Gifts For Yourself – Affordable Little Luxuries

It is my opinion that women spend a lot of time making sure other people are happy.  We often put our own happiness dead last on our lists of priorities.  And that is why…

I am a big believer in gifts for yourself.

I would love to tell you that I give myself jewelry and spa days all the time, but I don’t.  If I had that kind of a budget, I’d be getting a massage every day while wearing all my diamonds.

I just give myself a little reward from time to time.  A little something to make me smile, or that can make my life a little bit easier.  These are little pick-me-ups that say to me, “Hey, Aud, smile. You’re doing a great job at life.”

1 • My New Mood Ring

You would not believe how many compliments I get on this ring!  It’s simple, classic, and FUN because it changes colors all day long.  In this picture, brilliant blue indicates that I’m happy.  And why wouldn’t I be?  I’m wearing an adorable mood ring.

Every time I look at it, it makes me happy.  I highly recommend.  In fact, Amazon has some beauties in different styles.  I might just be betting another one.

 

 

2 • Silikids Reusable Silicone Drinking Straws, BPA-Free 6-Pack

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I hate hydrating.  It feels like a job.  I’ve read articles on “How To Drink More Water,” and many say to drink with a straw.  And I think they’re right — I am more likely to finish a drink if I have a straw!

While I do love straws, I don’t want to contribute to the trash islands in the ocean.  I don’t need that kind of guilt, so I bought these Silikids Straws.

Having straws of different lengths is surprisingly handy!  One is the right height for a tall tumbler, one is perfect for a rocks glass, and one fits nicely into my cans of La Croix.

They are 100% European-grade silicone, BPA, BPS, phthalate, PVC, and lead free, and dishwasher safe.  I much prefer them to the metal straws.

3 • Pacifica French Lilac Perfume

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This scent is perfect for Spring and Summer.  But I bet I’ll be wearing it all year!

Smells can affect your mood.

It smells like a lilac bush, and the scent actually lasts, making me happy all day long!

I’ve received tons of compliments on this perfume.  Pacifica has a bunch of fantastic new scents, and it was hard to choose just one.  Next time you’re at Target or Whole Foods, give them a all a sniff.

These aren’t huge, life-changing gifts for yourself.  But sometimes, they can be just enough to boost your mood and make you smile.  Whether it’s feeling better because you’re hydrated, or lifting your mood with a new scent…

Little things really can mean a lot.