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Lovely things that make you happy and cost a fiver or less

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 31/03/2013 15:42

Bought an enormous bunch of daffs in M&S yesterday for £3 and am smiling every time I see them.

Twinings Earl grey costs less than a fiver for a big box.

A cup of coffee and a muffin in Starbucks.

3 books for a pound in our local charity shop.

What else? Inspire me please! :)

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aJumpedUpPantryBoy · 31/03/2013 15:47

Lindt chocolate with caramel and sea salt

Bunch of tulips.

Lush solid shampoo which leaves my hair gleaming

Fresh Chelsea bun from the local bakery


Bird feeder outside my window covered in goldfinches (technically costs more than 5 cos I have to refill it)

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CaulkheadUpNorth · 31/03/2013 15:51

Tiger bread/ciabatta and lurpak

Good coffee

Dove soap

Books (from charity shop/library)

seeds which grow

sending and recieving postcards (not sure how much stamps are, but i think its less than £5)

nail varnish

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lucysmam · 31/03/2013 15:51

random kitchen gadgety stuff from quid shop (like my new spud peeler that catches the peelings) some might be utter shite but i enjoy trying them out Smile.

my fishes (technically as a whole it cost hundreds to put together but a new fish -or three- on the rare occasion i buy them costs less than a fiver)

galaxy caramel Smile

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 31/03/2013 15:52

Oh yes to Lindt sea salt and the caramel salt one is brilliant too.

And tiger bread and Lurpak is a genius suggestion!

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Selks · 31/03/2013 15:53

A new bottle of Geranium essential oil (usually around three quid). Smells gorgeous with a few drops on a tissue on the radiator. Or Grapefruit oil depending on mood.

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CardinalRichelieu · 31/03/2013 16:00

A bath
Jam doughnut
Detective novel/historical tack from charity shop
Painting my nails
Watching Merlin on iplayer Blush
Sex
Private Eye

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Startail · 31/03/2013 16:01

A bottle of cold coke on a hot day. Especially on the train or in the car going home.

A good cup of black coffee on the 99% of British days that are not hot.

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Notafoodbabyanymore · 31/03/2013 16:02

I love this thread - it's making me smile!

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landofsoapandglory · 31/03/2013 16:05

My hamster, he was only £4.95. He is so lovely, he makes a little nest out of my hair and goes to sleep on my shoulder.

Lots of my kindle books.

Balls of wool to knit with.

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BehindLockNumberNine · 31/03/2013 16:06

Sitting in my friend's cosy kitchen with a cup of coffee and some homemade cakes having a good chat.

A warm shower and slipping into pyjamas before snuggeling up on the sofa under a blanket with a good book.

A jar of nutella and a teaspoon Blush

Brand new woollen kneesocks (not the height of fashion but oh so soft and cosy)

A bottle of Gallo White Zinfandel wine (only under a fiver when on offer though, but when it is on offer it makes me extra happy)

A bunch of daffs or tulips - guaranteed to make me smile for days Smile

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 31/03/2013 16:11

Even better than a jar of Nutella and a teaspoon - a jar of Nutella and a packet of Digestives to dip in it! :)

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FarleyD · 31/03/2013 16:12

A walk in the country.

Watching the sea on a stormy day.

Getting into a clean bed, after a shower, with a cup of tea, some chocolate and a good book.

Bag of Maltesers.

Looking at a picture of George, the best cat ever, who sadly died when he was only eight months old Sad. Dd got me one of those big canvas pictures of him, and although it makes me sad, it also makes me really happy and I'm forever sighing over it and saying "oh, he was so cute".

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BikeRunSki · 31/03/2013 16:15

A swim with my 4 yo
Discounted bottle of wine
Train to Sheffield + whatever free exhibition is on.
Soya hot choc and a sit down in Starbucks
Parking next to work, rather walking a mile from closest free street parking
Sushi takeaway
Buying lunch instead of making a pack up at 6am or 11pm
New socks!
Another vote for second hand paperbacks

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EllaFitzgerald · 31/03/2013 16:32

A big bottle of radox in a lovely hot bath
Hot buttered toast
A bag of chips with lots of salt & vinegar
Reading the Sunday papers in bed
A glass of something cold in a pub garden in the summer
A round of crazy golf
Having a picnic in the park with DH
Babysitting our nieces

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Doyouthinktheysaurus · 31/03/2013 16:36

A new ball of merino wool. Only works if you are a knitter or crocheter though!
The Easter Egg trail we did today at Sheffield Park Gardens (already NT members)
A run or walk on the South Downs.
Chocolate.
Kindle book.

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lottieandmia · 31/03/2013 16:37

Great thread

one of those large pretzels covered in salt or cheese
skinny hot chocolate in Starbucks

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 31/03/2013 16:37

A picnic is a good idea. Would you do that even when it's cold outside?

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dopeysheep · 31/03/2013 16:38

Punnet of raspberries.
Yoghurt covered apricots.
Fluffy socks.

Love the hamster! Although don't they wee all the time? A continuous dribble I was told.

Once upon a time I would have said a pack.of ten Marlboro menthols but not any more.

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marriedtoagoodun · 31/03/2013 16:39

Bubblebath

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 31/03/2013 16:40

Is a bottle of Badedas less than a fiver nowadays? That always feels like a treat.

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SPsFanjoTheBigStickyHaribo · 31/03/2013 16:42

10 cigs

Cheap £5 bottle of wine

Huge bar of chocolate and a bag of Tangfastics.

SPsFanjo, always keeping it classy

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Mellygrump · 31/03/2013 16:42

Great idea. Yes yes to fresh flowers, clean bedding and pyjamas and a good trashy novel!
I 'd add a new conditioner for my hair (always in the hope it will end up glossy!) coffee and cake in the local garden centre and clearing all the rubbish / notices / drawings off the fridge and notice board - that makes me feel calm and in control ( for about a day!).

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BehindLockNumberNine · 31/03/2013 16:42

Ooooh yes, I love Badedas. Did want to put it but have only found the large bottle for over £10 in our local shops so did not think it would count as it is definately over £5!!

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ENormaSnob · 31/03/2013 16:43

A big mac meal with a milkshake Blush

Half price bottle of red wine

Punnet of strawberries and tub of cream

A pineapple

Gingerbread or eggnog latte

Dh cooking me a curry

A magazine with a decent freebie

Banoffee pie - never actually had this but fancied it for about 3 days now!!

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