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Reading this has reminded me about “table gifts”, not thought about them for decades. I had two grandmothers, one was Geordie, working class and v hard up but total salt of the Earth. She mainly gave us LOTS of sweets and chocolate at Christmas! And we loved that and her (regardless!) 😉...

I’ve heard of a fair few schools sending out a “thing” saying children whose families can afford it, please bring in an item to donate to food bank in lieu of teachers’ gifts. Which are ridiculous, unnecessary and not wanted by teachers or pupils.. Those who are doing I’ve heard certain...

I’ve come across this brand - but only because there seems to be a lot of it in the Next Xmas sale! I’ve never been tempted bc I didn’t know if the brand was any good. And especially giving it as a gift would only be worth the money if the recipient knew the brand? Otherwise think it looks a...

After the talk of statins on here and me commenting, I got a notification for a piece about them in the dread Daily Fail..! But it’s a question by a reader to a doctor, and thought the reply was quite interesting/ maybe useful… Goes into more detail and she’s not particularly pushing Statins...

Mum got a free bottle of gin from M&S last year. This year she got some men’s Xmas socks and I got a small diffuser - neither able to go to main store so sadly wasted on us!

I have some beautiful robes from Long Tall Sally, but no good if you’re not over 5’ 10”! They’re velour, hooded, and elegant which is lucky as I live in them! But as someone said White Company have some nice ones depending on your budget...

One year a few years ago, I got a really good deal on 3 x 185g 1 wick Neom candles - think they were about £13 inc post each. I gave them all as gifts but the recipients all raves about them, especially the longevity and throw… But recent reviews on amazon esp for certain scents are really...

As I understand it, it’s a bit more complicated than that - it’s more that NHS did/does pay GP’s to test certain biomarkers - with the goal of preventing disease rather than treating it - and then they prescribe B/P meds or statins if results at certain levels… But that has certainly resulted...

The link seems to be for a different Liz Earle 5 piece “glow” gift set but weirdly takes you to better value 4-piece boxed set. Of which my mum has just bought two. And I think one may be for me!! 😱 Lucky lady! The other, I think for my “difficult” sister in law ;) It’s £36 “worth” £93...

There’s often a shortage of a particular drug I’m on so carer goes to Pharamcy to collect only to be told no stock in… Then I have get a new prescription from GP for a different dosage of the same drug - even though it adds up to the same daily amount - and she has to go back again next week…...

And I was thinking the same thing myself. I know there was plenty of warning on here, but I was still deliberating whether to get mum a set and which option, esp with the one I wanted for her containing a bath foam. And the other having a liquid soap I couldn’t get my head around costing £15 if...

Just heard this on radio and apparently Angus Thirwell - one of the two founders - is currently the CEO and is staying on in that role. Says he’s going to put 80% of his 144m back in to the company? Other founder is retiring but also putting some of his payout in.. I really hope that means...

Wow it really is a rip-off the L’Occ isn’t it. Will have to see if they have the shower oil or lotion next time carer goes to Aldi! 🤞 Makes the TSV look v expensive!! (Not comparing them directly of course)…

After seeing this thread and you all mentioning the Aldi Shea hand cream, I mentioned it to my carer who goes most weeks for her own shopping - as well as two other shops! Anyway, she came in today with 2 tubes of the hand cream :) I immediately tried some (not sealed), and it looks, smells...

Ah thanks that’s good to know. It’s probably all the same foamy-cleansing chemicals in all products!

There are listed on groceries page as someone has kindly given link. But they aren’t listed for online sale as Aldi no longer has an online shop 👎🏻 So you can’t buy Specialbuys or anything via their website. Am bit gutted as I bought lots online and I can’t access a shop. Used to be able to...

My mum would love (most of) the rich collection and would be lovely Xmas gift if it’s within my price range… Howeve she doesn’t own a bath, so that’s a no no I guess? Unless you can use the foam bath in the shower?? The other option would be the first one as she does love the almond oil - tho...

Only just saw this - great tip but sadly now link says “currently unavailable”..

Hi Claire, Thanks so much for replying and so quickly, sorry been too ill to be in here/respond since then. But that’s really good to know. I used to love the skin repair rich day cream before the dreaded changes, but didn’t like the changed one as much… So think I’d like to try new this...

Hi do you mind me asking is it the LE Skin Repair night cream that you’re using and liking or the Superskin night cream, please? Thanks!