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A friend shared with me a special offer that popped up on his Member Rewards App for the New! Saltwater Breeze Body Care happening on Wednesday Only, in select markets only. Others who received a different offering took to social media to share what they had found and as the evening progressed, some rewards members who did NOT find this offering in their APP made their voices heard as well. My friend @lc_bathandbodyworks shared his APP offering photo of the Free Fun Size Bundle of Saltwater Breeze with any $20 purchase...available online and in-store.The other offer floating around was for two free FULL-SIZE products; a fine fragrance mist and a body cream.I am not sure of all of the areas that tested out this marketing, and social media seems to be pretty quiet as to who else received it and participated in it.But I will say when it comes to anything APP related, many people are getting really Mad that their locations STILL are not included.  When I first shared ( what feels like a hundred years ago now ) the information that they were going to release an APP and there would be incredible benefits to it..I got poo-pooed with the disbelief of such a thing coming...when it did come, I was thrilled...but then disappointed that it would need testing before it went wide.So test it did...and still is currently...with a few markets here and there being added slowly.  Slowly being the keyword.  I mean my nana was slow but she was almost one hundred years old.  Come on already. The best kind of test...if you ask me...and truth be told...they aren't asking me a thing....but the best test is trial...and error.  We see there are errors...we read about them daily online and I hear SOOOOO many APP stories. It was to launch last June...then at Holiday.  Now I am hearing, again...before summer.  I am hoping they mean this year.  Ohio was just added to the APP Party.  Yipee.  So, fingers crossed we all could become part of the family very soon.Until then fellow APP Brothers and Sisters, I will continue to share the offerings to keep you informed.

 An archive of the candles currently available during January 2020.  White Barn Candle Collection:Cactus BlossomMahogany TeakwoodMidnight Blue CitrusEucalyptus MintRose Water and IvyBergamot WatersWatermelon LemonadeEndless WeekendRenew and RefreshParis CafeWhite GardeniaBlueberry PieFresh Cut LilacsThe Perfect SpringSun-Drenched LinenMahogany CoconutPeach BelliniCinnamon Spiced VanillaLavender RoseVanilla BeanChampagne ToastWhite SurfCitrus CrystalsHoneysucklePink Apple PunchCucumber and LilyCandles:GinghamInto the NightJapanese Cherry BlossomDaydreamSaltwater BreezeCandle Collection:Unicorn SprinklesBanana Bundt CakeBlack Cherry MerlotGlazed Cinnamon BunPassionfruit Vanilla CupcakeStrawberry Pound CakePeach Sugar ConeChocolate Marshmallow CloudLavender MarshmallowRose Water and MeringueBE MINE Valentine's Day CandleCandle Collection:Mahogany CoconutParadise SunsetPacific Ocean AirTurquoise WatersFlamingo BeachPineapple MangoRainbow Candle Collection:Pink Lilac and VanillaStrawberry Pound CakeFresh OrangeSunshine and DaffodilsIsland MargaritaHibiscus WaterfallsCrystal WatersCandle Collection:Palo SantoMidnight OrchidChampagne ToastFreesia GardenSun-Washed CitrusCandle Collection:Spring DaylilyPeach BelliniCactus BlossomRose Water and IvyFresh Cut LilacsCandle Collection:Tropical BananaCoastal Sea SprayTiki BeachEucalyptus MintCactus BlossomSugared Lemon ZestWhite Tea and SageAloha Kiwi PassionfruitRainforest GardeniaWatermelon LemonadeAromatherapy Candles:Stress Relief Eucalyptus SpearmintLove Rose VanillaClarity Peppermint RosemaryRelax Lavender CedarwoodCalm Cedarwood and OrangePassion Tuberose Ylang YlangRelax Black Chamomile Candle Collection:Lavender VanillaLemon Mint LeafPineapple MangoCaribbean EscapeFiji White SandsButterscotch ToffeeBlue Orchard SkiesEucalyptus RainGeorgia PeachVanilla BirchAloha Kiwi PassionfruitSea Island BlossomCandle Collection:Cinnamon Sugar DonutWhite Caramel Cold BrewMarshmallow FiresideSalted Chocolate Caramel Online OnlyFrosted Sugar Cookie Vanilla Chai Latte

​Bath and Body Works has updated the packaging on its Japanese Cherry Blossom Body Care Collection and the new design is on the shelves now. Click here to see the new packaging.Bath and Body Works Japanese Cherry Blossom Body Care: Available in these forms: Fine Fragrance MistDiamond Shimmer MistMini Perfume MistEau de ParfumShea and Vitamin E Shower Gel24 Hour Moisture Ultra Shea Body Cream24 Hour Moisture Ultra Shea Body Lotion Shea Butter and Vitamin EMoisturizing Body WashBubble BathRice Milk and Shea Body Scrub Fun Size ( travel ) Assorted Gift SetsHand Sanitizer

The release of the New Bath and Body Works Sweet On You Body Care Collection has finally happened today ( some stores have had them out for a few weeks already, just not here ) and I was there at opening waiting to get my hands on more of these delish foodie scents. I was able to try and buy just the body lotions on Friday with the buy two get one free sale pricing, but I held off on getting the entire collection until I saw a decent price on the fragrance mists. I am not a fan of the $15.50 new, raised pricing But with this collection's popularity so far, it may not go on a $6 or $7 pricing sale so I guess I better not wait too long. Today I grabbed three shower gels and added the Margarita Cupcake Body Cream using the $6.00 body cream coupon from the mailer combining it with the 20% off coupon.  It brought the pricing of the body cream down to $4.80.Later in the week, I will grab the Confetti Cake Pop Body Cream to add to that collection.For me, these kinds of scents have a place and time when I will be wearing them.  I love smelling like a woman...florals or fresh and clean when I am out and about.  Food-Inspired fragrances are adored in the evening, after a shower...or days off on weekends for me to enjoy. The packaging for me is on-trend.  Chalkboard mania is everywhere so why not body care labels, right?  The charming font chosen with textured raised lettering is only complete with the chalkboard-inspired motifs of each Bake Shop scent. This is the type of signage I would expect to see behind the counter at my favorite bakery.Although I think they missed out on huge sales of candles with not offering some in matching, chalkboard-inspired labeled jars. With textured, lattice lids.  And Pocketbacs and Hand Soaps with Matching Labels!!!!Something to note: the Strawberry Pound Cake Body Care Collection has Capital Letters on its label while the Margarita Cupcake and Confetti Cake Pop do not...leading me to believe that this highly-requested, now finally here to match the Home Collection of products will be staying when the other two scents leave.I really like all of the scents and if I have to rate them according to favorites I would say Strawberry Pound Cake, Margarita Cupcake and then Confetti Cake Pop.I did not yet try the shower gel so I will make note of how these fragrances translate into that form at a later date. I find the Strawberry to not smell synthetic or plastic. My first thought when the scent hit my nose was Nestle's Strawberry Quick that then changes to include a cream note.Margarita Cupcake smells bright and citrusy on the first sniff drying down to a subtle floral-like vanilla scent on me. It smells familiar and welcoming to me. I am not sure what I can say to describe Confetti Cake Pop other than it's vanilla. I would suggest you try these scents for yourself in store...and then grab your favorite(s) and take it home with you to see how it fits into your fragrance wardrobe.  If you have a tween or a teen's birthday coming up...grab them some of these lotions and shower gels before they are gone.  This packaging alone screams PARTY!

 ​I had to try this in-store today and it was light and airy, as you can see when it comes out of the can. It may come out fast so know that a little bit can go a long way.  It was not sticky on my hands and I rubbed it up onto my arms where it left them lightly scented and soft. Strawberry Pound Cake Whipped Body Mousse Notes: A sweet, airy swirl of fresh strawberries, golden shortcake & whipped creamA sunny ode to fresh strawberries swirled throughout the dreamiest shortcake ever! Treat yourself to our moisturizing Whipped Body Mousse with vitamin E, cocoa butter & almond oil. $18.50

Right on time for a perfect Valentine's Day gift, Bath and Body Works New Sweet On You Body Care Collection arrives in stores and online January 20th bringing us a much-requested body care fragrance formulated to match a fan favorite candle. Strawberry Pound Cake.And this fragrance will not disappoint. It smells exactly like the candle bearing the same name. Strawberry Pound Cake joins two other fragrances in this Bake Shop Line, Margarita Cupcake, and Confetti Cake Pop. Wrapped up in Chalkboard inspired packaging these delicious fragrances are on everyone's must-try list so be sure to check them out in stores now.I think we will see Strawberry Pound Cake stay long after the others sell out but don't take my word for it. If you love these, be sure to grab some for your fragrance collection and as gifts for your special Valentine.Bath and Body Works Sweet On You Body Care Collection:Confetti Cake Pop - A cheerful confection of creamy cake frosting, rainbow sprinkles & vanilla bean Margarita Cupcake - A sweet-meets-salty blend of key lime, sunny citrus blossom & whipped vanilla Strawberry Pound Cake - A sweet, airy swirl of fresh strawberries, golden shortcake & whipped cream Available in these forms:Fine Fragrance MistShea and Vitamin E Shower Gel24 Hour Moisture Ultra Shea Body Cream24 Hour Moisture Ultra Shea Body Lotion Shea Butter and Vitamin EWhipped Body Mousse - Strawberry Pound Cake OnlyWhipped Confetti Scrub - Strawberry Pound Cake Only

​Bath and Body Works has updated the packaging on its A Thousand Wishes Body Care Collection and the new design is on the shelves now.  Click here to see the new packaging. Bath and Body Works A Thousand Wishes Body Care: Available in these forms: Fine Fragrance MistDiamond Shimmer MistCrystal Confetti Hair and Body Shimmer SprayMini Perfume MistEau de ParfumShea and Vitamin E Shower Gel24 Hour Moisture Ultra Shea Body Cream24 Hour Moisture Ultra Shea Body Lotion Shea Butter and Vitamin EMoisturizing Body WashBubble BathWhipped Body Scrub Fun Size ( travel ) Assorted Gift SetsHand Sanitizer 

Here are a few things I found online and in stores that are perfect gifts for yourself ( and others ) for Valentine's Day.   Valentine's Day Gift Ideas  Lip ScrubLip GlossBath FizzyThree-Wick Candle Be MineCandle SleeveCandle PedestalHand CreamGift SetsGift BagsShower BrushShower PoofieHand Sanitizer Holder   

Bath and Body Works uses many different ways to gauge the Love of their products prior to their release.We all know of body care "test" stores that showcase two forms of New body care fragrances soon to come out.We also know about TEST CANDLES that appear in select stores seasonally that make people go crazy for so much so that they will travel to get their hands on them. On both of these kinds of tests, sometimes a few of the items may be considered a "fail" and they won't circulate wide when they do a release.  Or they may become online-only exclusives.Recently a holiday fragrance called Shimmering Stars tested out prior to the holiday as part of the All That Glitters Body Care Collection, but it was considered a failure, never released nationwide, and the leftover products found their way to red Semi-Annual Sale bins. That is where I grabbed my Shimmering Stars lotion.One other way Bath and Body Works get feedback for new things to come is by doing random product surveys in select stores months before we may see the new item appear in stores.  I say may because sometimes the item does not come out immediately.Such was the case when the Hot Cocoa and Cream body care scent was surveyed in a Florida store and it did not come out for that holiday season but it did the following year.  And if you remember when I shared that they did survey the Land Of Sweets / Baking Spirits Bright candles early 2019, it let me know this past holiday theme name and how awesome it was going to be.The survey usually shows photos of the item on foam boards with a description of the feel it is meant to convey and the customer taking the survey answers questions regarding the packaging as well as the fragrance itself.It can be body care fragrances, wallflowers, scent portable designs, and candles. Those are the things I have seen photos of...but I am sure there could be more I have not seen that they survey.I have been told after taking the survey, the customer may be rewarded with a gift card for their time, and reminded that they are not to take photos during the process as well as share the info.And we all know that old saying...there is no such thing as a secret when two people know something...and you don't need to take the survey to see what's going on or grab a picture.Earlier tonight a friend to my page shared with me a photo of a possible new fragrance coming which I think may appear later for a fall release.Here is what I was shown. Again, there is no guarantee that we will see this scent, but I am thinking we will.  There were NO scent notes shared with me at this time.Dahlia Body Care CollectionAvailable Forms:Fine Fragrance MistShea and Vitamin E Shower Gel24 Hour Moisture Ultra Shea Body Cream24 Hour Moisture Ultra Shea Body Lotion Shea Butter and Vitamin EShimmer Diamond MistEau De ParfumMini Perfume SprayMoisturizing Body WashScrubphoto credit: @emma_fm

Bath and Body Works newest pocketbac holder couldn't be any cuter!  Perfect for little and big girls alike, this Pink Fairy makes a magic wand sound as it lights up beneath her skirt.It may be hard to see but the white part of the fairy has a subtle sparkle to it.  As you would expect a fairy to be. Priced at $12.75.I grabbed a few and I will grab a few more to share with friends who can't get to stores to buy them themselves.  I learned after the Sock Monkey Pocketbac Holder to have a few backups of adorable holders.  People kept asking me for them ( or taking them off of my purse ) and we all know if you see it in Bath and Body Works and you love it...buy it because in no time they will disappear and not return. 

Today at 2PM,  Bath and Body Works went Live on Facebook and Instagram for four minutes to share a few secrets about their Valentine's Day gift choices and upcoming goodies.  Here is what they shared...  Valentine's Day LIVE Video shares:A cart that is full of candles on pedestals with hearts in the center ( these look felted ), single wick candles and the NEW Exclusive Be Mine Valentine's Day Three-Wick Candle.Gifts of all-day fragrance with fan favorites for the ladies and guys too!  Perfume Sprays and Eau De Perfumes that include New Fragrances Saltwater Breeze, Daydream, and Men's Atlantic.A dozen ways to gift Rose fragrances. Includes New Aromatherapy Shea and Sugar Rose Scrub. Plus a New Aromatherapy Fragrance called Passion with fragrance notes of Tuberose and Ylang Ylang.A reminder that Galentine's Day is February 13th.The Sweet On You Body Care is showcased as coming out January 20th, with a focus on the Strawberry Poundcake smelling exactly like the candle!Classroom gifts are pocketbacs for boys and girls.Gift sets under $35.00 and grab and go gifts.  Plus Gift Cards!And the reveal of the Valentine's Day Paper Shopping Bags. How Sweet!  I loved the Halloween Bags...the Holiday Bags and Now these.  From the quick look, it seems that there are two colors of the center heart.  Pink and Orange.And be sure to visit your Bath and Body Works Stores the week of Valentine's Day for that Free Red Heart Balloon on a stick.  Supplies are limited so get there early. So that is a little snippet of what was shared today.  Be sure to check out the entire video for yourself and check out the new at your store beginning January 20th.