Non-B&BW because why not!

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Happy 4000 pageviews! Strange milestone but just a week ago I was at 2000. Wow! Thank you so much!

Today I have a not-B&BW post. I love things that smell nice. A lot. Whilst out at Wal-Mart for PIC's new shoes, I wandered about in search of the Glade products that Brandon posted about a couple days ago. Here's what I came up with!

Here we have Pumpkin Spice and Toasted Marshmallow.

Toasted Marshmallow reads, "Gather around and enjoy the sweet toasty sweet of marshmallows roasting over the perfect Fall bonfire." 

This spray plus the refill can for the auto one were the only format I could find this scent in. It cost me $2.97. I sprayed it when I got home and it's a very sweet, vanilla scent. Definitely marshmallow and there's a hint of a woodsy smell in there which is precisely what I was hoping for. It's honestly been so long since I've purchased any home sprays that I honestly didn't know you could get seasonal stuff like this!

Next we have Pumpkin Spice. The only format I could find this one in was the candle. To be fair I was in a rather small, local Wal-Mart. I bet our Super Center would have all of it! This one reads, "Enjoy the rich and mouthwatering scent of the spiced pumpkin treats you've been craving all year long." It's a 4.ozer with no promised burn time on it. Got it for $2.98. WHA? It smells SO good too! I can't really describe it. Like, Fall in a jar? It definitely makes you think cool weather, leaves turning pretty colours and yummy pumpkins and spices. 

These products take me back to my pre-B&BW days when I used to buy candles from department stores and air fresheners. Read as: one year ago. Haha. 

They didn't have any of the Apple scent at all and the only Fall Hayride product I could find was the pack of two warmer bulbs. I haven't tried their plug in yet but I'm considering it. I do use wallflowers and honestly I'm not 100% pleased with them but some have been amazing (London Calling comes to mind, and Black Currant Vanilla.).

One last gem before I go and I'm cheating on Glade but who cares.

Febreze Sleep Serenity Bedroom Mist. Warm Milk and Honey. While I never got around to trying B&BW's Warm Milk and Honey, I'm curious to try and at $2.97 for the can, why not? It doesn't have any little blurbs on the can at all. Just directions for spraying it. I'll be giving this puppy a shot tonight since I've bagged another morning shift.

Fall and winter bring out the best in me, I'm honestly wondering if I suffer from SAD. Hmm. To ponder on.

In this last day of July, more newness.

 

   

   

  

   

  

  

  

   

   

   

 

Lots of newness today! They also have a 20% off code, plus free shipping over $50 today so if you missed yesterday's great email coupon, use COOL2050

Pumpkin Preview

Last and not least for today, I did go to B&BW before going out on one final birthday celebration for July babies. Pumpkin Preview was just that, a little sneak peek. Don't expect anything ground-breaking.

They had candles in:

• Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin (Yuck! This one was gross.)
• Pumpkin Caramel Latte (This was perhaps my favourite of the bunch. It smells like the pumpkin latte from Starbucks with a hint of caramel.)
• Pumpkin Apple (To me this smells like Pumpkin with a side of apple and a little spice to it. Not as spicy as Sweet Cinnamon.)
• Pumpkin Cupcake (Smells like a delicious cupcake with a hint of pumpkin.)

They had single wallflower bulbs in the same scents too. 

 

Soaps were available in the foaming variety in:

• Creamy Pumpkin
• Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin
• Pumpkin Caramel Latte
• Pumpkin Cupcake

Plus Pocketbacs in the same scents.

Also available were the mini candle sampler, and the "Egg Carton" Wallflower sampler. Both were priced at $24.50. The mini candles definitely were not worth that. They don't burn long, don't have a good enough throw and 6 would be $20. Pass! The candles in the sampler were Pumpkin Carving, Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin, Pumpkin Caramel Latte, Pumpkin Cupcake, Pumpkin Pecan Waffles and Pumpkin Apple. There was a coupon under the lid for $11 3 Wick candles (see below)

The wallflower sampler however, came with 6 wallflowers in Pumpkin Caramel Latte, Pumpkin Cupcake, Blueberry Pumpkin Patch, Pumpkin Carving, Pumpkin Apple and Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin. I think it was Pumpkin Carving exclusive to this sampler for wallflower form? I don't remember right now and don't have the info on hand. At any rate, as we know, wallflowers are already 6 for $24 so not a terrible deal all in all.

 It also came with a coupon for $11 3 wick Candles starting on August 26th thru September 22nd and limited to 5 candles per coupon. Sadly because you have to use a coupon to get the price, you can't combine. I'm doubting any candle sale during that period too. I'm really digging the egg carton though. I know that sounds odd, but it's a nice way to store wallflowers without them clacking against each other. B&BW ought to make these purchasable for a couple bucks. I'd totally buy a couple.

The Ceramic Pumpkin that's going online right now for $12.50 or $6 with a $20 purchase is actually in store for $6 with ANY purchase.

The lid's a little wobbly but if you look at the lid and the rim you can see a little notch to match up when you put it on. It's 2oz. and a mini candle would easily fit in it. The candle scent is Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin but it doesn't smell anywhere near as strong as that 3 Wick I made the mistake of removing the lid for a whiff of at the store! I thought they were cute and PIC wanted them for decor for the holidays. Once burned, we figure we can use it as a holder too. Or for storing small things!

PIC got the Pocketbacs (though I'll be nicking a couple of them) and one pumpkin for his free White Citrus. I got the sampler plus the other pumpkin for a survey. I thought about some soaps but I'll wait until more Fall stuff comes out.

Also available are Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin lotion and shower gel (last year's packaging), a pumpkin soap sleeve, the pumpkin wallflower, and a couple of Fall bags (no pics of them...). One was a little, flimsy golden thing, I think Cia might've had a pic of it. Then there were two larger bags towards the back, one with a brown, pumpkin print on it and a blue one with an acorn I think. Memory is a little fuzzy on those. Price were $8.50 for the last two. 

I got the mailer Tess posted about earlier but they don't have any of the pump sanitizers I want yet so I'll keep it for later I think!

I had a lot of fun, but this is my first Fall season with B&BW so I'm enjoying myself for what it's worth. On my journey to becoming a girly girl...

First Impressions: Forever Sunshine

Hey guys! Can you tell I'm off work? I hope so by my posting frequency. Lol. 

Today, I'd like to give an initial review of Forever Sunshine. I've used it a few times and I feel like talking about it. 

Upon first sniff of the TMC at the store, I smelled something extremely familiar. Quite good. Almost spicy. It wasn't until I got it home that I placed it. It smelled like gingerbread to me! Weird right? It's probably the "hint of praline". The back says "A fresh blend of golden apricot, pink peonies and a hint of praline that captures the romance of warm days that linger into cool autumn." I'll say. Though I gotta be honest, I don't get a summery feel out of this.  I

To me, I feel like I'm reminded of when the cooler weather comes and there are no more warm days, school starting back up, pumpkins appearing in the supermarkets. It doesn't feel like summer to me at all. However inappropriately named I find this scent, I find that I am amazed by it. I don't really know what apricots smell like but to me, I get this sweet and spicy blast of yummy. I can definitely smell the floral in the FFM but again, I get more of the dessert reminiscent goodness than flowers and fruit out of this scent. I certainly have no complaints. 

I will say this is quite a strong scent. It's very heavy and in your face. It'll certainly go a distance with you too, but it doesn't simply fade, when it's gone, it's GONE! Also, headache/migraine sufferers beware, this one might bring on a headache! 

If you're like me and haven't tried this one because you got into B&BW after it left stores, now's your chance to sniff before you buy! It's available in stores for $5 ea. including the FFM until August 4th! 

I give this a pretty good out of awesome. 

Hm. I ought to come up with a scale...

To do.

Lovely little coupon!

Hey guys!

If you're a regular recipient of B&BW emails, head on over to your inbox for a nifty little coupon.

Valid thru August 4th. Remember not to share your codes unless you are okay with them being used by someone else because these are one time use uniques! Happy shopping my lovelies!

July's almost over, bring on more newness

Today's online newness

 

Once again, such as it is. 

Pumpkin Preview + Codes/Coupons

Hey guys! Looks like the Pumpkin Preview is a go. Make sure you call your store before going to make sure they are participating. Sadly I won't be going until this afternoon 'cause PIC works until 4. 

The Ceramic Pumpkin can be gotten for $6 right now with any $20 purchase when you use 

FIRSTPICK

Free PocketBac with purchase of clip.

Free Aromatherapy shower gel or lotion with $20 home fragrance purchase

Forever Red lotion or shower gel with any $20 signature collection purchase.

Not the best in the world but the candle sale is over! However the free aromatherapy one might be good if you're only going to get one candle.

Pumpkin Preview Tomorrow!

Hey guys! Kelley posted earlier about her store receiving the go ahead to launch the Pumpkin Preview sale tomorrow. Bath and Body Works on on Facebook confirmed it about an hour ago too.

I just told PIC about it and he said he figured it was because the candles were still 2/$22. Either way, get ready for it and don't forget to call ahead!

No pumpkins?

A rather disappointing (but expected) turn of events, upon reading Tess's update last night re: her stores denying the floorset and so forth - we called our two local B&BW stores before leaving to find out if they were participating in the pumpkin preview. Lo and behold, no pumpkins for me in sunny Florida. Sadness.

Edit: After calling the third store, we heard that they were indeed supposed to have the Pumpkin Preview, but that it might've been axed at the last minute yesterday. 

Call ahead before you go out the door is my best advice. 

8.5.13 is the date stores are giving out for pumpkins. 

Sunday's newness

Good morning (or afternoon such as it is on the East coast) world. 

Here's today's newness.

 

Such as it is. 

Cia posted over on See It, Love It, Buy It about the new Fall product guide, so have a look at it. I'm excited!

Home Fragrance Oils + Candle Sale

Hey guys, courtesy of the ear Ray Parietti over at B&BW Sistas, here are the scents coming out this Fall for you HFO loving folks!

• Autumn
• Autumn Day
• Cranberry Woods
• Farmstand Apple
• Leaves
• Mahogany Teakwood
• Marshmallow Fireside
• Pumpkin Pecan Waffles
• Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin

Bold for the items new to HFO.

Also, 3 Wick Candles are presently on sale, 2/$22 as most of you are aware. The sale was originally slated to end on the 28th however it would appear that they have extended the sale to last through the 29th, hurray!

Newness today!

 

 

Little late to the party, Friday's newness

Had an early shift today and by the time I got out of bed, it was time to go. Here's Friday's newness!

 

 

Bring in the Fall!

Oh to my delight, what do I find? Pumpkin soaps! Plus other stuff. Here's today's newness!

 

  

 
   
  
  
  
 
 




 
  The soaps sleeves might not be new, I don't look at those often because I don't use them, but they are likely only a week or so on there, and cute!