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Is now a good time to mention Nits?

52 replies

JustineMumsnet · 25/08/2017 14:26

Because our brand new book How to Blitz Nits and Other Nasties, published by Bloomsbury, is out now!

It’s a pocket guide on how to defeat ten common childhood nasties, from the dreaded nits , to threadworm to how best to extract foreign objects , written by our very own @IonaMumsnet and based on the wisdom of brilliant Mumsnetters, so thank you Flowers.

You can buy a copy over on Amazon or visit the Bloomsbury website for a 35% discount for Mumsnetters - just enter the code NITS at the checkout and do let us know what you think.

Is now a good time to mention Nits?
OP posts:
GoGoGazelle · 25/08/2017 14:42

Sounds like the new MNHQ staff guide.
Lighthearted.

peaceloveandbiscuits · 25/08/2017 17:41

Just out of interest, do users get told when their quotes are used in print?

SecretNutellaFix · 25/08/2017 17:43

From remembering previous publications, I don't believe they do peace

TartsKnickers · 25/08/2017 17:52

Is it just quotes from here? Seems a bit expensive if so or is there more to it?

AnneEyhtMeyer · 25/08/2017 18:15

Surely people just google these things now?

EdithWeston · 25/08/2017 18:23

I think it will be largely quotes, because this is part of the blurb describing Mumsnet

"Its members are highly engaged, loyal, active and passionate about the site."

SoNouveau · 25/08/2017 18:37

Don't forget to click on the ads folks.

BrainSaysNo · 25/08/2017 18:39

Sounds like the new MNHQ staff guide
Grin

RippleEffects · 25/08/2017 18:45

Not a happy bunny. All threads that contain nits or worms or any such irritatant should be preceeded by a scratch warning.

I can't be the only one that subconciously starts scratching at the simple suggestion of nits.

SoNouveau · 25/08/2017 18:48

Does it work on c**kroaches?

insancerre · 25/08/2017 18:56

Do we get royalties if our quotes are used?

MadMags · 25/08/2017 19:01

Its members are highly engaged, loyal, active and passionate about the site.

FAKE NEWS Grin

ItsAllGoingToBeFine · 25/08/2017 19:11

Do we get royalties if our quotes are used?

MN owns everything you post. (See the TS and C's). So presumably no royalties Sad

CoteDAzur · 25/08/2017 19:12

Oh the timing of this thread Grin

FruBayerischOla · 25/08/2017 19:19

I agree, Cote!

Bizarre Hmm

GlacindaTheTroll · 25/08/2017 19:23

"I can't be the only one that subconciously starts scratching at the simple suggestion of nits."

No, you're not. But at least nits make you scratch your head. Just be glad it's not threadworms stickied in the title.

IFartGlitter · 25/08/2017 19:45

Sounds like the new MNHQ staff guide.
Lighthearted.

Grin Grin Grin

Twickerhun · 25/08/2017 19:53

I'm itching every time I see this thread title.

HoofWankingSpangleCunt · 25/08/2017 19:55

GoGoGazelle

Sounds like the new MNHQ staff guide.
Lighthearted.

Wins first place for Best Post and also the award for Best First Post Ever
I salute you GoGo

Crying and cringing in equal measure over whole thread. What luck to have a book coming out just now.

HoofWankingSpangleCunt · 25/08/2017 19:56

Sorry, bolding fail there at top of previous post. Sorry.

Christinayangstwistedsista · 25/08/2017 19:57

Well done Gogo

JustineMumsnet · 25/08/2017 20:03

@GoGoGazelle

Sounds like the new MNHQ staff guide. Lighthearted.
Grin
OP posts:
Buttercunt · 25/08/2017 20:05

Lighthearted suggestion to the nasties list? Grin

'It’s a pocket guide on how to defeat ten common childhood nasties, from the dreaded nits , to threadworm to how best to extract foreign objects , to identifying trolls, written by our very own IonaMumsnet and based on the wisdom of brilliant Mumsnetters, so thank you flowers.

oddfish · 25/08/2017 20:28

Hi Justine.

How can I drop you a line like you asked?

MimsyBorogroves · 25/08/2017 20:56

Ah, more information about getting rid of the Great Unwanted.