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Julip
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09-28-2005

Monday, March 27, 2006 - 10:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
Good morning!

Thanks Bonza, Jinksy, Sea, and Watching! They really are cute, and I'm glad I didn't leave them there - saved me a trip back.

Mama - very cute ramies - great find!

Sea - glad to hear you are enjoying the WCMNC. Nutty ones usually don't agree with me, but that one to me is just like smelling a Mrs. Field's cookie. Yum yum.

Hopefully NBJ will come back in stock soon - I scored one from a Delphite pal, and they pop up once in awhile in swaps - ISO's like you suggested for Watching often work well too. It really is a nice mild one, and I'm so glad Bonza had initially inquired about - I don't think I would have tried it otherwise, thinking it would be too much floral for me.

Cathie - sounds like a nice smellin' house! Citrus & Sage is one of my faves.

ETA: Also, check online to see if you have a Homegoods in your area - they are the same as TJ Maxx, but all housewares/home decor products, so they have lots more variety than the regular TJ Maxx. My Homegoods is actually inside a store they call "TJ Maxx & More", so it isn't a stand-alone. I would have never known about all the great finds at Homegoods if it weren't for Jinksy! Many $$ later, thanks again, Jinksy!

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Monday, March 27, 2006 - 10:09 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
Julip - I hate it when I almost get something and then have to go back for it! RMAO

Yes, I also got my Night Blooming Jasmine from two different Delphites. I really was looking for it because I was hoping the DH would like it - we both love the jasmine scent when it blooms in our yard, so I was hoping it could be a DH-friendly scent. Anyone who has been asked to turn off Waffle Cone will understand what I mean... LOL.

Anyway, it's a hit all around and I do hope Alyce brings it back for summer!

Crzndeb
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07-26-2004

Monday, March 27, 2006 - 11:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Crzndeb a private message Print Post    
Monday morning check in......

Sent my daughter to the Target in her area this weekend and she bought up the last 4 pastel ramies....I hit my area Target yesterday and bought the last 3 ramies. I did mention to my daughter in San Diego to go check, but now that I'm thinking about it, I'm sure the San Diego folks have already cleaned up down there...LOL!!

I burned the Vaniglia Madagascar this weekend and I didn't really like it. It just kinda smelled like B.O. to me (I swear I took a shower).
I did like the Sunwashed Linen that I burned in my bedroom. I hope Alyce brings back NBJ also. I love that smell....I may break out the Cherry Slush or Strawberry Preserves tonight...they are smelling yummy!!!

P.S. Mama and Juli...those ramies are adorable!!

Cathie
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08-16-2000

Monday, March 27, 2006 - 11:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cathie a private message Print Post    
Hmmm...we don't have the Homegoods stores here, just the "regular" TJ Maxx. I have never been in it so I don't know if it is all clothing or if they have a few home things, too.

How strong is the NBJ? I like the scent of jasmine but a little goes a long way for me.

Oh, we close on the new house in two days! Can you guess what the first "appliance" I use will be? I'm going to start the tarts as soon as it is ours, lol!

Holly
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06-19-2005

Monday, March 27, 2006 - 12:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Holly a private message Print Post    
<I burned the Vaniglia Madagascar this weekend and I didn't really like it. It just kinda smelled like B.O. to me >

LOL! You're the 2nd person I've heard say that!

I'm glad I bought all the Easter rammies I needed from Target about six weeks ago. I posted about them in the thread then, but nobody seemed too interested. Sounds as though Target is almost cleared out now. The pink one really looks good on the Joann's pale pink warmer. They are perfect for burning TP's.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Monday, March 27, 2006 - 2:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
I'm glad Sea picked up one in each of the four colors for me at her local Target. I went to Target here (in Mission Valley, so it was one of the bigger ones), and they didn't have a single colored ramekin at all! Only white! <sigh>

Crzndeb
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07-26-2004

Monday, March 27, 2006 - 2:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Crzndeb a private message Print Post    
Good to know Costa....that's the one my daughter would have gone to also (she's right off of Linda Vista Rd, right above the golf course). I'll cancel her trip...sorry to change the subject, but IKEA has a bunch of their duvet covers on sale. The S.D. daughter picked me up 4 different queen patterns yesterday for $5.99 each. Now I can get ramekins to match the covers when I switch them...LOL! BTW...I glanced through Ebay ramies and they sure have a bunch of cute ones. It's a good thing to start Christmas shopping in March.....

Julip
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09-28-2005

Monday, March 27, 2006 - 3:45 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
Cathie - NBJ is a very mild floral. I know of several "non floral" fans (myself included) that really like this one - it's not overpowering at all to me. And good luck with the closing - I bet you have just the spot picked out for your first warmer. How exciting to see the light at the end of the tunnel!

LMAO Crz - that is an interesting description for VDM! I guess you better cross that one off your list!

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Monday, March 27, 2006 - 8:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
I'm a floral fan, and based on Julip's description a few weeks ago, I'm dying to get my hands on that scent!

Crz, it's possible that the Target in Clairemont or Sports Arena may have the ramekins. I rarely, if ever, go to any other Target, so I dunno.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Monday, March 27, 2006 - 11:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Julip I'm still LOVING the WCMNC!! I'm thinking if that is in stock when I next order some of Alyce's coming soon scents, I must include that scent..

NBJ is one I considered and I hope I can get my hands on some, probably a bag..

Cathie, that is so exciting.. new house and the warm glow of a halo tart warmer!

I got all the pastel ramies at one Target, except the chipped one.. Costa gets all four colors, 2-3 for enabling. I love the yellow one with a blue silicup on a halo warmer in my bedroom which already has blue, white and yellow. The light blue ramie may or may not fit in there. (plus I have an IKEA ramie in use there now).

ACK! if VDM is that bad, I may have a few to get rid of since I had a whole bag.. I have given away 4 (LOL, not thinking it was a bad thing, really).. but at least I can save people from buying if they don't like it, or if someone does like it, I can make them very happy.

Julip
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09-28-2005

Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 6:00 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
Sea - glad to hear you are enjoying that one! I really think it is a sleeper scent, since it has not been a big seller. It is on the cut list, I think, so better get a bag while the gettin's good.

Crzndeb
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07-26-2004

Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 9:25 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Crzndeb a private message Print Post    
Juli, good to know about the WCMNC. I'll probably order a full bag if it's on the cut list...I burned the Berry Brulee in my bedroom last night and that is also a "fer sure" full bag order.

Sea, some people may really like VDM...it just wasn't my cup of tea.

Costa, I got 7 of the ramies at Target, so I probably won't send the daughter out. I think I'm good for a few enables...hehehe! My youngest kept the only pink one (boo-hoo), but I figured since she found it, she gets it...

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 10:06 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
I love VDM.

Crzndeb
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07-26-2004

Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 10:15 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Crzndeb a private message Print Post    
I know where to send my VDM's now if I get any more in samplers....

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 10:39 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    


Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 10:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
As I mentioned earlier, the cute Target ramies don't SAY oven safe, so just keep that in mind. They see quite thick and they are microwave and dishwasher safe. I used one the other night with a silicup and all was well.

Jinksy
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09-28-2005

Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 11:02 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jinksy a private message Print Post    
I am so glad I was able to get my hands on a NBJ from my very first sampler! How lucky was I?

Sea- good call on the non oven-safe ramies warning! Be careful to watch them like a hawk on the warmer. YIKES! That's all you need is your house to burn down over a tart. lol

Bonza- I've got beach on the warmer today thanks to you and it's a winner for sure! Nice one:-) Also vanille banane and bird of paradise going strong day 3(?).

Julip
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09-28-2005

Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 11:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
Jinksy and Sea - ditto on the warnings. I don't remember all the details, but when I first got into the tarts I read about someone on Delphi who had an incident with part of her warmer melting, and I think it was from a leak or weakening of her ramekin over time. She had no idea it was happening till she noticed the smell of melting plastic one day. Thank goodness she was home! Another reason to make sure the warmers are off while you are out. Better safe than sorry.

Today I have a 1/2 and 1/2 mix of Cherry Slush/Cupcake Batter (should have gone with 1/4 CS - it is very strong!) and the others I think I have to change out. Hmmm...I think I may go pop in a VDM - I seem to remember liking that one!

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 12:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
Please - I don't want to hear of any tart tragedies - let's all be careful out there when warming our tarts!

Jinksy - I'm so glad you're enjoying Beach. It really is one of my faves. I think Alyce told Juli that it was a lot like NBJ, if I remember correctly.

It's a Fresh Baked Cookies rainy day here.

Jinksy
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09-28-2005

Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 12:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jinksy a private message Print Post    
Bonza- funny you should say it was similar to NBJ. I was thinking that exact same thing! Honestly, it is a true sister scent:-)

Julip- just the name cherry slush sounds strong. Are you liking it? And about the VDM, I just ordered two soaps in that scent and can't wait to get them. Scent truly is such a personal thing and we all have different sniffers. lol

Julip
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09-28-2005

Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 1:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
Bonza - I had to look up in my files to remind myself...It was actually Honeysuckle Vine ~ Beach, but they are all very similar in floral pleasantness. Did you say you found HSV too strong for you?

Jinksy - Cherry Slush is really strong. It reminds me of a cherry Icee with too much syrup. I do like it in small doses, though, and I think next time I will only use 1/4, and just use it for blends. I am thinking a Creamy Peppermint/Cherry Slush combo is in the near future.

Also, that is so true about our different sniffers. While some don't like Sea Petals, I don't find it too bad - except if I try to blend it with something. lol. Also, Pink Sugar is a popular one, but that one sends me running for air lol.

Crzndeb
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07-26-2004

Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 1:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Crzndeb a private message Print Post    
I sure like the cold throw on the Cherry Slush, but I think when I burn it, I'll just burn a 1/4 like Juli mentioned.

I'm working at home today, so I'm burning Judys JP&G...I like it, but probably won't do a dozen.

What's a tartette to do, so many choices!!!!

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 1:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
Oops - HV it is!

And yes, HV made me sneeze. Too bad, as the scent was wonderful but it was too strong for me. Beach, on the other hand, is a very pleasant experience.

Seamonkey
Moderator

09-07-2000

Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 1:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
I'm glad I could enable a few people with HV and actually that was one of my free bags in January.. along with ARRDC!

VDM.. well I'll let people fight over mine.. I should try one to see if I like it but as it cures the cold sniff is.. different.

Yeah, I wouldn't leave a warmer on in the bedroom unless I was there, in the bedroom or just out of the room briefly.

Seamonkey
Moderator

09-07-2000

Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 1:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
I've already been out to Curves, and then a total snafu trying to find a non-existent restaurant.. sigh.. now I must leave and just snag something quick on the way to my 1pm class for working on the election, then have a 3:30 circuit training and HOPE to get back home before the BIG storm comes in. It has been raining lightly all morning here.

Later! Wish I could stay home with my cats and tarts (cats are warring again today.)