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I have an unexpected UU! Nivea Visage sensitive cleansing wipes - these were the ones that were a freebie a while ago. WIBA? Yes, possibly, although I suspect they will never drop to a low enough price for me! they were perfectly good, a decent size and got *everything* off without scrubbing. Next to be opened will be one pack of the Tesco 21p ones from a while ago.🎉 MORTGAGE FREE (First time!) 30/09/2016 🎉 And now we go again…New mortgage taken 01/09/23 🏡
Balance as at 01/09/23 = £115,000.00 Balance as at 31/12/23 = £112,000.00
Balance as at 31/08/24 = £105,400.00 Balance as at 31/12/24 = £102,500.00
Balance as at 31/08/25 = £ 95,450.00
£100k barrier broken 1/4/25SOA CALCULATOR (for DFW newbies): SOA Calculatorshe/her0 -
My first ever trip to the naughty step beckons. I went to John Lewis to pick up some Alpha H stuff I needed (having not bought the recent QVC TSV because I lost my customer number). It turns out they have stopped selling it. What I should have done is leave, but what I actually did was look at the Elemis counter and a combination of 5 free travel sizes with each two purchases plus and additional JL 10% discount led to this debacle: :eek:
1 full size try-enzyme facial wash (plus free full size toner)
1 full size try-enzyme facial mask
and travel sizes of;
try-enzyme facial wash
pro collagen serum
bath elixir
body scrub
shower cream.
My only defence is that I don't have any of these, and I didn't buy any moisturiser of any sort as I have at least a year's supply of that.0 -
this is Red - for anyone wondering who it is that I occasionally speak of !! (shes sulking and asleep in this pic - she usually looks much more awake!!!!)
and just to keep it on topic, Im off for a bath and Im about to use my flake away - WIBA?? no - got an exfoliating glove and Im sure that will do a better job than any scrub.Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup0 -
She's a gorgeous colour trudij.
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Red is gorgeous :happyhear
nearly decided on some additions to my makeup collection. A mixture of stuff from ELF while they've got 20% off on. Some of it is needed, honest!
Anyone got any recommendations of amazing stuff from there? Or awful stuff to avoid, I don't mind
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Red is beautiful Trudij.
2 more UU for me. Joey Oil Blotting Face Powder and I WNBA. Went on like white chalk but I am glad to see the back of it. It was at least 6 years old.
Also Elle Macpherson travel wipes pack. Quite liked these but there are cheaper brands out there.
£4 into my pot.No buying toiletries Graduated May 2017Decluttered 2016 2469 items, 2017 1580 items :j2018 3060 itemsSealed Pot Challenge No 0380 -
Oh wow @ Red! Lovely looking horse
I like horses
2 outs:
2 small none descript hand soaps. I think they may have been a hotel liberation. I wouldn't liberate again because they didn't foam towards the miserable end of their lives. I'm now onto a liquid soap because I figure that they're ok to move even half full whereas soap would just get thrown away.0 -
May 20
UU - Original Source Shea butter and honey shower cream – 250 ml
WIBA – yes, already have one in my stash, but will now use something else for a change0 -
Ahhh Trudi Red is just gorgeous! Fantastic colouring too - a chestnut with a bit of of bay trying to escape through the tail!
Going to stick the hot water on in a moment for a soak in the bath later. I did intend to colour my hair today but never got around to it. Might try to do that tomorrow instead as we're out at a friends birthday bash tomorrow night.🎉 MORTGAGE FREE (First time!) 30/09/2016 🎉 And now we go again…New mortgage taken 01/09/23 🏡
Balance as at 01/09/23 = £115,000.00 Balance as at 31/12/23 = £112,000.00
Balance as at 31/08/24 = £105,400.00 Balance as at 31/12/24 = £102,500.00
Balance as at 31/08/25 = £ 95,450.00
£100k barrier broken 1/4/25SOA CALCULATOR (for DFW newbies): SOA Calculatorshe/her0
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