Top 10 affordable ways to pamper yourself

1. Take a catnap
One thing I've learned from living with cats is that there's no bad time for a nap. And, no, you don't have to actually go to sleep. At the end of the workday, I wrap up a few loose ends, then Oscar the cat and I stretch out on the couch and relax. Sometimes I snooze; sometimes I don't. Relaxing and thinking pleasant thoughts are the key. Bad thoughts are banished. Such a nice way to make the transition from work to home.
vwhittem

2. Book it
My main pampering habit is reading books. Instant vacation!
marmidala

Making a 500+ calorie dessert and taking it to bed early with a good book - my favourite!
oceana2000

I take a bowl of popcorn, a glass of cold ginger ale and my books, and I lie in bed and read and eat. My dog Blue sits on the end of my bed, and we have a very peaceful afternoon.
cl-nicollej

3. Soak your cares away
My guilty pleasure is fruit-scented shower gels. I always have five to seven different ones to chose from.
12lbg66

A night of just pampering yourself is nice. Bubble baths with candlelight, a facial and a manicure, all with some soft music in the background, are very nice.
flowerpower99

4. Keep up appearances
I treat myself to a manicure twice a month. It's not too expensive, and then I get the additional boost from people telling me that I have great hands and nails. I would recommend that you take your nicest feature (hair, nails, eyes, lips, legs), indulge in a pampering session and enjoy everyone else's moment of envy.
elgata

My summer indulgence is getting a tan. Using a self-tanner, of course!
12lbg66

5. Fine wine, great music
My way of indulging myself is to buy a great bottle of Sauvignon or Pouilly Fuisse and sip it while listening to Miles Davis or an adagio by Albinoni. Very cheap, relaxing and sensuous.
romr