Graduation Gifts

Before we know it, graduation will be here. Oh, how I wish that Lauren was here and that we were excitedly planning for her move to college.

As you think about the young adults that you know who are graduating and moving to college, I bet you think about graduation gifts. Scentsy has many collegiate warmers that make great graduation gifts--AND, if the student is going to live in a dorm, a Scentsy warmer is a wonderful alternative to prohibited wicked candles.

There are several collegiate approved warmers for Texas schools, including Texas A&M University, Texas Tech University, University of Texas, Texas Christian University, University of Texas at El Paso, and Southern Methodist University. For those of you leaving the state, there are lots of other schools represented including Louisiana State University, Oklahoma State University, and the University of Oklahoma.

 

Did you know that fans can vote for their favorite teams? Check out Scentsy's Fill the Stands website. Of course, TAMU fans are winning with over 57,000 votes! WHOOP.

No Longer Wicked

I am No Longer Wicked. This phrase has two meanings for me, just as the word wicked has two meanings.

1. Since the death of my daughter Lauren, I have been re-evaluating my relationship with God. I have been a Christian since I was a young adolescent. However, my relationship with God has had its ups and downs (just like any relationship one has). I think that one's love of God changes throughout one's life. For example, when Lauren was an infant in the NICU there was an incident during which her health took a turn for the worse. In fact, the code report even stated that she had died. Another mother of a child in the NICU pulled me aside and asked if she and her sister could pray for us. They prayed for Lauren, Quinn, and me in the bathroom of Hermann Hospital! When I returned to the NICU, the nurse had turned down the oxygen and ventilator settings! I could not have believed in the power of God and prayer more than I did at that time. Fast forward to Lauren's fatal car accident: to say that I had doubts about the existence of God is an understatement. It has now been just over a year since Lauren died, but I feel that my love of God is returning. I still question why my daughter died--and I am pretty sure that I will until I have the chance to ask Him in person. However, I feel that my relationship with God has matured. I want to live my life honoring God.
2. I no longer use tradtional candles. I feel that the Scentsy wickless candle system is safer than wicked candles. Did you know that there is an average of 42 home candle fires reported per day in the United States, resulting in over 15,000 home fires per year (National Fire Protection Association, NFPA)?

Can Smelling Certain Scents Help You Lose Weight?

Scentsy has so many delicious smelling scents. In my environments, I have avoided "food" scents because of my fear that smelling them will make me want to eat (and I'm already a bit of a fat cat). The Corner Cafe scents, in particular, smell just like the real deal. One night while I was making wax samples of Blueberry Cheesecake, my daughter ran into the kitchen and said, "Whatever you're making, I want some of it to eat!"

According to Alan Hirsch of The Smell & Taste Treatment and Research Foundation, strong scents and flavors can suppress hunger and appetite. In Dr. Hirsch's research, individuals were instructed to sprinkle scent enhancers on their meals. The scent enhancers were either savory or sweet smelling. Each month, the scents were changed so that the individuals would not become immune to the effects. Interestingly, the average weight loss over a 6 month period was around 30 pounds!

Now, let me say that I have not evaluated this research critically. However, I am intrigued about this idea. What if smelling Blueberry Cheesecake or Cinnamon Vanilla could suppress my appetite? That would be SWEET! What do you think?

Basket Party

Want to receive the benefits of a Scentsy party (i.e., free and half-priced items!), but you're concerned that your friends don't have time to stop by your house for a house party? Then a basket party is the perfect solution for you!

Everything you need is in this cute basket tote:

• all 80 mini-scent testers
• a Scentsy Buddy and Scent Pak
• a Travel Tin
• a Scent Circle
• a Room Spray
• a Fragrance Foam
• Buy, Host, and Join brochures
• Practice Safe Scents information sheets
• a hostess handbook with directions and specials for the month
• catalogs
• order forms
• flower pen
• Plug-In warmer with two Scentsy bars to share the experience

All you have to do is take the tote basket with you to work and to your friends' houses. Let everyone explore the contents of the tote basket and then collect their orders. You can keep the tote basket for a week, and at the end of the week I will help you get the most Scentsy products for the least amount of money. It's a win-win situation for you and your friends.

Let me know when you want to borrow the basket tote.

Ready for a Refill?

Remember when you first got your Scentsy warmer? You popped out a cube or two of wax, placed it into the warmer's dish, and turned on the switch. Twenty minutes later you enjoyed that wonderful scent. Do you still enjoy your scent? Does it still fill your room? If not, you need to replace your wax.

How to Remove the Wax in Your Warmer

There are 3 different ways you can remove the wax from your full or mid-sized warmer.

• Pour the melted wax into the trash can or back into its clamshell container. Wipe out the warmer dish with a paper towel, making sure that there are not any drips remaining on the sides and underneath of the dish. (This is my prefered method).

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• When the wax is cooled and hardened, place the warmer dish in the freezer for 5 minutes. The wax should shrink and easily flip out of the dish. Wipe out the warmer dish with a paper towel.

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• After the wax is melted, turn the warmer off. When the wax begins to solidify and is the texture of putty, use a rubber or silicone spatula to scrape the wax out. Wipe out the warmer dish with a paper towel.

If there is a bit of wax residue left in the warmer's dish, you can hand wash the dish with mild dishsoap and a non-scratch sponge. Be sure that the dish is completely dry before placing it back onto the warmer's base.

How to Order More Wax

Each Scentsy bar should last 60-80 hours. Unlike a traditional candle, the Scentsy wax will not evaporate--but the scent will. I have different options available for you to order more wax.

• Call, text, or email me. I order at least once a month, and I can save you shipping if I am placing another order anyway. Plus, I might even have the Scentsy bar in stock--so that means you could "cash and carry" that very day.

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• Order from my Scentsy store website. If you order through the website, you will have to pay minimal shipping fees.

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• Let me know how often you want to be contacted, and I will check with you whenever I am about to place an order.

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• Host a party. By hosting a party, you could get your Scentsy free and discounted!

Keepin' It Fresh with Scentsy Monthly Specials

You've perused the warmers, smelt the over 80 scents, and chosen your favorites. Such hard decisions to make--but you did it! Yet, there are more warmers and scents to consider. In fact, every month Scentsy offers a wamer and scent that is not available in the catalog. Plus, these items are on sale for 10% off!

March's Warmer: Dotty
Welcome spring with a warmer as pretty as a new Easter dress. Dotty's sunny yellow glossy finish and white polka dots are bright and cheerful. Dotty features a ruffled warmer dish that is reminiscent of the trumpet on a spring daffodil. Dotty is perfect for welcoming spring into your home.

The scent of the month for March is Jumpin' Jelly Bean. Crisp pear and apple with zesty lemon in a base of mouth-watering sugar add fun and fruity sweetness to your home. Yummy!

Dotty     $30.00   $27.00
Jumpin' Jelly Bean
     Bar     $5.00     $4.50
     Brick     $20.00   $18.00
     Scent Circle     $3.00     $2.70
     Room Spray     $8.00     $7.20


April's warmer: Baby's Breath 
Celebrate the return of spring of Scentsy's April warmer, Baby's Breath. The matte, powder-blue finish and tulip-like shape of Baby's Breath are sweetly accented by a spray of pristine white flower buds climbing up its side as if reaching for rays of spring sunshine. A scalloped warmer dish adds a crowning feminine touch.

Flutter is the scent of the month for April. Drift to sleep as the subtle perfume of a moonlit spring garden flutters through an open window. Delicate orange blossoms and whipped almond cream float above a bed of bright lemon verbena, creating a dreamy fragrance, like a sweetheart's whisper in the night.

Baby's Breath     $30.00   $27.00
Flutter
     Bar     $5.00     $4.50
     Brick     $20.00   $18.00
     Scent Circle     $3.00     $2.70
     Room Spray     $8.00     $7.20

Autism Speaks! Charitable Warmer

Now that the new Scentsy catalog is out, the latest charitable warmer is available. This season Scentsy is raising awareness and money for  Autism Speaks. Autism Speaks is "dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families."

The Piece-by-Piece warmer is close to my heart for personal and professional reasons. Personally, I have a nephew who is on the spectrum. Professionally, I am a special educator who has taught at the secondary and postsecondary levels. I know how autism can affect an individual and a family, and I am pleased that all proceeds from the sale of this warmer will be donated to Autism Speaks. The Piece-by-Piece warmer costs $35.