How Bath & Body Works Makes Its Scented Christmas Candles

October 27, 2021

Tip of the Day

Dry tea leaves are excellent at absorbing scents and flavors from nearby foods and teas, so store them separately (even from other strongly scented tea) to preserve their delicate flavor.

Happy Wednesday… again! Apparently yesterday my sense of time was so off I thought it was already Wednesday and I shared a Hump Day camel fact with you and the whole bit. For your camel fix, check out yesterday’s newsletter!

As for today, we have a pile of goodies like… how Bath & Body Works makes its scented Christmas candles, some fun gifts for The Office superfans, how to preserve lemons for a long time, and more!

And water cooler trivia? You know we have some. On this day in 1961, NASA completed the first successful test of the Saturn rocket platform, further advancing the space race. The Saturn platform would be used throughout the Apollo moon flights.

– Jason

Bath & Body Works used to be the place you’d head to snag a Cucumber Melon body mist and some glitter body lotion. Now, though, the brand couples its nostalgia-inducing body care items with another product that’s quickly become a cultural cornerstone: its scented three-wick holiday candles. Read More »

November is always a busy season for new books, with publishers getting out some of their most-anticipated titles ahead of the holiday buying rush. This month, those books include deep-dive nonfiction, plenty of genre fiction for every taste, and at least one sequel that readers have been waiting on for years! Read More »

Shopping for a fan of The Office? These gifts range from the subtle to the silly—and you’re sure to find the perfect thing for your superfan. Read More »

A balance bike is a fantastic option for young riders because it doesn’t just teach them how to manage a bicycle, but it gauges their interest in the activity altogether.
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A good night of sleep starts with a comfortable bedroom set.
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Maintaining focus can be difficult, especially when the world is noisy and chaotic around you.
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Whether they’re filled with meat, tomatoes, or rice, stuffed peppers are a real crowd-pleaser. They’re also versatile enough to make a whole meal and healthy, to boot! So, it’s time to get busy stuffing with one (or all) of these delicious recipes. Read More »

No one wants to waste the fresh lemons they just brought home from the store. Let’s be honest, though, they can go bad quickly. According to a recent viral video, though, there’s a hack for keeping them fresh. Read More »

Sure, it’s almost Halloween, but a beauty brand is giving spooky lovers one more surprise before the holiday is over. In a fun twist, it beautifully ties Halloween to the upcoming holiday season. Read More »

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If you’re looking for a last-minute craft for your Halloween decor, TikTok is coming to the rescue (as usual). This time, it’s a clever and affordable spider web rug. Read More »

Baking experts likely know that the process can be an exact science. A recent TikTok video shows just how small changes in chill time and baking temperature can affect cookies. Read More »

Your iPad’s 10.2-inch display is great for watching movies and playing games, but you’ll want a case to protect that glass screen from scratches and cracks. These are the best cases for the 2021 iPad, also known as the 9th-generation iPad, as well as the 8th-gen iPad released in 2020. Read More »

When Apple started selling a $19 glorified microfiber cloth dubbed the “Polishing Cloth,” it left me with no choice. I had to drop down cash on this thing and give it a full review. Is it magical? Is it a revelation? Can it fix my broken Surface Duo 2? Can it bring about world peace? Man, I hope so. Read More »

Retro gamers and arcade fans have asked Arcade1Up to build a Terminator 2: Judgement Day cabinet for years, and it’s finally here. The company just announced its epic life-size replica Terminator 2 machine, complete with those classic red and blue light guns we all loved growing up. Read More »

Why isn’t there a battery-powered Wyze Cam V3? I’m not sure, but the new Wyze Lamp Socket lets you power the Cam V3 from any outdoor lighting fixture, and it only costs $10 plus shipping. And for those of you with a Wyze Cam Outdoor, there’s a new Solar Panel that extends its battery life so you can spend less time charging and more time catching porch pirates. Read More »