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[aprilskies]

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@just bee wrote:

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@aprilskies wrote:

Really, ladies, really.  You had me at dragon.  Now I had to go and order some tea.  .....and ordered too much, oy vey.  I am certifiable.   Looks like i have to start drinking my tea now.  I also ordered the cinnamon spice. I have been wanting to try that one.  Those are the only ones i am admitting too. 

@justbee, not sure if you ordered but there is a code on retailmenot for 10 off of thirty.   You might have this one already. 

Where did you folks get your dragon tea? 

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@aprilskies

Harney & Sons knows I haven't ordered any tea in months and they just want to make sure I'm not dead.  They keep sending me "we miss you -- here's another special offer for you" emails.

I've been ignoring them because I'm trying to use up all the strange teas I've collected.  One of those was a sample of dragon pearl jasmine.

Well, they sent a $20 off a $50 order offer.  I started piecing $50 worth of tea together and then discovered Paris was sold out.  Now it's back in stock so I might have to order.

I can't wait for my new kettle!  The Cuisinart PerfecTemp is $60 on Amazon, so if I had seen that I probably would have ordered it.  BH ordered the Stainless Steel Cordless Tea Kettle with British Strix Control, 1.7-Liter, 1500W Fast Boiling, with Auto Shut-Off, BPA-Free By Deik ($26.98).

@aprilskies

I'm drinking a mug of Hot Cinnamon Spice right now.  Because I'm rationing Paris and Victorian London Fog for the days I work, I've been making a dent in my stash of this cinnamon tea.  This is perfect for chilly autumn mornings and it's SWEET!

This might be just enough for that craving.

You ordered from H&S?

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@just bee, that’s a good deal.  Glad Paris came back in, I had a cup this morning. I have to get started on my tea collection, after all I have more coming. Looking forward to the cinnamon spice.  I wanted the decaf version, one review said it was less sweet, but am glad I got the regular. Like you mention, it might stave off the cravings. I get tired of coffee in the morning sometimes so I have decided to switch off to tea when that happens.  

I love having an electric kettle. I don’t worry about forgetting a pot on the stove. I only got mine last year I think, if it dies, I would replace it. 

I read the reviews on London Fog.  The vanilla gets me on that one but I hesitate at the lavender.  I think I am allergic to lavender, topically anyway, so I dont want to chance drinking it.  It sounds good though. 

Yes, I ordered from H&S.  I thought the 10 off 30 was a good deal.

I would love to find a nice caramel and vanilla tea.  Either together or separate. 

[aprilskies]

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@geezerette wrote:

You gals are really tempting me with all this tea talk.

But I have enough addictions already.  

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@geezerette, dont do it. 

[aprilskies]

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@momoftwo2007 wrote:

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@Oshare-girl wrote:

 Have you seen the how many years of _____ product series on YouTube? It's so interesting! There's a group of ladies that have been doing how many years of eyeshadow, blush, lipstick, etc. One gal has on average 150 years of each! Wow. If you're interested in seeing how much you have, they have a formula for it. I haven't done it out of sheer fear. Do I really want to know?

I hit pan on a highlighter. It was the birthday gift from Urban Decay last year. It took over a year to do that. I am constantly amazed at how long it takes me to use up products.

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Yes, @Oshare-girl,  I have been trying to use up products, and I have realized that I have not hit pan in any blushes, eyeshadlows, and highlighters. And some of them I've been using for years.  That is the reason that I have not been buying any blushes, eyeshadows and highlighters. And I am staying strong with NO BUY for those products for November.  What I really need to be doing is a absolutely NO BUY for anhy beauty products and clothes for November.   But I don't think I can do it (All those good deals and Holiday Sets!!).  So, I will just stick with blushes, eyeshadows and highlighters for now.

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@momoftwo2007, you at least have some major categories covered.  That should help and not add to those things you have a ton of. I am trying for a no buy on makeup in November.  But realize that considering the month and the holiday season, I might not be successful.  Still I am going to try. 

The only thing that I might cave on if the price is right is another Bare Minerals Foundation because they have a new formula that is suppose to be good.  It is the one for acne. I dont have acne but am curious,  But, I guess there will always be another sale. 

It will be interesting to see how November and December go. Those sales and kits are hard to resist. 

[geezerette]

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@aprilskies wrote:

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@momoftwo2007 wrote:

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@Oshare-girl wrote:

 Have you seen the how many years of _____ product series on YouTube? It's so interesting! There's a group of ladies that have been doing how many years of eyeshadow, blush, lipstick, etc. One gal has on average 150 years of each! Wow. If you're interested in seeing how much you have, they have a formula for it. I haven't done it out of sheer fear. Do I really want to know?

I hit pan on a highlighter. It was the birthday gift from Urban Decay last year. It took over a year to do that. I am constantly amazed at how long it takes me to use up products.

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Yes, @Oshare-girl,  I have been trying to use up products, and I have realized that I have not hit pan in any blushes, eyeshadlows, and highlighters. And some of them I've been using for years.  That is the reason that I have not been buying any blushes, eyeshadows and highlighters. And I am staying strong with NO BUY for those products for November.  What I really need to be doing is a absolutely NO BUY for anhy beauty products and clothes for November.   But I don't think I can do it (All those good deals and Holiday Sets!!).  So, I will just stick with blushes, eyeshadows and highlighters for now.

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@momoftwo2007, you at least have some major categories covered.  That should help and not add to those things you have a ton of. I am trying for a no buy on makeup in November.  But realize that considering the month and the holiday season, I might not be successful.  Still I am going to try. 

The only thing that I might cave on if the price is right is another Bare Minerals Foundation because they have a new formula that is suppose to be good.  It is the one for acne. I dont have acne but am curious,  But, I guess there will always be another sale. 

It will be interesting to see how November and December go. Those sales and kits are hard to resist. 

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@aprilskies

You can do it!  NOW is the time to be strong!  💪

[Oshare-girl]

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@aprilskies wrote:

Really, ladies, really.  You had me at dragon.  Now I had to go and order some tea.  .....and ordered too much, oy vey.  I am certifiable.   Looks like i have to start drinking my tea now.  I also ordered the cinnamon spice. I have been wanting to try that one.  Those are the only ones i am admitting too. 

@justbee, not sure if you ordered but there is a code on retailmenot for 10 off of thirty.   You might have this one already. 

Where did you folks get your dragon tea? 

@Oshare-girl, I couldn’t resist that blush trio and i dont even wear blush.  I bought it in October i think and haven’t used it yet.  Will have to try it next week. And I wouldn’t want to know how much eyeshadow I have. I think I have enough for two lifetimes. 

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@aprilskies I wasn't going to get this blush trio because it sold out online but I saw it instore and got to swatch them in person and end of story. I do really like them and am decluttering 2 blushes to make room for them. The nice thing about them is that they can be built up, so if you want to keep it light, you can totally do that. I also find that using a dense, synthetic brush picks up the product better than fluffier brushes.

I have told myself that I am drawing the line at eyeshadow. I indulged the other month in the Marc Jacobs palette and that has satisfied my curiosity. ColourPop usually gets me this time of year but I'm pretty oversaturated with their brand. So no more eyeshadow for awhile. I really should do the math for how many years of eyeshadow I have. And kill the urge for more.

[Oshare-girl]

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@just bee wrote:

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@Oshare-girl wrote:

BTW, @just bee I love the dragon pearl jasmine tea! Not all jasmine tea is as good as the pearls. And I love to watch the pearls unfurl in the hot water.

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@Oshare-girl

It's wonderful, isn't it?  I had two sample sachets from Harney & Sons and I'm thinking about saving the second one for my sister's visit this week.

I didn't want to order any more tea, but I really need that scent in my life!

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@just bee @aprilskies I used to buy mine from a local tea shop. It was quite pricey so I would only buy a small packet at a time. I haven't had it for awhile but after all this talk, I may have to seek it out again. I just love the scent too! 

[just bee]

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@Oshare-girl wrote:

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@just bee wrote:

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@Oshare-girl wrote:

BTW, @just bee I love the dragon pearl jasmine tea! Not all jasmine tea is as good as the pearls. And I love to watch the pearls unfurl in the hot water.

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@Oshare-girl

It's wonderful, isn't it?  I had two sample sachets from Harney & Sons and I'm thinking about saving the second one for my sister's visit this week.

I didn't want to order any more tea, but I really need that scent in my life!

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@just bee @aprilskies I used to buy mine from a local tea shop. It was quite pricey so I would only buy a small packet at a time. I haven't had it for awhile but after all this talk, I may have to seek it out again. I just love the scent too! 

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@Oshare-girl

@aprilskies

A lot of tea smells great, but this one tastes the way it smells.  I may be ordering before the sun sets.

[just bee]

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@aprilskies wrote:

I would love to find a nice caramel and vanilla tea.  Either together or separate. 

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@aprilskies

I hear ya!  I'm also looking for a nice caramel and vanilla shower gel.

Once I'm done with the ones I have now, of course.

[Oshare-girl]

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@momoftwo2007 wrote:

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@Oshare-girl wrote:

 Have you seen the how many years of _____ product series on YouTube? It's so interesting! There's a group of ladies that have been doing how many years of eyeshadow, blush, lipstick, etc. One gal has on average 150 years of each! Wow. If you're interested in seeing how much you have, they have a formula for it. I haven't done it out of sheer fear. Do I really want to know?

I hit pan on a highlighter. It was the birthday gift from Urban Decay last year. It took over a year to do that. I am constantly amazed at how long it takes me to use up products.

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Yes, @Oshare-girl,  I have been trying to use up products, and I have realized that I have not hit pan in any blushes, eyeshadlows, and highlighters. And some of them I've been using for years.  That is the reason that I have not been buying any blushes, eyeshadows and highlighters. And I am staying strong with NO BUY for those products for November.  What I really need to be doing is a absolutely NO BUY for anhy beauty products and clothes for November.   But I don't think I can do it (All those good deals and Holiday Sets!!).  So, I will just stick with blushes, eyeshadows and highlighters for now.

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@momoftwo2007 It is SO hard to resist this time of year. You can do it! Start where you can and hopefully it will be contagious and spread to other categories. At least that's what I hope for myself will happen. Blushes are so, so hard for me to hit pan on. I've only done it twice and on little mini sizes. Hitting pan on my one highlighter was so thrilling. I've only been able to do it because it's my one and only highlighter. Gah, how I wish my stash was down to one of everything. How nice would it be to have to buy a new _____ because it's used up? Goals....

[just bee]

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@Oshare-girl wrote:

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Gah, how I wish my stash was down to one of everything. How nice would it be to have to buy a new _____ because it's used up? Goals....

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@Oshare-girl

That's where I'm trying to go.  I have all my makeup in that one container in the drawer.

I have one CC cream backup and one Lumene moisturizing cream backup.  I do have a lot of extra lip balms (necessities in these parts) and old glosses that I can't quite bring myself to toss.

I have backups of mascara and eyeliner.  But once I'm done with the shadows and blushes in my plastic box I have nothing.

I want to go out and pick up something new without the little voice chirping: "You really shouldn't... you don't need that."

Ah, but I will!