By Lucille Mazzarella
From Peg Cochran’s Lucille Series
Yo, Lucille Mazzarella here.
I’ve only got a few minutes because I have to make a trip to do some
shopping. First up is the
drugstore. I don’t know about you, but
when we was growing up we had three kinds of shampoo—baby shampoo, grown-up
shampoo and shampoo for people with dandruff. Easy, right? Now you go to the store and what do you find—dozens
and dozens of different kinds. Do you
have thin hair, thick hair, dry hair, color-treated hair, hair that needs
volume, hair that curls or hair that doesn’t.
It’s enough to drive you crazy, know what I mean? How the heck do I know what kind of hair I
have? I keep meaning to ask Rita—she’s
the gal who cuts my hair—but I keep forgetting. So I buy the same kind over and
over again. Flo says I ought to try
something new, but why should I? I’ve been using the same stuff for years—a new
shampoo ain’t going to make my life better, know what I mean?
It’s the same thing with face cream. Used to be you had two choices—Ponds or Albolene. Now you’ve got cream for dry skin, oily skin,
dry skin that’s oily in spots, oily skin that’s dry in spots. Even this stuff that is supposed to make your
pores smaller. You gotta be kidding me! Who’s got time to worry about their
pores? I got better stuff to worry about—like
will my daughter Bernadette ever get a job and move out of the house and what
are we going to do with my mother and all that stuff she buys from QVC. Flo says using a facial mask will make my
pores more refined. Sheesh, aren’t they
refined enough already? I don’t know
about you, but it’s easier to just get my jar of Ponds and get the heck out of
the drugstore.
How about you? Do you
buy the same thing over and over or are you like Flo, always trying something new?
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It depends on the product. If it works for me, then I continue to buy it. If it doesn't work, then I look for something better.
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I agree with Jen. If it works, I stick with it. Of course I'm always up for trying a new series or one that is new to me.
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A product that is effective and good I continue to buy but I do like to try new books, food and items. The Spice of Life. elliotbencan(at)hotmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteThis post sums up what the world has become. Thanks. Too much, too many choices and too confusing. It was simpler and easier in the 1950's. Yes, when I find something I enjoy I keep using it since it is what I appreciate. But trying so many new things is expensive and pointless. Unless it is reading material and eating products that are healthy. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteIt all seemed so much simpler, didn't it?
ReplyDeleteBut as Randy Newman said, "The good old days are good and gone. That's why they're good--because they're gone."
If it works why change. Lots of newer products use tricks to lure one away from tried & true products. Have often found new product does more harm than good. Books of course are exception as always looking to find new authors & books. Your offering sounds like a must read. Thank you for chance to win.
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ReplyDeleteI seem to buy whatever is on special when it comes to beauty products.---they all seem so alike. Thanks for the contest.
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I love Peg Cochran books!!!=will be reading this one soon!!!!!
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When I find something I like and that doesn't trigger the allergies, I stick to it.
ReplyDeleteHope your physical went well. Perfectly reasonable to forget things when one has to go to the doc!
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I buy the same product if it works for me. I am willing to try new things, especially if it has been recommended by a friend. Thanks for the chance.
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certain products, I am product-loyal......if I have a coupon and/or there's an awesome sale, I am willing to try new products......
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I am somewhere in between. I am usually willing to try new products. However, I do have some old standbys that I just prefer not to stray from.
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Love this post. :) When it comes to face products, I've been buying the same for about a year and a half. I found a cleanser, moisturizer and night cream that I really like, so I stick with them.
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I am not fond of face products. They always give me rashes.
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I wish my life with shampoo was so simple. I remember being able to go in and buying my regular shampoo and those days passed me by. Have to order my shampoo from the pharmacist and it isn't cheap. I am right there along with Debby. Rashes, itching. I am allergic to one of the most common additives to any hair care or lotion product. I never go near make-up. Besides I am beautiful enough, I wouldn't want to blind anyone wear enhancements. ;)
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And the winner, chosen by Random Generator, is Kathleen Bylsma! Congratulations, Kathleen! I will be in touch shortly.
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