Favorite Random Things

First is this Lime Sherbet Candle by Walmart. It smells so freaking good. I got it about 4weeks ago and we finally just finished it. I lit it for a couple hours everyday and it gives the family room a nice fragrance. I thought it would be too sweet but it definitely isn't. It gives whatever room you put it in a nice sweet aroma.

These one pound dumbbells have also been my favorite too. I got them at Walmart also for around $2 each ( i think...but don't quote me). They're perfect for beginners. They are actually walking weights but i use them during my workout exercises....and i love that they're pink lol

Lose It App. I have a love hate relationship with this app. It lets you log all your workouts, meals, and lets you track your weight loss progress. It really helps you evaluate what you've eaten that day and how many calories you've burned. Here are two examples of how it tracks your food. One day I went over by 8 calories and another I was under by 788. I dont use it all the time but I do use it a few times a week. Even if you don't have an ipod touch, ipad, or iphone you can go on the Lose it website

Another favorite is this Nike Training App. It is super intense (even the easiest workouts. especially if you aren't very active) but it is a VERY good workout. I love that you can play music while you're working out and it makes the time go by much faster. If you have an apple device you should definitely check this out (at least give it one try). Even if you dont you could probably google other circuit training exercises that you can do that are similar to this.

This is my most favorite. The Harry Potter series. OMG i am soooo infatuated by these movies. I decided one day (only about 2 months ago so im a newbie on the series) i'd just rent the movies to see if i liked them or not. I freaking love them. I have been renting them from blockbuster. I NEVER thought i would like the series but i am actually attached to it and I've only been watching them for 2 weeks. The final movie was amazing and I had to hold back the tears. I think even if you arent interested in seeing the movies or reading the books, look up the synopsis on wikipedia. I always thought I would NEVER like harry potter but look at me now. lol

What are some of your favorite things right now?

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Steal vs. Splurge: Glade Candles vs. Yankee Candles

I've always heard that Yankee Candles were good but I was too cheap to purchase them lol. I would always see the glade candles(which were way less expensive than Yankee) and I decided to try it. I have been in love with them since. Recently I started testing Yankee Candles (the small votives) to see if I liked it. So the battle begins....*ding ding ding*

Glade Candles

Pros

• Less Expensive than other brands
• Easily Accessible (Target, Walmart, Grocery Stores)
• Great Scents that can fill a whole room(maybe 2 rooms) and the scent will linger even when the candle is finished
• Burns for almost a full day (22 hours)

Cons

• Doesn't have a variety of scents ( about 7)
• Only one size (4 oz)
• Depending on the scent, it can be strong

Yankee Candles

Pros

• VARIETY of scents, that range from super sweet to woodsy smells
• Variety of sizes (from tea lights to large jars)
• Depending on the size, it can last a very long time (even the smallest one last about 12 hours)

Cons

• ( i am not sure if this is just the experience i had, but i noticed) it does not seem to have a scent that last long and as soon as the candle is burned through the scent is GONE! This could be because I was testing with smaller candles but...yeah
• can be a little pricey if you want a larger container

So the winner is......

ITS A TIE!!! lol

For price and long lasting scent I would honestly have to choose Glade. For a variety of flavors, I would choose Yankee Candle

Here are a few of my favorite scents from each

Glade Hawaiian Breeze infused with Essential Oils(orange one pictured below. very tropical, coconut-ish)

Glade Island Escape (blue aqua, sun-warmed figs, and ripe mango)

Glade Sparkle of Spring (green packaging. smells like lime but it is really fresh and not overwhelming)

Glade Creamy Custard and Blushing Apple (not photo'd. this has to be my favorite and most purchased from Glade. It smells like you are baking a pie but it is not super sweet.)

Yankee Candles

Soft Blanket

Fluffy Towels

but my FAVORITE FAVORITE Yankee Candle is

PINK SANDS

the smell of this is omg....i love it. YankeeCandle.com describes it as an exotic island escape in the beautiful mix of bright citrus, sweet florals, and spicy vanilla. This scent is light and not overpowering but it smells really good.

A small note: the lady at the Yankee Candle store was telling me it is better to get an accurate smell of the scent by smelling the lid(when it is in a glass jar with a bubble lid) rather than smelling where the wick is. I'm not sure if i'm the only one that didn't know that but i figured i would share that information.

Also, Yankee is also having a sale right now. Any candle that is red, white, or blue is buy one get one 50% off. They have a variety of scents in all of those colors too. Check out a store or the website if you are interested.

Let me know what your favorite candle is...

xoxo

Ashley