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Dos and Don'ts of Gift Giving

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Christmas is HERE and in the spirit of all things fun and festive here is a look at some of the Dos and Don't of gift giving!! Some of these are useful, some are tongue-in-cheek - do you have any Dos and Don'ts? ...And if you're having trouble finding those last minute gifts in time, check out this list of 17 Gifts When You're Stuck For Ideas. Do give something they'll use up - check out this list for lots of great ideas  - candles, hot chocolate, bath treats, baked goodies etc Don't become their decorator - ornaments, paintings and nik naks are very personal matters of taste, don't buy unless you're sure! Do choose easy pieces- the exceptions to the above rule are scented candles and photo frames - just don't make the frame too big!   Don't try to 'change their mind' - if they're very vocal about something they dislike, don't think 'oh but they'll like this one!' they wont - case in point, someone once bought me...

17 Christmas Gifts When You're Stuck for Ideas...

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If you're buying Christmas gifts for someone you don't know too well or you're buying for a friend who always leaves you clueless, there are a few simple tips which will make your gift buying so much easier. From homemade treats to feeding the meerkats - here are 17 ideas/tips when you're doing your last minute Christmas shopping or just plain...stuck!  ***Buy Something They Can Use*** The first, and most important tip for me - give them something they can enjoy using and then dispose of; 1.) Scented candles - a winner with everyone, men and women, old and young. You can also theme it depending on their likes/dislikes; cappuccino for the coffee lovers, Christmas cookies for the sweetie lovers, chocolate for the chocaholics, fruity for the young and summertime lovers, spicy cinnamon or jasmine for the romantic couples or stay safe with a clean cotton, linen type scent.   2.) Fancy hot chocolate - We're talking Green & Blacks , some overpriced Whittards or ...

Superdrug Glycolic Overnight Peel

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Glycolic Acid is a wonderful chemical exfoliant but is so often really expensive! At such a small price, can the Superdrug Glycolic Overnight Peel make a difference to my acne-prone skin? Read on for a full review! A few weeks ago, a combination of factors had made my skin very very angry! My chin was host to a number of lurkers, blackheads and those hard red spots that can never be popped and seem to stick around forever. Bottom line; I needed a new chemical exfoliant . Luckily, Superdrug was running a promotion across a lot of its own brand skincare so I picked up this Glycolic Overnight Peel for half price (just under £3 ) to try out... For more on exfoliation check out  Exfoliation - What, Why, How? and Make it work for you - How to exfoliate for the best skin of your life! First Impressions The consistency is a clear gel which is quite runny when I apply. It dries very quickly and so I added a little bit more on to my chin. It's fragranced and so may not be suitabl...