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  • Budget Friendly Supermarket Christmas Stocking Fillers For Under £5.00

    If you’re looking for pampering, affordable stocking fillers for Christmas 2023 look no further than your local supermarket. There are lots of items available that you can pick up while you’re doing your normal food shopping that won’t bankrupt you at the till. So thinking of time and money saving, what items have I found that would make good stocking fillers?

    Stocking Fillers Under £5.00 From The Supermarkets
    Aldi’s Lacura Sweet Angel Shower Gel

    This product has caused a a bit of a stir because it’s a dupe fragrance wise of the Snow Fairy range from LUSH. 500ML FOR £1.79 means this is a must for any Snow Fairy fan.

    Aldi’s Lacura Sweet Angel Shower Gel
    Aldi’s Lacura Sleep Hand Cream

    Aldi’s Lacura Sleep Easy Hand Cream is a simple but beautifully boxed hand product. Perfect for gift giving and ideal for this time of year when many of us will suffer from dry hands. 75ml for £1.99, with ingredients including the calming lavender, eucalyptus, vetiver and jasmine.

    Aldi’s Lacura Sleep Hand Cream
    Calcot Spa’s Smoothing Body Scrub

    I found this in my local Tesco with most of the products from this range on a promotion when using a Tesco Clubcard. This body scrub is 200ml, contains shea butter and various fruit extracts. It can be teamed up with other products from this range to make a larger gift. On it’s own it’s currently £2.00 down from £4.50.

    Calcot Spa’s Smoothing Body Scrub
    Calcot Spa’s Dry Oil Body Mist

    Something a bit different from the usual body moisturiser, Calcot Spa’s Dry Oil Mist comes in a patchouli and wild rose fragrance. This would team up well with the Smoothing Body Scrub.

    Calcot Spa’s Dry Oil Body Mist
    Masking Refresh & Clean Masking Collection

    Normally gift sets have a higher price point compared to the products it contains individually. But with Masking Refresh & Cleanse Masking Collection in Tesco, this isn’t the case. This set contains 4 sheet masks, 1 head band, 1 large microfibre cloth and 2 small microfibre cloths. Currently £4.00 down from £8.00 if using a Tesco Clubcard. The masks themselves are sold in Tesco and are £1.00 each, which makes this an affordable and fairly priced gift set.

    Masking Refresh & Clean Masking Collection

    Hopefully these ideas will help anyone who is struggling and possibly stressed with buying stocking fillers or smaller gifts. Make these purchases as simple as you can by throwing them into your usual trip to your local supermarket.

  • A 99p Stocking Filler, Aldi’s Lacura Sleep Bath Salts

    You know when you eye up something in a shop for months, pass it by, and then one day you see it and it’s reduced? What do you do? BUY IT! It really is the simple things for me that I enjoy and a good deal on bath products is one of them. Latest item I’ve bought now it’s on sale is Aldi’s Lacura Sleep Bath Salts. Originally was £1.99, then went down to £1.49 and I just bought it for 99p for 300g.

    Aldi’s Lacura Sleep Bath Salts
    Why did I buy this?

    I love bath salts. But when I first saw this in my local store I didn’t want to pay £1.99. Despite it coming in a handy little container, I knew I could get better value weight and cost wise from other brands on the market. For 99p I thought this was much better value.

    What is this?

    These are bath salts which have added essential oils and extracts to help aide with relaxation, such as lavender, jasmine and vetiver.

    Packaging

    300g of bath salt live happily in a plastic screw top lidded tub. Dark blue in colour but semi translucent. This isn’t sophisticated in look but it does the job! It’s appealing because it makes me think (thanks to the colour of the tub) this will be relaxing. AND it’s practical too. You can pour out what you want to use and put the lid back on keeping the salts safe and contained.

    Fragrance

    The distinctive scent of lavender and eucalyptus hit me straight away! There are other fragrances in there as well but hard to make out but they are aromatherapy like. The scent of Aldi’s Lacura Sleep Bath Salts is strong but not overwhelming. And if you like lavender and eucalyptus you will love this!

    How do the bath salts look?

    Not like my usual Westlab ones that’s for sure! They do have that small, crystal like look to them. But rather than them being clear these are white, a little like white,tiny decorative rocks.

    How to use

    Under warm running water, add a handful of salts and enjoy for 15-20 minutes.

    In the bath

    I was a bit cheeky and although I added these into the bath I also poured in some Simple bath soak because I wanted bubbles. I used Simple because it’s kind to my skin and there isn’t a fragrance to this so all I could smell was the bath salts and smell it I did! Before it hit the water it was there and I loved it. It wasn’t overpowering or eye watering which these types of products can be, it was the ideal strength. While enjoying the scent this filled my bathroom with, some of the salts dissolved, some didn’t and the bath itself had bubbles (from the bath soak) and no colour.

    I didn’t want to get out of this bath! Normally I use salts if my skin is playing up and irritated, so they won’t have any form of fragrance (natural or not) added to it. And they do help. With this one? It was all about being able to unwind physically and mentally which this does. I wouldn’t go for this if you are sensitive to fragrance or aromatherapy oils. But this did the job and really put me at ease.

    Recommended?

    Definitely! Packaging is practical and nice for gift giving. Fragrance is fab and really gives a great chilled out bathing experience so perfect just before bed. And the price was cheap! A good quality bath product which if you can grab from Aldi would make a great stocking filler for someone who loves a bath and possibly stressed, or needs a good night’s sleep.

  • Sale! Christmas Gift Ideas for Her at Superdrug

    There have been so many sales over the last few months it’s sent my head (and credit card) into a spin! Let’s not forget the usual Black Friday and Cyber Monday offerings flashing up on social media, marketing emails and ads on TV. But if you are someone who still has some Christmas shopping to do, and ideally don’t want to pay full price, these sales can be very beneficial. So, what could you buy that lady/girl in your life while sticking to a modest budget? Let’s have a look at what’s currently on offer at Superdrug for inspiration.

    Christmas gift ideas from Superdrug
    Stocking Fillers-Under £5.00

    Body mists! A great, affordable way to use fragrance without saving them for special occasions. An absolute winner for any age from pre-teens to grans. So…? Fragrance’s body mists including Wild Berries and Cotton Candy are down from £3.99 to £1.85 as they feature in Superdrug’s Star Buy promotions. I’ve given these to friends and to my daughter and they always go down well.

    A part of the So…? Fragrance family is the Miss So..? fragrances which are probably a little older and less playful than the So? body mists. These are on offer regularly, and are currently down from £5.99 to £2.99, including Secret Crush and Love Potion.

    Miss So…? Secret Crush

    A range of body mists I haven’t come across before but are grabbing my attention are fragrances called Auora. These come in different scents called Sweet Dreams, Forever Love, Ruby Kiss and Secret Envy. Usual price for these are £9.99 each, currently half price at £4.99 for those who have a Superdrug loyalty card.

    Bath bombs/fizzers are an ideal stocking filler or addition to a Christmas Eve box. I Heart Revolution bath fizzers are on a 3 for 2 price promotion. This includes Lulu Teddy Bear Bath Fizzer, Strawberry Sprinkles and Blueberry Crush. Each one is £3.00. Holler and Glow have a 3 for 2 on their bath bombs as well including Counting Stars Starfish, Fintastic Seahorse and Beauty and the Shell. These are £3.50 each.

    Holler and Glow’s Beauty and the Shell
    Gift Sets Under £10.00

    Skincare. Gift sets don’t have to contain fragrance or make-up, they can contain skincare too! If you know someone who loves to look after their skin or wants to, some of these sets maybe helpful. Superdrug have their own skincare ranges available for different skin types/concerns. Their Me+ range has their Refine Routine Gift Box down from £9.99 to £7.99. Suitable for those wanting to improve the texture and tone of their skin. Their Hydrating Routine Gift Box is the same price and suitable for those who need a boost hydration wise to their skin.

    Superdrug Studio London Travel Brush Set is an affordable gift for make-up lovers. Originally £10.00, down to £5.00 and currently £3.50.

    Superdrug We Love Body Duo is made up of a body scrub and a body butter. Down from £10.00 to £5.00 now £3.50. Superdry Original & Vintage Body Duo Orange which includes a body spray and body & hair wash. Down from £10.00 to £7.50, now £5.00. If you know a candle lover Superdrug have their Layering Lab Set of 4 Candle Set priced now at £5.00 (was £15.00). Sanctuary Spa 25 Minutes To Glow Gift Set which contains a bath foam and body scrub is now £5.00 from £10.00.

    These are just a few bath, body, skincare and fragrance products that could make some nice stocking fillers or Christmas gifts. And it proves if you need/want to buy gifts for your nearest and dearest, you don’t have to spend a fortune and can buy while on a small budget. So, it’s worthwhile checking Superdrug online and instore for their recent and up to date deals.

    *Prices correct at time of writing post. These prices may change so please check accordingly*

  • I’ve Started Christmas Shopping, What Did I Buy?

    Love it or hate it, Christmas is coming! It happens at the same time every year. Some people like to be organised well in advance when it comes to purchasing gifts. Others are walking around shops wondering why they can’t get gonk covered wrapping paper on Christmas Eve. Which category do I fall into? I like to be prepared! Especially with how things are currently when it comes to the economy. So, have I bought anything yet? Maybe just a few things…

    Aldi’s Lacura CBD Calming Tea Tree Sheet Mask

    I know lots of people that love a sheet mask. I saw these in my latest visit to Aldi and couldn’t help noticing they were £1.99 down to 99p. Aldi’s skincare range is actually really good and perfect for those who are on a budget but want to buy quality lotions and potions. I’ve never used this mask before, in fact, never seen it before! But it will make a great addition to my collection of smaller gift items.

    Aldi’s Lacura Calming Tea Tree Sheet Mask
    Better Homes & Gardens Wax Melts

    I bought some of these a few weeks ago in Lemongrass & Ginger and absolutely loved them! Then I noticed they were available in another fragrance and I had to grab a few for my wax melt loving friends. Great scents, beautifully crafted and only 69p from Home Bargains.

    Better Homes & Gardens Lavender & Chamomile Botanical Infused Wax Melts
    Simple’s 5 Minute Reset Hydrogel Mask

    One of the things I’m going to do is make up a little box of goodies for my daughter for Christmas. She’s into her fragrances and has started to use sheet masks. I’ve personally tried this one before and loved it, and for £1.69 in my local Tesco I thought this was perfect! She uses lots of products from the Simple range already, so I know they are kind to her skin, and I think she will enjoy using this.

    Simple’s 5 Minute Reset Hydrogel Mask
    M&S Bath Fizzers

    I found this by chance while giving up the will to live in August looking for school shoes for my children. Did I leave with school shoes? No. Did I leave with a handful of various shaped and scented bath fizzers? Yes! Originally each one was £3.50 and they had been reduced to 49p! BARGAIN!

    M&S Assorted Bath Fizzers
    Lynx 12 Day Countdown Calendar

    If anyone would have told me I would be buying my teenage son Lynx I would say they were having a laugh! The brand reminds me of high school. The boys would be drenched in the stuff, so I have a traumatic episode anytime I see the range. But my son likes the sprays. Is this a genetic thing that any young male MUST like Lynx? Anyway, I bought the 12 Day Countdown Calendar from Home Bargains because when I worked out the cost of each piece it’s actually cheaper to buy the set than individually (which is rare!). It includes 2 body sprays, 3 body washes, 1 antiperspirant, 1 pair of socks, nail clippers, travel bottle, charging cable, face cloth and comb. This was £6.99.

    Lynx 12 Day Countdown Calendar

    So, this is me officially starting to buy for Christmas. Honestly? I don’t want to spend a fortune. When it comes to fragrance, bath, body or skincare I want to get smaller items and give as a selection to people which I think is nice and inexpensive. But I want these at the best prices which so far I’m doing quite well with!

    What will be next on my to buy Christmas list? Wait..and..see..