No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries in December Challenge

Helen1971

Rosemary, I'm sorry that you're having such a dreadful time. Try to stay positive and strong. Is there any chance it might blow over, and could things still be saved? If there's any chance they could, do everything you can to fix things because it sounds as if a divorce is the last thing you want. It would be a shame if you or your husband let something precious go. As some of the other girls have noted, this is a strange time of year. We all go into it with expectations of having a perfect time and often it just doesn't work out and we end up falling out with our loved ones and being unhappy. I hope you're coping and that you have some better news for us soon. Look after yourself.

VALM

Helen1971 wrote: »

Rosemary, I'm sorry that you're having such a dreadful time. Try to stay positive and strong. Is there any chance it might blow over, and could things still be saved? If there's any chance they could, do everything you can to fix things because it sounds as if a divorce is the last thing you want. It would be a shame if you or your husband let something precious go. As some of the other girls have noted, this is a strange time of year. We all go into it with expectations of having a perfect time and often it just doesn't work out and we end up falling out with our loved ones and being unhappy. I hope you're coping and that you have some better news for us soon. Look after yourself.

I couldn't say things any better Rosemary. Sending you a dodgy hug :grouphug:.

I have 3 more INS and a UU to report:-

3 INS is the L'Occitane kit I ordered from QVC. Very impressed with the speedy delivery but then I guess most people are not buying from them at the mo. Kit contains 1 x 500ml bottle of Verbena liquid soap, 1 x 500ml eco refill pouch of Verbena liquid soap (have decanted this into old bottle) and 300ml bottle of shea hand and body lotion.

UU: 32floz bottle of Philosophy Double Hot Cocoa shower gel. WBA but not yet.

It has occurred to me that I seem to have a thing for shower gels and I pledge here and now that I will not buy anymore until I have used up all the ones I have (although I may buy another TBS fragrance free one to go with my DKNY Golden Delicious body lotion and fragrance which I think is still :money: cos it would cost more for the DKNY shower gel surely.

From memory I have in my stash:-
2 x bottle of Philosophy Eternal Grace and Pure Grace shower gels from last Christmas
3 x Elemis Frangipani shower gels from last Christmas
2 x TBS shower gels - Rose and Fragrance free bought when there was a glitch
At least 4 bottles of shower gel I bought in US from Bath and Body Works and another Philosophy one (Harvest Spice)
3 x small Philosophy bottles in a gift set from sister for Christmas
1 x big Philosophy Cinnamon Buns from MrM (clearly I never let him look in the stash drawer)
3 x little Philosophy shower gels bought in Boots sale
1 x Mandara spa shower gel won from Sainsburys.

Is it feasible to get through these in a year? I'd say no considering I still have shower gels from last Christmas! LOL

This obsession looks like it's getting as bad the nail lacquer one.

InaPickle

Did I declare my Christmas in? I received a bottle of Christina Aguilera's Inspire. 'Tis very nice. I won't become my proper 'going out' perfume until I've used up some others, but I had a few sprays over Christmas.

evilsquid1603

i have some UU!


Korres achilla conditioner - WNBA nothing special
Korres aloe & soapwort shampoo - WNBA, has SLES in it
RMK gel mask - WNBA, got this as a freebie and it is just weird. its like this strange gel sheet thing but i couldn't get it to stay on my face so i gave up and used another mask.
random sachet of hair mask i found - WNBA, was nothing special.
dr haushka cleanser - WNBA, i havent had a hit of alcohol this strong near my face since i stopped using cliniques clarifying lotion because it ruined my skin. since then I've been really wary of anything with a really strong alcohol smell.
molton brown pink peppercorn shower gel - WNBA, has SLS in it.
kerastase ciment thermique - WBA, i think it does make a difference when heat goes near my hair.

adilade

I have a UU!

boots essential shampoo-WNBA- stripped my hair and made it very dry but ofc I have another in the stash:(

hanval

Rosemary: Sending you hugs & lots of strength

VALM wrote: »

It has occurred to me that I seem to have a thing for shower gels and I pledge here and now that I will not buy anymore until I have used up all the ones I have (although I may buy another TBS fragrance free one to go with my DKNY Golden Delicious body lotion and fragrance which I think is still :money: cos it would cost more for the DKNY shower gel surely.

From memory I have in my stash:-
2 x bottle of Philosophy Eternal Grace and Pure Grace shower gels from last Christmas
3 x Elemis Frangipani shower gels from last Christmas
2 x TBS shower gels - Rose and Fragrance free bought when there was a glitch
At least 4 bottles of shower gel I bought in US from Bath and Body Works and another Philosophy one (Harvest Spice)
3 x small Philosophy bottles in a gift set from sister for Christmas
1 x big Philosophy Cinnamon Buns from MrM (clearly I never let him look in the stash drawer)
3 x little Philosophy shower gels bought in Boots sale
1 x Mandara spa shower gel won from Sainsburys.

Is it feasible to get through these in a year? I'd say no considering I still have shower gels from last Christmas! LOL

This obsession looks like it's getting as bad the nail lacquer one.

VALM - I'm with you on that one. Shower gel is definitely my weak point and I certainly don't need to buy any for 2012. But I know I won't manage it......

rosemary54

thanks for all your support ladies it really means a lot to me,can't write anymore as don't know what is going to happen,another day of tears and talking ourselves round in circles with me coming out the baddie each time....if you tell someone something enough times they start to believe it!
his latest thought is I get a bedsit!!!is that really all i deserve after 31 years?????

sawan82

Rosemary don't be silly, you deserve so much more. Like it was said earlier, maybe it's just tensions with it being the holidays. I'm not experienced enough to provide any sage advice I'm afraid, but I'm definitely here to listen to you and support you, as we all are *hugs*

sawan82

I really don't mean to tempt, but can't recall correctly, somebody was looking for a M Jacobs Daisy set? Selfridges have one: http://www.selfridges.com/en/Features-Gifts/Daisy-eau-de-toilette-50ml-gift-set_390-81034717-58000077000/

Standard delivery costs £4.95 per order.

Fervent37

rosemary54 wrote: »

thanks for all your support ladies it really means a lot to me,can't write anymore as don't know what is going to happen,another day of tears and talking ourselves round in circles with me coming out the baddie each time....if you tell someone something enough times they start to believe it!
his latest thought is I get a bedsit!!!is that really all i deserve after 31 years?????

Rosemary reading your latest post has inspired me to finally register on MSE after lurking for a few years. I agree with everything that has already been said but the suggestion that you get a bedsit made my blood boil. Please take legal advice before doing anything as drastic as leaving your home. My thoughts are with you.