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Tuesday 9th-daily chat...mulled wine anyone??

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  • bank_of_slate
    bank_of_slate Posts: 12,922 Forumite
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    I just gave myself the ultimate spa treatment as described earlier in the day!
    The Body Shop Shea sugar scrub (left over from when I used to do the parties last year!)
    scrubbed into dry skin using firm massaging, especially over any 'problem' areas. You can really feel the scrubbing and boost to your circulation.
    My skin was just drinking in the pure Shea butter at the same time so after a few minutes it had been all absorbed and the dry sugar was dropping off into the bath!
    My skin feels GORGEOUS now and it got me thinking about a really special present for Christmas for any ladies/girlfriends you have.

    It'll cost about £20 (could be less if you shop carefully! If you have 3 girl friends to shop for take advantage of 3 for 2 offers! If you are giving these to a few friends , vary the contants of each pack so they can see that you've really thought about them as a person and the things they like! It'll be REALLY personal and special.
    Purchase a scrub and body butter set from The Body Shop, Boots even the supermarket...whichever your friend likes! (does not have to be pensive!)

    Then buy one of Primark's gorgeously thick and long towelling robes for £8
    and a bottle of Griffith Park sparkling Rose from Tesco (£3.50) HIGHLY RATED DURING INDUSTRY TESTS RECENTLY!!! - My sis is a wine rep!
    Boots do disposable shower caps which might go well too.

    Wrap it all up beatifully E.G in floristry wrapping and include a handwritten note telling them that your gift to them is the gift of spa!
    Describe how to use the products like I did earlier using tempting and sumptuous words, make it personal to them .

    You could add or omit things depending on your friend's taste...
    E.G. leave out the vino for someone who doesn't drink and include a lovely magazine/ nail polish, a really nice scented candle, camomile tea bags or an inexpensive book instead... even a pair of inexpensive spa type slippers or flip flops from Primark!
    ...Linda xx
    It's easy to give in to that negative voice that chants "cant do it" BUT we lift each other up.
    We dont count all the runners ahead of us & feel intimidated.
    Instead we look back proudly at our journey, our personal struggle & determination & remember that there are those that never even attempt to reach the starting line.
  • System
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    Evening all, what's occurring? What have I missed?
    This is a system account and does not represent a real person. To contact the Forum Team email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com
  • bank_of_slate
    bank_of_slate Posts: 12,922 Forumite
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    I knew talk of naked skin scrubbing would bring Lenny in!
    ...Linda xx
    It's easy to give in to that negative voice that chants "cant do it" BUT we lift each other up.
    We dont count all the runners ahead of us & feel intimidated.
    Instead we look back proudly at our journey, our personal struggle & determination & remember that there are those that never even attempt to reach the starting line.
  • System
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    hahaha Linda, just what are you trying to say about me? Sorry to hear about your dad BB, and that age, a slip on the ice can be quite nasty. I hope he's ok. Was very icy up at home today apparently, OH slipped on the road and her mate managed to catch her :eek:
    This is a system account and does not represent a real person. To contact the Forum Team email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com
  • bank_of_slate
    bank_of_slate Posts: 12,922 Forumite
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    Why haven't the pavements been gritted at all this year, they've been crazy slippy!
    ...Linda xx
    It's easy to give in to that negative voice that chants "cant do it" BUT we lift each other up.
    We dont count all the runners ahead of us & feel intimidated.
    Instead we look back proudly at our journey, our personal struggle & determination & remember that there are those that never even attempt to reach the starting line.
  • LouiseJ
    LouiseJ Posts: 11,156 Forumite
    rugbymum wrote: »
    Hi all
    I haven't been on for a few days, how is everyone?
    BB sorry to hear about your dad. I hope things go well.
    Just 13 days till I pick up OH from Stanstead, unless the bloomin protesters gather again! I must admit if he had been arriving yesterday & his flight was cancelled, I would have throttled someone!
    Had a car accident on Sunday evening cos' of the stupid ice. :eek: Everything aches down the right side. Car surprisingly ok. made by french peasants for french peasant driving. DS no2 was a bit shook up but had an adventure to share at school!

    Hi Rugbymum I bet you cant wait to see OH:D

    Sorry to hear about your car accident, hope your aches and pains go away soon xx

    I have put 1lb on at slimming group:o but considering over the last week I have had 5 takeaways then I think I have done well;)
    But these things take time, I know that I'm, the most inept that ever stepped.
  • spud30
    spud30 Posts: 16,872 Forumite
    sammy115 wrote: »
    when i was doing DD's computer i found a mystic violet in her room......

    DD1 won't let me put it on......:confused:

    That was the colour I used. It's gorgeous, and leaves hair so shiny.

    Shall I get one at weekend :confused::D
    Is it better to aim for the stars and hit a tree or aim for a tree and land in its branches :think:
    Loves being a Wonderbra friend :kisses3:
  • spud30
    spud30 Posts: 16,872 Forumite
    Yummmmm just found this one on the website in BB's linky

    http://www.paydenspharmacy.co.uk/product.asp?sku=28571S

    Cyber Purple :T :D
    Is it better to aim for the stars and hit a tree or aim for a tree and land in its branches :think:
    Loves being a Wonderbra friend :kisses3:
  • bank_of_slate
    bank_of_slate Posts: 12,922 Forumite
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    I love the 'Naked' shampoos and conditioners - they leave my hair uber shiny!

    naked2.jpg

    ...What leaves your hair shiny Lenny?
    ...Linda xx
    It's easy to give in to that negative voice that chants "cant do it" BUT we lift each other up.
    We dont count all the runners ahead of us & feel intimidated.
    Instead we look back proudly at our journey, our personal struggle & determination & remember that there are those that never even attempt to reach the starting line.
  • whatatwit
    whatatwit Posts: 5,424 Forumite
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    RugbyMum, sorry to hear about your bump, was anyone else involved?

    BB, your poor mum and dad, hope everything goes ok for his op. :kisses:

    I found a gorgeous blue/black hair colour in Boots.....and now they've stopped stocking it. It was one of the arty/farty hairdressers :rolleyes: the colour was Liquorice :drool:
    But, like the red colours, it does keep coming off on my white towels, looks like I've spilt a bottle of ink.

    Linda, what a lovely idea for a gift.
    Official DFW Nerd Club - Member no: 203.
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