After hubby's pay day finally coming round it was time to do a much needed toiletries shop from Boots, there's an extra points day on so I thought I'd take advantage of that.
When I got to the till with my not even heavy basket I went a shade lighter and felt quite shaky when I was told my shopping came to almost a £100, i'd expected it to be about £40 - I'd stopped adding up as I was going round!
I had to do that really really embarrassing thing of deciding what to put back!
I'm mean seriously! £100! That is a lot of money! I put back shower gel, some toothpaste (I'd fallen for the 3 for 2) a new sippy cup for Meg and deodorant. - all stuff I'd rather have if I'm honest!
I managed to reduce it to £72.17p - I was still astounded that some nappies and a few toiletries would come to this! I'd bought a few offers like 1/3 off the kids suncream (1 of only 2 brands Blake isn't allergic to!) and bubble bath. 2 for £12 on condoms (no "accident" yet please!) and 3 for 2 on vitamins and herbal - this is the first time I've succumbed to multivits for the kids!
Here is a photo of our shopping - do you really think this is worth over £72?
I don't - I feel well and truly ripped off!
- Pack of 48 nappies
- Pack of 22 nappies
- 1 tube of toothpaste
- 1 packet of cotton wool
- 2 for £12 rubbers
- 1/3 off kids suncream 75ml
- 1/3 off kids bubblebath
- shampoo and conditioner
- travel size shampoo
- 3 for 2 multivits (and teething powder)
I just can't help but feel that soon, the cost of things will get so high, we won't actually be able to afford to eat, wash or live!
Emma in Bromley x
I thought it was just me... there's something about Boots... Every time I go in I end up spending twice as much as planned...
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