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Originally posted by The Secretary:

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Originally posted by gma:

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Originally posted by Darthhoob:

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Originally posted by Daniel J*:

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Originally posted by Darthhoob:
or your OH finding bits of bog roll 'down there'

Oh lordy.

Charmin from now on

It's not all it's cracked up to be btw. Seriously btw.

STOP IT

i feel like an idiot. i just got that

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Originally posted by The Secretary:

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Originally posted by gma:

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Originally posted by Darthhoob:

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Originally posted by Daniel J*:

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Originally posted by Darthhoob:
or your OH finding bits of bog roll 'down there'

Oh lordy.

Charmin from now on

It's not all it's cracked up to be btw. Seriously btw.

STOP IT

What? ...
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I had a bit of a bad reaction to tht aloe vera toilet roll!!!!!

Maggie

Was it the Aldi version: Ello Vera?

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Originally posted by maggiep:
I had a bit of a bad reaction to tht aloe vera toilet roll!!!!!

Maggie

They've got a new 'shea butter'one out now - Andrex, I think - hope 'shear' doesn't equate to 'sheer' - I have seen it yet.

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Originally posted by maggiep:
I had a bit of a bad reaction to tht aloe vera toilet roll!!!!!

Maggie

That aloe vera stuff is gross! It's all slimey like!

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Originally posted by ~~KaffyBaffy~~:

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Originally posted by maggiep:
I had a bit of a bad reaction to tht aloe vera toilet roll!!!!!

Maggie

That aloe vera stuff is gross! It's all slimey like!

I thought that was just me

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Originally posted by Daniel J*:
Was it the Aldi version: Ello Vera?

Certainly not it was Andrex and i suffered greatly,oh goes to aldis every sunday morning for their fruit and veg it is really good

Maggie

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Originally posted by ~~KaffyBaffy~~:

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Originally posted by maggiep:
I had a bit of a bad reaction to tht aloe vera toilet roll!!!!!

Maggie

That aloe vera stuff is gross! It's all slimey like!

Apart from the finger poncho danger, it also gets stuck in your lid.

Most Basic Crisps, Biscuits, cheese, fruit juices, cakes are produced by the same people who produce the branded stuff. I have read post from people on forums who have worked on production lines, and as the stuff comes along the packing is changed according to who the customer is. Be it basic or branded.

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Originally posted by maggiep:

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Originally posted by Daniel J*:
Was it the Aldi version: Ello Vera?

Certainly not it was Andrex and i suffered greatly,oh goes to aldis every sunday morning for their fruit and veg it is really good

Maggie

Aldi/Lidl even, has great fruit/veg offers!

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Originally posted by Heartache:
Most Basic Crisps, Biscuits, cheese, fruit juices, cakes are produced by the same people who produce the branded stuff. I have read post from people on forums who have worked on production lines, and as the stuff comes along the packing is changed according to who the customer is. Be it basic or branded.

a friend of mine used to work for Walkers and allegedly M&S had a section in the corner for their products.

I buy cheap all the time.
Nicky loo roll £1 the thickest softest loo roll iv ever bought
Farmfoods own bleach £1 way better than flash
Roll of 50 bin bags £1 never had one split on me yet.

Me thinks yous lot just dont know where to shop.

Kelly do you shop at the Pound Shop or what?

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Originally posted by Sexy_Kelly:
I buy cheap all the time.
Nicky loo roll £1 the thickest softest loo roll iv ever bought
Farmfoods own bleach £1 way better than flash
Roll of 50 bin bags £1 never had one split on me yet.

Me thinks yous lot just dont know where to shop.

I know bleach is bleach but don't know of Nicky loo roll. I buy moist wipes as well so I could 'try it'.

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Originally posted by The Secretary:

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Originally posted by ~~KaffyBaffy~~:

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Originally posted by maggiep:
I had a bit of a bad reaction to tht aloe vera toilet roll!!!!!

Maggie

That aloe vera stuff is gross! It's all slimey like!

I thought that was just me

Ohhhhh... so many responses spring to mind. No missus, not just you

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Originally posted by Charli:
Kelly do you shop at the Pound Shop or what?

Mostly Farmfoods & Auldi. I dont have money to throw away buying the branded stuff thats made by the same people as the cheep stuff anyway.

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Originally posted by Heartache:
Most Basic Crisps, Biscuits, cheese, fruit juices, cakes are produced by the same people who produce the branded stuff. I have read post from people on forums who have worked on production lines, and as the stuff comes along the packing is changed according to who the customer is. Be it basic or branded.

Not always so - I've worked for companies that produce own brand goods and usually there are recipe modifications and cheaper ingredients (for sweets anyway, for sure)

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Originally posted by gma:

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Originally posted by Sexy_Kelly:
I buy cheap all the time.
Nicky loo roll £1 the thickest softest loo roll iv ever bought
Farmfoods own bleach £1 way better than flash
Roll of 50 bin bags £1 never had one split on me yet.
Me thinks yous lot just dont know where to shop.

I know bleach is bleach but don't know of Nicky loo roll. I buy moist wipes as well so I could 'try it'.

Give it a go. Pop into Farmfoods. Me thinks you will be pleasantly suprised

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Originally posted by gma:

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Originally posted by Heartache:
Most Basic Crisps, Biscuits, cheese, fruit juices, cakes are produced by the same people who produce the branded stuff. I have read post from people on forums who have worked on production lines, and as the stuff comes along the packing is changed according to who the customer is. Be it basic or branded.

a friend of mine used to work for Walkers and allegedly M&S had a section in the corner for their products.

Pretty Polly used to makes Tights & Stockings for Morrisons, also Golden Wonder used to make their crisps....I used to work there....

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Originally posted by Sexy_Kelly:

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Originally posted by Charli:
Kelly do you shop at the Pound Shop or what?

Mostly Farmfoods & Auldi. I dont have money to throw away buying the branded stuff thats made by the same people as the cheep stuff anyway.

I'll try that TR, I don't always go for branded and hubby always loves a bargain and I will try anything once!

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Originally posted by Garage Joe:
That aloe vera stuff is gross! It's all slimey like!

Apart from the finger poncho danger, it also gets stuck in your lid.[/QUOTE]

Is 'lid' a euphamism?

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Originally posted by gma:

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Originally posted by Heartache:
Most Basic Crisps, Biscuits, cheese, fruit juices, cakes are produced by the same people who produce the branded stuff. I have read post from people on forums who have worked on production lines, and as the stuff comes along the packing is changed according to who the customer is. Be it basic or branded.

a friend of mine used to work for Walkers and allegedly M&S had a section in the corner for their products.

Made by the same people, but not necessarily the same product. M & S are very picky about what goes in their products. They will specify a list of suppliers that you're 'allowed' to buy raw ingredients from etc. Pain in the ass to deal with to be honest!

This and the vagina thread have got me lauging like a drain

I think we've found the level of my humour

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Originally posted by ~~KaffyBaffy~~:

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Originally posted by gma:

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Originally posted by Heartache:
Most Basic Crisps, Biscuits, cheese, fruit juices, cakes are produced by the same people who produce the branded stuff. I have read post from people on forums who have worked on production lines, and as the stuff comes along the packing is changed according to who the customer is. Be it basic or branded.

a friend of mine used to work for Walkers and allegedly M&S had a section in the corner for their products.

Made by the same people, but not necessarily the same product. M & S are very picky about what goes in their products. They will specify a list of suppliers that you're 'allowed' to buy raw ingredients from etc. Pain in the ass to deal with to be honest!

Oh ok, I didn't know Kaffy. My daughter was only saying a few days ago a lot of MS graduates emigrate to Tesco too. We never know what goes on behind closed doors as they say.

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Originally posted by The Secretary:
This and the vagina thread have got me lauging like a drain

I think we've found the level of my humour

Advertising eh? Makes us all think! I tried to phrase it to keep it clean btw!

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Originally posted by gma:

Oh ok, I didn't know Kaffy. My daughter was only saying a few days ago a lot of MS graduates emigrate to Tesco too. We never know what goes on behind closed doors as they say.

... and you probably wouldn't want to! Ignorance is bliss sometimes!

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Originally posted by ~~KaffyBaffy~~:

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Originally posted by gma:

Oh ok, I didn't know Kaffy. My daughter was only saying a few days ago a lot of MS graduates emigrate to Tesco too. We never know what goes on behind closed doors as they say.

... and you probably wouldn't want to! Ignorance is bliss sometimes!

Yep, as in dairylea cheese - allegedly, grated, dried up pieces of cheese with powdered milk or something.

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Originally posted by gma:

Yep, as in dairylea cheese - allegedly, grated, dried up pieces of cheese with powdered milk or something.

Tastes nice though.... and we're all still here to tell the tale!

Fairy Liquid.

I buy Tesco's cheese n onion crisps because they taste better and are less greasy than some branded ones.


I don't compromise on toilet roll, deodorant or beans. Anything else I'll give it a go

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Originally posted by jennywren:
Fairy Liquid.

Yep i get that from Farmfoods too. 2 bottles for £1

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Originally posted by Kaytee:
I buy Tesco's cheese n onion crisps because they taste better and are less greasy than some branded ones.
I don't compromise on toilet roll, deodorant or beans. Anything else I'll give it a go

I love Tesco value ready salted crisps they are the nicest tasteing crisps ever

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Originally posted by Sexy_Kelly:

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Originally posted by Kaytee:
I buy Tesco's cheese n onion crisps because they taste better and are less greasy than some branded ones.
I don't compromise on toilet roll, deodorant or beans. Anything else I'll give it a go

I love Tesco value ready salted crisps they are the nicest tasteing crisps ever

I haven't tried the value ones, but the six pack of the C&O are really good

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Originally posted by Sexy_Kelly:

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Originally posted by Kaytee:
I buy Tesco's cheese n onion crisps because they taste better and are less greasy than some branded ones.
I don't compromise on toilet roll, deodorant or beans. Anything else I'll give it a go

I love Tesco value ready salted crisps they are the nicest tasteing crisps ever

I occasionally buy M&S' 'count on us' crisps as they're baked and per 100g are about 2.5 grms which is excellent - about 82 calories per bag - expensive but stops you eating 2 or 3 packs!

Not intending to move in to a 'tips' thread - but a teaspoon of soda crystals dissolved in an egg cup of hot water along with an old toothbrush for cleaning - cleanses your jewellery a treat - remember to rinse it after in warm water and buff dry with kitchen roll - no need for expensive jewellery cleaners.

NB: do not use for jewellery that has been glued as in a lot of costume jewellery - it becomes unstuck and you'll lose the stones.

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Originally posted by gma:
... I'm sure I'll recount many when you all remind me, but I thought I'd buy the cheaper version of 'toilet bloo' this week and kitchen roll, what a bad idea - bread, tampons are others I 'will' pay more for.

I won't compromise on many things actually and yes is IS false economy with many cheap things, as they ARE sub-standard. And regarding foodstuff; I would rather cut down on other stuff, than buy budget food. I know what kind of stuff goes into 'smart price' and 'value' foods.

I do tend to spend 'more' though, on coffee (always carte noir) and I do like decent makes of everything else. Well I don't smoke anymore, I rarely drink booze, and I work hard, so I think I am entitled to nice food stuffs

I wouldn't DARE pay M&S's prices!

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Originally posted by Cheeky-Pixie:

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Originally posted by gma:
... I'm sure I'll recount many when you all remind me, but I thought I'd buy the cheaper version of 'toilet bloo' this week and kitchen roll, what a bad idea - bread, tampons are others I 'will' pay more for.

I won't compromise on many foods actually. I would rather cut down on other stuff, than buy budget food. I know what kind of stuff goes into 'smart price' and 'value' foods.

I do tend to spend 'more' though, on coffee (always carte noir) and I do like decent makes of everything else. Well I don't smoke anymore, I rarely drink booze, and I work hard, so I think I am entitled to nice food stuffs

I/we, my hubby and I don't smoke/have take a ways or eat out but occasionally like wine (ironically we prefer cheap stuff, even value, sorry but we do? ) and like yourself I enjoy a nice coffee, bread, cheese etc and tampons , washing up liquid (despite having a dishwasher for 20yrs plus,even then you get the tablets you pay for imo) lenor is my fav softener, even cling fil and kitchen roll is false economy imo - I also prefer hubby to eat good meat/fish as I'm veggie and eat quorn - a for slad, I'll only buy the 'florette' as the gases they use to inflate the other bags of salad are rubish and they wilt asap imo.

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Originally posted by Sexy_Kelly:
I wouldn't DARE pay M&S's prices!

I very rarely buy food there, but I did buy 'brown' tomatoes' - 'kimoto tomatoes' there last week and bought a subsequent pack as they were fascinating (but nothing too special tbh) but hubby has realised I spend ad hoc these days and seems to be watching the visa. but then we are buying a new kitchen/bathroom and doing up the 3 bedrooms after we've just finished the living room (plus, I haven't had a new sofa yet!) but he is spending some rubbish money buying off his siblings' silence/rights to property in Turkey (eventhough it should be reversed as he payed off his parents mortgage and they never/have done a tap and want equal shares - another story!).