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Buying better brands for better value
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Much what sells under own brands at Tesco's, Waitrose etc is rather rough (except for their premium lines). The best brand for best value I can think of is Aldi's own brand.0
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I think there is something to be said for branded things like Fairy. I always go back to it, and buy when on offer, because It does last much longer. As for loo roll, Nicky is as good as Andrex. No question. Mind you, I discovered to my annoyance that there are 2 types of Nicky. I bought a 9pk in Wilko's last week for £2 to save me going to Farmfoods, only to discover that It wasn't the same as the Nicky Elite which I normally buy. This is a much thinner, cheaper version.
So, if you have tried Nicky and found it lacking, get yourself to FF and buy 2x9pk for £4. Thick and luxurious! The only thing that may put some people off is the fact that it is slightly scented, but I have spoken to friends who avoid scented things 'cos of thrush etc, and it doesn't seem to be a problem.Father Ted: Now concentrate this time, Dougal. These
(he points to some plastic cows on the table) are very small; those (pointing at some cows out of the window) are far away...
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500g is 500g so you get the same as they are sold by weight and not volume.
A tonne of feathers will take up much more space than a tonne of steel.Putting these winter preps here so I don't forget!
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I think there is something to be said for branded things like Fairy. I always go back to it, and buy when on offer, because It does last much longer. As for loo roll, Nicky is as good as Andrex. No question. Mind you, I discovered to my annoyance that there are 2 types of Nicky. I bought a 9pk in Wilko's last week for £2 to save me going to Farmfoods, only to discover that It wasn't the same as the Nicky Elite which I normally buy. This is a much thinner, cheaper version.
So, if you have tried Nicky and found it lacking, get yourself to FF and buy 2x9pk for £4. Thick and luxurious! The only thing that may put some people off is the fact that it is slightly scented, but I have spoken to friends who avoid scented things 'cos of thrush etc, and it doesn't seem to be a problem.
I was just about to comment on the best typo I have seen and you corrected it as I hit the quote button!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:A smile costs little but creates much
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Gettingtherequickly wrote: »I was just about to comment on the best typo I have seen and you corrected it as I hit the quote button!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
Tell us!!!!!!!!!!! Please? Putting these winter preps here so I don't forget!
Curtain pole installed in the living room
Paint curtain pole
Window quilts for landing window & french door
Add shrink film to the kitchen door & insulate
Insulate front door
Bubble wrap windows & french door
Wash front door curtain
Blind for the bathroom
Find wrist warmers & the wool socks!
Wash heated throws
Wash duvet & wool blankets
Buy vest tops to go under clothes and PJs
Buy nets for bathroom and kitchen
Buy or make blind for kitchen0 -
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I bought a 9pk in Wilko's last week for £2 to save me going to Farmfoods
I had actually written last wee!! I was sorely tempted to leave it, but I can't abide spelling mistakes. Wish I had left it now!:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:Father Ted: Now concentrate this time, Dougal. These
(he points to some plastic cows on the table) are very small; those (pointing at some cows out of the window) are far away...:D:D0 -
Oi!!! Cross post again :-)))Father Ted: Now concentrate this time, Dougal. These
(he points to some plastic cows on the table) are very small; those (pointing at some cows out of the window) are far away...:D:D0 -
LondonDreamer wrote: »I was in the "always buy Fairy liquid" group until the last bottle I got. Seems quite runny and I'm going through it a lot faster than my previous bottle which lasted nearly two years (we have a dishwasher, so it's only for the handwash stuff). Going to try something different when this runs out, I think!
Try Magnum from Aldi. It's much cheaper and I find it at least as good (Aldi publicises the fact that it got a Which? award).Life is mainly froth and bubble
Two things stand like stone —
Kindness in another’s trouble,
Courage in your own.Adam Lindsay Gordon0 -
Will try that next time. Thanks.Father Ted: Now concentrate this time, Dougal. These
(he points to some plastic cows on the table) are very small; those (pointing at some cows out of the window) are far away...:D:D0
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