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No to Buying Unnecessary toiletries in August 2011!

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  • EssexHebridean
    EssexHebridean Posts: 24,486 Forumite
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    You're not alone LT - I to struggle with mouthwash and have now vowed not to buy any more as I have never yet found one that I can use in comfort!

    Welcome aboard Helen - you could be.....well, most of us, I think!

    A UU to report here this morning - my Mitchum roll-on - WIBA? I will, although still have more in stock at the moment, and also need to consider the roll-on -v- spray argument. I think I'd always want a roll-on on the go for camping trips though as trying to spray deodorant in a tent can be a bit *cough cough*!

    That will be my last UU for August (well obviously!) but I do have a number of splutterers to be going on with. There might be a GA this evening as MrEH wants to top up the shower gel bottle he uses for rugby so I'll probably give him one or two of my hotel freebie mini's.

    Splutterers that I can remember: Sanctuary body butter, Avon night emulsion, travel toothpaste, travel serum, I think there is a shampoo begining to get a bit low too. I'm sure there must be more - feels like I have loads of stuff running towards the end!
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  • sarah*a
    sarah*a Posts: 2,778 Forumite
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    Welcome New Members :hello:
    Helen1971 wrote: »
    1. Boots and their £5 and £2 off vouchers. Curse you, Boots!

    :rotfl: :rotfl: Your post did make me laugh - a lot of us could have written it :rotfl: I think this time round is the only time I have managed NOT to use a £5 skinny :T It's been sat in my wallet for over a week and I haven'[t been remotely tempted to use it (there's still time though :o)

    Sorry for being AWOL for a bit - I'm struggling at the moment but I'm sure I'll pick up again. We're off to Wales next week and right now I really don't want to go :( (actually - I think it's more I don't want to pack :rotfl:)

    LD is doing great :j he had his first post-op check yesterday and all is looking good. Next check on Saturday and then when we get back he should be able to take the plastic cone off :D TBH the cone is causing the most problems as he wants to go too fast but it's holding himback - I won't risk it though and will leave it on until I'm told he can be free :p

    Two IN's - both Freebies :D
    Aquafresh Ultimate Toothpaste - a total waste of packaging for one small tube of toothpaste. Good size for holidays - not ridiculously tiny but not full-sized either :D
    Batiste Dry Hair Shampoo - Pink Can - Travel Sized - just in time for my hols :T

    No UU's for ages - boo hoo! :(:D

    Hugs to all :A
  • Kaz2904
    Kaz2904 Posts: 5,797 Forumite
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    Hi guys! Not managed to get on here for ages due to the school holidays. You'll be pleased to hear that I have not had any more ins since the balloon fiesta freebies. We had a UU last night of TBS pear and lemongrass shower gel. WIBA?: Don't think that they are selling it at the moment so I couldn't. Certainly wouldn't pay £5 per bottle for it but on another mega glitch, I might consider it :)
    Hope you're all well and I will join the September challenge tomorrow when it starts and hope to be able to keep up with it once the kids go back :o
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  • LadyMorticia
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    Hey everyone.:)

    Just wanted to check in and report how many INs and UUs I had this month. :)

    13 UU
    6 INs

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  • flutterbyuk25
    flutterbyuk25 Posts: 7,009 Forumite
    Sarah - enjoy your hols!

    I have 4 INs to report:

    1 x Home Bargains Dry Shampoo - a staple for me, and I'm almost out of my current one
    3 x Radox Nourish Shower Gel - I'm on my last shower gel in the stash, and these were buy 1 get 2 free in Tesco, so that's the only reason I got 3, they only cost £1.90 for all 3 :)

    No UU's in awhile here, but I guess that's cos I started all new stuff when I moved.

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  • ruby_eskimo
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    Have we got a new thread yet for September?
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  • charlie792
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    Hey everyone. Thanks for the birthday messages.

    Not really much to say, just popping in for a quick catch up really.

    Am likely to have an IN at the weekend as I realised I get a free gift from TBS for my birthday so hopefully pick that up at the weekend.

    Only just got home from work after a 10.5hr day...ended up having to work overtime (at least its paid). They've finally admitted the new system doesnt work so they've switched it off, and we've gone back to the old way, cue us playing catch up to a weeks worth of work.....Hey ho....
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  • alja
    alja Posts: 838 Forumite
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    woohoo! did well this month...only the 'accidental' IN of a bath foam due to its seal being broken and unable to give as a gift!
    v. proud of myself, used up a few bath bombs & a head and shoulders big shampoo :)
  • iamsalt
    iamsalt Posts: 295 Forumite
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    Hello Helen - welcome.

    Hope all are ok.

    Lady M - i just can't seem to get on with any mouthwash so have given up on them

    I have had several small UU and a big chunk of GAs which has made me a happy girl. but have found a few more duplicates spread between Mum's and OH's houses! The joys of visiting.

    BUT>>>>
    I managed to have 0 INS :j first time i have ever managed this. September may be a time when i get to buying more but i have noticed my bank account being better and my cupboard shelves actually having space - now down to one and a half shelves from 2.

    I must confess to making lists of things to try from peoples stash lists, but trying to keep to nasties free stuff. I am loving the waitrose baby bubble bath!
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  • paula74_2
    paula74_2 Posts: 45 Forumite
    hiya not been on for a bit with school hols kids keepin me busy

    in dove set to trial consists of 1 full size shampoo, full size conditioner, full size intensive repair conditioner an 10 travel size conditioner so really pleasd with it x
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