I like to indulge in manicures, pedicures, massages as well. We have a lady that comes into my work every week and offers $13 15 minute chair massages...I usually get two! She's come to my home before, so I'm getting her fixed up to come over post surgery to help me out. I had a fill tonight...I go to the old fashioned nail lady...it takes 1 1/2 hours to hand file and fix my nails, but they look really good. I'm pre-op, so I'm trying to make contingent plans if I'm too debilitated after surgery...
For low cost things, I love a good bath with fun bubbly smellies. I can shut the world out in there. When I found out about my AN I was at work...what a hard thing...anyway, I went out and got my favorite candle to keep at work...so I would have a soothing, relaxing smell in my office. If I'm starting to stress, I just grab the candle jar and take a few whiffs. Curling up with a good cup of tea surrounded in pillows and soft blankets is good too...in fact, I'm just about there now!