For the Record — A Word About Sharing and Respect
Last night, after a long, busy day of spring cleaning out the closets (an oh-so-fun task — not), I called it an early night. I curled up on the couch with my husband for a much-needed date night. We caught up on a few shows, and before long, I was ready to drift off.
My nightly routine is simple: check my email, Facebook, and Instagram one last time before bed. Most nights, there’s nothing urgent. Sometimes I use that quiet time to answer messages and questions I may have missed during the day. I do my best — but I’m human, and I don’t always catch everything right away.
Last night, though, two people decided to “poke the bear.”
Now maybe — just maybe — it’s something about me that makes people feel entitled to share their complaints or criticisms. Because I don’t often see those same comments directed at others who blog or share about Bath & Body Works. Sure, maybe I post more often, but still — this double standard stands out.
For a long time, I kept quiet. Rule No. 1 of blogging? Ignore the haters.
And I did — until now. Because enough is enough.
If you come for me, bring a helmet.
Let me be clear: If you feel the need to school me, scold me, or complain about what I choose to share on my pages — the ones I manage, care for, and in some cases, pay for — I have a simple suggestion: Take a hike.
I’m not here to hurt anyone — not the company, not employees, and certainly not the community of fellow fans who enjoy the same things I do. I share what I find because people want to see it. They’re excited. They want to plan, budget, and be part of the experience.
And if you don’t want to see what I post? Don’t look. Don’t follow. Don’t engage.
But don’t — and I mean don’t — try to twist it into something bigger, like blaming me for sharing early info and suggesting that I’m somehow harming the company or the shopping experience. Especially when your “concerns” are clearly meant to stir up others and rally them into your personal grievance parade.
Here’s the thing: Most people won’t join your pitchfork party. Why? Because they want the sneak peeks. They want to see what’s coming next. And they do appreciate the time it takes to gather and share that info.
And no — I don’t work for Bath & Body Works. I’m not affiliated. But that doesn’t mean they don’t see what I post. They do. And they’ve reached out more than once.
I also understand where the information comes from. I’m well aware of training materials, store policies, and what’s considered proprietary. I go out of my way not to share certain things — and frankly, I’m more careful than some people who watermark and post entire internal documents to stay relevant. Some of those people are even employees, sharing in private groups that are anything but private.
Let’s not forget the holiday leak — the viral photo of the daily deal sheet. That didn’t come from bloggers. That came from inside.
So, to those who commented last night — maybe you're employees, maybe you’re not. But you chose to make your accusations publicly. If it was such a deep concern for the company, you could’ve messaged me privately. But you didn’t. You wanted an audience.
Let’s talk about that audience.
This brand is everywhere on social media. They know the power of buzz. They want excitement. They want attention. They want you in the store, buying something special — that little candle, that new lotion — as a treat in an otherwise overwhelming world.
I’ve spent plenty of money at that store. I’ve spent plenty of time building a community of fellow fans who just love to share what they find in their corner of the world and see what I’ve found in mine.
This community is joyful. It’s generous. And it’s growing.
So, if I see something exciting — like a tote that might drop next week for Mother’s Day — I’m going to share it. Not because I want to “spoil” anything. But because I want you to be ready. To save your money. To feel that little jolt of anticipation that makes the everyday a little more fun.
I won’t apologize for that.
If you think sharing ruins the magic, you are welcome to unfollow, scroll past, or stick to official company emails. That’s your right. Just like it’s my right to keep doing what I do — with integrity, with love, and with more support than you probably realize.
Because the truth is, this isn’t just about products. It’s about connection. And in the end, I’d rather be someone who builds that than someone who tears it down.
