No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries - February 2017

asset2004

A new IN arrived today, full sized body wash to test. Smells ok, a bit weak perhaps so will report back once I've used it.

mcculloch29

Am@zon often offer me stuff out of season, but they excelled themselves with this one:
Burt's Bees Christmas Tree Bauble With Lip Balm and Hand Salve.
I said yes, anyway. I collect Christmas tree decorations and will use the hand salve.

Gemzie121

lynseydee wrote: »

Hi Gemzie

Just to let you know it might be cheaper to take your old company to tribunal than you think, especially if you speak to ACAS. They will be able to help you with the process and then if you do have to take them to tribunal you would only have the court fees to pay as it is something you can do yourself without the need for a solicitor.

Have spoken to acas, been through the early conciliation process but my employers have managed to cover their backs including some members of staff have lied/spoken against me to cover them. They wont budge on the decision even though both my gp and 3 solicitors i have spoken to feel that it is discrimination and unreasonable. The fees i have been quoted and my best chance they feel (acas) would have been solicitor but I just cant afford it as all my savings have been blown on the last six months of having sick pay only. Im just glad to move on to be honest. Only reason i would have gone to tribunal if i had the money would have been to make them see that they cant treat people like this & to stop another disabled member of staff recieving the same treatment. I only had so long to bring a case and my employers took so long responding and faffing around that my time to bring my case expired, even if i had of had the money. Unfortunately i dont think ill be allowed to bring a case when i have wages again as time is up... But will look into it. Just glad to be out of there and moving on now, hopefully my new employer will be much better. Its with my council and they tend to be good employers and the role is much more suitable for me (admin/reception). Hopefully be safer and more appreciated! Can only hope. My old employers used me for 5 years having me do everything then re structured and decided to get rid of me by having me do a new role suddenly that i couldnt physically do. At least at new job they are good in that if your tole becomes redundant they ensure you are moved to a role that you can safely do. Fingers crossed for more luck here and as others said gonna draw a line under it and start again thankyou xx

I have a few ins to report:

Lush nightwing shower jelly 100g - been wanting one for ages, someone was selling one in date from the kitchen halloween gift set so jumped on it. Smells amazing! Like fruit pastilles!
Lush american cream conditioner 475g - HG product
Lush ice blue shampoo 250g - i now have a back up for swimming, love this as it gets rid of chlorine smell
Lush bling crosby bubble bar
Lush cinders bath bomb

X 5 in

Also have a few outs, was friends birthday so had a good root in my stash and gave her some bits i thoughy shd might enjoy:

Lush strawberry twin tub shower jelly 240g
Lush twilight shower gel 100g
Lush rose jam shower gel 100g
Lush comforter shower gel 100g
Bomb cosmetics pink elephants and lemonade soap

X 5 out of stash

sstevo19

One UU to report:

Simple KTS Refreshing Facial Wash Gel WDBA and have. Simple and effective, what more could I need.

dolly84

I have a uu

M&S Mon Petit Secret 30ml - WBA but it has been discontinued, lovely smell and lasted really, really well.

Painted my nails last night with No7 Highland Mist, don't hate it but don't love it so I think I will pass this on to someone else.

Gemzie121

Few ins to report:

Lush Snow fairy shower gel sample (60ml)
Lush pink peppermint foot lotion 225g
Lush so white bath bomb
Lush over and over bath bomb
Lush unicorn horn bubble bar

Got a bit of an obsession going on with so whites and over and overs. They smell absolutely amazing. Dont know if ill be able to bear to use them! Just want to sit and smell them.

Trying to work my way through santas belly jelly currently. Love it so much i dont want to use it up but i know i have lots of jellies queued up ready to use still. Really loving the so white scent at the moment!

VALM

dolly84 wrote: »

I have a uu

M&S Mon Petit Secret 30ml - WBA but it has been discontinued, lovely smell and lasted really, really well.

Painted my nails last night with No7 Highland Mist, don't hate it but don't love it so I think I will pass this on to someone else.

I once owned that too. Think I must have thrown it away as I didn't see it last weekend when I pulled out some polishes to use.

Massa1982

happy belated Birthday Valm, hope you had a lovely day. & Congratulations Gemzie I hope Monday goes well!

Just a quick UU from me

Carex - lovehearts 250ml handwash - does the job & keeps the kids happy when using it.

Still chipping away at my PP list, shampoo & Conditioner are definitely going to be carried over.

lynseydee

Gemzie121 wrote: »

Have spoken to acas, been through the early conciliation process but my employers have managed to cover their backs including some members of staff have lied/spoken against me to cover them. They wont budge on the decision even though both my gp and 3 solicitors i have spoken to feel that it is discrimination and unreasonable. The fees i have been quoted and my best chance they feel (acas) would have been solicitor but I just cant afford it as all my savings have been blown on the last six months of having sick pay only. Im just glad to move on to be honest. Only reason i would have gone to tribunal if i had the money would have been to make them see that they cant treat people like this & to stop another disabled member of staff recieving the same treatment. I only had so long to bring a case and my employers took so long responding and faffing around that my time to bring my case expired, even if i had of had the money. Unfortunately i dont think ill be allowed to bring a case when i have wages again as time is up... But will look into it. Just glad to be out of there and moving on now, hopefully my new employer will be much better. Its with my council and they tend to be good employers and the role is much more suitable for me (admin/reception). Hopefully be safer and more appreciated! Can only hope. My old employers used me for 5 years having me do everything then re structured and decided to get rid of me by having me do a new role suddenly that i couldnt physically do. At least at new job they are good in that if your tole becomes redundant they ensure you are moved to a role that you can safely do. Fingers crossed for more luck here and as others said gonna draw a line under it and start again thankyou xx

I understand exactly what you're saying. Sometimes it's best to just move on and put it down to experience. I'm pretty sure though that they can look at the amount of time you were out of work and the lost earnings during that period. Not sure if there's a cap on the length of time, think it's up to 12 months, but might be worth looking into even if you don't persevere with it. I also know the tribunal can extend the time given to bring a claim in certain circumstances. Your previous employer was obviously playing on the fact you only had three months to bring a claim. Sometimes, if you've got the money, it's worth bringing a claim within the timeframe just to get the ball rolling.

I also work for my local council and absolutely love it. I've been there nearly a year already and work with a lovely bunch of people and love the department I work in.

I'm sure you'll love it too and your previous employer will become a distant memory away

lynseydee

Just remembered I have a UU. My son had a bath yesterday morning and used the last of the bubble bath. Have taken another one out of the stash to use but know I have plenty more in the stash that need using up