Tuesday, September 14, 2021

bath & body works: fall scented hand soaps

Bath & Body Works has been out of my reach for a very long time. Due to the pandemic, lockdowns, and then trying not to leave the house often...it just wasn't possible. But recently, my mom and I visited the nearby shopping mall for the first time since some of the restrictions lifted. The last time we visited the mall was about a month and a half earlier, and there were tight restrictions on the number of people who could be in a store at a time. Bath & Body Works had an absolutely massive line and I did not want to wait for hours to buy soap. So, we skipped it. This time, we were able to walk right into the store. That in itself was special. This pandemic has really made me appreciate those little experiences! While at Bath & Body Works, there was a sale on hand soap. Though I also wanted to take home all the candles....I tried to focus on what I actually needed. And what I needed was the amazing Bath & Body Works foaming hand soap that I have missed so much over the last year or so.


As I mentioned, there was an awful lot that I wanted to take home with me. But the truth is that I still have a body lotion that I am working through and there is a pumpkin scented candle burning in my apartment right now. So, my purchases were very streamlined and focused. (I am trying to get better at this and spend my money with a little more intention.) What I really needed was hand soap. I long ago ran out of my Bath & Body Works hand soaps and have had to use others from the drugstore that are fine but not my favourites. So when I walked into that store and saw a sign that said hand soaps were on sale, four for $24 CDN...I was very excited. Though it was difficult to choose only four scents, to be honest. There were a ton of really wonderful options. Ultimately, I chose to bring home the following Bath & Body Works hand soaps: 

  • Marshmallow Pumpkin Latte
  • Marshmallow Fireside
  • Pumpkin Cupcake
  • Vampire Blood

There was definitely a theme going on! Clearly, my preference for both hand soaps and candles is warm, sweet, and food-inspired. I love anything with marshmallow and the pumpkin scents are so wonderful for this time of year. It is just a nice little way to welcome in the fall season. I chose Marshmallow Pumpkin Latte because it smells amazing and anything pumpkin scented is a win. The Marshmallow Fireside hand soap on the other hand, was extremely exciting to find. That is my all-time favourite Bath & Body Works scent. I usually have at least one or two of the candles on hand as well as a few of the wall plug-ins. So to have a hand soap that smells that good? Yes, please! Pumpkin Cupcake was chosen because it combines two must haves for fall: pumpkin and baked goods. The last hand soap that I chose was Vampire Blood. Quite frankly, this smells sweet, but doesn't have a distinct scent. It is nice enough but the reason it came home with me was largely because of the deep red colour and the packaging on the front. It will be the perfect addition for spooky season. 

It was thrilling to do something as simple as buy foaming hand soap. Just being able to walk into a store and buy what I want and need is such a blessing. I am trying to really appreciate those moments and those experiences, because they really are so precious. Yes, it is soap....but it is also a little piece of normality. For that, I am extremely grateful. 

Do you like Bath & Body Works products? Which scent is your favourite?

19 comments:

  1. They must have a really nice smell. :)
    Xoxo
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  2. Oh I can imagine how nice these products smell! And I find the packaging really cool too! Have a lovely day xx

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    1. Yes, they smell so great! And I love the packaging as well. Nice and themed!

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  3. All of these products look really beautiful!

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  4. Pumking cupcake :) very interesting... thanks for your sharing:)

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  5. We don't have Bath and Body Works here but those scents sound like fun! It's nice you were able to stock up on your favourite too :)

    Hope your week is going well :)

    Away From The Blue

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    1. They are really fun! I hope you can find something fun and themed, too!

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  6. OMG these look amazing and I wanna sniff them! I have never tried any of their stuff as no shop in Scotland that I know of. But I have some fancy hand soaps from other places. Love the Christmas ones and got some Hallowe'en ones last year too. Also picked up some joke ones that make sounds for my little girl! Minions and Baby Shark lol!

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    1. Right? They are so fun! I am glad you have other hand soaps that smell good! Christmas and Halloween scented soaps are my favourites. Oh my gosh....minions and baby shark? That is amazing. She must love them!

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  7. I love the packaging so much! It looks absolutely IDEAL to me! I love the fall scents and Halloween

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  8. I have to give that Marshmallow Fireside a go! That's so awesome that you were finally able to go, Shannon:) Honestly, I haven't been to Bath and Body in ages exactly for the reason you said...when we would go to the mall, there's always a huge lineup! I should probably go soon in case we go on lockdown again....eeeek! Anyhoo, thanks for sharing your haul:) You are so right...these little things like going to the store is totally something I really appreciate now.

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    1. And thank you as always for your comment on my post. You really are the sweetest:) XOXO

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    2. It is THE BEST. I love it! And honestly, the lines are always so massive! But I am definitely preparing for a lockdown, just in case, so I am getting all the things done that I need to do!

      Of course. You are the best! <3

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