I’m also burning down my candle collection, clothes, makeup and so much excess of over buying … I feel very accomplished, organized, and somewhat minimalist 😅
I’m really looking forward to your feedback on the Pura system performance. I like the idea of being able to get some of the more high ends scents at a fraction of the cost of the candles. I really enjoy some of the Nest and Lafco scents but $ 50.00+ for a single wick hurts 😬.
I have been enjoying my experience with Pura. Like candles, the scents are trial and error. Some perform well and are strong and others are light even on the strongest setting. Nest and LAFCO so far are my favorite brands with Pura.
I heard someone mention in a video this week about Bath and Bodyworks didn’t put out their “autumn “candle and apparently a lot of people are really upset about that. I had one in my stash I took it out and I am burning it right now and I am enjoying it, and I can see why everyone is so upset over it!if it wasn’t for you giving me the inspiration to burn all of my special candles, I probably wouldn’t have done it. Thank you!❤
I have been somewhat vocal about Kringle about my orders … I just don’t understand why they wouldn’t hire some part time staff for the holidays. I think they know their orders uptick during the season. This would be a perfect job for a high school student.
I think the problem might be finding enough people to staff the positions. They do need to get it sorted or perhaps increase the length of time between releases to give available staff the time to pack orders according to their usual schedule. I think perhaps they shouldn’t have offered the clearance sale at the same time as new releases. I’m sure they are getting an earful for sure so they’ll likely have to do something here very soon about this.
Thanks for sharing, per usual. Still waiting for a Kringle order from 8/24 (del. expected 9/15). I canceled my order for 1 Reserve PSL as the 25% off coupons from review writing are no longer applicable. BTW: these coupons no longer work on Halloween candles either. Disappointing as Kringle sent me 20+ coupons for large candles that are not my size preference. I used them on scents only available in large jars. I messaged customer service with an inquiry on this; no response received. Enjoying Sweet and Savory, a simply beautiful rye & pumpernickel bread scent (not sweet); strong 9 throw (scents both floors of the open floor plan). Looking forward to enjoying cranberry & other Autumn scents now that it’s starting to cool down. IMO, a sleeper Autumn/Winter candle: Kringle’s Cranmary. So good! Happy Fall fragrances to all. R 🍁
I don’t like that they are doing that either. If you send a coupon it should apply across the board. Totally get not being able to stack, but it should apply to everything. No exceptions.
Oh I am so excited to hear about Pura. I did buy “as is” off QVC with Homeworx holiday scents and then the spring scent one. So far the Lavendar is strong but the lemon cupcake is very subtle. But I am so curious about other brands from Pura. So excited to hear how others work.
Cranberry muffin is so good! That one snuck up on me too. I got it in BBMB and on cold sniff didn’t put it in my club. Woe was me once I warmed it and realized how good it was.
Small one wicks I only use in bathrooms. I was shocked when BBW did Mahogany Teakwood Intense. Out of all candles to make an intense version...wrong one. I am pissed they didn't release Autumn this year. It better be back next year.
Leaves 🍂 ahhhh My all time favorite!! I just finished the new Moisturizing hand sanitizer in the scent 🧡 I cannot wait to see what you think about the new Fall/Winter Scentsy
I love my Pura! I’ve been using them for 3-4 years now, and have two in my home currently. What I don’t recommend so much is the Pura Car. It works fine, it’s just too fussy for the car, in my opinion.
Hey Melanie, nice roundup. Just finished HW Creamy Oat Milk Latte (good throw and my first 3-wick) and started WW's Hot Toddy, it's a nice fragrance and the wick reminds me of a fireplace. I was so happy to find Spiced Apple Crumb and will burn it next Fall. I just pulled from the shop out back a 2020 pour of the discontinued medium jar from Yankee called Whipped Pumpkin Spice (Bonfire Nights collection) and a 2019 medium pour of Pumpkin Apple Parfait (has the new ribbon under the lid). So sad to burn retired jars though but it's fine. Pumpkin Wreath please. Since you mentioned your favorite Cranberry Chutney, they're $18.60 each aka 40 % off and Goose Creek ones are $10.99 each right now. BBW has Cinnamon Stick room spray and four new candles that aren't released in stores yet: Brown Sugar Coconut, Rainforest Jungle, Festival De Las Flores, and Mango Passionfruit. Fall 3 will be dropping soon, so excited. Happy candle burning/melting. You shouldn't burn those BBW mason jars, sell them at a high price since they're not longer made lol. I've bought one Mahogany Teakwood, so hand raised. I'm still enjoying HW Farmstand Peach soap, then BBW Crisp Morning Air foaming hand soap will be next.
If you are going in store at BBW anyway they have a new candle in a limited edition South American inspired collection called Brown Sugar Coconut and it has a vanilla note too if you care to smell that one. It’s not really coconut season, but maybe the brown sugar and vanilla would make it work…kind of. There’s also a Mango Passionfruit one in that collection, but it has pineapple in it. I really like my Pura. It works best in enclosed spaces and hallways. The Nest and Lafco refills I’ve tried are really nice. Pura Black Friday sales are the best deal and stacks with the subscribe and save. It was 30% off plus an extra 20% off last year for BF.
I blow them out haha. Although I am in the hunt for the perfect brass antique snuffer. Love the look of those. But just blowing them out of my usual method.
@@MrKongsMomreally? I hate the smell of smoke after burning a beautiful candle. The wick dipper rids of any smoke. Hopefully you can obtain your brass snuffer from the comment below ❤
Ugh right, honestly it’s a big let down with this one because the scent is amazing!!!! Can’t wait to watch your first impressions with Cody by the way. But I’m refraining until I film my video 🤣
I wonder too why BBW refuses to bring back the great scents of the past. In addition to Mahogany Teakwood they continue to push Japanese Cherry Blossom as a core scent.
I’m also burning down my candle collection, clothes, makeup and so much excess of over buying … I feel very accomplished, organized, and somewhat minimalist 😅
You can do it! It’s an interesting thing when you get to that point, isn’t it??
Alf is so adorable ❤
I’m really looking forward to your feedback on the Pura system performance. I like the idea of being able to get some of the more high ends scents at a fraction of the cost of the candles. I really enjoy some of the Nest and Lafco scents but $ 50.00+ for a single wick hurts 😬.
Fingers crossed! I’m very hopeful for it! So far it’s going good.
I have been enjoying my experience with Pura. Like candles, the scents are trial and error. Some perform well and are strong and others are light even on the strongest setting. Nest and LAFCO so far are my favorite brands with Pura.
@@bookaddict8574 Thanks, that’s encouraging 😊
@@bookaddict8574would you mind sharing the ones you are experiencing great performance?
I heard someone mention in a video this week about Bath and Bodyworks didn’t put out their “autumn “candle and apparently a lot of people are really upset about that. I had one in my stash I took it out and I am burning it right now and I am enjoying it, and I can see why everyone is so upset over it!if it wasn’t for you giving me the inspiration to burn all of my special candles, I probably wouldn’t have done it. Thank you!❤
I have been somewhat vocal about Kringle about my orders … I just don’t understand why they wouldn’t hire some part time staff for the holidays. I think they know their orders uptick during the season. This would be a perfect job for a high school student.
I think the problem might be finding enough people to staff the positions. They do need to get it sorted or perhaps increase the length of time between releases to give available staff the time to pack orders according to their usual schedule. I think perhaps they shouldn’t have offered the clearance sale at the same time as new releases. I’m sure they are getting an earful for sure so they’ll likely have to do something here very soon about this.
Thanks for sharing, per usual. Still waiting for a Kringle order from 8/24 (del. expected 9/15). I canceled my order for 1 Reserve PSL as the 25% off coupons from review writing are no longer applicable. BTW: these coupons no longer work on Halloween candles either. Disappointing as Kringle sent me 20+ coupons for large candles that are not my size preference. I used them on scents only available in large jars. I messaged customer service with an inquiry on this; no response received. Enjoying Sweet and Savory, a simply beautiful rye & pumpernickel bread scent (not sweet); strong 9 throw (scents both floors of the open floor plan). Looking forward to enjoying cranberry & other Autumn scents now that it’s starting to cool down. IMO, a sleeper Autumn/Winter candle: Kringle’s Cranmary. So good! Happy Fall fragrances to all. R 🍁
I don’t like that they are doing that either. If you send a coupon it should apply across the board. Totally get not being able to stack, but it should apply to everything. No exceptions.
@@MrKongsMom Agreed. I’m feeling fairly salty about this. 🧂🤷♀️
Oh I am so excited to hear about Pura. I did buy “as is” off QVC with Homeworx holiday scents and then the spring scent one. So far the Lavendar is strong but the lemon cupcake is very subtle. But I am so curious about other brands from Pura. So excited to hear how others work.
Thanks for sharing!! I too am curious about the different brands!
Hey Melonie! Hey Alf! Great video! I’ve been curious about Pura! Can’t wait for the review ❤ have a great rest of the weekend!
I’m excited about the system too!
I got a bubblegum note from the cranberry orange cider scentsy bar also, glad to know I’m not actually going insane 😂
It’s totally there 🤣
Cranberry muffin is so good! That one snuck up on me too. I got it in BBMB and on cold sniff didn’t put it in my club. Woe was me once I warmed it and realized how good it was.
Right? Story of my life 🤣
Small one wicks I only use in bathrooms. I was shocked when BBW did Mahogany Teakwood Intense. Out of all candles to make an intense version...wrong one. I am pissed they didn't release Autumn this year. It better be back next year.
I love your doggy!!!
He’s the best ❤️❤️❤️
I am the mahogany teakwood lover hahaha. I even buy the high intensity one and if it ever gets discontinued I will buy up all my local stores lol
Haha!!! It's YOU!!!! Well luckily BBW loves it so you should have it for years to come lol.
Your home must smell beautiful.
It does! Or at least I think so 🤣
Leaves 🍂 ahhhh My all time favorite!! I just finished the new Moisturizing hand sanitizer in the scent 🧡 I cannot wait to see what you think about the new Fall/Winter Scentsy
This new catalog is pretty great! And the collections so far as pretty good too. So excited to see what they do for christmas too!
I love my Pura! I’ve been using them for 3-4 years now, and have two in my home currently. What I don’t recommend so much is the Pura Car. It works fine, it’s just too fussy for the car, in my opinion.
So far so good for my pura as well. Very curious about the consistency between the brands.
@@MrKongsMom Some scents aren’t as strong or long lasting as others, but I haven’t really noticed any particular brands being a problem.
Hey Melanie, nice roundup. Just finished HW Creamy Oat Milk Latte (good throw and my first 3-wick) and started WW's Hot Toddy, it's a nice fragrance and the wick reminds me of a fireplace. I was so happy to find Spiced Apple Crumb and will burn it next Fall. I just pulled from the shop out back a 2020 pour of the discontinued medium jar from Yankee called Whipped Pumpkin Spice (Bonfire Nights collection) and a 2019 medium pour of Pumpkin Apple Parfait (has the new ribbon under the lid). So sad to burn retired jars though but it's fine. Pumpkin Wreath please. Since you mentioned your favorite Cranberry Chutney, they're $18.60 each aka 40 % off and Goose Creek ones are $10.99 each right now. BBW has Cinnamon Stick room spray and four new candles that aren't released in stores yet: Brown Sugar Coconut, Rainforest Jungle, Festival De Las Flores, and Mango Passionfruit. Fall 3 will be dropping soon, so excited. Happy candle burning/melting. You shouldn't burn those BBW mason jars, sell them at a high price since they're not longer made lol. I've bought one Mahogany Teakwood, so hand raised. I'm still enjoying HW Farmstand Peach soap, then BBW Crisp Morning Air foaming hand soap will be next.
Thanks so much for sharing Scott!
@@MrKongsMom Welcome, love the grammar in the essay too.
If you are going in store at BBW anyway they have a new candle in a limited edition South American inspired collection called Brown Sugar Coconut and it has a vanilla note too if you care to smell that one. It’s not really coconut season, but maybe the brown sugar and vanilla would make it work…kind of. There’s also a Mango Passionfruit one in that collection, but it has pineapple in it.
I really like my Pura. It works best in enclosed spaces and hallways. The Nest and Lafco refills I’ve tried are really nice. Pura Black Friday sales are the best deal and stacks with the subscribe and save. It was 30% off plus an extra 20% off last year for BF.
Oh I’ll for sure sniff that out. Sounds delicious!!!!
Cranberry muffin came back Jan.2023. With the new 5-year rule it won't be eligible 2028. I was really surprised you didn't club that one.
Ugh. Well lesson learned… again 🤦🏼♀️🤣
How do you extinguish your candles? I love the wick dipper. Do you have one?
I blow them out haha. Although I am in the hunt for the perfect brass antique snuffer. Love the look of those. But just blowing them out of my usual method.
@@MrKongsMomI have an older Yankee Candle brass candle snuffer, if you’re interested. It’s not my preferred way to put out a candle (too much smoke).
@@MrKongsMomreally? I hate the smell of smoke after burning a beautiful candle. The wick dipper rids of any smoke. Hopefully you can obtain your brass snuffer from the comment below ❤
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I’m catching up on videos & I’m having the same experience with Japanese Maple 😒
Ugh right, honestly it’s a big let down with this one because the scent is amazing!!!! Can’t wait to watch your first impressions with Cody by the way. But I’m refraining until I film my video 🤣
I wonder too why BBW refuses to bring back the great scents of the past. In addition to Mahogany Teakwood they continue to push Japanese Cherry Blossom as a core scent.
Both my least faves lol!