March Madness!

There are so many great things to share for this month, but I'm going to start off with a simple Warmer/Scent of the month post, mostly because it's just too cute to keep quiet any longer!

This month's warmer is not a warmer at all, but an adorable duck Buddy, Wellington!  He is snuggled up in a removable sunny yellow rain slicker, ready for whatever weather might come your way.  Remove the hood to reveal the cutest little tuft of hair on top of his head.  I love him!

The scent for this month is Sunlit Morning, and it's such a beautiful spring scent.  Wake up to warm rays of sunshine. Experience the brilliance of a spring morning with juicy lemon and bergamot, white flowers, and a pinch of earthy sage. I love this scent, and because of the type of scent it is, it's one of our longer lasting scents, so use it sparingly!  I managed to get several days out of half a cube in our main bathroom.

Remember, both Wellington the Duck and all forms of Sunlit Morning are on sale this month for 10% off.  These would make a great addition to any Easter basket.  

Transition Time!

Oh, February! I have so much love for this month!  There are so many great things happening this month, leading up to even better things next month!  I have lots to share, so I'll try to be quick.  Bullet style, it is!

• First, on a purely personal note, I added a "Follow me on Pinterest" link in the right sidebar.  I am a bit addicted, but I actually do try to use the pins I find, at least some of them.  ;)

• February Online Mystery Host Party is posted!  What is a Mystery Host Party?  Anyone who places an order online during the month of February will be entered to win the host rewards for all the online orders of the month. If there are at least $150 worth of orders placed online, I will draw a name from all of the orders placed online.  Standard rewards will be awarded.  Get your friends and family to order online to up the number of rewards to be awarded!

• February scent of the month is Pixie - A mischievous moonscape of pink pepper, mandarin, and heliotrope, deepened by exotic teakwood and vanilla oak.

• Also this month, Scentsy is introducing ScenTrend, the latest trend in fragrance.  The ScenTrend for 2012 is Pink Pepper, found in some of the scents available (such as Pixie) but also a great addition to some of the scents available (such as Love Story). Fruity, floral, and feisty Pink Pepper is a comforting yet contemporary scent—and the latest trend in home fragrance.

• February's warmer of the month is Flutterby - Conjure the magic of the first green signs of spring with Flutterby. Fanciful butterfly cutouts cast delightful shadows on the wall when lit.  I love the simplicity and beauty this warmer offers.

• As mentioned in the title, February is transition time.  We're clearing out the old with a 10% discount on everything except Combine and Save packages and licensed warmers.  Many items (mostly holiday, but some others, too!) have been placed on the discontinued list.  This is always my least favorite part of transition time, but I'm comforted by the knowledge there are bigger and better things to come (I can't wait to share the new catalog!).  Transition time is also one of the best times to join!  During transition time, new consultants receive testers from both the old catalog and the new catalog at no extra charge!  

• Discontinued items at the end of this month include two buddies (Pookie - the holiday buddy, and Sasha - the Charitable Cause buddy), 22 full size warmers (Blizzard, Bluster, Caldera, Scentsy Cream, Delta, Fright Night, Full Court, Gingerbread, Jolly, Lotus, Maize, Menorah, Merry Berry, Milano, Paws, Pinecone, Prancer, Silent Night, Socorro, Tannenbaum , Torino, and World Cup), two mid size warmers (Little Lamb and Over the Moon, both from the nursery collection), and eight plug-in warmers (Bloom, Fright Night, Gingerbread, Rust, Silent Night, Snowday, Snowflake-Red, and Weave-Scarlet).  Snapshot does appear in some lists as being discontinued, but Scentsy has confirmed that Snapshot will make a return, even though it will not be featured in the new catalog.  The holiday warmers and buddy may return, but the others are discontinued. There is a deeper discount after February, but once they're sold out, that's it.  

• The scents leaving the catalog at the end of the month are listed below. Some of these scents may return in the Fall/Winter catalog but I have no way of knowing until August rolls around which scents will return and which ones are axed for good.  I know I'll be stocking up on Flutter and Honey Pear Cider this month.  ALL BRICKS are being discontinued.  

Autumn Stroll	Cinnamon Vanilla	Eskimo Kiss	Pumpkin Roll
Autumn Sunset	Clove & Cinnamon	Festival of Trees	Sentimental Cider
Black Ruby	Cocoa Clementine	Flutter	Shades of Green
Central Park Pralines	Comfort & Joy	Honey Pear Cider	Silver Bells
Christmas Cottage	Cozy Fireside	Pima Cotton	Snowberry
Cinnamon Bear	Embers	Pumpkin Marshmallow	Spice Bazaar
			Whiteout

Sorry for the information overload!  I'm going to break this into two posts.  Be on the lookout for another post pertaining to the new products that will soon be available as well as a few sneak peek photos! I can't wait for the new catalog, though I am sad to see some of my favorites going away. 

As always, don't hesitate to let me know if you have questions.  I'd love to help!  

Have a scentsational day!

♥

October Scent and Warmer of the Month

Autumn Stroll: Amble under a bright harvest moon, leaves crunching underfoot, as peppery cinnamon mingles with dusky plum and warm wood incense to create a spicy and comforting fragrance.

Snapshot:  Let your photos glow as warmly as the memories they capture. When Snapshot is switched on, a picture window set into a square, ivory-and-taupe column radiates light from within its ropey, silver frame. All that's missing is your favorite photo.

Add homey Autumn Stroll to Snapshot and you have the perfect gift for a loved one - or yourself.

September Scent and Warmer of the Month

Pumpkin Marshmallow:

Sticky, sweet marshmallow

spooned onto fresh-baked pumpkin

and wrapped in a graham cracker crust.

*OmNomerific*

Maize:

As the leaves change to brilliant oranges, reds, and yellows,

bring the joy of autumn indoors with Maize,

a bold vessel crafted in earthy, golden saffron.

Random Quick Hits

• September's warmer and scent of the month have arrived!  I'll take and post pictures soon, but thought I should share that the scent of the month is pretty wonderful.  I love pumpkin scents and this one is no different!
• Montpelier is completely sold out and there will be no more made.  This was a favorite of mine.  It's so perfect for autumn!
• There is a mystery host online party open for the month of August for anyone interested.  You must make a purchase online through the party to be eligible, and after the end of the month, I will draw names for anyone who has made a purchase before I close out the party.  The winner will be the host for the party, earning the host rewards!  
• Love Story is a new favorite scent of mine. 
• Know anyone who is interested in making a little extra pocket money or looking for a full time job?  Whatever the amount desired, I'm always looking for great people to join my team!  I can hire within the US, Canada, the UK, and Germany.  :)
• Nearly everything is still 10% off through the end of the month to make room for new product. The new catalog is released September 1.
• What is YOUR favorite scent?

So much to share...

Convention last week was simply amazing.  I'm in love with the new warmers!  For those of you wondering, Leather did NOT return.  However, Weathered Leather is coming instead!  There will be a new Charitable Cause Buddy (yes, Buddy!), plenty of new warmers and scents, and an entirely new line of Solid Perfume.

Of course, that means August is transition month, which means nearly everything in the catalog is 10% off!  There will be an addition of a premium line for both Full and Mid-Size warmers starting next month.  The distinction of premium does come with a small price increase of $5, but these are the warmers that are more labor intensive and therefore cost more to make.  Cupcake is one of the warmers that will be increasing in price, so instead of paying $30, why not get it this month while it's still $22.50?  Baby's Breath, Casbah, Fossil Fern, and Star Spangled are just a few others that will be going up $5.  Instead of paying $35 next month, pay only $27 this month!

Several scents will be discontinued as well.  Check the table below to see if your favorites survived the cut.  If not, now is the time to stock up!  There's even a discount on the Six-Pack, making it $22.50 instead of $25, basically giving you a bar and a half for free!

 

Beach	Faerie Blossom	Lush Gardenia	Silhouette
Berry Blush	Forever Pink	Mulberry Bush	Sugar
Berry Tart	Go-Go-Goji	Mums & Marigolds	Surfer Chick
Cherry Limeade	Groovy Grapefruit	Pomatini	Tea Party
Citrus Sun Tea	Honey, Do!	Radiance	You Go, Girl
Cranberry Mango	Inner Peace	Red Candy Apple
Cranberry Muffin	Lilacs & Violets	Reggae Sunset

Transition month also means extra testers in the startup kit!  If you choose to join my team this month, Scentsy will send party testers for the current catalog as well as the transition testers for the Fall/Winter catalog.  It's only $99 to join, and is usually recouped with the first party!  Enjoy shoe shopping, but don't have the budget?  Scentsy can help with that!  Enjoy traveling, but can't afford anything exotic?  Scentsy can help with that (we have some great incentive trips!)!  Is money tight enough you have to worry about how the next bill will be paid? Let us help!  Would you just like to get your Scentsy for free? We can do that, too!  Let me know if you have questions.  I'd be more than happy to answer them for you!

I know I've been a bit rambly.  It's just because I love the product and the company so much.  No other company I've found is as simple, authentic, and generous as Scentsy.  I absolutely love everything about it!

With that, I'll leave you with a bit of a sneak peek:

 New Mid-Size Warmers!

 Boho Chic... In a Plug-In!

 New Full Size and WOTM!

August Scent and Warmer of the Month

It's not quite August yet, but I figured I could share the new warmer and scent of the month here:

Just Breathe:  Breathe deeply as soothing eucalyptus, zesty lemon, and a medley of mints comfort and rejuvenate.

Sol:  The majestic sunflower faces the sun throughout the day, actually turning from east to west as it rises and sets—a true lover of light and warmth. Drink in the sun’s rays with Sol, a bright, hand-painted beauty in the sunniest shade of goldenrod, highlighted by hints of chalky white. Delicate, climbing tendrils accent a giant, embossed sunflower in full bloom, as large vent holes emit pronounced beams of light—homage to an endless summer sky.  Capture the essence of the mighty sunflower with Sol.

My personal takes on both monthly items:  I love the warmer since it's so different and so fitting for the month of August.  It's a warmer that would fit in nearly any room, too.  The scent is very different and unexpected.  It's actually a COLD scent, if that makes sense.  I could smell it when I opened the box and it made my nose feel cold.  I don't know how else to explain it.  It's something that certainly needs to be experienced!

Not a Creature Was Stirring...

Yikes!  It's been so quiet here!  I'm so sorry about the little hiatus.  We just returned from an absolutely fabulous family vacation filled with sun and water and children and laughter in my beautiful home state of Michigan. 

For the past three years my husband and my daughter and I have gone to the Great White North to visit with my parents, my sisters, and their families.  I actually wound up missing the first year due to work, but have made sure not to miss any others.  Last year and this year both we drove the great distance from DFW to Detroit before making the final journey to the Lake House.

Between all of the little ones running around (most of whom I don't get to see but once a year since we live so far away) and all the catching up we had to do, not to mention the lack of internet and extremely meager mobile phone service, I had to take a vacation from the blog.  I wound up taking a vacation from Scentsy as well.  I was going through withdrawals!  We had to sleep with the windows open so I never even bothered to use my plug-in.  I have to admit, I was quite tempted!  I know I could have made it work, but we weren't inside much and when I did think about it was when we were about to walk out.  My husband turned our warmers on as soon as he walked in the house last night, though!

In any case, I'm back!  A few quick things to note:  BBMB is almost done.  Don't miss out! Cupcake and Happy Birthday are still available at a discount through the end of the month.

Also, I am working on a fundraiser for some friends of mine from college.  They recently gave birth to a beautiful baby boy who just happens to have a heart condition that has required two surgeries so far and will likely require more in the future.  A few of us are trying to raise some money for them to help cover travel and other such expenses.  Any orders placed through this party will be credited to this fundraiser.  All proceeds will be donated to the Rosenthal family to help them through these tough times.

Stay tuned.  August's warmer and scent are in.  Pictures to follow soon.  :)

July WOTM!

July's warmer and scent of the month are available for purchase! This is probably one of the most adorable warmers I've seen yet.  It's also the first three piece warmer I've ever seen.  Since it's only a mid-size warmer it's already less expensive than the normal warmers of the month.  Remember, there is a 10% discount for the entire month off any of the Happy Birthday scent items or the Cupcake warmer.  As always, let me know if you're interested in a sample!

 

Pure Cuteness in My House!

I am so excited the warmer and scent of the month for July arrived today!  It's a mid-size warmer in a full-size box but is only a mid-size price, even though it has three pieces.  For the month of July, the warmer will be only $22.50!  The Happy Birthday scent is such a perfect scent for it, too.  I love it!

Be sure to sign up for my newsletter at https://holdtheflame.scentsy.us/newsletter to receive updates on specials and sales.  Sometimes my specials are only for a day or two, so don't miss out! 

June Specials and a Little Sneak Peek...

I have added an extra special for the rest of the month of June.  Please email me at jodi at holdtheflame dot com for details!

Also... July's warmer of the month is absolutely adorable!  See for yourself:

BBMB and WOTM

My BBMB sampler is ordered but not on the way yet.  I'm excited because so many of these scents are new to me.  It doesn't hurt that there's a Luscious Lemon and a Cutiepie Cupcake in the mix.  I feel like a little kid again getting all excited like I would for my birthday or Christmas.

Also, next month's warmer is on the way!  As soon as it arrives, I'll be taking pictures to share.  It's so cute!

Have a Scentsarific weekend!

On the horizon

Good things are coming and I'm so excited!!  I don't have much time, so this is the down and dirty:

BBMB scents:  Orange Dreamsicle, Watermelon Patch, Grape Granita, Lemon Lavender, Cutiepie Cupcake, Luscious Lemon, Cashmere, Coconut Palm, Spiced Orange-Harvest, Banana Flower, Fresh Cut Cantaloupe, Tuscan Garden, Root Beer Float, Banana Nut Bread, Strawberry Sweetie, Red Delicious, Oxford, Exotic Vanilla/Velvet Spice, Irish Cream, and Fried Ice Cream  (Luscious Lemon and Cutiepie Cupcake are one of my favorite scent combinations)

July WOTM:  This is going to be over the top CUTE!


Contact me for info on June Specials.


Need a sample?  Interested in free product?  Let me know!

June WOTM!

I can't believe I forgot to post about this!  The June warmer and scent of the month arrived this past Thursday and I love them both!  The warmer is one of my favorites, both of them are.  That's right, I said "both"!  We're lucky enough to be blessed with two warmers of the month for June.  Star Spangled is the default warmer for US citizens and O Canada is the default for our Canadian friends.

  

The perfect dessert for a summer picnic! 

Fresh from the orchard, ripe and juicy

fruit-stand peaches simmered in sugar

and topped with a fuffy dollop of 

sweet vanilla cream.

Sneak Peek...

Next month's warmer and scent have arrived and I have to admit I put a cube of the scent into my warmer as soon as I smelled it.  This has to be one of my favorite scents yet.  I can't wait to share it!

Comment here if you're interested in a sample, because I'm about to start making up a whole bunch of them.  My house is going to smell great!

The first drawing!

I had my first drawing today. I've had a small display at the NRH Dream Dinners location for about a month or so now. While there weren't many names in the box (I think I need a bigger or LOUDER sign), we were still able to draw for some great prizes!

The first name drawn won the warmer of the month and a bar of the scent of the Month for March, Dotty and Jumpin' Jelly Bean. The second and third drawings will receive a scent circle and bar of their choice, respectively.

I'm so excited! I love sharing Scentsy with people. Next month's drawing will be for May's warmer and scent of the month. If you're in the DFW area, feel free to stop by and fill out a form. No purchase necessary!!

April Warmer and Scent of the Month

Baby's Breath is one of my absolute favorite warmers. There is a little notch in the bottom of the dish and the top of the base that makes it easy to place the flowers. The inside of the dish is glazed, but the rest of the warmer is left unglazed for a soft spring welcome.

Flutter is one of my new favorite scents. It's soft and simple and even a little sweet. I love to use it in the office since it's not too strong and is perfect for smaller spaces.

"Drift to sleep as the subtle perfume of a moonlit spring garden flutters through an open window. Delicate orange blossoms and whipped almond cream float above a bed of bright lemon verbena, creating a dreamy fragrance, like a sweetheart’s whisper in the night."

Remember, both the warmer and scent of the month are 10% off the entire month!