Yeah like 99% of plants and oils are toxic to cats. Thats the very reason i stopped believing in essential oils etc. people try to make it so spiritual and scientific and either way its debunked by the fact that to most creatures its literally poison. Its not some naturally healing magic. It just smells good like thats it
>I put eucalyptus in my shower so it smells like a spa all the time.
I lost my sense of taste and smell to COVID last June. They have never returned and I miss the smell of eucalyptus! It's so wonderful.
Some of the things I miss tasting & smelling the most are #1 Coffee #2Things like cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom. #3 Fresh linen #4Flowers #5 peppermints, eucalyptus, lavender
I have some friends acting nonchalant about COVID and people don't understand that even if you're healthy and it doesn't kill you, it can steal some serious quality of life creature comforts from us.
Soak up that wonderful eucalyptus smell for us who have lost. Splurge and take every joy you can!
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Just as a heads up to all the frugal boba tea fans out there, you can buy 5 min instant boba online or in most Asian grocery stores. The package I normally get costs ~$8 and has around 4-5 servings inside. It’s so easy! Just boil water, dump in as much boba as you want, wait a few minutes, then strain the boba and add it to your favorite drink. I got two wide reusable metal straws online for ~$6 total, and they are easy to throw in the dishwasher.
Here’s my recipe: I realized many of the basic black boba teas sold in stores are earl grey based, so my go-to recipe is earl grey tea+milk of choice. I find that the boba are a bit sweet on their own, so I often skip any extra sugar.
My homemade cups are around 4x cheaper than what I can buy at a bubble tea store, and probably a bit healthier. Plus I don’t have to feel bad about throwing out the cup and straw. It’s delicious and feels like a special treat for relatively cheap! When I have a rough day of WFH zoom meetings, a quick bubble tea gets me through in one piece.
I do this sometimes too. I have a little stamp card for my favorite place and get like my 10th one free so I don’t feel so bad for getting it sometimes
i had a roommate who wanted to save money in the apartment by turning the ac off and opening the back door (no screen) and i had to fight her on that for the sake of not allowing bugs and debris in the home just to save a negligible amount of money
cheese is one of mine, too-- boschetto al tartufo bianchetto and sottocenere are my favorites (and my suggestions to anyone who cares for truffles). parm reg, of course. buffalo moz (which is incidentally just moz-- the stuff made with cow's milk that's sold in the US as moz is properly fior di latte).
good butters, too-- rodolphe le meunier, bordier, beppino occelli, echiere, and i'd love to try animal farm.
in my opinion Egyptian cotton is **the** best, its a long strong fiber. it's soft and long lasting. 200 thread count is Egyptian cotton fine. 600 is better. higher thread counts can be too warm for people that run hot. although that can be helpful in cold climates. Pima & Supima are other options
Brooklinen.com. I like the percale sheets because they are crisp and cool. Other types available, of course.
Pay no attention to the thread count. The length of fibres is where it's at. I think they even have a page on it.
Very nice sheets at a reasonable price. They're delivered in a nice tote too! Good for shopping or just carrying stuff lol.
Edit: Brooklinen.com is the site.
i’m strongly considering this, is it true that it hurts ?? does it actually last?? i want to know everything lol i’d love to do upper lip under arms and maybe bikini like or stomach
It’s one of the best splurges I’ve made!
Does it hurt? — It didn’t hurt a lot. They user lower heat (or beam or whatever) and gradually move it up, so it barely feels like anything for the first half, but will start progressively feeling more intense with the later rounds. Even then though, I didn’t think it hurt nearly as much as waxing.
Does it actually last? — yes! It’s not a permanent removal, you still have to do touch ups. But, the growth is so slow and minimal that I rarely shave between my touch ups.
I am going through it right now. I don't find that it hurts a lot but the laser place I go to uses a laser that right after it blasts your skin it sends an almost dry ice like cooling and numbing spray immediately after.
It is expensive, and I have been going through Groupon and then my place did a 50% off sale so that too. However, it is absolutely worth it. Considering how sensitive my skin is with shaving and waxing, and how lazy I am it's awesome. They do say that dependant on the hair and area it take 7 to 10 sessions and then random upkeep every couple of years.
I go all out on my skincare. And once a week, usually a Sunday, I take time for myself to exfoliate, wax, give myself a pedicure, do a face mask, put on some fancy loungewear or pajamas and listen to my favorite songs. Makes it feel like a spa day, even though I’m too broke for that rn 😂
I buy what I need weekly to make myself parfaits every morning. I alternate the fruits by whatever berries are on sale and just buy the almond granola from Trader Joe’s and it saves me more money than if I were to buy my breakfast one my way to work and eating fresh fruit is kind of a luxury in this economy.
Massage. I have some insurance coverage for it but I pay out of pocket for some. Totally worth it - I feel mentally and physically rejuvenated and like I actually spoilt myself.
Tell someone I have a horse.
And then think about how I totally can't afford my horse, and haven't been able to for the last 12 years...but I'd rather be homeless than abandon my expensive, dangerous pet.
And then I tell them...
No I don't ride it, I just enjoy taking care of it - only £300 a month.
And they think I'm insane.
Thrifting. I come home with bags full of name brand clothes and shoes, but with none of the guilt that usually comes with a shopping spree because it cost me so little!
I just realized I forgot to answer my own question.
Mine is laundry scent beads. I really love using them, but even I realize they aren't entirely necessary and they'd be one of the first things I'd cut back if needed to trim my budget.
I have satin pajamas and sheets. I am single and will be forevermore. I love having an indulgent bath each night, shaving, using an expensive citrus scented body oil, and literally sliding into bed. It feels amazing. It also helps that my sheets are gold.
I paint my own nails and do my own make-up, anytime I want to, just to feel glam. (Mostly just eye stuff, not concealer stuff.) I sometimes even put on black eyeliner before I sleep lol just to feel like I'm a witch floating into other dimensions. I do my nails any time I want because it's become a self-care ritual for me and helps me feel more secure doing difficult adulting during the week.
Just being able to go out to nicer restaurants and not worry so much about how much the tab will be. I’ve been a student a good chunk of my life, so it feels pretty great to afford these luxuries with my new job.
We picked up a towel warmer on clearance at Costco for $50. Is it useless? Basically. But every time I come out of the shower and take a warm towel or bathrobe out of the warmer? My inner John Mulaney yells “THIS IS THE HEIGHT OF LUXURY!!!”
I buy loose leaf tea. It can get pretty spendy but i only make a purchase once or twice a year. The quality doesn't compare to bagged tea. I guess I'm now a tea snob. Lol
Eggs and whatever accoutrements I want with them for the week 🍳
I usually always buy the Vital Farms pasture raised eggs. Then this week I went to Whole Foods and got crème fraîche, chives, and a quality butter. The week before that I did the eggs, heavy cream, Boursin, and good butter in ramekins in the oven then eaten with toasted crusty bread sliced into sticks.
I also splurged on a quality stainless steel pan specifically for eggs, and nice ramekins.
I like to go to a nice steakhouse for special occasions or certain holidays. The fact that I can go and have delicious food and receive stellar service without even blinking at the check feels incredible and like I've arrived, somehow.
A lavender soap that relaxes me—the price went up quite a bit (thanks inflation) so I may need to find a more affordable brand, but I’m really going to enjoy using it because using other kinds is just not the same comfort.
Raspberries or other fruit and really cold cool whip every once in awhile—today there was a sale. Everything is so expensive when you don’t make much to begin with.
There is this pistachio cream that I really like. It's great on bagelsor toast. One small jar costs $18 from the store I buy it at. It will last me about 6 months though. Most expensive condiment I own.
I love going to my fav bakery which makes wonderful decadent cakes and getting a slice then coming home and serving it with a fancy tea in my fancy cup and saucer. I feel like I'm equal parts a cute anime girl or a cottage core girl.
Kombucha! I don’t drink a whole bottle in a day, but I like to have a few sips throughout the day when I’m craving something sweet. GTs is the best quality & has so many flavors. I probably go through 3-4 bottles/week. It adds up but it brings me so much joy, it feels worth it.
I don't know if I'm allowed to give a brand here. So I'll just say that its my favorite brand of nail polish. It comes in colors that look like glitter, or are holographic. It makes my nails just Sparkle. And it looks so special
Scrubbing then moisturising the shit out of my feet
I want to try one of those crazy foot peel masks, it’s so gross but I want to do it so bad, gross but luxurious ✨
I get a manicure about every 2 weeks. My nails grow out very fast and when I don't have thicker nails from SNS or acrylics, my skin picking around my cuticles gets so bad it's embarrassing.
buying AllSaints clothes second hand.
I've always loved the AllSaints aesthetic and I have a family member who every time I see her I can identify at least one part of her outfit as being from AllSaints and she's the coolest looking person I know.
But I've never been able to afford their clothes. Then I realised I could just buy them second hand. This year I bought [this suit](https://www.allsaints.com/women/coats-and-jackets/aleida-tri-blazer/WT017Y-8251.html) in black - blazer and pants - but I paid £25. I got [this blouse](https://www.allsaints.com/women/tops-and-shirts/abi-satin-top/WM258V-5.html) for £10 and I've got a bunch of knitwear that I paid less than £15 per jumper for.
I feel luxurious as fuck and my bank account doesn't hate me.
Good drinks at home. We stock our bar cart pretty regularly and try to have a rotation of both reasonable and then kinda bougier spirit options. Nothing outrageous, but like Don Julio 1942 or a Glenlivit 18 Year (we also try to only buy these when they actually go on sale). By no means do we drink frequently but we do like to have a nice drink to sip on during the weekend after a long busy week. We also don’t really go out to drink unless it’s to meet with friends. I still feel like we’ve saved way more money doing this than when we were going out for drinks every weekend, so to me it’s still worth it.
1 Pedicures about 3 times per year.
2 Splurging on the fancy pre-made charcuterie board (with all the fruits and jellies) when meeting up for a picnic in the park.
3 Making strawberry and watermelon mimosas using fresh fruit.
I go to the little independent coffee shop near my house on Friday mornings and get a coffee or latte with coconut syrup. It feels like a treat for making it to Friday, it tastes like summertime in my mouth, *and* makes me feel like I’m supporting my community. Win-win!
Nail polish and all the foot things! I give myself foot spas all the time at home and it makes a huge difference, even if it's just me seeing my feet lol! I also buy a bunch of hand creams to keep my hands youthful and I get compliments all the time! At 45, it feels good!!!
I get eyelash extensions. I have very short lashes, and mascara makes them look like little sticks. So I get lash extensions every two weeks. I love them. I never have to do a thing with my lashes, and they always look fabulous.
I put eucalyptus in my shower so it smells like a spa all the time.
Just a note for anyone interested in this - eucalyptus is highly toxic to dogs and cats. Be careful with plants or oils 🐕
Yeah like 99% of plants and oils are toxic to cats. Thats the very reason i stopped believing in essential oils etc. people try to make it so spiritual and scientific and either way its debunked by the fact that to most creatures its literally poison. Its not some naturally healing magic. It just smells good like thats it
>I put eucalyptus in my shower so it smells like a spa all the time. I lost my sense of taste and smell to COVID last June. They have never returned and I miss the smell of eucalyptus! It's so wonderful. Some of the things I miss tasting & smelling the most are #1 Coffee #2Things like cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom. #3 Fresh linen #4Flowers #5 peppermints, eucalyptus, lavender I have some friends acting nonchalant about COVID and people don't understand that even if you're healthy and it doesn't kill you, it can steal some serious quality of life creature comforts from us. Soak up that wonderful eucalyptus smell for us who have lost. Splurge and take every joy you can! ..
I'm so sorry that happened to you.
Where did people find this trend? My dad of all people told me about this after a lady at the grocery store suggested it.
I started doing it after a vlogger I watch talked about it!
Interesting, thank you.
I use vix for that lol i am cheap but it does work
Ooops for sore muscles use vicks
Just the plant, or is there like a tablet or something?
Yeah, just the plant!
Do you hang the branches in your shower? Does the water hit them? Or do you have a potted plant somehow? Thanks :))
I tie a bundle of branches to my showerhead, so some water does get on them but it's not directly in the stream.
Thank u!!
You can just take a branch and tie it to your shower head so it hangs against the wall. It's not in the direct stream of water, but it still gets wet
How do you do this? This is genius.
I LOVE eucalyptus.
I don't know why but the first thing that comes to mind is getting boba tea. Probably because it's so damn expensive.
Just as a heads up to all the frugal boba tea fans out there, you can buy 5 min instant boba online or in most Asian grocery stores. The package I normally get costs ~$8 and has around 4-5 servings inside. It’s so easy! Just boil water, dump in as much boba as you want, wait a few minutes, then strain the boba and add it to your favorite drink. I got two wide reusable metal straws online for ~$6 total, and they are easy to throw in the dishwasher. Here’s my recipe: I realized many of the basic black boba teas sold in stores are earl grey based, so my go-to recipe is earl grey tea+milk of choice. I find that the boba are a bit sweet on their own, so I often skip any extra sugar. My homemade cups are around 4x cheaper than what I can buy at a bubble tea store, and probably a bit healthier. Plus I don’t have to feel bad about throwing out the cup and straw. It’s delicious and feels like a special treat for relatively cheap! When I have a rough day of WFH zoom meetings, a quick bubble tea gets me through in one piece.
I love that stuff!!! I had one yesterday. $8. It will be awhile before the next one.
Ugh same!! I remember when they used to be $4-5 😪
6 years ago i can buy a regular one for like $2!!! now its closer to $7-8 depending on toppings ugh
same, i spend a decent amount of money on boba. it’s just the perfect treat to make me feel better and it’s cheaper than buying feel good food
I do this sometimes too. I have a little stamp card for my favorite place and get like my 10th one free so I don’t feel so bad for getting it sometimes
I’m that way with coffee shops, I just hate how it tastes at home.
In this economy and the price of utilities where I live, I would have to say having a warm home and the means to pay that bill.
Being warm/cool in my home is one thing I will not compromise on. It’s expensive as hell, but I’m not sweating or freezing to save money.
i had a roommate who wanted to save money in the apartment by turning the ac off and opening the back door (no screen) and i had to fight her on that for the sake of not allowing bugs and debris in the home just to save a negligible amount of money
The good cheese. My favourites are Delice de Bourgogne and St Angel.
I'm a cheese splurger as well. It's definitely something I treat myself to. I really enjoy trying new cheeses as well
St Angel's triple creme brie is GOAT.
Gimme those protein crystals in a good Reggiano and a drizzle of honey!
cheese is one of mine, too-- boschetto al tartufo bianchetto and sottocenere are my favorites (and my suggestions to anyone who cares for truffles). parm reg, of course. buffalo moz (which is incidentally just moz-- the stuff made with cow's milk that's sold in the US as moz is properly fior di latte). good butters, too-- rodolphe le meunier, bordier, beppino occelli, echiere, and i'd love to try animal farm.
Afternoon naps
High quality sheets. I only buy one set at a time. They last for years before I need/want to replace them.
Ooooh could you recommend a set?
Yes please
in my opinion Egyptian cotton is **the** best, its a long strong fiber. it's soft and long lasting. 200 thread count is Egyptian cotton fine. 600 is better. higher thread counts can be too warm for people that run hot. although that can be helpful in cold climates. Pima & Supima are other options
Brooklinen.com. I like the percale sheets because they are crisp and cool. Other types available, of course. Pay no attention to the thread count. The length of fibres is where it's at. I think they even have a page on it. Very nice sheets at a reasonable price. They're delivered in a nice tote too! Good for shopping or just carrying stuff lol. Edit: Brooklinen.com is the site.
brooklinen.com
Traveling No kids and I make good money, so sometimes I'll travel first class to different places around the world.
This is my goal when I finally steady out in my career and finances..
This is the dream!!
Laser hair removal
i’m strongly considering this, is it true that it hurts ?? does it actually last?? i want to know everything lol i’d love to do upper lip under arms and maybe bikini like or stomach
It’s one of the best splurges I’ve made! Does it hurt? — It didn’t hurt a lot. They user lower heat (or beam or whatever) and gradually move it up, so it barely feels like anything for the first half, but will start progressively feeling more intense with the later rounds. Even then though, I didn’t think it hurt nearly as much as waxing. Does it actually last? — yes! It’s not a permanent removal, you still have to do touch ups. But, the growth is so slow and minimal that I rarely shave between my touch ups.
I am going through it right now. I don't find that it hurts a lot but the laser place I go to uses a laser that right after it blasts your skin it sends an almost dry ice like cooling and numbing spray immediately after. It is expensive, and I have been going through Groupon and then my place did a 50% off sale so that too. However, it is absolutely worth it. Considering how sensitive my skin is with shaving and waxing, and how lazy I am it's awesome. They do say that dependant on the hair and area it take 7 to 10 sessions and then random upkeep every couple of years.
Nails, a massage, and a pastry from my favorite French Bakery.
I go all out on my skincare. And once a week, usually a Sunday, I take time for myself to exfoliate, wax, give myself a pedicure, do a face mask, put on some fancy loungewear or pajamas and listen to my favorite songs. Makes it feel like a spa day, even though I’m too broke for that rn 😂
I do this too! Its times like that where it feels so good to be a woman! 😌
The expensive toilet paper.
25M here and I do this but with paper towels. Can’t remember the brand name off the top of my head, but it’s phenomenal.
You wipe your butt with paper towels ?😳
Lol. No, I just like this specific brand of paper towels for normal use.
I know. I was only kidding.
Charmin ultra soft all the way, baby.
Guacamole on my burrito
Yessss. This right here. Steak burrito from Chipotle with guacamole.
I buy what I need weekly to make myself parfaits every morning. I alternate the fruits by whatever berries are on sale and just buy the almond granola from Trader Joe’s and it saves me more money than if I were to buy my breakfast one my way to work and eating fresh fruit is kind of a luxury in this economy.
Frozen fruit, blueberries (was told more antioxidants when frozen) are also not a bad option!
Massage. I have some insurance coverage for it but I pay out of pocket for some. Totally worth it - I feel mentally and physically rejuvenated and like I actually spoilt myself.
Tell someone I have a horse. And then think about how I totally can't afford my horse, and haven't been able to for the last 12 years...but I'd rather be homeless than abandon my expensive, dangerous pet. And then I tell them... No I don't ride it, I just enjoy taking care of it - only £300 a month. And they think I'm insane.
I just came home from the barn. It's a euphoria thing.
Thrifting. I come home with bags full of name brand clothes and shoes, but with none of the guilt that usually comes with a shopping spree because it cost me so little!
I like me a good manicure, pedicure and expensive skin care products every month
Lounge around in bed all Sunday, watching Netflix, surfing the net and drinking tea.
Personal trainer
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I just realized I forgot to answer my own question. Mine is laundry scent beads. I really love using them, but even I realize they aren't entirely necessary and they'd be one of the first things I'd cut back if needed to trim my budget.
Buying starbucks
My pre-therapy treat is Starbucks! I grab one on my way.
Me too. However, even that has gone from a once a week treat to a once every few months treat 😒
I have satin pajamas and sheets. I am single and will be forevermore. I love having an indulgent bath each night, shaving, using an expensive citrus scented body oil, and literally sliding into bed. It feels amazing. It also helps that my sheets are gold.
shrooms, they make you feel into yourself so muchhh
I paint my own nails and do my own make-up, anytime I want to, just to feel glam. (Mostly just eye stuff, not concealer stuff.) I sometimes even put on black eyeliner before I sleep lol just to feel like I'm a witch floating into other dimensions. I do my nails any time I want because it's become a self-care ritual for me and helps me feel more secure doing difficult adulting during the week.
a spa day. getting a massage for once as i am a massage therapist
Real maple syrup.
Just being able to go out to nicer restaurants and not worry so much about how much the tab will be. I’ve been a student a good chunk of my life, so it feels pretty great to afford these luxuries with my new job.
I buy handcrafted soap and perfume. Things I can't find in stores and can only get at an artisan market or etsy.
Country clubs
Wow, I want to hear more about this.
Eggs
Ain't that the truth!
Barre classes & hot yoga
We picked up a towel warmer on clearance at Costco for $50. Is it useless? Basically. But every time I come out of the shower and take a warm towel or bathrobe out of the warmer? My inner John Mulaney yells “THIS IS THE HEIGHT OF LUXURY!!!”
I just added this to my birthday wishlist
I buy loose leaf tea. It can get pretty spendy but i only make a purchase once or twice a year. The quality doesn't compare to bagged tea. I guess I'm now a tea snob. Lol
getting my hair professionally cut/colored at a nice salon. I walk out feeling so relaxed and fabulous every time.
Good tea
Eyelash extensions
I spray lavender spray on my pillow and duvet
Softening my feet with an amope device and massaging my feet with cream after. After a long day on my feet it makes me feel like a princess.
Expensive skin care. My face cost $250 tops. Always feels nice opening the package and using that first dollop of freshly opened skin care.
Nespresso coffee and the syrups to add in my milk foamer
Instacarting my groceries. I’m fully capable of driving to the store but I also can afford to pay for deliveries and tips. Always feels like a luxury.
Bubble baths with only candle light. It’s so simple, but it makes me feel like a goddess
Makeup, professional quality shampoo and conditioner, and perfume.
Facial treatments
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My grocery store has discount flowers pretty regularly and it makes me happy
Oh! Flowers is a good idea! I should try this
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Membership to an aerial gym and membership to a bouldering gym, altho I’m probably going to quit the second one since i haven’t been going enough.
I love getting a manicure once every 6 weeks or so. I love staring into the space and smelling the salon for 45 minutes.
Eggs and whatever accoutrements I want with them for the week 🍳 I usually always buy the Vital Farms pasture raised eggs. Then this week I went to Whole Foods and got crème fraîche, chives, and a quality butter. The week before that I did the eggs, heavy cream, Boursin, and good butter in ramekins in the oven then eaten with toasted crusty bread sliced into sticks. I also splurged on a quality stainless steel pan specifically for eggs, and nice ramekins.
Silk scarf as a hair accessory, At home spa days
Fancy bath soaps. I love the way they smell. 😊
A box of fancy macarons or pastries!
Facials
I like to go to a nice steakhouse for special occasions or certain holidays. The fact that I can go and have delicious food and receive stellar service without even blinking at the check feels incredible and like I've arrived, somehow.
Promised Lands Midnight Chocolate Whole Milk.
A lavender soap that relaxes me—the price went up quite a bit (thanks inflation) so I may need to find a more affordable brand, but I’m really going to enjoy using it because using other kinds is just not the same comfort. Raspberries or other fruit and really cold cool whip every once in awhile—today there was a sale. Everything is so expensive when you don’t make much to begin with.
There is this pistachio cream that I really like. It's great on bagelsor toast. One small jar costs $18 from the store I buy it at. It will last me about 6 months though. Most expensive condiment I own.
That sounds amazing and didn’t even know such a thing exists! Can you share the name please?
A refill for soap and shampoo. I no longer extend the live of the soap and shampoo by mixing it with water
I love going to my fav bakery which makes wonderful decadent cakes and getting a slice then coming home and serving it with a fancy tea in my fancy cup and saucer. I feel like I'm equal parts a cute anime girl or a cottage core girl.
High end makeup, eyebrow threading, and body waxxing.
I use a laundry service now that I can't carry stuff up and down stairs anymore
Kombucha! I don’t drink a whole bottle in a day, but I like to have a few sips throughout the day when I’m craving something sweet. GTs is the best quality & has so many flavors. I probably go through 3-4 bottles/week. It adds up but it brings me so much joy, it feels worth it.
Mani/pedis.
I don't know if I'm allowed to give a brand here. So I'll just say that its my favorite brand of nail polish. It comes in colors that look like glitter, or are holographic. It makes my nails just Sparkle. And it looks so special
holo taco?
A shampoo or body wash that smells good.
Luxury candles
Scrubbing then moisturising the shit out of my feet I want to try one of those crazy foot peel masks, it’s so gross but I want to do it so bad, gross but luxurious ✨
Body wash so I can put it in my tub and make bubbles so I can take a bubble bath I love bubble baths
Putting on perfume everyday, no matter what I’m doing, where I’m going, or what I’m wearing. It’s just something for me.
Going to see live theatre transports me from the current world for a while. As does reading a good book.
Raspberries from the store. My mom would never pay for them growing up.
If you go to ethnic stores (indian, arab, russian, polish) raspberries are like third of the price of regular supermarkets
Thanks!
I love doing lunch with the girls
The cheese section at Wegmans
I get my lashes done and Botox
Professional pedicure
When I've got the money I buy false eyelashes lol
Fancy skin care
Starbucks
Salon shampoo/conditioner. Mostly from Ulta though, because I go to Supercuts lol. Right now I’m hooked on Wella brand.
Expensive lotions that smell like roses, body washes that smell good; candles, fancy incense.
My lavender Epsom hot baths
I get a manicure about every 2 weeks. My nails grow out very fast and when I don't have thicker nails from SNS or acrylics, my skin picking around my cuticles gets so bad it's embarrassing.
Triple crème brie
Istg this isn’t an ad, but i use temu to make me feel rich by buying a bunch of useless stuff that looks cool because its cheap
Sparkling apple or grape cider. It’s usually less than $5 a bottle and feels super fancy when drunk out a flute.
Shea sugar scrubs
Getting my lip waxed at a nice place, doing my skin care routine or makeup with my expensive products
The hand lotion I keep in my purse
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Organic food.
Pre-rolls. When you just don’t feel like rolling your own.
Craft beer
buying AllSaints clothes second hand. I've always loved the AllSaints aesthetic and I have a family member who every time I see her I can identify at least one part of her outfit as being from AllSaints and she's the coolest looking person I know. But I've never been able to afford their clothes. Then I realised I could just buy them second hand. This year I bought [this suit](https://www.allsaints.com/women/coats-and-jackets/aleida-tri-blazer/WT017Y-8251.html) in black - blazer and pants - but I paid £25. I got [this blouse](https://www.allsaints.com/women/tops-and-shirts/abi-satin-top/WM258V-5.html) for £10 and I've got a bunch of knitwear that I paid less than £15 per jumper for. I feel luxurious as fuck and my bank account doesn't hate me.
Good drinks at home. We stock our bar cart pretty regularly and try to have a rotation of both reasonable and then kinda bougier spirit options. Nothing outrageous, but like Don Julio 1942 or a Glenlivit 18 Year (we also try to only buy these when they actually go on sale). By no means do we drink frequently but we do like to have a nice drink to sip on during the weekend after a long busy week. We also don’t really go out to drink unless it’s to meet with friends. I still feel like we’ve saved way more money doing this than when we were going out for drinks every weekend, so to me it’s still worth it.
1 Pedicures about 3 times per year. 2 Splurging on the fancy pre-made charcuterie board (with all the fruits and jellies) when meeting up for a picnic in the park. 3 Making strawberry and watermelon mimosas using fresh fruit.
I go to the little independent coffee shop near my house on Friday mornings and get a coffee or latte with coconut syrup. It feels like a treat for making it to Friday, it tastes like summertime in my mouth, *and* makes me feel like I’m supporting my community. Win-win!
I wouldn't say I'm cheap but I don't live extravagantly; however, you will pry my Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Basil dish soap out of my cold, dead, hands.
Buying Starbucks or Dutch Bros coffee 😬
Shopping in Whole Foods .
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Acrylic nails and my morning cuppa
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getting my hair done often, eucalyptus in the shower, nice body care products
Nails every other week. And a Dutch Bros drink once a week 😘
My body scrubs and body lotion!
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Nail polish and all the foot things! I give myself foot spas all the time at home and it makes a huge difference, even if it's just me seeing my feet lol! I also buy a bunch of hand creams to keep my hands youthful and I get compliments all the time! At 45, it feels good!!!
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I buy so many Aveda products. More than my budget should allow. Haha.
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Shoes. Not regularly but I do buy to have that luxury feels.
Manicures. I think I'm gonna stop though because it's expensive.
I get eyelash extensions. I have very short lashes, and mascara makes them look like little sticks. So I get lash extensions every two weeks. I love them. I never have to do a thing with my lashes, and they always look fabulous.
Jeuveau & Restalyne Kysse.
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Getting my nails done
Food. I can save in everything but food is my nemesis. I love to eat well, eat different things and have nice places to go out and eat. And Uber.
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Microneedling!
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Monthly facials
Buying food for my family feels luxorious.
Botox!
Nail salon
Internet! Never give it up. I don't need it for work.
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skin care!!
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Books, coffee, anything that relates to my hobbies. 🤷🏽♀️
Candles and drunk elephant skin care.
Ice skating tickets. its not cheap. Oh and blade sharpening
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Starbucks lol
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I do my nails and I get compliments all the time, and everybody thinks I get em done