Thursday, March 28, 2013

Used up stuff #1

Front Porch
Pink Fruit Loops
Not really a fan of pink but love fruit loops. This sent was just okay  - was an equal mix for me the pink did not over power the fruit loops and the fruit loops was nothing to write home about. The scent was medium and the throw was medium. Nice but not a favourite. Would not repurchase, however if I get this in a destash or RR will melt and enjoy.  (Partylite Warmer)

Pumpkins & Apples
Perfect fall scent - great combination of pumpkin and apples. This lasted for at least eight hours, had a medium throw but strong scent. Again not a favourite, I would not go out of my way to order it, if however I was placing an order and a 4 pack was available will grab it. (40w light bulb)

Nature's Bounty
This one was a dud. It had a light throw and a light scent. I could not even describe what it smelt like because it was so light, I got a little fruit and maybe some spices. Would not repurchase.  (Partylite Warmer)

Strawberry Marshmallow Bread
I do not understand why everyone is so crazy over this scent. It has a strong throw but I do not like it. I keep buying and melting it because I keep thinking maybe I am missing something or maybe mines was an accident. But I'm beginning to think it's just my nose. I love the strawberry scent but the marshmallow and the bread makes it yucky - at least to me. I will try not to repurchase.

Aunt Nenas Candles and Things
Cotton Candy
Another dud - no scent whatsoever, will not repurchase. (Partylite Warmer)

Cupcake Candles
Cherry Crumb Pie
This was a major disappointment. Got this in a RR, it was a nice sized lattice pie with a strong cold throw. When melted did not get a scent throw at all. Will not repurchase - I am not a fan of cherry but my cousin liked it when I got the box so I thought we'd give it a try (24w hot plate)

Candles From The Keeping Room
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Roll
Got this in a destash - had no throw. Will not repurchase.  (24w hot plate)

Pumpkin Crunch Cake
This was yummy, it had a nice strong throw, got the pumpkin and a hint of cake with spices. Melted this on a very cold day and it just warmed up the room filling it with a nice bakery scent. I am not really into bakery at this moment so it will not be repurchased but I will snag it from a RR or destash. (24w hot plate)

Sweet Fixations
Key Lime Cupcake
This was wonderful, nice lime scent wit a hint of cake. I loved it. Strong scent medium throw lasted over four hours. I got this in a destash. If I ever make a Sweet Fixation order would probably grab a couple. (Partylite Warmer)



Victoria's Designer Creations
Pink & White Christmas
This had a strong scent but light throw, I got this in a mystery sampler - it was described as "a clean fruity scent blended with pink sugar" I got the pink sugar and some fruit but could not identify what fruit. Would not repurchase not a huge pink sugar fan although hers is one I can tolerate. (Partylite Warmer)

Haley's Heavenly Scents
Mulled Cider
This had a strong throw it is described as " a spicy bouquet of apple, clove, orange, and cinnamon with a sweet musky background" you get a lot of the apples and clove. Lasted over eight hours, I may get another scent cup or two in the fall but it was not bag worthy. (24w hot plate)

Shayz Scentz
Pound Cake
It was okay had a strong scent - medium throw, smelled like a cake, not much to say. Would not repurchase. (24w hot plate)

Crosscreek Country Candles
Passionate Kisses
Described as " A playful fragrance .. with top notes of raspberry, blackberry , and fresh strawberries, ... mid notes of coconut milk and freshly picked roses .. ending with notes of vanilla and amber musk" I got the berries and a milky floral. This had a medium scent throw. It was nice not sure if I would repurchase. (Partylite Warmer)

Pink Fruit & Acai
It was alright, not a favourite,  I melted this as I was falling asleep, was relaxing - the pink was not overwhelming. Medium sent throw and will not repurchase. (Partylite Warmer)

Peach Fizz or Fuzz
This was not memorable but I do not think it was bad - I always remember the bad ones. Not sure if I would repurchase. (Party Lite Warmer)

I have doubles of most of the CCC - so after second melt will decide if I want to repurchase.


Bath and Body Works
Toffee Crunch
This was a major disappointment, I got a light caramel throw for half of the burn after that it started to smell like popcorn that was on the verge of burning. Will not repurchase, although I think I have another one.


Candles by Victoria
Lemongrass
This started of as a problem had drowning wicks, tunneling and a light scent throw. I babied this candle - poured out some wax, used the foil method and finally it straightened out but still the throw was not strong. So I put it on my hot plate party light warmer while burning it at the same time and finally achieved a medium scent throw. I loved this scent it was clean and spa like with a little green sooo good but would probably never repurchase it in candle form.


Tiffany's Candles
Get Naked + ComeOnIWannaLeiYa
Uggh where do I start, light scent and light throw, I should have never combined these two, it smelt okay but different from when I tried this with the tarts. Light fruity tropical scent. Burned cleanly for the first half then it started to soot badly and after that the wicks started moving apart to either ends of the jar, I had to manually move them back to the center numerous times. Will not repurchase.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Wax Ban

Yes it is that time. As of March 1st I have been on a no buy wax. I am going to try to do it for the whole month. If all goes well I will be trying to stay on the wagon for April also. So far it hasn't been that bad. I have been tempted with a few destashes but have been able to resist. I also nearly gave in when the Fresh Pick collection was released at Bath and Body Works but I just exchanged 3 candles for the 3 I wanted. Unfortunately my no buying wax has turned into buying and eating chocolate *sigh* If I bought and used my wax at the rate I am buying and consuming chocolate I wouldn't need to be on a ban lol.