Bath & Body Works | Semi-Annual Sale Purchases

When the Semi-Annual Sale began online before Christmas, I made one order of the sweet shop candles, nook label-less candle and because summer hand soaps and realized that I missed out on getting the Fresh Balsam Candles at the 75% off the price so I made a second order. Both times I needed customer service to help me because I couldn't get it to confirm. Both orders arrived on Friday, December 29th without any cancelations, which was great because I really wanted the older version Eucalyptus Spearmint bar soaps. ( I don't like the look of the new bars.) 
On Thursday, December 28th, I stopped by a store out of my area to grab the Queen Bee bubble bath and bar soaps in the Cocoa Shea Collection.  
Back in November, I shared a photo of the bubble bath and bar soaps that were supposed to arrive for Christmas gift giving and I couldn't wait to try them since I really like this line of products. As things happen frequently in retail, they never arrived until now so I didn't want to miss out on trying the bar soap at least.  Because I don't take baths I thought I would try the bubble bath in the shower.  Both the bubble bath and bar soaps were richly scented and luxurious feeling with plenty of cleansing suds.  They were currently in stores marked 50% off.
This spring we should see a new Coco Shea Collection in stores with different scents.   
I have seen some SAS hauls from other stores and postings everywhere on social media that are Sweet Shop Candles cluttered.  I hope that the collection sells out and they continue to bring us back, great quality candles in the scents we want. I am not sure of the quality of the Sweet Shop yet, I wanted to try the Nook candle first. 
With my first burn of that scent, I found it strong downstairs filling up the area with plenty of what seemed to be sandalwood bringing on a headache. It did burn well before I blew it out and I will light it again.  What is discouraging was the idea of simply removing the label on the jar ( bottom named label remained)  to be able to sell it.  For me, the damage was already done and many candles were sold prior to that genius idea of label removal so what would that accomplish?  Other than making the designer of the idea happy?  We will never know.
I was hoping to find the $28.50 holiday house wallflower tucked inside of a red bin but no such luck.  I guess that was a White Barn Candle Store exclusive. Other than that, nothing else really stood out to me for this sale to make me want to visit the stores often as I have years past.











 

Rae Dunn Daily Finds | December 28, 2017

I visited three stores today and the majority of Rae Dunn out now after the holidays was Glassware. I grabbed a few of the Red Letter TREAT glass jars ($5.99 each) to use for Valentine's Day and the one Icon Canister. I hope that the stores' inventory gets done quickly so deliveries can begin again with something Valentine like in the boxes.

Bath & Body Works | Semi-Annual Sale Items Today online

Found tonight, some Semi-Annual Sale pricing on items. $3.00, $4.00 and $5.00
Body Care
http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/p/champagne-toast-%28regular-bottle%29-shower-gel-023254401.html#q=toast&lang=en_US&start=28

http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/p/champagne-toast-%28regular-bottle%29-body-lotion-023254408.html#q=toast&lang=en_US&start=27

http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/p/champagne-toast-fine-fragrance-mist-023254394.html#q=toast&lang=en_US&start=25

http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/p/pink-confetti-fine-fragrance-mist-023254398.html#q=pink&lang=en_US&start=48

http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/p/pink-confetti-%28regular-bottle%29-shower-gel-023254405.html#q=pink&sz=48&start=56

http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/p/pink-confetti-%28regular-bottle%29-body-lotion-023254413.html#q=pink&sz=48&start=57

http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/p/cocktail-dress-%28regular-bottle%29-shower-gel-023254403.html#q=celebrate&lang=en_US&start=5

http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/p/cocktail-dress-%28regular-bottle%29-body-lotion-023254410.html#q=celebrate&lang=en_US&start=6

http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/p/cocktail-dress-body-cream-023254417.html#q=celebrate&lang=en_US&start=7

http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/p/cocktail-dress-fine-fragrance-mist-023254396.html#q=celebrate&lang=en_US&start=8
Candles:

Bath & Body Works | What would I change?

Here we are, three days before Christmas with nine days before the year's end and I am sitting here wondering where the year went. I felt that way a lot this year...as if the sands of time and I were racing in the hourglass.
Time seemed to pass more quickly and I am not sure if it was because I am caring for my father in law that made the moments free seem few and far between, or if it is I am just noticing those moments more now than before. I know time is precious... and fleeting...and trying to fit 28 hours into 24 never works.  Hence the non-sleeping, mind racing at night.
And in the darkness when I should be sleeping and I am not, I am thinking and organizing all that I will do and what else needs to be done.
Bath and Body Works thoughts find a way to always be creeping in there at times and when I was thinking about this years, everything, versus last years, everything...I find it was no contest.  For me...and this is just my opinion...but for me this year needed a big red redo button.

Bath & Body Works | Packaging Test - Sweet Pea

A new label design testing in Louisiana currently. Rumor has it, this design has failed and the products will be available at Semi-Annual Sale. 



Bath & Body Works | Botanical Blends Fragrance Collection

New online and in stores for the Holiday here is a look at this new collection.

Available in:
Body Bar - Crafted with a hard-working blend of bergamot & black pepper essential oils & extracts
Body Moisturizer - Crafted with a hard-working blend of fresh juniper berries, clary sage, white patchouli & forest moss
Cologne - Crafted with a hard-working blend of fresh juniper berries, clary sage, white patchouli & forest moss
Herbal Body Scrub - Crafted with a hard-working blend of cool peppermint, iced vanilla & fresh eucalyptus in a refreshing scrub
2-in-1 Hair and Body Wash - Crafted with a hard-working blend of fresh juniper berries, clary sage, white patchouli & forest moss






Bath & Body Works | Semi-Annual Sale - Beginning December 26th, 2017

As the information comes out, I will update this posting.
Semi-Annual Sale begins December 25th, 2017 online and in-store December 26th, 2017

Sale Pricing so far:
$3.00 Hand Soaps
$3.00 Wallflowers
Select Candles will be $10
Select Candles will be 75% off { if stores have any left in box-up after the Candle Day sale }
Select Body Care 75% ( Holiday )


Returning Fragrances:
Cucumber Melon
Dark Kiss
Endless Weekend
French Lavender and Honey
Mad About You
Pearberry
Sweet Escape - Strawberry Picnic 
Get Happy - White Peach Sangria
Live Fresh - Seaside Breeze
Bali Blue Surf


Products Leaving:
Essentials Collection { lavender and sandalwood, almond and vanilla, mint leaf and bergamot, ginger and cardamon }
Pure Simplicity { rose water, acai berry, almond milk, fragrance free }
Cocoa Shea
Signature Bubble Bath
Signature Eau de Toilettes 
True Blue Spa (if your store had any)
C.O. Bigelow (select items)
Wexler Beauty  ( A new skin care line is coming!!!)

Bath & Body Works | Aromatherapy Scent: Lavender Vanilla - Online Only

Found today, Aromatherapy Fragrance Lavender Vanilla is now available online only.  They are offering a Pillow Mist and  Body Cream.



Bath & Body Works | Play Collection - Hand / Body Cream, Fragrance Mist

Bath and Body Works Play Collection
Experience fragrance your way, wear one, two or a few.  Single note hand and body creams are made for layering and customizing to your perfect blend. 


Bath & Body Works | Holiday on the Rocks Hand Soap Collection

New, Online 13.3 fl. oz Hand Soaps

Amethyst Lily - A pretty blend of dewy jasmine, lilac blossom & water lily
Aquamarine Sky - A serene blend of ocean breeze, sparkling lemon & white driftwood
Bergamot Crystal - A beautiful blend of fresh bergamot, sheer jasmine & creamy sandalwood
Golden Moonstone - Paradise is found with a blend of coconut water, white freesia & warm vanilla
Mandarin Citrine - A warm citrus blend of mandarin juice, peony petals & lemon zest
Rose Quartz -





Bath & Body Works | The Greatest Glow Body Care Collection: Electric Blue Sky, Marshmallow Magic, Champagne Toast

New, online and in stores. The Greatest Glow Body Care Collection.
The Greatest Glow Body Care Names and Scent Notes:
Marshmallow Magic - vanilla cream, crisp lavender, marshmallow musk
Electric Blue Sky - white birch, blue sage, winter sky
Champagne Toast - champagne bubbles, blackberry liqueur, white nectarine

Forms:
Amazing Body Cream

It's The Balm Body Butter
Light as Air Body Oil
RainBow Body Oil
Whipped Glow-tion


Foaming Body Wash
Doubly Bubbly Cloud Bath
All You Need is Scrub
Mint to Be
A Little Nutz
Stay Salty

Super Sculpty Soap ( For the Body)