I remember spoiling myself would be going on a holiday or buying myself a designer label... going to a three-hatted restaurant. These days spoiling myself may mean a hair cut, new underwear or a few hours to myself to read in peace.
Regardless of whether you're a mother or not, on a budget or not everyone needs spoiling every now and then - giving yourself permission to be spoiled is a struggle for me at times, but we all deserve it - I think a little bit of spoiling can put things in perspective and make the daily grind 'do-able' again.
So my friends I think you all need a bit of spoiling, and so do Lindt - they've given me a package of a $250 basket of chocolate goodness plus a $250 Myer voucher for you to well and truly spoil yourself. And friends I mean YOU. Not new pyjamas for your little one, not a birthday present for your auntie... this needs to be all about YOU.
So to enter you need to:
- Leave me a comment here telling me how you will spoil yourself with this prize
- An extra entry if you post a separate comment telling me how you like to spoil yourself for under $10
- Enter only once in the above two methods
- There will other ways to enter too - find out on 16th May!
- Entries close 31st May 2011
- Entry open to those with an Australian postal address
Now, if that's not enough, Lindt are also giving away 5 x 1,000 photo sessions with Lindt Lindor for Mother's day. Join Lindt on Facebook - to submit your entry before 8th May!
Good luck and share this with people you think need some spoiling! xxx
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«Oldest ‹Older 1 – 200 of 435 Newer› Newest»Oh, lovely! I'm thinking that I'd go to Myer and buy myself some new pjs and some luscious bath stuff and then soak in the bath with a book while nibbling my way through some of the Lindt.
Oh, and for the bonus "under $10" comment... a piccolo of bubbly and a block of Lindt hidden away until everyone is asleep and then I curl up on the couch and indulge. :)
Sitting here thinking about what I could spend $250 on, I do automatically think about what I could buy the boys or that hubby needs a new jacket! But the the next thing I thought of is how wonderful if I could go to Myer and pick out some of my most desired bake wares, I love cooking/baking, it relaxes and excites me, and to be able to have all the little gadgets and pans I want would truly make happy!
Under $10 - is so easy!
A day in bed, uninterrupted, to read a book i got at Christmas and off course chocolate!
Spoiling myself - that is something I'm trying to remember how to do. Shopping alone sounds divine right now .... buying things without thinking about little pink people :) Ohh Yes
For under ten dollars. Coffee with a girlfriend (and again no little pink people :)
I'd splurge a food processor, no more bashing biscuits until they turn into the desired texture by hand!
Under $10...
An at home pedicure,
nothing makes me happier than looking down at pretty coloured polish.
I use Ulta3 polish($2.25 @ Terry White chemists)and a homemade sugar scrub (brown sugar, olive oil and vanilla essence).
Oh Liss, this is awesome!
I'd spoil myself by going crazy with the $250 in the Myer craft section. Then I would come home, set up in my little craft corner with some Lindt and wait to be inspired. Aaah bliss.
For under $10 I love to spoil myself by having a splurge in the local op shop. Amazing what you can pick up for that little!
For $250 from Myers I would be speeding along there so fast to buy new pots and pans. For real. I know that doesn't sound very pampering or luxurious, but I so very badly need and want some decent quality cookwear and utensils. Our current pots and pans are scratched, with all the non-stick beginning to flake. (They were cheapo in the first place.) I want to ditch them & treat myself to new, but there is never enough in the budget.
Treating myself for under $10 would be easy - Lindt chocolate and a few hours of peace to read books in bed, home alone. Chocolate and books and peace in my bed, home alone, with the radio on MY station, even better.
Is it tragic to realise I just want my house and my bed to myself occasionally?!
xx
I'd spend the $250 at Myer on luxurious sheets, perfect to snuggle up under with the Lindt and a good book. Mmmmm.
Girlie dvd,a box of Lindt chocolates i dont have to share,perfume,pjs some something nice to wear turn the phone off lock the door a me couple of hours id adore
The $10 budget splurge, my favourite way to spoil myself at the moment is a deep, hot bubble bath, glass of wine, chocolate and the bathroom door locked. Bliss!
$10 would buy me a treat a mag and a block of my favourite Lindt to eat
I struggle to really say what I would do to spoil myself, something I haven't had the time or money to do for a really really long time. What I love most is to spend my day with 'the girls', my gorgeous friends from way back, in the past its been bowling, karaoke, dinner, you get the picture. So if i had a voucher I would buy myself a really special outfit and organise a really special day with my friends, the races maybe? And of course we could all pig out on the chocolate together!
Under $10 i would say having a coffee and cake by myself at a cosy little cafe.
Take a break from being the goddess of domestic duties and on a fine day read a well treasured book in my beautiful garden.
I would spoil myself by booking nothing but time for me to go shopping at Myer on the one day a week I don't work (ostensibly my "day off"; in reality my "fadmin" day!). I would spoil myself with the time to buy perfectly fitted jeans, which would be a treat that would last a long time!
For a spoil myself moment for $10, I'd visit my local second hand bookshop and delight in their 7 for $10 box. Buried treasure!
Took a moment to reply: was too busy gurgling with contentment in my head. $250 of Myer would give me a new wardrobe. Five years of on/off pregnancy means my wardrobe is badly in need of an update as everything is stretched shapeless or no longer fits my new curves (thank you age, gravity and children!)
For under $10, I'd be abandoning the children with the husband, taking my book, my camera, a picnic blanket and a thermos full of hot chocolate to the park. Sunshine, daydreams, fairy toadstools, butterflies, a moment alone with my thoughts. Slice of heaven.
I wouls spoil myself by buying new underwear. I am still in maternity bras even though I stopped breastfeeding over a year ago. The kids always seem to need something and my poor supported boobies have to go underwire free for another month (trust me they need the underwire to stop them bootscooting!)
With the $10 I would buy a small packet of lindor balls and some plastic ear plugs, lock myself in the toilet and eat everylast one of them without hearing a single whinge from the kids!
I spoil myself by going away for a weekend, all by myself. Staying somewhere nice and enjoying the silence and a chance to shower alone, go to the toilet alone, drink coffee while it is still hot.
I'm lucky my wonderful husband is happy to look after the girls for a weekend. When I come back I'm refreshed and ready for family life again :)
Spoiling myself for under $10... easy a morning aqua aerobics session is $5, a coke zero & chocolate bar for after I get out and then relaxing at home watching some of my favourite shows. I love the feeling of calm that comes after being in the water :)
$250 to spend at myer...i'd spoil myself with some gorgeous new underwear! awesome giveaway! tatum
My mother has had a shocking year of bad luck and health problems. If I win this prize, I will treat her and I to a day out in the city to visit Myer in Pitt St Mall.
Now for the bonus comment, for under $10 I take myself to Gloria Jeans (when both kids are in school and preschool), grab a book and relax. Even for 30 mins its heaven!
With $250 I'd spoil myself with a bread machine because I've never had one and really want one.
Then I'd get measured for some new good bras because since I'd stopped BF twins I've only bought good one. Love Myers bra department for quality,range and fitting.
Wow, great prize Liss... well the $250 at Myer might go towards some baking stuff and some good books to read.
Under $10, I love to spend the night on my own watching a movie and painting my nails!
It such a great idea to brainstorm how to spoil yourself with $10...
Rope daddy into minding the boys and take myself out to buy a magazine and read it quietly at Gloria jeans and sipping a hot chocolate and nibbling something sweet.
I would buy a Cue dress at Myer - clothes make me happy :) What a great comp!
Wow! I would be heading to Myer for some gorgeous new satin pjs and pretty underwear. Maybe even a matching set for once! I'd then dash over to the book section and grab a couple of old favourites like Wuthering Heights and Little Women. Then i'd head home and curl up on the couch... bliss!
I'd spend less than $10 on a bottle of Bailey and Bailey moscato and drink it in the bath while listening to Angus and Julia Stone. Bliss.
I would honestly be at a loss if I was to spoil myself...never had the opportunity to do it so wouldn't quite know where to begin!
Oh and for the splurge under $10?
My favourite me time at the moment is buying a new nail colour and giving myself an at-home Manicure. There is something really wonderful about not being able to do anything while the colour dries. Plus when I'm done, my nails look gorgeous!
This sounds fantastic!!! with the myer voucher I would buy the dress I have been eying off for months but cant afford and with the chocolate, I wouldn't be doing myself any favours if I ate it all myself so I would share with my mummy friends so they can spoil themselves too and treat myself when the kids are in bed with the rest!
for under $10 I like to treat myself to a good coffee in a quiet cafe all by my self!! and just watch the world go by...
as a single mama spending money on 'me' is a really foreign concept at times. BUT, in this case- i'd spoil myself with some gorgeous kitchen goodies- shiny new chopping boards, new baking trays- ohhh the things i could buy!
I would head straight to the kitchen department in Myers to find a gadget that I don't own...My husband calls me the Gadget queen..but I believe if it makes life easier and can save time than I should own it...whatever it is...
My brain just sighed. So thank you for that! (no, that's not my relax for under $10 entry, by the way)...
With $250 I'm thinking I'd finally get myself a good coffee percolator. Stove top, probably, rather than a coffee machine. My mum had a percolator she'd use when they had guests. I was too young for coffee then but I saw it as the height of decadence. And now, of course, I adooore coffee (Too much) but don't have a good machine of any kind at home to make it myself!
Under $10? A huge soy latté and a book, in the park, on my own. On grass, under a tree. ... Er, that's grass as in "to lay on the grass... on the ground." Just clarifying that one! LOL.
mmm maybe some new clothes
........or nail polish or perfume...
To simply go to Myer without little ones would be a treat in itself, without even spending the money! If I 'had' to spend the money I would buy a lovely warm jacket for winter that didn't fall apart like the cheap ones I usually buy - then it'd be off to the food court to spend the change!
For under a tenner it has to be dumplings with my bestie while Dads have the kids!
On the two days a week I am kid free I allow myself half a day guilt free to craft. I sew, embroider, knit, crochet or whatever I like and it saves my sanity :-)
When I got my first job, back in '88, I used to spoil myself buying a new hat occasionally, haven't done that for years so that would be nice. Myer has beautiful hats :-)
My favourite simple way to spoil myself is a cafe coffee in my garden at home alone.... a little slice of heaven in a chaotic world :-)
Oh WoW $250 Myer voucher, that's easy a day at Myer shopping ON MY OWN (no digging littlies out from underneath clothing racks thank you very much!), a new work wardrobe for the new job, followed by a trip to Lindt cafe for a little more indulgence...pure bliss! :)
After looking after my ill parents for the past 8 years, I believe given the opportunity now I would take my 5 year old daughter and 3 year old son and indulge in a day with them.
For under $10, I'd purchase some new music for my i-pod and then go for a long, relaxing walk in the park being soothed by my new tunes!
I've been 'Trying to Diet' now i'm 'Dying to Try It' [Lindt... drool]
For under $10 I'd buy a 2nd hand book and read it while sunbathing at the beach - I like to be 'Well-Read' all over!
What a lovely prize! I'd go to Myer and buy some much needed beautiful boots. I wonder if they stock gumbys for jumping in puddles...
And for under $10 a nice glass of sauv blanc at a seaside cafe or bar and watch the waves roll in. Mmmm.
I would go nuts in the beauty department at Myer. The contents of my makeup bag is about 10 years old!
My budget spend would definitely be chocolate, so much pleasure for so little money!
I would head to Myer, invest in a beautiful set of pyjamas, fluffy robe and slippers. I would then come home, snuggle in bed munching on chocolate and reading a good book.
For under $10, I would by a bottle of "Whispers" champagne ($6) and a take 5 magazine, plonk of the lounge and do some crossword puzzles.
I would love to go to Myer and spend $250 on girlie stuff like, skin products, perfume, make up, silky pj's and something pink. This is because I live in a male dominated house with my two little boys, my husband and my 42kg puppy dog and it's nice to take time out and feel pretty sometimes.
I'd spend the Myer voucher on a beautiful new doona cover a sheets to add the finishing touch to my bedroom makeover. And as for the Lindt hamper, I'd get a real kick out of standing in the local mall and handing blocks out for free! After all, we've just celebrated Easter and I'm all 'choc'd' out plus sharing it around would be lots of fun!
As for under $10, a take away coffee and a gossip magazine with a stolen moment sitting in the sunshine in my car on the way to do the shopping when the boys are at home with their Dad. No fighting, no whining, no crying, no 'Mummy can I have.....' just a simple moment of sanity in the daily life of Motherhood ;)
Under $10 - seriously, just walking around Myer with no children would be spoilage enough for me!
A Myer voucher all my own
A prize to surely treasure
I'd have a browse and buy some books
For ongoing spoilage pleasure!
For under $10 I'd make up my Macadamia, olive leaf, aloe and avocado face mask and sit on the verandah in the sun in this glorious autumn weather waiting for it to sink in.
What I'd do with the prize? with $250 worth of Lindt, you'd have to throw a chocolate party wouldn't you. After, like a few other people I've noticed, visiting the bra department at Myers.
Would be thoroughly spoilt having the $250 voucher, going to Myer for a new pair of winter shoes will take away the blues.
I WOULD BUY SOME NEW MUCH NEEDED BRAS. SINCE KIDS, EVERYTHING KEEPS CHANGING SHAPE. THEN ANYTHING FOR THE KITCHEN...AS COOKING IS MY 4TH GREAT LOVE.
The things I *need* will eventually be purchased, so the way I'd indulgently spoil myself would be to hit up the Chanel counter for a bottle of Coco perfume and a facial. Whatever change I have left might be spent in the sport section on some proper socks for cycling (I discovered the joy of cycling in thick socks in the rain today - they get VERY soggy and heavy). I don't need the socks, but gosh they'd be a treat.
For under $10 - it's all about tea. The ritual of making a pot of tea is the most perfectly indulgent activity. The world stops around me, I focus on the leaves unfurling and dancing in the hot water and lose myself in a few moments of calm bliss. But I can do that for about $1 a pot. With the change, perhaps I'd sneak a little cake or some cucumber ribbon sandwiches to accompany the tea.
Ohhh I have been losing weight, so with the Myer voucher I would spoil myself with some new "hot Mumma" clothes. And the Lindt will be enjoyed in moderation!
For under $10 - hot bubble bath with a good book (from the library)!
I would update my wardrobe if I had $250 to spend at Myer. I always buy the kids and hubby new stuff but rarely splurge on mysef.
Bonus "Under $10" comment, I do this every Thursday morning. I drop the kids off at daycare and get to work with 20 mins spare. I grab a trasy mag and a coffee and enjoy the peace and quiet.
For under $10, a cheeky cheap Tuesday solo to the movies, phone off and choc top in hand - 2 hours of indulgence!
I spoil myself by buying myself a book when I can afford to and get through it when opportunity allows. Easier said than done
Wow I would head straight to Myer and by myself some new kitchen gadgets. I would also buy something for Miss 2 and Hubby. I would then head off home to start indulging in all the delicious Lindt chocolate. Yummy yum yum :P I would also use some of the Lindt chocolate to create some of the fabulous desert recipes that are found on the brilliant Frills in the Hills Blog x
MMMmmm indulging for under $10 I would buy a block of my favourite hazelnut Lindt chocolate and a punnet of juicy strawberries. Mmmm match made in heaven x
I nice hot bath, some lovely music a glass of red wine and either some cheese and crackers or some chocolate, depending on the mood all for less than $10
I'd love to spoil myself with this gorgeous hamper by setting myself next to a crackling fireplace with a cup of hot chocolate and some classic 1930's musicals on DVD - brought from MYER of course :P
All the while i'll be in heaven with the amazing European sensation that is Lindt:P
A day at a spa is something I have always wanted to do I would consider this a complete and total spoiling for myself
For Under $10, i'd pop down to Safeway, and buy a box of Twining Earl Grey Tea and some miniature cupcakes. Pure heaven! :)
OMG, after going in a frenzy over the Lindt chocolates I'll be visiting Myer in excitement with my voucher. First I'll visit the Myer salon for a relaxing facial and then buy some much needed makeup.
Under $10
I'd get a treat from the bakery, buy a coffee and come home alone to read my book in my favourite chair.
$250 on me?unusual lol.Ok after dreaming for 10 mins i came up with this.Firstly a trip to the book section where i purchase not 1 but 2 desired books.Next a trip to homewares where i purchase lotys of vanilla candles.Finally a trip to the beauty counter.I have not purchased my fave clinique soap as i couldnt justify the expense in....goodness 3 years(cha ching sold!!!!)
as for the bonus "under $10 comment"
dan Murphys has yellowglen for 7.99
done and dusted :-)
For under a 'tenor'? A Pavrotti cd whilst having a cuppa at home - awesome!
i would go and buy myself a new expensive top brand name handbag, something I have only ever dreamt of
Wow, I can't remember when I last sent $250 on myself. I feel guilty just thinking about, but I would buy myself a new Perfume, a pair of nice fitting Jeans and a white handbag.
For the $10 I would pop down to Vinnies and buy myself some great books. Come home make a nice cup of tea, have a chocolate and just read, read, read in peace and quiet.
After completely gorging myself on all the lovely lindt chocolate which I'll no doubt devour while drinking copious amounts of tea, I will then happily skip off to Myer to buy myself some fabulous pieces to reinvent my daggy winter wardrobe....after 9 years of motherhood it would be lovely to spoil myself!
My bonus $10 comment....I would spoil myself by buying a gorgeous colourful scarf to brighten my day!
I'd spoil myself with $250 at Myer by buying a gorgeous new winter coat (have otherwise decided I'm waiting til next year to replace my current one) and some new winter shoes.
Spoiling myself under $10 is easy - a Diet Coke and some chocolate! I'm easily pleased!
Some candles, expensive bath oils and the chocolates. What more could I want.
Under $10
A packet of tim tams, a cup of tea and a great book in front of the heater in my comfy pj's.
Okay, this one is embarrassing but I am wearing three year old bras. Not just bras but maternity bras and Immy hasn't breastfed for at least 18 months now! Why? Because we never seem to be able to stretch our budget far enough for me to buy new bras. So Pick me, pick me, Myer, here I come!!!!
I would love to have a proper grown up watch. Something silver, maybe a bit of gold, perhaps even a bit of bling.
For under $10 it is a long black, a g&t or a block of Cadburys, depending on my mood. If I make the drinks at home I might be able to have all three for under $10 :-)
Ohh I think some new lingerie, a new book, some body moisturizers and then all I need is some time to myself and lock myself in the bathroom with all the above goodness - a full bath tub and chocolate to boot!!
For a 10 it would definitely be a magazine a piece of cake and then 10 mins to myself to enjoy both!!
$250 in Myer - I'm thinking Le Creuset cookware so I can spoil myself with lovely cookware and the family 'wins' too (though that said, I would LOVE to buy me a new handbag...)
$10 - a serving of rice paper rolls and a drink at my local pho place, sharing it with my bubba while she eats an ice-cream cone dipped in the hoisin sauce, lol!
mmmm, @ Myers with $250? My first pleasure would be to browse, browse, browse, with no children, no curfew, no empty purse! Perhaps a delicious new fragrance and shower gel, mini speakers for my iPod so I can listen to my meditation music and blissful grabbing of other little bits that take my fancy, completely UNashamedly, and guilt free! And I might even have a free little make over at a posh make-up counter and buy a pretty lippy :)
and for $10, a cuppa with a girlfriend, most definitely, my treat :)
oopps, forgot the Lindt!! Would share it with my girlfriends, with cuppas and no kids!!
Wow - $250 at Myer, all to myself... What to do, what to do??? I think I'd buy some new shoes (I have runners and a pair of well worn black shoes that leave my feet black after wearing!!!) - I desperately need new shoes! I'd also buy some new clothes, because my birthday is coming up :) So luxurious...
Spoiling myself for under $10 - I'd have an uninterrupted day at my sewing machine, using up my stash, created some cute clothes and drinking coffee, eating chocolate (lindt of course!) - what better way to spend a day!
With the $250 Myer voucher I would spend it on a nice outfit that I wouldn't normally be able to afford. It would be nice to spend it on me for a change :)
Under $10 - watch a romantic comedy dvd from the $9.95 section at Sanity that I haven't seen for years....uninterrupted!!!
I would split the $250 five ways, and give $50 to my mum, dad, sister, and boyfriend. One of my favourite things in the whole world is to see smiles on my family's faces.
Thanks for this awesome competition! Xo
To pamper myself for under $10 (wow I sound like Curtis!), I would borrow a library book (free) and buy myself some interesting tea. I would then sit outside and get lost in the world of literature with a nice pot of freshly brewed tea! Xo
Spoil myself with a new wardrobe or at least some new pretty underwear, also need a new frypan hate those cheap non stick that don't last long
Under $10 spoil would be coffee with my best friend and discuss the next quilts we are making
Ohh it has been that long since i have had the money to spoil/spend on myself i dont really know what i would spend it on?!
Ok so i think i would buy myself some new clothes, get a gorgeous new hairstyle and some new cookbooks (can never have too many of them :P)
I would have to head straight for the MAC counter and have a makeover, then zip over to the dresses and find myself a lovely new dress before running over to find some shoes to match...what a lovely dream..in reality i would probably head to the casual clothes section and buy myself some sensible yet stylish everyday clothes to give myself a daily pick-me-up instead of wearing the same old mummy-uniform...
my budget spoiling would have to be a a 5 pack of Ferrero Rochers and the latest SFI mag...slightly obsessed hehe
I know it's been said but for under $10 i really can't think of anything better than a coffee with my bestie to catch up on all things girly :)
How would I spend $250 from Myer...would love to go to the DVDs department and find some of my fav movies...think girlie girlie ones like Pretty Women, Sliding Doors, My Best Friends wedding. Then I would sit in bed, watch the DVDs and eat the chokie!
And for the $10, I would go to my local garden centre and get a devonshire tea! So I get toe roam the garden centre and discover all the lovely plants (I love gardening and my vegie patch!) and then go sit down and enjoy my English Breakfast with my scones, jam and cream! Ooooo delish!!!
for under $10 bath milk to bath in and soak away the stress of the day ,having a glass on red wine sounds pretty devine to me.
i would reward myself with a new outfit for losing my weight , jammies and a teddy bear my favourtie movie then curl up on the couch when everyone else is gone and indulge in a drink and chocolate
I recently had a styling session and now know what is missing from my wardrobe but can't afford it all right now so this voucher would help immensely! I would give the Lindt away to family and friends.
In regards to under $10 - an eyelash tint - I found a great place that does it for $8 and it makes me feel good without having to wear makeup!
Buy myself a sexy outfit would make me happy,
Feel womanly again and not the changer of nappies.
Then take hubby out for well earned romantic night,
Jump in to bed for some LIndt chocolate delights.
For under $10 call girlfriends over for a chick flick from the video shop, a box of tissues and of course chocolate.
Wow, I'd spend the money on myself buying some new clothes, a pair of shoes other than 'flats' as that is all I wear nowadays! Maybe some earrings too. :-)
For my under $10 spoiling, I usually like to buy myself a coffee and a goosip magazine too!
Lunch with a good friend and a long relaxed chat, nothing makes me feel better than that
Use my voucher to buys supplies, book, new CD, scented candles and then hide myself away to eat some lindt yummies.. Because this would not use all of the voucher I would also buy the family a new DVD or board game to keep them occupied (quiet) while I was relaxing!
Oh, and for under $10 I would 'splurge' on some take-away sushi taken outside and enjoyed in the sun!
wow $250 at Myers! it would be fantastic, l'd love to treat myself as it dosen't happen very often. l have worked my ass off over the past few months to loose 20kgs and l desperatley need new underwear and clothes..... what a reward that would be!!!
Oh, and for the bonus "under $10" comment... l'd get some new tunes for my ipod from itunes and take a big walk.......
One thing I've wanted for years now is a red winter coat. I've dreamt about getting one and I would definitely spend the winnings on a gorgeous red coat. The chocolate well I'd have a chocolate and champagne party with my beautiful girlfriends and we'd all pig out on the yummy chocolate whilst sipping champagne
For $10 I'd treat myself to a yummy bar of Natural Infusion soap and some delicious lindt balls the blues ones are my favourite :)
I'd spoil myself by throwing out all my old, expired makeup and buying beautiful new stuff. Bliss!
wow what a fantastic giveaway! I would just buy myself some new clothes because I cannot remember the last time I bought something new for myself...true story.
It is very easy to spoil yourself for under $10, a lovely magazine and an hour to read it is the best way.
A new Myer wardrobe it would be for me, especially after munching my way though all that delicious chocolate!
For under $10 I'd hit the cinemas on super saver day, time to relax and escape. Blissful!
I try to spoil myself once every week for about $9. On the day my youngest is at day care & oldest at school I go to Borders, have cofee & banana bread and read uninterrupted for an hour! Very upset they are closing Borders, but will find another cafe to spoil myself :-)!
I would definitely spoil myself by buying a new handbag as I currently shove my purse into my 2 year olds backpack and my mobile into my pocket. Actually could do with a new purse too :)
Oh and the under $10 would definitely be to spend the day in bed and not have to worry about my little one who would be looked after by her Daddy for the day (out of the house!)
If I won this prize, I would go to one of the big Myer stores in the city somewhere(not the little ones near where I live), and spend hours looking around at everything before making a final decision. I'm stuck wondering whether I would buy new shoes, or clothes, or kitchen gadgets, or books... perhaps if I was clever, I could buy all of those things, and still have change?
For $10?
I would buy a copy of mindfood magazine, and sit down with that, and a coffee. It's my favorite magazine- it always has interesting stories (not just celebrity gossip), and recipes, and some pretty things to look at!
Ok, so to truly spoil myself I would take that $250, head to Myer, find the cutest salesman in the store and let him lavish attention on me as he persuaded me into buying whatever he was trying to sell!
The way I spoil myself for under $10 is with the creamiest, most decadent, frothiest, chocolatiest concoction my local coffee shop sells.
Spoil myself under $10 - coffee, a couple of yummy homemade biscuits and a good book!
How to spend the $250 at Myer - maybe a new food processor or one of those new slow cookers you can brown the meat in and then just pop it in back into the slow cooker.
Oh to spoil myself. I would put a $250 Myer voucher towards a mixer, something that I have been coveting for a while. I have been so inspired by your blog Liss of late that I have been making a lot of dough based food for my family & having a mixer to help me along would be wonderful. And I am pretty sure I covet $250 worth of Lindt on a daily basis so that would be awesome ;-P
I would spend the "under $10" taking my wonderful Mum out for coffee (& I'd throw in some cake) to treat us both :-)
Oh how amazing! $250 worth of Lindt - my favourite chocolate. I could indulge myself every single day but that is awfully unhealthy. I'll share a little with my family and friends but the majority will be for me. $250 to spend at Myer - I definitely need a new coat for winter. Maybe a trench or duffle coat.
Well Lindt is my favourite chocolate but I could also do with some makeup/skincare/perfume from Myer.
If i won this prize i would spend the $250 on my partner and kids, the lindt chocolates would be all mine :)
Just looking at that basket of Lindt is making me feel all indulgent.
I would share the lindt out with all the lovely people who have helped our family so much. It would feel so nice to give something delightful back.
The Myer voucher would be a family splurge, buying the iPod dock we've been talking about. My daughter and I have fun making our own playlists, we are looking forward to being able to hear them through decent speakers someday soon.
So fun to think about. :-)
As for under ten dollars...
I would buy some epson salts, Excellence Mint Lindt chocky and have a totally decadant bath at about 2 am, when it is quiet and peaceful.
Believe it or not, I wouldn't actually have to spend the $250 at Myer to spoil myself. The spoiling myself bit is just being able to meander aimlessly through the store for as long as I like (snacking away at the lindt block in my handbag), as slowly as I like, looking at whatever I like, without having to 'speed shop' and narrate every action to a bored 2year old then rush back home to make a vegemite sandwich before naptime....Bless him, I love my little Felix, but he's not the best shopper.
As for the 'spoil myself under $10' entry. I make a homemade chocolate self sauce pudding, serve myself a huge bowl of it, slathered with double dollop cream, get into a big hot bubble bath and eat my way through the pudding!
I would buy myself some new winter woolies at Myer to keep warm this cold winter.
I would buy my wife some perfume and chocolates from Myer to spoil her.
Bubble bath, bottle of Moet and luscious Lindt chocolates, what elese do you need.
For $10, a good magazine and some Lindt chocolates.
What a great prize, I would throw a dinner party with my closest friends, supply the delish snacks and of course chocolate, i would use some of the lindt to make my all time favorite choc mousse and maybe some new cocktail glasses to present while im at it.
I spoil myself by having my son in daycare one day a week so I can have a shower were I get to lather and rinse (I have a very active son) and have a midday nap to which I then wake up have a yummy arvo snack. Simple, selfish but it makes me a better mum.
My indulgence at Myer would be some gorgeous, soft towels that would make my bathroom luxurious and me warm and cosy. I would, of course, need to buy some matching soaps and bathroom products in beautiful packaging to complete my luxury bathroom experience.
My $10 indulgence would be to spend an entire afternoon pottering around my flower garden. The money would buy me 4 punnets of pansies to plant in a sunny spot.
I would spoil myself eating the choclate,hair cut n not gettin my partner to cut my hair,some new clothes n some really nice shoes
I would treat my family and myself to chocolate after tea each night until they run out!! I would buy my children some much needed clothing.....they need it!!
I would spend $10 on Chocolate....nothing else is more of a treat for us!!!!
Give the voucher to dear Mrs,
Then I am free to stay home alone and enjoy peace and contentment. Meditate with the Angels. Of course tell the Mrs to get me something like a surprise. Oh! how spoiled I am.
For the bonus $10 buy some tea and cake. How nice.
I spoil myself by getting a hair treatment at a hair salon every six months. My hair feels so amzing afterwards and it comes with a 5 minute head massage which is heaven.
Ohhhhh, I would get myself a new dinner set!!! I know I only cook fairly basic meals and generally only for our family of 6 but boy do they look better when presented on a nice plate! Yeah, that would make my day. :)
I would probably end up spoiling my mum instead as she has always put me first in life and it is about time I return the favour for her. I would allow her to get whatever she wanted with the voucher and then indulge in the beautiful Lindt choccies.
For under $10, I would light a candle under a fragranced soy melt, climb into a bed made up with sheets fresh off the line, turn my spa sounds machine onto the 'waves' setting and close my eyes... of course, someone ELSE would be minding my 4 beautiful children for me... just for an hour. :)
It all sounds good to me, a warm fire, a good movie a snuggly blanket from Myer and share a quite evening with my wife and of corse Lindt would be like the icing on a cake.
What a wonderful prize! I would spoil myself and
Mum and family by cooking up a scrumptious chocolatey afternoon tea. I rarely cook with such good quality chocolate as the budget doesn't allow!
The $250 - I would buy the ice-cream kitchenaid attachment, a massage, a simple haircut and a month of coffee and magazines! I need the coffee with a newborn and I can read magazines one handed.
What a wonderful prize! I would spoil myself and
Mum and family by cooking up a scrumptious chocolatey afternoon tea. I rarely cook with such good quality chocolate as the budget doesn't allow!
The $250 - I would buy the ice-cream kitchenaid attachment, a massage, a simple haircut and a month of coffee and magazines! I need the coffee with a newborn and I can read magazines one handed.
For the under $10 category... Time to myself!!! Reruns of Greys Anatomy (free), with a rug, hot chocolate with marshmallows and a tub of Sara Lee Rocky Road ice-cream.
with $10 I would go buy some chai from T2, might need a couple of extra dollars though ;) and enjoy ♥
I'd use the voucher to go towards a fancy pants coffee machine, nothing better than a proper coffee first thing to feel spoilt!
And for my quick n cheap $10 spoil, I'd buy a trashy womens magazine and a nice big latte and sit in the sun and enjoy a few minutes 'me' time!
For $250 I would go to Myer and stock up on cooking/baking equipment so that I have the equipment to make more of the Frills yummy recipes.
For a $10 treat I would buy myself a bottle of Bella, sit back and relax on the lounge and watch a nice Girlie movie :)
Under $10 - Free!
I pick rosemary and lavender from the garden and make a sugar oil exfoliation - apply in a long hot tub for bliss
Get some fabulous post baby clothes that flatters these wonderful curves! Then quite possible add to them whilst enjoying a Lindt hamper with the family!
I like to spoil myself by buying my favourite drinks to mix cocktails- that combined with pizza and movies and my night is set!
I worked out the other day that it's only been 9 months in almost 5 1/2 YEARS that I haven't been pregnant or breastfeeding!! (Resulting in 3 young and close in ages children!)
So to spoil myself, I'd buy a couple of NEW bras, not maternity bras, and ones that fit! I've been wearing the same ones for years and I can't do up the straps any tighter, they seem to have stretched so there's not a lot of support there anymore. I'd also buy some new tops for myself. Again all the ones i've worn for the last 5 years have been for ease of breastfeeding or to cover my constant baby bump!
I would LOVE to buy these things just for me, so I feel womanly again. :)
My quick $10 spoil would be a nice quiet coffee with hubby!! With no interruptions, where we could actually finish each sentence we start!
Makeover Time!! I would spoil myself with a shopping spree for new clothes as Im still in baggy maternity clothing, a pedicure with hot pink nail polish, a new haircut and colour style! Just had a baby so time to get my sexy back!
Spoilt under $10 idea is a Gloria Jeans skinny latte and scone with cream and jam and the read latest gossip magazine. I do this once a week as a treat!
I go get my chin waxed, its the best thing for my age to feel no hair's poking out at people
bonus "under $10" Take my cocker spaniel & my camera to the bay waters & watch the animal life & scenery while taking happy snaps, cost NOTHING
Wow- what a great prize. I would spoil myself with a kithen must-have that I have dreamt about owning for a very long time: a stand mixer! Oh the cakes I could bake.....
Speaking of cakes- to spoil myself for under $10 I like to treat myself to a yummy cupcake from my local bakery and a cappucino - skim, of course ;)
I spoil myself by getting online and buying little bargains for the family. I love to shop but don't drive.
I would spoil myself almost daily with $250 worth of Lindt that's a lot of chocolate!
I would spoil myself by sharing this absolutely amazing prize with the ones I love and adore.
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I spoil myself under $10 by curling up on the couch, reading my favourite book or watching reruns of friends, while eating chocolates and enjoying a glass of wine.
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