wonderful cooked in a slow cooker and it’s more economical.

Oxtail from the farm shop that has opened in our town centre. I do want to support it, but it worked out expensive and must have cost a fair amount in electricity to cook in the oven for hours.
Delicious though, and appreciated by my overnight guest.
I wanted to see if I could

Milliedog

Eyebrow stampers? Please tell me more!

Eyebrow stampers

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Two tops and pair of pjs, an umbrella and a bobble hat all in the sale and some new make up. Also some very lovely Russell and atwell dark chocolates if anyone is looking for good quality chocolates. It’s my third order from them and they have all been delicious!

$800 worth of wine from a wine tasting trip to Rombauer Winery. Didn’t need it, but sure want it!

I had M&S vouchers due to expire
So bought a grey cashmere sweater and 2 non iron cotton duvet covers. They’ll save me current weekly laundry costs
Saved £83 spent £80 a great long term bargain as nothing was in sale

I bought some mixed bags of gemstones/crystals as I enjoy trying to identify the different sorts. I have a small collection of them which I love, such as rose quartz, blue lace agate, and jade. What fascinates me is that they are thousands of years old, much older than revered antiques and much cheaper (€2.50 per item from my local garden centre, or special ones online which cost not much more). Many collectors use them for crystal healing etc. about which I confess to being sceptical, but the colours and feel of them are so enchanting, they're woreth every penny. However, do I NEED them?...hmm. as someone said above, if they bring joy, surely they are necessary.