No Buying Toiletries in May Challenge!!

vwcampervan72

:wave: everyone,

Popped into Morrisons today and they had Sunsilk shampoo on offer buy one get 2 free :eek:

would of been rude not to

Only brought 6 they were £1.89 each so total spend so far in May is £3.78

Ive got another drawer free so hubby can put some of his stuff in that instead of stuffing it under the bed LOL

Everyones doing sooo well, Keep it up girlies :beer:

Kaz2904

What does everyone plan to do with all of their extra space when they've cleared the stash? I intend to get somewhere to store loo rolls out of sight and have plenty of space to store towels. I think I'll get a nice wicker basket with a lid for loo rolls.
Ah well, a way to go yet!

footymadgal

Used up a Sunsilk Deeply Brunette shampoo WIBA? Yes, I love the smell and it suits my hair as a daily wash, however, I have 3 of these in my stash plus 3 Herbal Essences, 1 John Frieda, 1 Avon, 1 Pantene and 1 Tresemme to go. I have been really good about not buying shampoo this year as my "stock" was huge but I must say I was quite surprised that this is all I've got left LOL. I've got tons of conditioner too, haven't counted that up yet, I'll do that when I use up my next one. While I was in the process of looking through my shampoos I came across some Natural Collection face wipes - yay, I thought I'd only got packs of Tesco ones left. I shall pop in to Home Bargains tonight to get Simple deodrant, and will try not to look at the other toiletries in case I spot some bargains. I am low on disposable razors though and so could be tempted if I see any decent ones.

debidoodle

Kaz2904 wrote: »

What does everyone plan to do with all of their extra space when they've cleared the stash? I intend to get somewhere to store loo rolls out of sight and have plenty of space to store towels. I think I'll get a nice wicker basket with a lid for loo rolls.
Ah well, a way to go yet!

So far I have managed to free up a couple of shelves in the vanity unit for toilet rolls, mine & hubby's filled toilet bags & all cleaning products are now in there along with spare toothpaste, toothbrushes & mouthwash.

Good idea regarding the wicker basket, have been looking for something for the downstairs toilet so this would be a good option.

lostinrates

Kaz2904 wrote: »

What does everyone plan to do with all of their extra space when they've cleared the stash? I intend to get somewhere to store loo rolls out of sight and have plenty of space to store towels. I think I'll get a nice wicker basket with a lid for loo rolls.
Ah well, a way to go yet!

There will be no extra space. This is stuff we didn't really have room for The last of the excess stash remains in a plastic bag just sitting on bedroom floor.:o

roshydoshy

extra space? what is that?!
Hopefully when I move in a couple of months there will be more space there but if the body shop glitches keep happening (fingers crossed) amongst others i think it will be replenished before long!

Mags30

Here's my problem (and I suspect others here are the same)....

Take one expensive product like perfume or Estee Lauder serum, I could literally fill a transit van with bargains for the price of that!! I'm spending very little but I have loads of stuff. I've become very selective about what I buy but still more things are coming in than being thrown out.

Yesterday's example: I got the sanctuary and soap and glory sets from the Grabbit board, 2 bottles of Charles Worthington shampoo for €1 each, lace tights RRP €9 for €0.50 on the Boots Clearance shelf and a grey knitted dress from Primark €3 on the sale rail, RRP €14.

Here's how I justify it: I pay a mortgage on my own so I have very little disposable income. I don't like cheap own brand products much (no offence to anybody who does--I know some of them are just as good). I like all the brands and fancy bottles, etc. I have a constant supply of these nice brands for minimal cost. Take things like the tights yesterday for 50cents--buying things like that at full price is very expensive but I never have to.

Last week my friend spent €80 in her local Chemist, not Boots so no points or offers. She got No7 day and night cream, approx €30 each, facewash, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo and conditioner. I was slightly horrified, if I'm spending €80 I expect to be getting Estee Lauder, Lancome, etc for my money.

Mags30

Anybody know if many places outside of Boots sell No7, the chemist I'm talking about is in a small town in Ireland and I was amazed the first time I saw it there, I thought No7 was exclusive to Boots.

roshydoshy

Mags30 wrote: »

Anybody know if many places outside of Boots sell No7, the chemist I'm talking about is in a small town in Ireland and I was amazed the first time I saw it there, I thought No7 was exclusive to Boots.

i've seen on the grabbit board that poundland sell boots botanical stuff restickered as 'pure' so they might buy from the same suppliers?

tara747

Mags30 wrote: »

Here's my problem (and I suspect others here are the same)....

Take one expensive product like perfume or Estee Lauder serum, I could literally fill a transit van with bargains for the price of that!! I'm spending very little but I have loads of stuff. I've become very selective about what I buy but still more things are coming in than being thrown out.

Yesterday's example: I got the sanctuary and soap and glory sets from the Grabbit board, 2 bottles of Charles Worthington shampoo for €1 each, lace tights RRP €9 for €0.50 on the Boots Clearance shelf and a grey knitted dress from Primark €3 on the sale rail, RRP €14.

Here's how I justify it: I pay a mortgage on my own so I have very little disposable income. I don't like cheap own brand products much (no offence to anybody who does--I know some of them are just as good). I like all the brands and fancy bottles, etc. I have a constant supply of these nice brands for minimal cost. Take things like the tights yesterday for 50cents--buying things like that at full price is very expensive but I never have to.

Last week my friend spent €80 in her local Chemist, not Boots so no points or offers. She got No7 day and night cream, approx €30 each, facewash, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo and conditioner. I was slightly horrified, if I'm spending €80 I expect to be getting Estee Lauder, Lancome, etc for my money.

Hear hear!!!!

I am sometimes horrified by what my friends spend on stuff that I get for a fraction of the price, they don't seem interested in moneysaving! :eek: