To my readers:
I have to say Happy Holidays to you all! No matter what you celebrate just enjoy the season! I love this time of year because of all the busy shoppers, being able to burn pine scented candles and it cools down here in the sunshine state. I celebrate Christmas so of course I am busy baking cookies and decorating the house and tree. I do not get to enjoy the winter weather like people up North but I pretend with my light up snowflakes. =)
Anyway, I hope you enjoy your December! Take advantage of the great deals at your favorite stores and be safe!
Wow what a crazy Thanksgiving weekend this has been! I had cooked for two days straight, ate my weight in turkey and baked goods, nephew sat and now my weekend is over! I didn’t forget about Black Friday! I wanted to share what I picked up at Midnight.
Walmart =\=
Okay needless to say I will NOT go to Walmart again for anything on Black Friday. The lines had already formed for the goodies and there was no way the 25 they had were going to last when I got up to the front of the line. So it was a waste, however they were selling stuff at 10. My sister and I were not expecting to get any games for the wii or ds since there was a line and a fight ensued once they let the ribbon down. Yikes! I did pick up a few board games for the little one…he loves to play.
Target =\=
After we left walmart in record time, we headed on over to Target which was more civilized. We waited in a line and my sister was falling asleep. I was making the game plan, where everything was, who was grabbing what, with a cart and without. Thank goodness for smartphones! iPhone never lets me down! I downloaded the map and was able to tell sis where to go and she was going to take the cart. I ran through the clothes to get to the video games while she went and got the scooters and a tv. I grabbed so much stuff and was able to knock a lot off the list. I really was looking at a new camera for myself but I had to remind myself that it’s the giving season and the camera can wait. =) It was a mad house but at least people weren’t fighting. I helped a few people while I was standing near the video games looking for DSi bundle/case/charger/stylus. Poor seniors/grandparents trying to figure out Pokémon games, they would have been there a long time trying to find what they wanted. Overall, I think we did a great job and We snagged a soda on the way out and laughed the whole way home.
I didn’t get out on Friday, I wanted a B&BW VIP bag but I was just too tired to go and I’m sure they are sold out. I will check this week when I get paid. I have some coupons that need to be used and Christmas gifts I need to pick up. Perhaps some small lotions for more YouTube giveaways. I did, however, order 5 candles online: 3 Marshmallow Peppermint, 1 Fireside, and 1 Fresh Balsam. I don’t know if they will have another 2 for $20 before the holidays so I thought I would get a few more. If they do, it won’t be a bad thing by any means.
I am going to be on a Yankee Candle ban for right now. I need to buy some gifts and save up for Semi annual Sales =).
Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Wow what a crazy Thanksgiving weekend this has been! I had cooked for two days straight, ate my weight in turkey and baked goods, nephew sat and now my weekend is over! I didn’t forget about Black Friday! I wanted to share what I picked up at Midnight.
Walmart =\=
Okay needless to say I will NOT go to Walmart again for anything on Black Friday. The lines had already formed for the goodies and there was no way the 25 they had were going to last when I got up to the front of the line. So it was a waste, however they were selling stuff at 10. My sister and I were not expecting to get any games for the wii or ds since there was a line and a fight ensued once they let the ribbon down. Yikes! I did pick up a few board games for the little one…he loves to play.
Target =\=
After we left walmart in record time, we headed on over to Target which was more civilized. We waited in a line and my sister was falling asleep. I was making the game plan, where everything was, who was grabbing what, with a cart and without. Thank goodness for smartphones! iPhone never lets me down! I downloaded the map and was able to tell sis where to go and she was going to take the cart. I ran through the clothes to get to the video games while she went and got the scooters and a tv. I grabbed so much stuff and was able to knock a lot off the list. I really was looking at a new camera for myself but I had to remind myself that it’s the giving season and the camera can wait. =) It was a mad house but at least people weren’t fighting. I helped a few people while I was standing near the video games looking for DSi bundle/case/charger/stylus. Poor seniors/grandparents trying to figure out Pokémon games, they would have been there a long time trying to find what they wanted. Overall, I think we did a great job and We snagged a soda on the way out and laughed the whole way home.
I didn’t get out on Friday, I wanted a B&BW VIP bag but I was just too tired to go and I’m sure they are sold out. I will check this week when I get paid. I have some coupons that need to be used and Christmas gifts I need to pick up. Perhaps some small lotions for more YouTube giveaways. I did, however, order 5 candles online: 3 Marshmallow Peppermint, 1 Fireside, and 1 Fresh Balsam. I don’t know if they will have another 2 for $20 before the holidays so I thought I would get a few more. If they do, it won’t be a bad thing by any means.
I am going to be on a Yankee Candle ban for right now. I need to buy some gifts and save up for Semi annual Sales =).
Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
So super excited to receive my first order from Tempting Treats and I can honestly tell you it won’t be my last (and I haven’t even melted anything yet)! Here’s the scoop on what came in my package:
Peeps
Fruity Loops (of course)
Lemon Drops
Winter Wonderland
Florida Sunrise
Purple Cow
Sugar Corn Pudding
Enchanted Love
Her wax melts are a good size, I weighed on my scale and it was 34 grams or 1 1\8 oz. The best way I can describe it using another company; Larger than a Yankee Candle tart (0.8oz) but CHEAPER =). I paid $1.25 per tart and thank you so much for selling these in a tiny ziploc bag!! I like storing all of my tarts/melts and such in ziplocs so this saves me time and they are tiny so I don’t have excess baggie room taking up space.
Labels: Cute and classic, white with a cute font. Circular, with the name of the company, name of the product (premium wax melt), and the name of the scent. See the pictures below to get a better idea.
Now, I know it doesn’t seem like I picked up a lot but to be honest I have a ton of tarts/scent shots/melts that I haven’t used and trying to save up for the holiday season so I held back, it didn’t have anything to do with the scent choices or anything.
Peeps=\=
If you are a lover of marshmallows shaped as cute little animals that you could just gobble all up…then here you go! Don’t worry, you will still get the yumminess but without feeling sad that you had to eat the sugary little guys.
This is a nice scent (based on the cold throw) sweet mix of vanilla, marshmallow and sugar. I don’t think it’s too sweet so if peeps aren’t really your thing, I think you will still enjoy this scent. I will give you more of an idea once I get them going in the warmer.
Lemon Drops=\=
For the citrus freak in me, Lemon Drops is a must to have on hand. This is a super strong lemon-y explosion in a tiny package! I get tart sweet and extra lemon when I open this package which makes this one of the first ones that will be melted, (after making the YouTube video). Reminds me of a lemon head candy.
Fruity Loops=\=
I must say this…..this ranks with other companies versions of this tasty cereal scented melt. I like this better than some I have tried but for me the true test will be how it turns out in the warmer. I can totally tell these are highly scented! It’s so strong when I open the baggie, which believe me is a good thing! I like to know the melt is going to last a while. Citrusy and cereal like scent, this melt is one that will give my senses a run for their money. I don’t know what it is about this scent that makes me so happy. =)
Sugar Corn Pudding=\=
Sweet creamy corn mixed with a yummy bakery scent, Sugar Corn Pudding is an interesting scent, I mean you wouldn’t really think to put this as a scent choice but something about it just works! I have only used one other vendors version of this sweet treat but this one has the same delish fragrance. It really gives off an authentic bakery scent. Like you have been working hard in the kitchen during a holiday or family gathering putting together your passed down from generation to generation recipe that everyone in the family is expecting on the table. Love it and can’t wait to try Tempting Treats’ version!
Enchanted Love=\=
Not much to describe for this one, if you have ever smelled Victoria’s Secret’s Love Spell then you will know what this smells like. If not, it’s cherry and peach with some floral notes ( I think it’s jasmine). I love it.
Winter Wonderland=\=
Winter Wonderland smells like a wonderful winter full of pine and spice. I’m sure there are more notes involved than what I am describing, perhaps some eucalyptus, vanilla, and cedar. I am happy I picked this one with the winter season on it’s way and all now my house can smell like I want it to. =)
Purple Cow=\=
Grape goodness and creamy vanilla. I believe this is a spin on the ice cream popsicles that had the cream in the center. Yum! I just remember eating all the grape flavored popsicles out of the box first since they were my favorite and I didn’t want my sister and my dad finishing them off before I got to have any. I still do that with the pop ice……no body is going to take my grape from me. Oh sorry, flashbacks. I can’t wait to try this out, I think I was more intrigued than anything. On the cold throw it’s almost too much for me to smell, I get a huge kick of kid’s medicine but that’s not a bad thing, if you ever had Dimetapp which is grape flavored. If I leave the baggie open for a little longer you can tell it’s going to be creamy and grapey. I can’t wait to try this on the warmer.
Florida Sunrise=\=
SO can’t wait to try this!! Living in the Sunshine State I had to see what this was all about. It smells so good! Being into citrus scents this one is different then my beloved lemon but still is up there! I hope it smells this good while it’s melting. It’s not so much of Orange oil, which I don’t really like, but I do love the smell of orange juice! <3
Well that’s my little purchase from Tempting Treats. Make sure to go and check out her site! Here’s the link –> Tempting Treats
So super excited to receive my first order from Tempting Treats and I can honestly tell you it won’t be my last (and I haven’t even melted anything yet)! Here’s the scoop on what came in my package:
Peeps
Fruity Loops (of course)
Lemon Drops
Winter Wonderland
Florida Sunrise
Purple Cow
Sugar Corn Pudding
Enchanted Love
Her wax melts are a good size, I weighed on my scale and it was 34 grams or 1 1\8 oz. The best way I can describe it using another company; Larger than a Yankee Candle tart (0.8oz) but CHEAPER =). I paid $1.25 per tart and thank you so much for selling these in a tiny ziploc bag!! I like storing all of my tarts/melts and such in ziplocs so this saves me time and they are tiny so I don’t have excess baggie room taking up space.
Labels: Cute and classic, white with a cute font. Circular, with the name of the company, name of the product (premium wax melt), and the name of the scent. See the pictures below to get a better idea.
Now, I know it doesn’t seem like I picked up a lot but to be honest I have a ton of tarts/scent shots/melts that I haven’t used and trying to save up for the holiday season so I held back, it didn’t have anything to do with the scent choices or anything.
Peeps=\=
If you are a lover of marshmallows shaped as cute little animals that you could just gobble all up…then here you go! Don’t worry, you will still get the yumminess but without feeling sad that you had to eat the sugary little guys.
This is a nice scent (based on the cold throw) sweet mix of vanilla, marshmallow and sugar. I don’t think it’s too sweet so if peeps aren’t really your thing, I think you will still enjoy this scent. I will give you more of an idea once I get them going in the warmer.
Lemon Drops=\=
For the citrus freak in me, Lemon Drops is a must to have on hand. This is a super strong lemon-y explosion in a tiny package! I get tart sweet and extra lemon when I open this package which makes this one of the first ones that will be melted, (after making the YouTube video). Reminds me of a lemon head candy.
Fruity Loops=\=
I must say this…..this ranks with other companies versions of this tasty cereal scented melt. I like this better than some I have tried but for me the true test will be how it turns out in the warmer. I can totally tell these are highly scented! It’s so strong when I open the baggie, which believe me is a good thing! I like to know the melt is going to last a while. Citrusy and cereal like scent, this melt is one that will give my senses a run for their money. I don’t know what it is about this scent that makes me so happy. =)
Sugar Corn Pudding=\=
Sweet creamy corn mixed with a yummy bakery scent, Sugar Corn Pudding is an interesting scent, I mean you wouldn’t really think to put this as a scent choice but something about it just works! I have only used one other vendors version of this sweet treat but this one has the same delish fragrance. It really gives off an authentic bakery scent. Like you have been working hard in the kitchen during a holiday or family gathering putting together your passed down from generation to generation recipe that everyone in the family is expecting on the table. Love it and can’t wait to try Tempting Treats’ version!
Enchanted Love=\=
Not much to describe for this one, if you have ever smelled Victoria’s Secret’s Love Spell then you will know what this smells like. If not, it’s cherry and peach with some floral notes ( I think it’s jasmine). I love it.
Winter Wonderland=\=
Winter Wonderland smells like a wonderful winter full of pine and spice. I’m sure there are more notes involved than what I am describing, perhaps some eucalyptus, vanilla, and cedar. I am happy I picked this one with the winter season on it’s way and all now my house can smell like I want it to. =)
Purple Cow=\=
Grape goodness and creamy vanilla. I believe this is a spin on the ice cream popsicles that had the cream in the center. Yum! I just remember eating all the grape flavored popsicles out of the box first since they were my favorite and I didn’t want my sister and my dad finishing them off before I got to have any. I still do that with the pop ice……no body is going to take my grape from me. Oh sorry, flashbacks. I can’t wait to try this out, I think I was more intrigued than anything. On the cold throw it’s almost too much for me to smell, I get a huge kick of kid’s medicine but that’s not a bad thing, if you ever had Dimetapp which is grape flavored. If I leave the baggie open for a little longer you can tell it’s going to be creamy and grapey. I can’t wait to try this on the warmer.
Florida Sunrise=\=
SO can’t wait to try this!! Living in the Sunshine State I had to see what this was all about. It smells so good! Being into citrus scents this one is different then my beloved lemon but still is up there! I hope it smells this good while it’s melting. It’s not so much of Orange oil, which I don’t really like, but I do love the smell of orange juice! <3
Well that’s my little purchase from Tempting Treats. Make sure to go and check out her site! Here’s the link –> Tempting Treats
I have thought about trying to create mixers with different tarts/melts/scent shots from different vendors. I haven't really had a chance to do this but I figured I have so many I might as well. I will keep the post title the same for them and I will label it with mixer and the vendors used for it. :). We'll see how it turns out!
I have tried two so far (I know I have a long way to go) but here they are:
Caramel Apple-- I used a Yankee Vanilla Caramel from Target's line Home Classics and BH&G wax cubes Green Apple. The caramel I used was a votive so I used about a 1/4 of it. I think their caramel scent is really strong so you will need to adjust it to your taste. I used two green apple cubes and then added another. It was pretty good! I know most people use YC creamy caramel but I don't own any tarts or votives in that scent so I had to use what I had on hand. I would create it again...it was sweet and fruity.
Poison Apple --
MacIntosh and Midsummer’s Night
I used half of each at first and then added more apple. Midsummer’s night is really strong, don’t get me wrong I love it…it’s just a little goes a long way for me.
Tia~
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I have thought about trying to create mixers with different tarts/melts/scent shots from different vendors. I haven't really had a chance to do this but I figured I have so many I might as well. I will keep the post title the same for them and I will label it with mixer and the vendors used for it. :). We'll see how it turns out!
I have tried two so far (I know I have a long way to go) but here they are:
Caramel Apple-- I used a Yankee Vanilla Caramel from Target's line Home Classics and BH&G wax cubes Green Apple. The caramel I used was a votive so I used about a 1/4 of it. I think their caramel scent is really strong so you will need to adjust it to your taste. I used two green apple cubes and then added another. It was pretty good! I know most people use YC creamy caramel but I don't own any tarts or votives in that scent so I had to use what I had on hand. I would create it again...it was sweet and fruity.
Poison Apple --
MacIntosh and Midsummer’s Night
I used half of each at first and then added more apple. Midsummer’s night is really strong, don’t get me wrong I love it…it’s just a little goes a long way for me.
Tia~
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