Bath and Body Works Haul

I received a coupon an online coupon for a FREE 3 wick candle with any purchase of $20 or more.  I believe this promotion has ended already but if you guys would like to try to see if it still works the Online code is TREATYOU20 and the code in store is 9290.

When stepping into the store my intention was just to purchase my favorite antibacterial soaps and to pick up my free candle.  The soaps were 6 for $20.  But of course the sale associates always persuade me into buying more.  Good thing this time it was just an extra bottle of lotions and nothing more.

So here's the lovely bag my items came home in. 

All the six soaps I picked were foam soaps.  Reason for this if you guys don't already know is the foam type soap is easier for my kids to use.

I got Ocean Pearl, Dahlia, Island Bamboo, Coconut Cove, Beach Flower, and Mango Paradise.  All have very pretty labels.  All smells great and perfect for spring and summer. 

This is the item the lure me into buying.  This is their true blue spa item.  I believe these Spa items are limited editions items.  They are trying to get rid of them so they were all currently on clearance.  They are all 50% off.  I just love the scent.  And also the jojoba oil is much lighter to use in hot weather compared to the shea butter products I had at home. So I thought I would give this a try. 

This is the Free candle I picked up.  Aloha Waikiki - Hulas & Hibiscus scent.  

Candle description:  An exquisite fusion of Plumeria petals, Tiare Blossoms and a hint of sugarcane that transport you to the big island.  Aloha Paradise!

I love how this candle have a decorated cover too.

And as you can see from these pictures below that I'll be making another trip down to that store soon.  Hehe, I can't wait.  What are you all planning to buy?  What items should I try?  Let me know!!

FREE Bath and Body Works Take Home Samples

First time ever that I've seen Bath and Body Works giving out take home samples to try.  I was so excited!  Who doesn't like free stuff right?  They had a couple of small buckets placed in front of their store.  A lot of people were taking advantage of them and taking handfuls and handfuls...and putting them in their bags.  If they had handed them out at the cashier's desk, then maybe can than monitor the process and stop people from abusing it.  Because sooner or later they might stop giving things out.

I took three samples and my husband took another three for me.  That's not being too greedy right?  hehe...The samples are all from their Fresh Picked line.  They are all fruity smells.  I actually really like all their scents from this line.  Unfortunately, on these small containers they did not list the names of the scent or what kind of items they are.  The thicker substance I I'm sure is lotions.  But the gel type I'm not sure if they are body washes or hand soaps.  I guess I'll just have to test them out and figure it out that way.

The containers are very small but cute.  They don't leak, so once you're finished with the product you can always wash and reuse them.  You can fill them with your moisturizers or face cleaners.  Maybe even use them as small pill boxes.

Once there's another big sale for sure I"ll go back and buy some hand soaps from this line.  Again, I love all their fruity scents and I love their new packaging.  They are a very classic look to them.  Anyone tried this new line yet?  And favorites I should try?  Please let me know!!

Bath and Body Works Semi-Annual Sale

Made a trip to the mall this afternoon for this semi-annual sale.  My main purpose is to pick up more of these antibacterial hand soaps.  They were on sale for $3 each.  With my last purchase I've done an online survey and was able to get $10 off when I spend $30 or more.  So I ended up paying $20 for 10 bottles.  What  deal huh?

I got mostly foam soaps.  Reason why...because I have young kids and the foam soaps are the easiest ones for them to use.

The scents I got are:
1) Tropical Passionfruit.  I liked the scent so I got two versions of it.
2) Fresh Picked Strawberries.
3) Vanilla Berry Sorbet.  Again, two different versions.
4) Fresh Picked Tangerines.
5) I Love Watermelon - With Cherry
6) Sugar Lemon Fizz
7) Candy Cane Bliss
8) Jingle Bellini Shower Gel (I got this because it was in such a pretty bottle and smelled great)

Anyone else went shopping and taken advantage of this sale?  Let me know what you guys gotten.

Bath and Body Works Christmas Gifts Haul

It was hard shopping for my niece. She's 9 years old and has everything. When we asked what she wanted she couldn't even answer us. Kids now a days are so lucky and has everything.

Well I ended buying her a bunch of crafts items since she's so artistic. She loves to find things and transform them into other things. Like a brown box into a doll house.

I still thought I needed to get her more. So I brought her a little extra from Bath and Body works. Please note this was purchased before Christmas, before the semi-annual sale.

Well hope she likes the items I got her. I got her a bunch of Pocketbac which I know she uses and a antibacterial foaming moose which I thought was cute and fun to use. The whole purchase was $11.16. The Pocketbacs were buy 5 for $5. The foam moose was $5. The holder was $.50.

I forgot to mention. I had a coupon for a free item for a purchase of $10 or more. So I got a bottle of body lotion (coconut breeze). I was happy. A $12.50 free. A little present for myself.

I know Christmas has past but we are giving her the gifts later tonight. Hope she like them.

Bath and Body Works Semi-Annual Sale

It starts today. Their semi-annual sale. There's tons of items on sale (up to 75% on selected items while supplies last). I just got back from shopping there. Got tons of
Antibacterial hand soaps. As you guys all know that's what I like from Bath and Body Works and that's what I usually buy. I will post my haul in a bit. I just wanted to get this information out so anyone who is interested in this sale can go and buy stuff before the good stuff runs out. Happy Shopping!!!

Another Bath and Body Works Haul

My Bath and Body Works package had finally arrived. It took around a week. So that wasn't that bad. 



One opened I see the blue plaid design inside. I just love it! It makes this package look extra special. There was lots of brown paper to product the products. The invoice was inside and they also included two coupons.



There was a 20% off any online purchase, which expires 11/28/12, and a Free Body care item with any purchase of $10 or more, which expires on 10/28/12. Since I've made such a big purchase already I don't think I'll be using these coupons.



 

Once the brown paper is removed, this is what I see.

So the reason why I made this large purchase it's because of a promotion they were having. They were giving away a free 4oz Pumpkin Craving candle that comes in a small bag. Shipping was only $1 on orders over $25. I've missed out on the candle deal last time so I really wanted to make sure I get it this time. I don't know why...but I really wanted to get my FREE candle. LOL! This was a 4oz candle that cost $9.50. Candle description says, "A blend of fresh pumpkin, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla tells the tale of bring home the perfect pumpkin." This size can burn around 20-30 hours. It smells great! It also comes with this free cream bag. It cost $2. Now how would pay $2 for that? I couldn't even pay for it if it's a quarter. Doesn't matter I guess. It's free.

I ended up getting all Antibacterial hand soaps. I love their soaps.

 

Usually, they have sales 6 for $20. So that's around $3.33 each. All the soups I purchased were on sale for $2.27 each. What a deal huh? And I also love their summer scents. I'm glad I still have a chance to grab I few before they are all gone.

I got...

Mango Berry Sparkler the Deep Cleaning Hand Soap. This has small exfoliating beads in it.



 

Same scent but in a foam form.

 

I Love Watermelon! Cherry foam soap.

Tropical Sorbet Float foam soap.

 

I Love Watermelon! Basil foam soap.

Mango Berry Sparkler PocketBac. I know I said I have TONS of old ones lying around but since I had to purchase over $25 before I can get the $1 shipping I was forced to buy this one extra item. I don't mind though...because I do love this scent. Mangos are my favorite fruit too.

 

 

Lemon Sunshine Slush the deep cleansing soap.

Cool Summer Spash foam soap.

 



 Papaya Melon Scoop foam soap.

Tropical Sorbet deep cleansing soap.

 

The two different kinds of soaps I like the foam soaps the best.  So anyone out there made large Bath and Body Works purchases?  What scents or forms of soaps you guys like best?  Let me know!

Bath and Body Work Candles Haul

I know this isn't really beauty related but I did purchase these items at a beauty store. So I would like to post what I had purchased at Bath and Body Works yesterday.

As most of you know the fall items are now out. And for a limited time Bath and Body Works has the big candles (14.5oz three wicks) are 2 for $20. The big three wick candles original price is $19.50 each. So that's like a buy one get one free sale. How can anyone pass that up? I never really purchased any candles from them before. I usually get the mini candles free with purchases or coupons. So I was anxious to try one of their big ones. And I also LOVE their fall scents.

All these candles are made in the USA by a company called Slatkin & Co.Each of these large candles should last around 30-45 hours.

These are the candles I purchased:

1) Autumn Day - A pretty green candle. It smells very fresh...It has a woody and citrus smell to it. I just love it and had to buy it.

Jar Description: A crisp, autumn medley celebrating the changing seasons and the beauty of the harvest with note of fresh cut cedar, juicy fig and sandwood.

 

2) Pumpkin Carmel Latte - A caramel color candle. And it's fall...so how can you not buy something with pumpkin in it? I also LOVE caramel so this was actually one of my favorites. This would be a great scent to leave in my kitchen.

Jar Description: Gather with friends and celebrate the season with this warm, rich blend of creamy pumpkin, spiced caramel and sweet cream.

 

3) Cider Lane - A light brown candle. This one reminds me of fall. It has a cinnamon scent and also a little of caramel.  And how can I pass up on another caramel scented candle right?  This candle is another great scent for the kitchen and living area.

Jar Description: As sweet as the trip to the local apple orchard each year,a delicious fall blend of mulled cider, warm caramel and sweet cinnamon.

 

4) Mahogany Teakwood - A cream color candle. This candle is part of the White Barn collection so it has a golden lid. This candle reminds me of men's cologne or an Abercrombie store. Just love this scent too. And since this is the only scent that doesn't smell sweet like food I'll be using this in my bedroom and bathroom areas.

Website description (currently using candle now so I can't look up the description on the jar at this time): Revel in the cozy fine woods fragrances of mahogany, cedar wood and oak, highlighted by delicate lavender and geranium notes.

 

 

 

 

There so many other scents that I wanted to get but I know the four I have would last me for a while since I do not burn candles that often. The other fall scents I also like are the Cranberry Woods (which I do have a small mini of), the Cinnamon Sugared Donut, and the Farmstand Apple.

So anyone interested in purchasing these 3-wicked candles go head over to a Bath and Body Works now. I believe this sale ends this week. And let me know what some favorites that you guys have this fall are.

 

Bath and Body Antibacterial Pocketbacs

Have anyone wonder how long you can keep these Bath and Body Pocketbacs? Do they have expiration dates?

I was cleaning out my bathroom and I found 10 bottles lying around. I was wondering whether to throw them out or not. I feel like it’s such a waste if I did...probably paid around $1 each. I know Purells do have expiration listed on their bottles and was surprised that there's nothing listed on the Bath and Body ones.

 

There wasn't much information online so I decided to write Bath and Body Works directly. See my email below:


To: customerservice@bathandbodyworks.com

Subject: Product Questions

Order Number:

Name: --------------

Phone Number: -----------

Wrote: The antibacterial pocketbac...do they expire? Because I know Purell products does. Please let me know because it turns out I have a lot stored away and I want to make sure they are still good to use.


I got a response three hours later. Not bad...they wrote me this email below:


Dear San,

The best way to figure out how long your product will last is to determine when your product was born. Figuring out the date that our products are born can be a bit tricky.

The born on date is located on the bottom of the bottle, on the label or top of the tube depending on the product. This set of numbers will look like the following: 1041T2A1.

You will only need the first 4 numbers to determine the born on date. Using a born on date of 1041T2A1, you can see the year this product was born, 2011, because the first number in the series is a number 1.

The following 3 numbers will tell you the day of the year this product was produced, in this case the 41st day of 2011, which is February 16th. Your product will be good unopened for 2 years after the date it was born.

If you have any other questions please reply to this email or give us a call at 1-800-756-5005.

Sincerely,

Courtney H.
Customer Service Specialist
Bath & Body Works Direct


It's funny how they use such a date system. This shows that they do not want customers to know when they expire. So they can probably try to sell their old products too. Please make sure next time you buy more Pocketbacs to check how much shelf life left in the items before buying. Because if they are old and expired it’s not going to kill any of the germs out there that's going to get you sick. Especially with flu season is coming you need to be careful.