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Holly
Member
06-19-2005
| Monday, January 02, 2006 - 9:42 am
OH YES... (I'm shy about my addictions, most of which you are to blame for, LOL. ) I wish I had taken your advice to "step gingerly" into the tart addiction, but then again, I rarely step gingerly into anything. I have my CC robe, 2 pairs of Uggs, 3 pairs of those soft socks, 3 candle burners, and a mess of tarts!! And that's not to mention all the 400 and 600tc sheets and down comforters I've also bought. All I need now is a pair of Bonza cats to sprawl around my house with legs splayed open and my bliss will be complete I've already been on google researching the Tonkanese breed . It's been a very self-indulgent season for me but what the hay--I rarely indulge myself and this year I just needed to. BTW, I was a bit disappointed in the sizing of the CC robe when I first got it, but when I washed it, it seemed to stretch a bit and now closes more in front. I really do love it now!
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Julip
Member
09-28-2005
| Monday, January 02, 2006 - 9:43 am
Update from my "cold throw" report of Hot Apple Cider. I just put it on this morning, and it gets a big thumbs up. There is none of that extra sour, stale smell I detected upon the cold sniff. Just a nice warm apple cider smell throughout. Yummy!
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Julip
Member
09-28-2005
| Monday, January 02, 2006 - 9:47 am
LOL Holly - well, it sounds like you well deserve all the indulgences you have treated yourself to. The icing on the cake would be a pair of Tonks. Bonza's are beauties and such characters, I can tell. I myself have a 6 year old Tonk, and he is as sweet and entertaining as can be. I found the same to be true with my CC - I love that stretch! lol about the uggs too. I will have to pass part of that addiction to Jinksy, the Ugg Guru Queen, and fully over to her for those wonderful socks.
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Holly
Member
06-19-2005
| Monday, January 02, 2006 - 9:47 am
I forgot to ask--can these silicone wax holders y'all are talking about be reused? I would imagine so as they seem very expensive. What about the regular waxy ones people use for baking. Do you think they would work in a candle burner?
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Julip
Member
09-28-2005
| Monday, January 02, 2006 - 9:50 am
The silicone cups are made as an alternative to baking muffins in the oven instead of using a muffin tin, so yes, they can be reused over and over. I tried the paper cups, and they did not work very well in the long run because the wax melted through the paper, causing a sort of "glue", making it harder to get the paper out than just the plain wax! I have not tried the foil-lined cups, though, which may work better. So maybe give those a try and if you do, let us know how it works. :o)
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Holly
Member
06-19-2005
| Monday, January 02, 2006 - 9:53 am
OK, will do. And btw, thanks for all the advice and ideas you give out. You are my favorite enabler 
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Mamapors
Member
07-29-2004
| Monday, January 02, 2006 - 10:39 am
OK I am so excited. I got my warmer at Michaels yesterday and placed my tart order just now. All that is left is to get some ramekins. I am wondering if Cost Plus might be a good place to look. I am going to try later today. Can't wait!!!
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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Monday, January 02, 2006 - 10:46 am
Mama - I would think Cost+ would be a great place to try - please let us know if you do. And Sea had great luck at Pier I with ramekins. Julip recommends Homegoods for Ramekins and I would go today, but sheesh..... this is rainy, stay-in weather. If anyone watched the Rose Parade.... just remove the floats and the rest of the scene is going on at my house: rain and wind. Holly - you go girl! I hope you get a pair of Tonks, too! 
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Monday, January 02, 2006 - 10:52 am
Possible dumb question here: what is the difference between a warmer and a ramekin?
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Monday, January 02, 2006 - 10:55 am
Holly: Petfinder link
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Monday, January 02, 2006 - 10:57 am
or Another link
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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Monday, January 02, 2006 - 10:58 am
Hey Julie! There are no silly questions. In the photo below, the warmer is the device that heats - it's like a coffee cup warmer you can plug in anywhere. The ramekins are any little container you use to hold the melted wax - like custard cups, etc.

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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Monday, January 02, 2006 - 11:00 am
OOOOH! Now I get it. Thanks Bonza!!! I was thinking they were sold together as one thing! (As the above ones look like they came together...)
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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Monday, January 02, 2006 - 11:00 am
Here is a warmer in packaging:

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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Monday, January 02, 2006 - 11:00 am
So in a pinch, you could use a coffee mug in place of a ramekin?
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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Monday, January 02, 2006 - 11:03 am
Julie - I am snoozing with my white-on-white, lol ... look at the ramekins Julip found!

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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Monday, January 02, 2006 - 11:05 am
Julie - I don't see why not. You might have extra trouble getting the wax out just because it's deeper. I just started using those silicone baking cups inside and the wax pops right out.
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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Monday, January 02, 2006 - 12:39 pm
I just looked at the burners on Alyce's site for the first time - she sells some very pretty 2-piece electric warmers, all for $16.50 each (I copied one below). I have not paid much attention to any of these products when out and about, but I have a feeling I will now! lol.

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Joely
Member
09-24-2005
| Monday, January 02, 2006 - 12:40 pm
Raining here.... Just checking in! I have the house clean, the boys with their dad until 4pm and a ton of work I need to go attend to... ugh! btw Sea, I have your black lullabee hoodie, sz M. No worries! Julip! Thank you for my latest stash... it's always a nice gift to get in the mail! Always! I'm so excited about Santa's Pipe... I still never burned the crackling fireplace one either.
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Joely
Member
09-24-2005
| Monday, January 02, 2006 - 12:49 pm
I forgot to answer the question regarding the comparison of oils vs tarts. The oils that are heated are very similar initially. I think though that their are some benefits to the tarts vs the oils. Tarts seems to spread the scent through out my entire house! Alyce blends many oils together to create things like BNB that you can't really get in an oil... for instance you can get banana oil but not BNB (or can you now?) and lastly... when I've used oils it only lasts for 2 hours max. The tarts will last over a day if you keep the warmer on ALL DAY like me. Or several days if you only warm them for a couple hours at a time! LOVE TARTS!
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Jinksy
Member
09-28-2005
| Monday, January 02, 2006 - 1:00 pm
Julip- I just got back from HomeGoods and no luck finding the adorable dotted ramekins. They had tons of red and blue LC ones though. Oh well, I'll have to keep looking. Purple is my favorite color, so I must find them. It seems your enabling has spread further then you even imagined. You should be so proud. LMAO! Holly- Way to go on all your fabulous purchases! Myself and I'm quite sure Bonza also vote Julip our favorite enabler. She's a pro and can't be topped. Are you sure I can't entice you into a pair of lovely Pugs? lol.  
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Julip
Member
09-28-2005
| Monday, January 02, 2006 - 1:10 pm
I just wanted to remind everyone who is planning on ordering a qualifying order for the bag of tarts...make sure you hit the button to add the free tarts to the cart! I put it in first to make sure I remember, then I add the order afterwards. Also, if you want to insure the package, you need to hit the appropriate button for that as well. Holly, and Jinksy...aw shucks! Jinksy, too bad about the ramekins, especially since you were the one that enabled me to my own HomeGoods for ramekins in the first place! If I see any more, I will pick some up for you! Joely - so glad you got the package - wow, that was quick! Did I also put a creme brulee sample in there too? I couldn't remember what the other surprise was...I have not tried my half yet of either that one or Santa's Pipe (which I hope comes back in stock), so you will have to give a report! Bonza - yes, those warmers are very cute! More later on those...gotta run! 
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Cathie
Member
08-16-2000
| Monday, January 02, 2006 - 1:18 pm
Stepping gently into the room...I sense another spending spree coming on. I love the fragrance of candles and am eager to try soy tarts. From what I have read here and on Alyce's site, it sounds like when you get the tarts from her you have to wait a few days to use them, to let them cure? Are they only available through the internet, or could I go and buy them locally? Her site said that heating with tealights was preferred, but wouldn't you have to change tealights frequently? Mine never seem to burn very long. Do y'all get the same effect with electric warmers as with tealights?
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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Monday, January 02, 2006 - 1:28 pm
I think we need Sea or another available Mod to fix this thread..... Jinksy is so right - Julip is the Enabling Queen! 
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Cathie
Member
08-16-2000
| Monday, January 02, 2006 - 1:29 pm
Too late to edit above...I am heading out after work today to a shopping center nearby that has Michael's, BB&B and Pier 1 all in a row--just what I need! Sea, I wish I could take some of your rain away, we'd love to have it here!
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