Bakery Scented Candles ft. Yankee Candles

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* Disclaimer: This post contains PR Samples from Yankee Candle for review purposes. I want to thank Yankee Candle for sending these products. All opinions are 100% my own.

It's no secret that I love candles. One might say I have a slight candle addition lol. Well today I wanted to share a few candles that I received from Yankee Candle.

All product information is courtesy of http://yankeecandle.com

About the Large 2 Wick 22 oz. Tumbler Candles

You can't go wrong with Large Tumbler Candles for creating a centerpiece or decorating a mantle. Tumblers tend to play well with others, which make them perfect for mixing with multiple candles. Sleek 22-oz. design is topped off with a brushed metal lid that helps it join the ranks of "updated chic." And there are 2 wicks to double the fragrance to love. (75-110 hours burn time)

Christmas Cookie 

About This Fragrance

Buttery rich, vanilla scented, holiday sugar cookies.

Fragrance Notes:
Top: Creamy Vanilla Bean
Mid: Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Sugar
Base: Vanilla, Butter, Baked Notes

Top note is the initial impression of the fragrance, middle note is the main body of the scent and base is its final impression.

My Thoughts

This is one of my favorite holiday candles by Yankee Candle. I've reviewed this candle a few years ago when I first started buying Yankee Candles. My feelings are still the same lol.  This candle smells like sugary goodness. This candle has a fairly light to moderate scent, but the two wick candle gives more of a throw. I love that my apartment smells like cookies!

Vanilla Cupcake 

About This Fragrance

Fresh churned butter creamed with confectioner's sugar and vanilla bean.

Fragrance Notes: Top: Butter, Coconut CreamMid: Rum, Caramel, Vanilla Cake Base: Raw Sugar, Malt 

Top note is the initial impression of the fragrance, middle note is the main body of the scent and base is its final impression.

My Thoughts

This is my all time favorite candle. If you love the scent of vanilla cupcakes you'll likely love this candle. The vanilla icing and cake batter scent really makes me want a cupcake! This is a great candle to give for a birthday gift or gift in general.

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I've had this candle a few times over the years and it still smells amazing ! This a candle that I smell throughout the apartment. I find that I like the 2 wick candles better because I don't have tunneling issues as the candles burn.

Buttercream

About This Fragrance 

Fresh churned butter creamed with confectioner's sugar and vanilla bean.

Fragrance Notes:

Top: Butter, Coconut Cream
Mid: Rum, Caramel, Vanilla Cake
Base: Raw Sugar, Malt

Top note is the initial impression of the fragrance, middle note is the main body of the scent and base is its final impression.

My Thoughts

First thing that comes to mind is very strong! Don't get me wrong I love a strong candle, but this one is a little too overpowering. I started smelling this candle within my whole apartment within 10 minutes of burning the wicks. I know this candle is Buttercream, but I smell more of a buttery coconut scent. This candle smells good, but I only smell coconut cream. I wish the throw provided more of the other contents such as vanilla cake and raw sugar.


What are some of your favorite bakery scented Yankee Candles?


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Reflections 2017/Almost 32 Years Old

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The year isn't over, but today I wanted to write my reflections post. My birthday is on Christmas Day, and I wanted to write about that as well.

Reflections 2017 

What can I say about 2017....

It has been a good year. When I think of my trainwreck of a year last year, it doesn't even compare. I feel blessed, very blessed.


Pray more and worry less

I always put God first in my life, and with each passing year I like to think that I'm becoming closer to God. I've always had a relationship with God, even when I don't always understand God's plan. Having anxiety and depression can be very difficult, but I find solice in prayer and reading the Bible.  I'm learning to let things go beyond my control. It's a process for me not to worry all the time, but I'll get there. I can only speak myself, but I've try to live by 3 P's in life...Praying, Planning, and Prioritizing.


Change is good and sometimes neccessary 

You may remember that I mentioned in May that I moved again. I was living in a house where the landlord was just impossible to deal with and negligent of his property. Long story short, it was time to go. I'm at a place in my life if something doesn't make me happy or disrupts my peace, I'm learning to let it go.

Life Updates (May 2017)

Forgiving others to set myself free

I can admit that I struggle with forgiveness. I think the hardest part of forgiveness, or at least for me is forgiving people that never actually apologize. In your mind you know that you need to forgive someone in order to move on, but how do you tell your heart to forgive? That's a tough question to answer. I realized I have to let go of what and/or whos hurting me to find peace and happiness.


It's ok to take care of myself first...I matter too

I think when you care so much about others or things around you, it's easy to forget about yourself. It's ok to put myself and my needs first sometimes. I matter too. Since I have struggles with depression and anxiety I realized that I have to take of myself and my well being.


Blogging makes me happy

I celebrated 4 years of blogging this year! (July 27th). That's an accomplishment I'm proud of.  I set out to do something and I've stuck with it. I may share sponsored posts, and receive products for review, but I truly enjoy blogging.

Blogiversary Cupcake :)

I love that the bloggging community gives me an outlet to share my thoughts and share common interests with other bloggers! I think back on last year when I stopped blogging for over 2 months. I really missed it!

Happy 4th Blogiversary to my Blog!

Almost 32 Years Old

Still no kids or a husband lol. I'm not focused on those things right now. Sure I want to be a mom and a wife someday, but right now is just not the time. One thing about surviving domestic violence, you learn to find and love yourself again. For the time being I'm happy being single and learning to enjoy life again.

Surviving Domestic Violence 

I'm still not where I want to be regarding a career.  So many people feel they went to college to obtain a degree they're not even using. I feel like that too sometimes, but I remember that hard work does pay off. I'm uncertain where my B.A in Psychology will take me, but I'm sure I will use my degree in some way.

At one point I used to feel a certain type of way of turning another age. Birthdays used to be a reminder that I haven't accomplished some of my goals. I stopped looking at birthdays like that a long time ago. It can be discouraging to not meet deadlines I set for myself, but that makes more ambitious to strive for my goals.

I don't know what my next year of life has in store for me, but I'm looking forward to celebrating another year of life and embracing a new year.



December 2017 Posts

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Christmas Cookies


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Christmas Cookies

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You may have noticed that I've been sharing memories from my childhood in some of my recent Christmas posts. Today I bring you a Christmas memory about holiday baking. When I was growing up I remember my mom baking treats to give people at Christmas, she still does that. I love to bake around the holidays as well.

This year I wanted to keep it simple and make Christmas cookies as gifts in these cute little tins. I'm so glad my mom instilled values of sharing with others. I was taught it is better to give than receive. Sometimes a small gesture of kindness can brighten someones day.

Such festive Christmas tins! 

I really wanted to make homemade sugar cookies, but time wouldn't allow that this holiday season, so I went with the next best thing...break and bake cookies lol

Cute pot holders from Dollar Tree 

Can't forget about the oven mitt

Can you tell the Christmas spirit around here? lol 

Time for baking! I actually picked up four packs of cookies to make sure I'll have enough. I probably won't bake all of these tonight. I was so happy that I finally found some green sugar!

Ready to go in the oven!

First batch of Christmas Cookies :)

All packaged and ready to give as gifts!

A few cookies for the house :)

Happy Baking and Happy Holidays!


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Candy Cane Lane

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When I was little one of my favorite Christmas treats were candy canes. I remember one Christmas we decorated the tree and my mom decided to add candy canes on some of the branches. Maybe not the best idea because I would always sneak a candy cane off of the tree. It's safe to say she ended buying another box and told me those candy canes were Santa haha!

Candy Cane Inspired Colors.

Since the holidays are usually a busy time, this season I'm focusing on quick and simple makeup looks. Yes, I broke the rules lol. Since I did a quick look, I skipped wearing foudation and powder. I'm just wearing primer, eyeshadow, and lipstick 

Eyes: 

- Mac Paint Pot in Soft Orchre

-Lorac Pro 3 Palette (Terracotta on the lid) (Dk. Brown in the ceease)

Face:

- Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser 

Lips:

- Covergirl Melting Pout Liquid Lipstick in Gel Yes

On those bitterly cold days my oversized crochet hat comes in handy. It's so warm :)

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Come Along with Me: Christmas at Yankee Candle

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Since I had to go to the mall today, I decided to take you all along with me. One of today's main stops, Yankee Candle :)

This beautiful display caught my attention as soon as I went into the store. I love this Christmas Theme!

The back of the display. 

Build a gift set

Sprays and scented beads

A few of the oils. How cute is that wax warmer?!

More candles

What a great sale! 2 large candles for $30. 

I had a great time in Yankee Candle. I went to the Mall earlier in day to avoid the Christmas crowds in stores lol. I'm not going to show the items since some are gifts, but I have a review on a few Yankee Candles scheduled for next week :)

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Grooming Products by Clio

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* Disclaimer: This post contains PR Samples from Clio for review purposes. I want to thank Clio for sending these products. All opinions are 100% my own.

Grooming is an important part of my skincare routine. Today I wanted to share my thoughts about a few grooming products from Clio that I've been using for the past few weeks. How cute are these designs?!

About Clio

Product information is courtesy of https://www.cliostyle.com

Get into the grooming groove with clio's award-winning line of beauty tools! you'll take personal care to the next level when you take home our easy to use, quick-fix products. best of all, no appointment is needed. (ever!) if you're searching for spa-like sleekness without the splurge, think clio...the freedom to be flawless!

Beauty Care

Personal Hair Trimmer

Put beauty bliss in the palm of your hands – without spending a fortune. our glam gadgets will let you “up your beauty game” at your convenience. from perfectly arched brows to skin that shimmers and shines, you’ll make magic with clio’s essential, go-anywhere, beauty care appliances.

My Thoughts 

This is such a great beauty tool, and it's travel friendly! My eyebrows have a natural arch, but this product helps me clean them up a bit. I also like using this product to trim up my sideburns. There are no knicks with this beauty tool. The only thing I noticed was a slight irritation when I trimmed my right side burn, but that was partly my fault since I put the device too close to my face.  This a beauty tool I highly reccomend to included in your beauty routine or regimen!

Hair Removal

Palmperfect Electric Shaver

Make a smooth move to clio’s fashion forward line of hair removal tools. from battery operated shavers to our bikini trimmers, and rechargeable shavers, you’ll get pain-free, professional results! best of all, our top rated, on-the-go grooming gear lets you do it all from the comfort of your own home.

Water resistant and convenient to use in the shower

My Thoughts

If you have sensitive skin or if you're tired of using razors that leave you with knicks, this is a razor you might want to try. This is an amazing razor if you have sensitive skin.

I love how you can use this razor wet or dry. I've used this razor several times and I haven't had any irritation on my skin and this razor removes hair well. I also like that I don't have to use shaving gel with this razor. Another plus is this razor is travel friendly and since this razor is water resistant, you can use it in the shower! I saw this razor in Walmart a few days ago, but I'll link the website so you find more locations to purchase these items. Guys, dont feel left out! This brand also provides products for men too!

For more information about Clio, visit https://www.cliostyle.com


December 2017 Post

Christmas Tree Decorations 2017


November 2017 Posts

Hello November

Staying Healthy During the Colder Months

My Favorite Liquid Lipsticks: Fall Edition 2017

Come Along with Me: Christmas at Bath and Body Works and White Barn

Thanksgiving Inspired Makeup 2017

Thankful

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

Pink Pom Pom Beanie 

Projects with Pilar: Christmas Decor DIY's

My Life in November 2017

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Christmas Tree Decorations 2017

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I'm so excited to share today's post! What better way to start off December than to share photos of my decorated tree. On the countdown :) 24 days unil Christmas/My Birthday! To all the December babies, happy birthday!

The first pic of tree once I finished. This tree is 7.5 ft tall. The original plan was to start last weekend. I started decorating Wednesday night and I finished on Thursday afternoon.

This year more blue was added to the tree. I think blue and silver looks so pretty at Christmas time. 

I wanted a white faux fur tree skirt, but I think this silver sequenced tree skirt looks better with the theme.

I mentioned that last year I just put two bells for the tree topper. This year I went for a bow and bells.  I love how it turned out, but I had to really put in some time to get the topper how I wanted it look. The DIY tree topper was worth it :)

My mom loves Christmas decorating as much as I do so we usually decorate the tree together. This year she took on more of a supervisory role lol. One of my favorite Christmas memories as a child was helping my mom decorate the Christmas tree and drink hot chocolate.

Who else likes to look at lights on Christmas trees? 

I really love how the tree turned out this year.

Happy Holidays! Are you putting up a Christmas tree this year? I also wanted to thank you all for the kind words you left on my Projects with Pilar: Christmas Decor DIY's post!


November 2017 Posts

Hello November

Staying Healthy During the Colder Months

My Favorite Liquid Lipsticks: Fall Edition 2017

Come Along with Me: Christmas at Bath and Body Works and White Barn

Thanksgiving Inspired Makeup 2017

Thankful

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

Pink Pom Pom Beanie 

Projects with Pilar: Christmas Decor DIY's

My Life in November 2017

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