A Waxydude Original Review

*Disclaimer: Products were sent to me for reviewing purposes*

   
   Billy, who we all know around the wax community as the Waxydude, has opened up shop and is now making wax under the name Waxydude Original. He contacted me about sending out a box of goodies to sample and review which I have shared my thoughts on each below.  You can check out his site here . He has ready to ship items on the site along with Harry Potter Samplers coming soon!

Ripened Watermelon- "Sparkling Grapefruit, Sweet Honeydew, Juicy Watermelon, Basil Leaves, Lemongrass and Raspberry Seeds"

These festive shapes just screamed to be melted on Easter Sunday. It was late into the evening after everything had settled down from the festivities of the day that I had, had the chance to come home and peek inside the box. Ripened Watermelon was the first out of the box and might I add the first that I could smell upon opening. Much more complex than your ordinary watermelon with a deep red raspberry and grapefruit lingering in the background on cold. I threw an egg on to melt and after 15 minutes I was able to get a solid medium  fragrance in my bedroom.  My husband asked what I was melting as he mentioned that he smelled something that reminded him of fruity gum. He approved. 

Southern Sheets- Fresh Laundry, Delicate Florals, Earthy Greens, Dew Drops, Orange Blossoms, Warm Woods, A Hint of Citrus and Floral Accord. 

About half the swirl threw at about a medium in my bedroom as I was winding down for bed which gave my room a cozy type feel. The laundry leans more towards the Downey dryer sheets to my nose. It is fresh with an added citrus for that extra bit of clean without being headache inducing or powdery. 

Lilac + Lemon Verbena- 

Self explanatory but very well done. 

I believe even the floral haters can enjoy this one. Sure, there is a hint of lilac but I feel it only extenuates the tartness of the lemon in the fragrance and just adds to it making it unique and well rounded. Very nice and melts strong with half a swirl. 

Cuban Pals- Entergetic Grapefruit, Bergamont, Citrus, Floral Accords, Tobacco Flower, Patchouli and Warm Woods. 

I'm not a fan of tobacco, Patchouli, or strong florals and musk so this melt wasn't my type of scent. It could be for the fresh scent lovers out there though. It did have a slight Barbasol cream note to it at first on cold but in the end it came off too overwhelming.

Beach Hut Pie- Citrus Accents,Green Tones, Exotic Mango, Papaya and Musk and Key Lime Pie. 

The fluted tart threw very well in my bedroom Glade at a strong throw for 4 hours before turning it off for the night. The citrus, fruity blend reminds me of Fruity Pebbles or Fruit Loops with undertones of musk. 

Billy's Tea- Earthy Greens, Fresh Tea Leaves,Floral Accords, A Hint of Fruit and Southern Musk

I know this was a known favorite before Billy even opened by many who had tried it. It is very strong on cold of floral tea leaves and musky undertones which I must be honest kind of turns my stomach as I'm just not a fan of strong musk and florals. Nothing against this blend or the vendor, it is just not my scent preference. 

Magic Tiki- A Blend of Tiki Bar and Magic Breeze. 

Let's just take a moment and admire the beauty that is this heart. CHOP! Sorry guys, I had to do it to review. Tiki bar is a blend of tropical fruits and mixed boozy drinks while Magic Breeze is herbal. Bring the two together and it creates more of a tropical oasis of morning dew drops fresh on palm leaves. Half of a heart threw at a medium in my kitchen/living room area. 

Magic Breeze-Citrus Juices, Fresh Dew Drops, Lavender, Herbaceous Greens, Pepper, Patchouli and Herbs. 

Mostly the herbaceous greens is what can be detected on cold with a sprinkle of pepper. Once warmed I mostly detect a peppery lavender that leans more towards the iron like /true lavender instead of sweet lavender. Cut in fourths, it threw very strong in my bathroom.

Samples:

Blueberry Muffin Caramel Marshmallow-

One word: YUM.

Gooey, decadent caramel drinches the tops of fresh blueberry muffins right out of the oven. Two tiny pieces were given in the sample but I was careful and only put one in my bedroom as most blueberry scents are strong and this was no different. Even with one piece, it threw my husband and I out of our bedroom having me turn off the warmer. It smells amazing but it is super super strong so melt with caution. I'll melt the other piece in my open living room area next. 

Sage Infused Pineapple Slices-

Very reminiscent of a Bath and Body Works candle Pinapple Lily except for the floral has been replaced with fresh herb to liven up the scent. Usually I do not go near sage in scents but the pineapple really saves this melt and makes it scrumptious.

Link above to check out this vendors page and more of the scents he has to offer if you were interested. 

Have you placed an order with this vendor? What are some of your favorites? What are your thoughts? 

Until Next Melt, 

Happy Easter Candle from Bath and Body Works

Brand/Vendor: Bath and Body Works

Product: Single Wick Mini Candle, 1.3 oz

Price: $4.50

Scent: Happy Easter! (Cotton Candy Marshmallow)

Scent Description: Celebrate spring with a sweet blend of sparkling cotton candy raspberries and fresh sugared cream.

Packaging

I believe this packaging is from the 2016 Easter Collection/Range. It is very simplistic but still festive and fun. The pastel yellow wax is an eye catcher that is perfect to decorate your home for the season. 

Scent:

Spritz of sparkling rasberries refresh the nose while the sugared cream really comes into play and sweetens up the fragrance with a cold, whipped cream type rounding off the top of this sweet delicacy on cold sniff. Though of course once it is lit it is as if all of the scent completley dissapates. I didn’t expect much from the throw with it being a mini candle and with not having much luck with them in the past. In the end I decided to pop the candle in the freezer for 30 minutes to help the candle slide out of its jar before chopping it into meltable chunks. Its melting throw performs way better I am happy to report! 

Happy Easter week lovelies! Remember the true reason for the SEASON and also enjoy the time spent with your families. 

Until Next Melt, 

Happy Spring- Febreze Home Fragrance

  With spring just around the corner it brings with it the all familiar daylight savings and the much needed spring cleaning.

   As we kick off the last few weeks of winter, we say goodbye to the heavy spice and Christmas time scents to welcome more airy and brighter fragrances. A scent I came across while grocery shopping that I believed would be perfect was Febreze Happy Spring. Not only does it have a fresh, clean vibe that is perfect for spring cleaning but it smells slightly of laundered linen with a top note of dewy lily petals which is so comforting to help your home feel as stress free as possible during the transition with the time change.


Brand/Vendor: Febreze

Product: 6 Cube 2.75 oz Wax Melts

Scent: Happy Spring (Juicy Petals)

Where: Wal-Mart (though check other major retail stores) in the laundry/cleaning isle. Not kept with other home fragrance.

One cube threw very well in my bedroom Glade for 3-4 hours before turning it off for the evening. I would give the throw a 5/5 as it was a solid performer without being to overbearing.

Closing:

This is a very beautiful home fragrance that can easily be picked up at your local retailer and is very affordable with no shipping cost! I would happily pick up more from this brand in the future.

Until Next Melt,

Wax With A Twist

Wax With A Twist

    The art of wax making has really flourished over the years and has gone from simple molds and rounds to intricate details and designs that form true pieces of art in forms such as clams, pies, cookies, loaves and more.

  Now we even have the convenience of a no-chopping, mess-free-option that is called Molten Wax offered by the vendor Waxmosphere. It is as simple as twisting up the top of a cap and squeezing as much or as little of the product in your warmer. 

  Not only does this option allow for fast and easy blending, but it encourages creativity with its several color options and its writing tip cap.     If you are ever on Instagram, look up the #Moltenwax and you will see some of the brilliant artwork created using this wax. I was thrilled to finally get my hands on some of this product and see how I felt about it myself. Below is my haul and first impressions after using. Shipping was fast and reasonable at $7.00 PFRE. Warning ahead of time, I didn't take a lot of time to doodle for each one. I just wanted to show the color and consistency of rach and didn't want to waste product. 

https://waxmosphere.com/

4. oz. $7.00

Enchanted Forest (Lush So White Type) (White)

“This Fragrance Is Inspired by the Snow White Story. It Contains Notes of Orange, Citrus, Apple, Rose, Bergamot and Neroli.”

Ahh. Spot on and it is hard to pull my nose away from it. I’ve already melted this one at least three times. Twice by itself and once blended with Snuggle Fresh Linen from Air Wick. Both were great experiences of apple, soft floral perfume dreaminess.

Marshmallow Fireside (BBW Type) (White/Clear)

 “Toasted Marshmallows and Sumptuous Vanilla Cream Blend with The Comforting Aroma of Rich Smoldering Woods.”

A close dupe but not an exact match. I feel as if the BBW Marshmallow fireside is much sweeter and has more of the vanilla cream-marshmallow while this one shares more of the smokier smoldering woods notes. Having my husband smell it, he commented he could smell the faintest smell of hotdogs cooking within the smokiness. Yum..?...

1 oz. (Sample Size) $2.00

Dylan McDirtmint (Brown)

 “An Earthy and Aromatic Blend, Featuring Fresh Sprigs of Spearmint and Herbaceous Rosemary and Basil, Followed by Freshly Tilled Dirt.”

Potting soil at its finest. Many speak of ST Middle earth not being “dirty” enough for them. Well if that is your thing, look no further as this should fix that craving. There is just a tinge of mint leaf on the surface but mostly this is potting soil to my nose.

Frosty Mint Milkshake (White)

“Yummy Vanilla Ice Cream with A Dash of Spearmint, Topped with A Dollop of Whipped Cream”

A handspun vanilla milkshake infused with essence of spearmint extract and topped with a mound of homemade whipped cream you’ll want to stick your finger into. This is no Cool Whip!

Blue Frost (Lush Type) (Blue)

“Fresh Mint and White Mush”

Soapy, refreshing blast of cooling mint.

As you see here I was very careful with this one as it's my favorite. I was able to scrape each bit back up from pictures and save for future melting! 

Berry Vanilla Waffle Cone (Pink)

“Buttery Waffle Cone and Vanilla with Swirls Of Subtle Berries.

Probably my favorite from the order. This smells amazing. The berry, which I am assuming is more of a raspberry type, blends out so well with the waffle cone. The waffle cone is the crisp, homemade, hand wrapped version found at street fairs. So good that I would love to have a 4 oz. bottle. I am sure this would blend beautifully but it melts perfect on its own. 

 My samples that were included were Chambord and Champagne, Tea and Fuzzy Socks and Setting the Mood. 

All in all I am very happy with my order and will be happy to add more to my Molten Wax scents some day soon! 

Have you tried Molten Wax? What was your experience? 

Until Next Melt, 

Shop My Stash Haul #2

   Welcome back to the 2^nd edition of Shop-My-Stash! This week was a little less challenging to shop because I had a general idea of where all my vendors were located after previously sorting and organizing for an easier shopping experience.

  Let’s see what’s in the cart this week!

                 Rose Girls Alice in Slumberland


 Perfect for day or night time melting, though I do find myself reaching for this more come nightfall. Soothing lavender sprigs that present themselves as more of a true lavender that usually has a tendency to a lean towards an iron/metallic type scent. No worries if this isn't your thing as the honeydew melon comes in to the rescue and really kicks this melt up a notch in sweetness and just a bite of tartness.

Rose Girls So White Peppermint

Throw that will knock your socks off but leave you dancing! The So White (Lush Dupe) is so stunning with its clean almost soap like scent mellowed out by the crisp bite of red delicious apple. This melt just reminded me how much I enjoy So White as a fragrance and left me craving more. 

Vintage Road Candles Spa Day

White Tea & Ginger, White Sage, Avobath type, and Sea Breeze

Chopped ginger root and refreshing Avo Bath type most dominate with a touch of ocean breeze. Cut in thirds, it throws at about a medium. 

Candy Panda Wax Coney Island

I forgot to snap a proper picture for this post before throwing it in the warmer but I did manage to at least grab this one. This little guy has been in my wax box for awhile. So long in fact that it was from my first order with the company (2016?). Coney Island is a delicious blend of captain crunch cereal and buttery waffle cone. Mostly the yellow corn squares are what I pick up most alongside the buttery, toasted waffle cone. 

Any fun scents you've melted this week? Let me know! 

Until Next Melt, 

Throw Back Post, Golden Melts

A throwback to my post I did on a Super Tarts Collection, the Golden Melts which I am totally obsessed with because of obvious reasons. 

The girls ate over 100 cheesecakes during the shows 7 year run but in reality Rue hated cheesecake.

As much love that I hold for the Girls, I still can't believe it's taken me this long to get the full collection. Time and time again I go to the Girls for comfort or just to unwind after a long day. I will always treasure anything GG themed that keeps their memory alive.

Rose- Sweet Loops, Elderberry & Blue Cotton Candy

  Before this melt I wasn't sure what elderberry smelled like. Now I know and it is kicking tail in this blend! Berrylicious with swirls of airy cotton candy. Childlike and playful with the added candy fragrance which represents Rose's innocence perfectly yet still somehow keeping it classy and fresh. 

 Rose Fun Fact:

• Betty and Rue would leave each other puzzles and riddles on the bulliten board that hung in the kitchen for each other to solve. Both women were very competitive. 

• Nothing Betty says in her St. Olaf language/gibberish is real. That's exactly what it is, gibberish. Though she has a way of selling it and making us believe it is a true language. 

Besides Sophia, Rose is probably my favorite character on 
GG. 

Blanche- Downey, a nice musky odor with hints of fresh green ozone and patchouli, and sweet lollipops

  A patchouli blend? Wha? Yes I know. But I had to have the full set. It wouldn't have been the same with just three of the girls.       Though on cold it's actually nice. I don't get much patchouli. It's a nice laundered, crisp sweet melt. Warmed, it is incredible. The green ozone blends beautiful with the downy and helps to step it down a bit from being too sharp while the pollo sweetens and adds character. Laundry was a nice touch for our lovely B.E.D. 

Blanche Fun Facts:

• Rue was found asleep in many different places on set. 

•  Rue had a clause written into her contract that she be allowed to keep all of Blanche's custom-made clothing.  It was enough clothing to fill 13 closets. 

Ma- Honeydew Melon, Chamomile & Strawberry Slices
  More subtle than the other girls melts which doesn't fit Sophia's firecracker personality but a strong thrower none the less. 
  Though I do love this one. The honeydew is so watery and crisp and the strawberry slices smell exactly like you would expect with its black seeds and all! I always say that if you can 'smell the seeds in a strawberry melt, you know it's a good, true strawberry. 

Sophia Fun Fact:

• It took forty-five minutes in make-up for Estelle Getty to get into character of Sophia
• Estelle Getty suffered from intense stage fright that would often lead her to freeze on camera. 

Dorothy- Cactus & Sea Salt, Camu Camu & Guava
  So fresh. Usually I'm not much of a cactus and sea salt fan though the ripe, juicy Guava stands strong alongside the camu camu giving this melt a fruity sea breeze type mixed with almost a shampoo type. I could see this being a fragrance ole Dorothy herself could be caught wearing.

Dorothy Fun Fact:

• Bea's ears arent pierced so all of the earrings she wore on set were clip-ons that would leave her ears numb by the end of taping.

• Bea didn't get along with her other co-workers. After the show ended she didn't stay in touch.

All in all I am impressed with this collection and think the clams are, "Just lovely" With the simple palm tree to their vibrant colors.
Are you a big Golden Girls Fan? Who is your favorite Gal? Let me know!

Valentines Tag

Happy Valentines week everyone! I was invited to join along in a Valentines Tag with a few bloggers who I will link their blogs below so you can check out their answers too! Feel free to play along and answer in the comments.

Julie @ http://www.theredolentmermaid.com/?m=1

Deb @ http://somethingalwayz.blogspot.com/?m=1

Front Porch Grubby Tarts

1. Do You Celebrate Valentine's Day?

  Causally, yes. The husband and I do not like to get caught up in making a big deal out of the day but we still enjoy surprising one another with a small gift. As for eating out, we usually eat out the day before (or after) or make a nice dinner at home to avoid the crowds that are dinning in.

2. Do You Send Valentine's Cards?

  I havent in the past but this actually sounds like a lot of fun, maybe I should shoot for this next year! I recieved a cute one from my mom this year of my nephew and his new dog that was just the sweetest!

3.Do You Like Candy Conversation Hearts?

  Yes and no. It’s one of those candies I must be in the mood for but when I am I prefer the pink, blue and yellows!

4.Are You Romantic?

I like romantic gestures, movies, stories, ect. Though their has to be an equal balance so it doesn't get too cheesey and sappy. I'm very simple when it comes to romantic gestures, like flowers, chocolates or wax...😁

5.Would You Rather Receive Flowers or Chocolates?

  Flowers as they are more of a special treat to recieve. The ones pictured above I came home to after a bad day this past week and Mr. Meltdown had surprised me with them. Aren't they beautiful?

6.Who is your Favorite Fictional or Celeb Couple?

  Currently I am a huge fan of most of the couples on the show This is Us. Who couldn’t adore Jack and Rebecca’s relationship right alongside Randall and Beth and Kate and Toby’s. Though Jack and Rebecca just stand out to me the most.

7.Who Would Your Dream Date Be With? (Current significant other excluded)

  This is a toughie as I honestly don’t have a celebrity crush. Boo, I know. I am no fun. Because I have to choose someone I would choose a platonic 'date' and choose Betty White. I would love to spend a day with her and get to know her better.

8.What Would Your Dream Date Consist Of?

Going to a taping of the Golden Girls (if it were still possible), go to lunch, stop by the zoo and run around a few shops together.

9.What Scent Will You Be Melting/Burning/Wearing this Valentines Day?

I'll be melting Toadette (cherry cola sugar plum) and Vanilla Sandalwood Campfire Marshmallows from Rose Girls. Yum! As for perfume I'll probably be wearing my Twilight Body spray from Bento Wax.

10.Finish In Your Own Way: Roses are Red, Violets are Blue….

Well the first thing that comes to mind is the song:

"Roses are red and violets are blue,
Honey is sweet, but not as sweet as you. Roses are red and violets are blue,

Ah di da did mud
Ah di da did mud

Dum di da di da,
Dum di da di da,
Dum di da di da, (x2)

Come pick my Roses! "  - Roses Are Red, Aqua. 

How would you answer the following questions? Let me know in the comments!

Backforty Wax Company Haul

  

    

  The frustration and struggle with my sinus congestion & headaches was just the thing to have me give into my “low buy” after finding a new to me vendor that offered headache and sinus relief melts a few weeks back.

  Backforty Wax Company is ran by a woman named Maren that is based out of Minnesota. Only a Golden Girls fan, particularly a Rose Nyland fan, will realize the significance of this detail and how awesome it is. Not to mention the company's name is too cute to boot!

  I am excited to share these products with you so let us dive right in.

    Included was a handwritten card thanking me for my order along with two of her business cards and a few samples. Not only did this vendor write a handwritten message but also emailed me letting me know that if I needed anything to just let her know. Moreover, shipping was incredibly fast at a reasonable $6.50 flat rate that was shipped after my order was placed on a Thursday evening and arrived early Saturday morning. It is the small details that really make a vendor stand out and that are really appreciated. Thank you again Maren.

  Sinus Ease Wax Brittle 4 oz. $4.50

A wonderful, cool, crisp camphor, eucalyptus and peppermint.

   The smell is very similar to Vicks which of course puts a smile on my face as I sniff into the bag. Nose clearing good!

Head Ease Wax Brittle 4 oz. $5.00

A wonderfully strong blend of peppermint and eucalyptus essential oils

  The strong, classic peppermint essential oil we are all familiar with, blended with a touch of eucalyptus and lavender sprigs to aid in soothing those pesky headaches.
   I enjoyed the fragrance of this so much that I ordered 8 more oz. of this to keep on hand as peppermint essential oils are the only fragrance that I can tolerate when headaches arise. The only thing I wish I could change is that the scent would stay as strong as it is the first 15-20 minutes that I put it on to melt. I may be able to remedy this with a warmer that doesn’t burn the oils off as fast as my Glades tend to do. 

Hello It’s Me Wax Shot $2.25

Notes of sparkling sea air and ozone fused with nuances of nougat, lilac, spicy saffron, fennel, moss & sandalwood, vanilla bean sugar, butter, cream, nutty, sweet.

  I'll admit.. I am a bit afraid to get my nose too close to this on account of all the loose glitter that came out when I opened the scent shot. Of what I can smell on cold I get a nutty sweet nougat and hints of butter and vanilla. 

Love Potion #9 Wax Brittle 4 oz. $4.50

An incredible iced champagne mixed with rich, sweet raspberry, cranberry, vibrant lime, kale, white fennel, lemon, cucumbers, yuzu and a touch of black pepper.

    I dare you to not sing the song. If you sang it while reading it, you lost!
  Love potion flew into my cart before I even had time to read the description. Is it silly to buy a melt simply on its name?? I think not!
    Once gazing upon the enchanting list of ingredients used to concoct this blend, it was unveiled to me that this would be a true winner. Boy was I right!!! Fruity, sweet and elegant without being overwhelming. Like a classy lady who still enjoys letting go and being wild at times. A blend too difficult to explain with its intoxicating fumes, You will have to just try it yourself!

Without You Wax Brittle 4 oz $4.50 Strawberry, rich and yummy white cake baked to perfection.

  What yumminess is this!? Smells exactly like a pot of Philisbury strawberry whipped icing with all its lickiable qualities and all. Just the smell of this will make you think you've eaten a tub of it and consumed several indulgent calories. 

The samples I recieved were in the scents Love Train, Baby Blue, Dust In The Wind and So Into You. 

All in all I was very happy with my orders and would recommend checking out this vendor. 
https://www.backfortywaxco.com/

Until Next Melt, 

Shop My Stash Haul #1

Shop My Stash Haul #1

  It seems as if everyone is currently trying to be on a “low buy, no buy” of some kind as of late including myself. After sitting down and going through some of the wax that I own, I figured it was time for me to really focus on using up some of what I had before buying more. Do not fear, there will still be hauls! I am still a shopper at heart. I will try to focus more on what I have and give you reviews from vendors that I currently own. 

  So my idea on this concept of Shop My Stash is to go through my current “stash” or collection of wax goodies and pull out a certain number of melts each time. This will give me the chance to use up my wax while also rediscovering hidden jewels that have yet to be melted and enjoyed. This past week I pulled out 4 things and have attempted to melt through them. Below are my warmed thoughts on each. 

         Let's see what's in my cart this week!

Rose Girls Peppermint, Shaving Cream, Gilligan's Brew and Vanilla Pine

  One that I recieved in a mystery sampler box and was glad to have a chance to try a Gilligans brew blend of Jenny's. Talcum powder shaving cream that's more of a Barbasol than Gillette is the heaviest while leaving a tingle of mint to tickle the senses.Warmed, it takes on more of a coconut milk while keeping strong to its shaving cream. Overall a very nice melt.

Vintage Chic Scents Coat of Many Colors- Strawberry acai candy sticks.

Was not much of a preformer. Of what I could detect it was more of a powdery candy that resembled crushed smarties with a very light throw and a pour date from 2016.

Goose Creek Christmas Cookie

Smells exactly like the Christmas butter cookies that have the red and green sprinkles adorning them that come in the bell, star and tree shapes. So delicious. Once completely pooled out throws at about a medium with one cube in my Glade warmer.

Vintage Chic Scents Lucky Luciano

Sweet lime mandarin (Calacas Type) is one that I've held on to from a destash and have let cure awhile. Throws strong in both my bedroom and living room warmers with a scent that reminds me of the candy slice mandarin oranges thats dusted in a coat of fine sugar. 

How is your stash/current wax situation looking? 

Until Next Melt, 

Have I Found a Mandle?

      We've all seen the candles out there on the market that claim to be geared towards men. Scents like fresh cut grass, bacon, sawdust and even pizza. Others are a little more tame and considered 'unisex' such as Mahogany Teakwood or Leather. What is it that men really want in a candle? 

         The candle in question today was found on a shopping trip to Big Lots one afternoon pur-oozing down their candle aisle. Once I saw it I knew I had to review it for you guys and have been hanging on to it for just the right moment. What better moment than the week of the Super Bowl?!
       Before we get into the review, I'm not saying this candle can't be enjoyed by the ladies but come on girls, let's let the men have their own candle for once. 

Brand: Beer Kitchen Collection, Distributed by Big Lots

Scent: Citrus Beer Lager

Product: Travel Tin Candle 5.82 oz.

Price: $2.50

Review:

     Because I choose not to drink, I will have to go off what I can remember most beers smelling of which normally isn't very pleasant. On cold it isn't as boozey as one would think on account of the citrus stepping up and playing a more dominate role in the candle. The beer that first comes to mind and what I picture this smelling like when bright orange citrus hits my nose is Blue Moon. 

     Upon lighting I did manage to pick up a soft aroma of something yeasty as I stood around the candle for pictures. Soon after though the scent had mostly dissipated and I was left with only the scent of the candle wick burning. 

    Unfortunately I have to rate this candle a 1 out of 5 on scent throw though it did burn extremely well so I'll give it a 5 for clean and even burning. 

  The hunt for the mandle still continues! 

   What is the next scent I should try for a mandle? What do you think is a true "guy worthy" candle? 

Until Next Burn, 

Marshmallow Fireside Candle

Brand: Bath & Body Works

Product: 3 Wick Scented Candle

Scent: Marshmallow Fireside

Scent Description: Toasted Vanilla, Cedarwood Essential Oils

      I’m sure I’ve mentioned several times my love for this fragrance with all its marshmallow gooeyness and essence of rich cedarwood logs that are burning deep within the embers of the campfire on a cold evening. It is as if a sweet, ole familiar friend is around for a visit when I bring out this candle for winter burning as it just isn’t a proper winter until I have melted or burned this scent. 

     No puny wicks while melting clean and evenly from start to finish. A very strong thrower that had my bedroom filled with scent that trailed off down the hall and into my living room. I was very satisfied with the performance of this candle. A+

Until Next Burn, 

The Wizarding Works of Pixie & Toad Wax Co.

Disclaimer: All products were bought by me from Pixie & Toad. I am in no way affiliated with them or Harry Potter. 

*The Harry Potter Collection is not currently available on their site*

Tell me muggle, "What exactly is the function of a rubber duck?"

Now that I have your full attention, look here, see. Feast your eyes upon items never before seen by non-magic folk such as yourselves. These items here were sold to me by a man who we dare not speak his name but there are tales that they were handmade by the Pixie & Toad Wax Company themselves! A treasure I assure you. 

Let us first have a nibble at these exploding bon-bons shall we? I must warn you to be careful!!! They are explosively sweet and intensely tangy. These can be found by the plentiful on the shelves of Honey-dukes whenever the sweet tooth hits. 

Exploding Bon Bons- Blend of satsuma, half blood orange, pineapple and a crackle of cake. 

Fruit enriched tartness that will make your lips pucker. It is an equal blend of pineapple and orange without being too overpowered by citrus while having a bite of vanilla from the cake batter. This throws super strong with only one bon bon and smells delicious. I had mentioned in my previous haul post on these that I was worried about the pop rock candies on whether or not they would leave a sticky residue in the warmers like it did all over the bag and my hands after the pictures. I am happy to report it was an easy cleanup. 

Next let us move on to some of the creatures that can be spotted along the paths of Diagon Alley or roaming the halls of Hogwarts whether it be upon ones shoulder or flying through the rafters. 

Hedwig- Fresh, crisp snowy blend of Juniper, sage, bergamot & aromatic evergreen trees with a shimmering of amber. 

Ah, Potters reliable feathery friend.  

Unfortunately my owl and I had to part ways as we just didn't agree. (Too strong on the bergamot and sage for my nose) and he has been relocated to a new home so I won't have warmed thoughts on him. Don't worry, I have a strong feeling he is in great hands.

Pygmy Puff- Dazzleberry, sugared berries blended with ginger ale. 

Blimey, Watch out for this one! If cuteness could kill. This creature was very hard for me to have to destroy but it threw very well in my warmer at a medium throw with only half of its..er..body. The scent once pooled out almost mimicks a fruity cotton candy cocktail without the boozy undertones thats been replaced by a fizzy diluted carbonation in its place.

Mandrake-Oakwood,hay,mint,beeswax and chamomile. 

A creature that is not necessarily "roaming around" but can be found in Hogwarts greenhouses where students Herbology classes take place. Careful now, must not upset it or disturb the soil as the cries from an adult Mandrake can be fatal.
The earthy undertones blend beautifully with the mint. Warmed, the scent changes to a powdery chamomile floral that mingles with the mossy oak and dry dirt. Throws about a medium. 

Now I believe that is enough magic for you muggles today. Go on now, run along. 

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Until Next Melt!