No Buying Unnecessary toiletries in June

InaPickle

Hi ladies!

Some advice needed on whether or not to count something in my sig or not, please...

Remember I mentioned about using Bio Oil instead of a night cream in my last post? Well, I took considered taking my colleague's advice given that I'm very near the end of my current - and only - night cream. I looked it up to see how much it cost, and blow me down with a feather if Boots weren't having a buy-one-get-one-free on the large Bio Oils, so I got one (or rather, two).

Now I need a new night cream in the near future, so I reckon I shouldn't count it as an 'in' as I do need a new one, but then there was a second one, which was seriously :money: so I should be :T for it, not :eek:, but if I do that for everything I could end up with bulging drawers again which goes against the idea of the challenge. (FYI I don't count stocking up on toothpaste, mouthwash etc. in the challenge as the ones I have to use are fairly expensive, so it saves me a fortune over time to do it this way.

Am I just over-analysing this too much? *insert geeky smiley*

rosemary54

tokkiandoliver wrote: »

weesmiler - awww that sucks! Yes concealer does work, hope you find one that matches!

Rosemary - hugs dear. Men are so difficult, you can't live with them and you can't live with(out) them lol. Mine goes away quite a bit too, it's a weird life to live when your OH is away, but at least you have us here

so I made him a nice tea,suggested a walk then when I said he could hold my hand he turned on me:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:walked home apart now he is watching football,either he makes some effort soon or it's the end for us,nearly left him this week anyway,not sure how much more I can take,thanks for your support ladies

Blue_Elephant

InaPickle wrote: »

Hi ladies!

Remember I mentioned about using Bio Oil instead of a night cream in my last post? Well, I took considered taking my colleague's advice given that I'm very near the end of my current - and only - night cream. I looked it up to see how much it cost, and blow me down with a feather if Boots weren't having a buy-one-get-one-free on the large Bio Oils, so I got one (or rather, two).

I have no idea whether you should include this in your sig, but given I lurk on this thread to stop myself buying stuff, I'm going to wag my finger at you anyway!!

I have random scaring on my legs, and though this doesn't make it go away, it helps. At least I know a friend who likes it too so we'll just go halves. But you are a bad influence

Thanks for the tip!!

seasideDreamer

Asda shop is in as are Timoti golden highlights shampoo & conditioner and gingerbread latte bath stuff...all a £1 each and all I didn't need but can never get them on offer when Ive run out so these are going to be stashed ready and I won't buy more until they are in use:A

Ive UU a roll on minerals invisidry too

trudij

Oh Rosemary - I really feel for you, its hard being a couple, way harder than it seems, but you do seem to always be making all the effort and for little "reward" - think carefully, but dont do something that means you are unhappy, life is far too short xxxxxx

rosemary54

morning all ,up early again due to D(?)Hs conference call:(never mind will do the ironing before it gets hot!
whilst in the garden I kept getting a wiff of a scent I did not recognise yesterday,finally realised it was my new Dove deo,it is very strong tho not nasty and when I sprayed it on today it made me cough so WNBA.
started using the Occitane angelica cream from LIB,smells like herbs,went on nicely but is a little greasy,I have BA as used the coupon in the box to get the free £16 cleanser,also bought the half price collection of goodies and a bath bomb so got free post plus cashback and two samples.

Have sorted out my swap box and completely filled the LIB boxes with an assortment of goodies so hope my Buddy finds something she likes in it,hard to know what to send:rotfl:
I can't believe just how many boxes I have got already in such a short time:eek:and will really have to start using some of the stuff,I have plenty of small sizes now to take on holiday:)plus 4 boxes I have made up for Christmas (sorry to mention the C word)

SuiDreams

Rosemary - Wow your very Organised and I'm sure your Buddy will love it. I have emailed LIB as I didn't get any of the coupons etc with my box am hoping they will send them to me.

SuiDreams

LIB have gotten back to me any they are going to send me the missing information leaflets with the discounts etc.

Rosemary - Hugs sorry your having a difficult time (I had thought that I'd posted a message to you last night but I must have clicked post as the forum was shutdown).

Willowbee

Suidreams - I'm glad that LiB are sending you the leaflets/discount info Their customer service has always been amazing (efficient and friendly).

Rosemary - I'm sorry about your DH It's difficult to know what things are really like from the outside but he seems to make you unhappy pretty often. A great shame (((hugs))) I hope that you have a lovely gardening day today Did you order the Winter Provence collection 1/2 price? It's really nice (I resisted but only because I've bought it before :rotfl:I really like the bag it comes in but certainly don't need two )

Weesmiler - gosh! I was sorry to read about your fall. I second the arnica suggestion and hope that your bruise heals quickly (((hugs)))

I have a birthday IN from my brother:

Korres Guava Shower gel - it's lovely! You only need the tiniest amount on a shower puff (:money:) and it's very moisturising The scent isn't that fruity - there is a background smell of coconut that I like/find soothing (He's so good at buying presents - he gave me books and a DVD but knows that I'm a sucker for toiletries so added the Korres as an extra pressie :rotfl:)

I also have a L'Occitane parcel on the way from my Mum and Dad. I chose some sale things - 2 apricot shea butter moisturisers, 1 rose moisturiser, a Rose 4 Reines solid perfume and a 100ml bottle of Verbena perfume. It came to just over £40 so I got free P&P and gift-wrapping (and 10% discount). I love their perfume and I love the verbena products that I've tried so fingers crossed the perfume is as nice as I imagine :rotfl:The rest of my birthday money needs to be saved...

I was lucky in that I was well enough to venture out as well (I've been resting up in advance ). My OH took me to see the Woody Allen documentary (my choice! He wanted to see Prometheus :rotfl:). Afterwards we went to Wagamama for some tasty, healthy feeling food (we chose it because it's right by the cinema and we were really hungry!) All in all I felt very lucky (I'm in pay-back already today - I didn't really sleep but hopefully it will only take a few days to recover)

Willowbee

emsjune78 wrote: »

As well as I've been doing, I keep finding more products that should have been on the original stash list but have been variously concealed around the house. Last night I was looking for my passport in some small storage boxes in my bedroom and found the following:

No. 7 Soft & Soothed Gentle Toner 30ml
No. 7 Cleanse & Care Eye Makeup Remover 30ml
No. 7 Soft & Soothed Gentle Cleanser 30ml
Clinque Take the Day Off 30ml and 50ml

I'm sure they breed! God knows how long they've been in there but I'm pretty sure I've never used any of the No. 7 things but the makeup remover and toner are only half full as if they've evaporated!! Just goes to show why I joined this challenge in the first place. Both the clinique bottles are part used so think I'll tip the smaller one into the bigger one for a cheap UU!

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

I'm sure they breed as well! :eek: I know that there are still some things not on my Grand Stash List but for now they are out of sight, out of mind (I'm pretty sure it's just a small box of No 7 freebies/minis that aren't high on my 'to use up' list...)