I know I posted this on Facebook but now that I'm able to access my blog I'm going to post it here, like I originally had wanted to. :) I love to share in my excitement about the things I'm crazy about so I'm here to let you in on a couple for my favs!
First of all I LOVE Bath and Body Works foaming hand soap! (Christmas is only around the corner... *wink wink*) I recently tried one that I would fight someone over. If someone has broke into my house and robbed me I would run to the bathroom first to make sure they didn't take my soap. haha No, not really, but honestly its pretty awesome! Its called Cinnamon Raisin Cookie and it smells sooooo good. This soap smells mouthwatering good, every time I use it I end up smelling my hands for a long while after. I don't even really like Oatmeal/Cinnamon raisin cookies but BOY do they smell amazing! I wish I could buy this for every one of my friends so they could fall in love with it too. The first time I used it I went running to find my husband and make him smell my hands. lol Also, foaming soaps last a very long time- this coming from an avid hand washer. Even when the bottle appears empty it keeps going and going. Oh, one down side, this is a seasonal product and will only last a couple of months before it gets phased out. They also have a lot of other great fall scents as well, which Im sure smell equally as delicious, i just haven't tried them yet. Here is a list of some others that are on my radar. ;)
Marshmallow
Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin
CranApple Crisp
Pumpkin Caramel Latte
Creamy Pumpkin
Orchard Leaves
Right now is the time to buy too, they have them on sale 5/$15 or 7/$20. That's around $3 (or less) each, the same price you would pay for something similar at Walmart ect. and its way better. :)
Oh also, before I end this I suggest ALWAYS going to www.retailmenot.com before you place any online order ANYWHERE. They almost always have free shipping coupons (Im a HUGE stickler for paying shipping, I absolutely HATE paying shipping. lol) as well as $10 off 30 or sometimes $40 for BBW regularly as well as some other great ones AND they also have TONS of other stores coupons listed. Seriously, check it out, it will save you money.
Mini Candles As Tarts = <3
BBW sells Mini Candles as a preview to their new editions. They are a great way to find out how you like the scent before deciding to buy the 3-Wick 14 oz candles. (Around $20 each. Although sales are run that make them 2/$20) These mini candles are PRONOMINAL, I love them, I know you cant tell. ;) Anyway they are 3/$5 right now which seems really reasonable to me. They have many new Fall scents that are so great. I cant even pick a favorite to tell you about because I love them all. I will list them below and try to eplain a little more what they are, how I like them ect.
Slatkin candles are Super Duper nice but I find the minis don't have a very good throw since the pool is so small. I tried them in my living room, which has a very high ceiling and so its hard to really get a scent going in there, and it only smelled right by where the candle was burning... I ended up using it in my bedroom, it smelled great but I really want scent in my main living area! So here is what I did.....
This is the Apple Crumble mini candle as it comes, in a regular plastic container. (It smells fantastic by the way!) I took this and threw it in the freezer for at least 20 minutes, although I leave mine in for way longer since I usually forget about it. Once you take it out of the freezer it will (Usually) have split and you can squeeze it while turning it in your hands to help loosen it up. Sometimes you have to turn it upside down and bang on it a couple times but it will come out. YOU CANNOT BURN THIS ON YOUR WARMER WHILE IT IS INSIDE THE CONTAINER. Have to add this little disclaimer for people who are.... silly. :) Next take it to your warmer and use it just like a tart or oil. Mine just a regular tea light warmer which is nice because once the tea light is melted it goes out on its own and your house is usually all scented up by then! :)
This really works SUPER well, I think you will be impressed if you try this! When I burned this the first time it couldn't scent my living room, when I used the warmer is scented almost my whole house!!
I burned mine yesterday so it has already hardened back up again. Note that the wick really doesn't matter. You can take it out but I didn't for this one. I got my warmer from Walmart for $3, the tea light for around $2 for a box of them and the Apple Crumble was $1.66. (With purchase of two others).
I also purchased 3 oils from Walmart for my warmer as well in case I didn't feel like using one of my minis that day. They were $2 each. I love simple apple fragrances in my home so I use that one the most. The cookie one is really good too! Very yummy smelling. :) I haven't tried the cinnamon roll one yet or else I would comment on it.
Here are the scents I LIKE that they have in Mini Candles.
Frosted Cupcake
Salty Caramel
Apple Crumble (I already told you this one rocks. ;))
Caramel Apple (Love! <3)
Autumn
Mint Chocolate
Hot Chocolate
Cinnamon Sugar Donut (SO good!)
Pumpkin Caramel Latte
S'Mores
Oatmeal Raisin Cookie
There are A LOT more but I haven't tried them and I cant say I really wanted to, but if you are interested check out the website @
http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=11128744&cp=4090259.4090324.4090329.4432046&cm_sp=IM-_-Candles-_-1.6+oz+Candles
Something else I love and use all the time- St. Ives Naturally Clear Apricot Scrub!
I just went to their website and noticed there are a few different types of this scrub, which I wasn't aware of. I have the one pictured above, its the Blemish and blackhead Control one. I have heard from other reviewers that it can be a bit harsh and possibly too gritty for some skin types. I haven't run into this problem, but I also don't use it EVERY single day. FYI- Dermatologists don't recommend doing that anyway because you are stripping your skin of dead skin cells when you use it, so using it every day doesn't give your skin enough time to build up healthy skin cells.I do plan on trying one of the other types that have a smaller, less gritty texture to see if I might like those more but we will see, Ill update if I do.
This product is awesome, I wouldn't know what to do without it in the winter time when my skin gets super dry. I literally refused to run out of this at any time during the winter because it is such a life saver for my skin. I cant say it really is a "Blemish and blackhead controller" because I still do get the occasional break out like I always have and I do have blackheads. BUT for the purpose I use it for, smoothing out my skin, it works great. It definitely gets any rough patches of skin off and also allows a smooth surface for your make up to set better.
Another little beauty secret, use it to shave your legs with!! I will usually shave my legs normally with saving cream or whatever I have in the shower with me at the time, im not picky- shower gel, body wash, soap sometimes... But after I am done I SCRUB my legs with this stuff and shave it off too. When I get out of the shower I put lotion on my legs as soon as I am dry. (Do not use anything overly scented! This stuff can be abrasive and scented lotion can make your legs feel like they are burning! Regular lotion will do fine.) And Vuala! Smoooooth, sexy legs. Try it, you'll thank me! ;)
Next!
This has gotten a lot of mixed reviews, I happen to like it, you may not. Hard Candy Moon Glow Lunminizing Powder.
I don't use this every day, sometimes I just want to look natural and Ill leave it out of my beauty routine and other times I'm just feeling lazy and well, I just don't care. When I do use it I happen to like it a lot though. I don't use much and I don't really put it ALL over my face like some people because I just like the subtle "glow" if you will. It really depends on your skin tone with this one, you can use it and it can make you face look incredibly smooth and natural, and on others it really shows "glitter". (getting this from reviews, it does NOT has glitter in the product fyi.) I think if you wanted to use a lot of this, on your entire face it would be suited more for going out instead of just doing your day to day activities. Oh and mine did not come with the make up pad thinggy they now have in them but even if it did I wouldn't use it, Brushes all the way! :)
This is what the website says:
"Because skin touched by moonlight makes the complexion glow. A multi-tasking translucent powder infused with illuminating gold powder. Inspired by the beauty of skin in moonlight, this product is formulated to set makeup while imparting a soft-focused glow. For all it's immediate "glowing" results."
I say try it and see what you think. Also, if you have any Hard Candy products you have used and liked please tell me, I hear they have good stuff for being so cheap. I really have no idea though because I don't often buy things different then my normal wear. I really am trying to be more experimental with my make up so even if you have products that aren't Hard Candy let me know! :)
Last but not least, I'm going to get a little technologically geeky for a second. Not too much, I promise. I think most of you have a Hard Drive already, (Hopefully a passport, they are so much smaller and covenant. ) that plus a Western Digital AV player is simple AMAZING!
In case no one knows what the heck I am talking about I figured Id post a picture of both the WD and the Passport.
If you don't have this set up, you need it! Well, maybe not, but once you understand how great this is you will most definitely want it! All you do it plus the WD into your TVs Audio/Video ports (red, yellow, white- Yes, Im dummy-ing this down for ya.) then plug your passport into the WD and everything on your hard drive can be seen on your television. It even has a remote. :) I have tons and tons of movies and TV shows on mine. Its so nice to be able to watch anything, practically anywhere and it weighs less then 2 lbs? (Im guessing. I have no idea) We even used it with out laptop while we were on the plane traveling from Europe. <3 This is super convenient for anyone who loves, music, movies, tv shows, doesn't have cable/satellite, travels a lot, just doesnt feel like rummaging through dvds to find something to watch, or has a lot of free time at work... Which couldn't possibly be anyone I know. ;) lol I'm sure this thing has way more capabilities then what we use it for but I haven't had the need to do anything else with it so its my portable movie collection for now.
I wish I had more time to say more about it, but this is a very long blog and Im super burned out. lol
Lets Review: WD + Passport = Amazing, super convenient and you want to buy it. The end.
We bought ours from the BX but here are a couple links to find it..
And the passport you can find at walmart or amazon.
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