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The Scented Life: All about fragrance

January 23rd, 2008

DIY Scented Craft Resources

Something about January makes a lot of people feel like making their home more cozy and pampering their bodies.  But there’s no need to hit up Sephora or Ulta if you don’t feel like it - why not try making a few scented treats for yourself?  Here’s some shopping resources to get you started.
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January 23rd, 2008

DIY mango body butter

This is a fun recipe to make when you’ve got a bit of time to go slowly and melt the butters then whip for a nice consistency that’s easy to apply.  You don’t have to use fragrance oil or essential oil but it’s always nice for a scented treat in the winter.  Apply some to […]

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January 10th, 2008

Boots - Feel the Difference 5 day detox program

I was so happy that Boots no7 came to Target about a year ago.  I’m really loving their body scrubs and mediterranean body products line.  Somehow I feel that Brits and other euro brands are formulated in more natural and gentle ways sometimes.  In any case, I was really excited when I found out they […]

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January 9th, 2008

Need help for your dry hands?

Teri over at AgingFabulous is starting a series on the best hand moisturizing lotions and creams.  I can’t wait to find out what her favorites are.  Take a peek!  I’m especially glad she’ll be trying high and low end.  I wonder what I’m missing?!
Tags: bath and body, nail care, skincare

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January 8th, 2008

My Favorite Things: The Finale

I’ve been counting down some of my favorite (non perfume) scented products that I tried the past year.  I’m contemplating a similar list of my LEAST fave five as well…but I don’t want to step on too many toes!  Anyway, without further ado, here is the final product on my list that really stands out:  […]

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January 5th, 2008

My Favorite Things Part 2!

So yesterday I introduced you to one of my favorite shea butter lotions. Coming in at #4 is another product stuffed with shea: MadCitySue’s whipped shea scrub. Sue is tearing it up over at her etsy store. The scrubs and lotions are seriously some of the best I’ve ever tried […]

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January 4th, 2008

Life-Changing Products!

I’m starting a series about products I tried in the past year or so that were just unbeatably good. Think of it like Oprah’s Favorite Things, only they’re items you can actually afford to buy YOURSELF. Today! They also happen to smell great!
A worst case scenario for me is a product that […]

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December 10th, 2007

I’ve been seduced by SpaceNK!

  I’m totally in love with this fresh looking gift set from SpaceNK.  for $52 you get:  2 Bath Tablets, 50ml Bath Oil, 50ml Body Wash, 50ml Body Balm and a Travel Candle.  That’s not a lot of product, but the scent and the packaging should go a long way toward pleasing that finicky someone.  […]

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December 9th, 2007

Lovely Scented Gifts: part two!

This zippy-looking set from Philosophy comes with an 8 oz. Candy Cane Shampoo, Shower Gel and Bubble Bath, 3.5 oz Candy Cane Exfoliating Hot Tub and Shower Scrub, and a Candy Cane Lip Shine. I’ve tried the scrub and if I recall, it’s sugar (or maybe salt?) based,and does this neat warming thing when it’s […]

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December 8th, 2007

New at Bath and Body Works: Chocolate Amber

on the heels of other successful amber scents comes Chocolate Amber.  It is described as: Honeyed chocolate and rare vanilla orchid embraced by golden amber. Daring. Romantic. Unforgettable. (Fragrance top notes: Pineapple, Red Berries, Lemon; mid notes: Honey Blossom, Rose, Jasmine; base notes: Dark Chocolate, Honey Wood, Patchouli, Vanilla Orchid, Musk.)
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