CHALLENGE: Use Your Stash

NubieNatty wrote:i still have my mango butter chillin! im curious as to what to mix it with. its thicker n more stiff than the shea so im guessin it make for a good hold.

stop bein stingy...whats the buttercream recipe... [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Look on page 2 of this thread near the bottom.

NubieNatty wrote:love the puff shee! i feel u on being the mixtress cuz i dmn sure plan on eliminating getting so many butters that basically are the same. i got plenty of oils, and eo's to mix w/butters to come close to what i buy, lol.

Thanks NN!!

Sooooo it's okay to move my end date up right...

yea cuz im movin mine up, lol. i think im gonna treat myself every 2-3 months and still contribute to my hair fund every month!

sooooooo lynnie, what u gettin from kbb today??? [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

I got the KBB Conditioning Shampoo (which I love and is now a staple) free with my last order so I have to wait until Tuesday. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

You know because I have been doing these styles that last...I haven't been using my products. I still have a ton of stuff left!

I think I am going to start swappin stuff! LOL!

i seen that kbb's condish poo is FREE today! it was already on my wish list so i officially saved $12!! Im gonna add that to my hair acct too!!

i just got the aloe vera gel today too! how's ur aloe gro' workin for you lynnie (and anyone else using it)???

NubieNatty wrote:i seen that kbb's condish poo is FREE today! it was already on my wish list so i officially saved $12!! Im gonna add that to my hair acct too!!

i just got the aloe vera gel today too! how's ur aloe gro' workin for you lynnie (and anyone else using it)???

I havent made it yet since I am on the castor oil challenge. Tia and Adiaha uses it though.

how's the castor workin for u? i noticed about 2 wks ago since i was constantly wearing headbands/ouchless bands my edges were starting to look sizzled n sauteed so i made it a PRIORITY to put some castor n coconut on my edges and i seen a drastic difference in a week!

@ sweet, that makes sense to save on more product since ur styles are lasting longer! which is why i definitely will get down to my HG's by my 1 yr nappiversary. i think i'll have enuff hair to know what my hair likes in the winter vs summer. i have learned that in the winter time my hair will be in PROTECTIVE styles ONLLLLLY!! even though im in twa mode, i cant stand to wear it out freely in this cold. now i wish i wouldve kept my kinky twist longer!!

NubieNatty wrote:how's the castor workin for u? i noticed about 2 wks ago since i was constantly wearing headbands/ouchless bands my edges were starting to look sizzled n sauteed so i made it a PRIORITY to put some castor n coconut on my edges and i seen a drastic difference in a week!

My scalp and my edges look better. I think I will keep it up after the challenge is over.

For those of you whose challenge continues, good luck over the next couple of weeks! Stay strong!!!

Y'all want to know something sad. I purchased a few things in December via one of my favorite ways of trying new things--product swaps on various message boards/forums. I received what I thought were all of the products in December. I received an email about three weeks ago. Guess what? Two products I purchased in December were sent back to the seller b/c the USPS stated they could not deliver or something like that [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] . Anyway, I asked the seller to resend the products. I had to pay for shipping again [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] . I now have two more of one of my favorite DC's Darcy Botanical's deep conditioning mask [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] .

Moral of story: If you cannot remember what you purchased and don't realize you are missing an
order(s), you may have a problem.

My name is ChrsLvsBks, and I have a problem [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] .

ChrsLvsBks wrote:Y'all want to know something sad. I purchased a few things in December via one of my favorite ways of trying new things--product swaps on various message boards/forums. I received what I thought were all of the products in December. I received an email about three weeks ago. Guess what? Two products I purchased in December were sent back to the seller b/c the USPS stated they could not deliver or something like that [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] . Anyway, I asked the seller to resend the products. I had to pay for shipping again [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] . I now have two more of one of my favorite DC's Darcy Botanical's deep conditioning mask [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] .

Moral of story: If you cannot remember what you purchased and don't realize you are missing an
order(s), you may have a problem.

My name is ChrsLvsBks, and I have a problem [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] .

Yeah that might be a clue. Maybe next time you can send a second delivery address (mine). Then that way I can get free stuff!! LOL

ChrsLvsBks wrote:Y'all want to know something sad. I purchased a few things in December via one of my favorite ways of trying new things--product swaps on various message boards/forums. I received what I thought were all of the products in December. I received an email about three weeks ago. Guess what? Two products I purchased in December were sent back to the seller b/c the USPS stated they could not deliver or something like that [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] . Anyway, I asked the seller to resend the products. I had to pay for shipping again [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] . I now have two more of one of my favorite DC's Darcy Botanical's deep conditioning mask [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] .

Moral of story: If you cannot remember what you purchased and don't realize you are missing an
order(s), you may have a problem.

My name is ChrsLvsBks, and I have a problem [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] .

No pun intended...but this is too funny...ROTFL

KinkyNappyHappy wrote:

ChrsLvsBks wrote:Y'all want to know something sad. I purchased a few things in December via one of my favorite ways of trying new things--product swaps on various message boards/forums. I received what I thought were all of the products in December. I received an email about three weeks ago. Guess what? Two products I purchased in December were sent back to the seller b/c the USPS stated they could not deliver or something like that [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] . Anyway, I asked the seller to resend the products. I had to pay for shipping again [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] . I now have two more of one of my favorite DC's Darcy Botanical's deep conditioning mask [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] .

Moral of story: If you cannot remember what you purchased and don't realize you are missing an
order(s), you may have a problem.

My name is ChrsLvsBks, and I have a problem [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] .

No pun intended...but this is too funny...ROTFL

^^^ I agree ... wow Chrs ...

See Chrs, I always try to use my work address - unless it's something large or in bulk. As long as I can get home with it via commuting I'm fine. Never have a problem with them not being able to deliver.

Also, so my husband doesn't know all the products I buy.

Well...I've been MIA for a minute, and not because I was buying products. I was struggling with styles and techniques. So...I've braided my hair and at the same time got rid of a lot of products...

I haven't purchased anything new the entire month of February. I only purchased a new conditioner for my co-washes, because what I was using wasn't working for me anymore.

So....I've been in the product swap forum, and I must admit even thought I didn't purchase any products butttt...... I did swap products that I wasn't using a got some real good stuff!!!

As I sent the product that I was swapping I would add a little extra as a surprise. So....my list will be much smaller when I edit it tonight...Yeah Me [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

I went to a product swap here in Houston with another natural group that I'm a part of....I took 8 or 9 products and only came home with 3 new products. Now that's a products swap. *two thumbs up*

I will find my list (think its on page 7) and update when I get home!!!!

However, you know what they say about addiction...you trade one for another...so now I am buying jewelry like crazy!!!

I must find a 12 step program for THAT!!!!

yes mam chrs..u have a problem!!!! [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

I have completed my list and im actively working on my problem. wow. somebody help me.

chrs u definitely got a prob, lol but im sure ur hair uses alot of product. im heavy handed so i can only imagine how much i'd be using when my hair gets that long n full...sheeesh!!

well im finished shoppin from over the wknd [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] so now i need to refocus! i guess i can put myself BACK on the challenge til April cuz i gotta get my budget straight to finish my housing project **scratching lottery tkt**

Chrs, I see you use Darcy Botanicals - what do you like from that line?

blonde...**scratchin** dont come over here starting stuff! i wanna try some darcy's but i gotta put em on hold til next fall. Oyin is the last line im buying til fall 2010!!

ok how do u ladies deal with fighting the urge to buy?? i want me some Karen Body Beautiful hair butter sooo bad i cant hardly stand it! [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] and some Oyin handmade whipped PUDDING... [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

i mean dang! ok ill just go back to my list and use what i have! then i saw some herbal essence long term relationship for the first time in the store...

hmpf! [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

CKF, one step at a time, lol. i just fight my urge when i look at my hair products area and when i look back at my bank acct to see how much i spent on products. i saved about $130 in 3 months on this challenge. i treated myself to some kbb last week and her butter was in my order; mmmmm scrumptous!! im now gonna chill until i go to oyin later. i'll be good til this fall.

plus traveljunkie keeps me motivated and i always keep her words in mine "just think if u can get down to using ur holy grails ONLY" when i get to THAT promise land i'll definitely save money from bein a PJ!!