My own little pot of gold

Recently for my birthday, when asked what I would like I replied, money please and NOT vouchers. Although vouchers are great they do limit where you can spend money and I seem to get Debenhams ones. I've found sometimes that shopping on other stores you get a lot more for your money.

Since late June I've enjoyed having my birthday money in my own little account. I bought a fleece whilst up in the Lakes recently, had lunch out with friends, got a coat from M&S which I really like and have still got some left. I gave me a sense of freedom again and I didn't have to feel guilty about whether we had enough money in the account or not. I've spent it carefully and only bought stuff I really like and that I really want.

I've also spent £10 on little man getting him a play tray and a fishing game. I thought a £10 gift card had £20 on it! He loves both of them.

I'm saving the remainder to get my hair cut and possibly indulge in a beauty treatment, I've always fancied a facial and a leaflet popped through the door with a special offer on recently so all I need to do now is find some babysitters! I like to choose for myself and I also want to get some new flip flops in summer sales plus a new tankini/swimsuit.

I'll miss it when it's gone, but hope to do the same at Christmas.