Day 136 - Monkey Bread

Currently Burning: Kiwi Kicker

Pam on CBV Addicts Unite posted the following video earlier this week and I just HAD to try the recipe. This thing was AMAZING!!

To start out, preheat the oven to 350.

In a medium pan, combine 1 1/2 cups of cream, 1 1/2 cups of brown sugar, and 1 1/2 tsp of cinnamon. Cook at medium heat until it's a nice brown color and is beginning to boil on top. If you cook it too long, the sauce will become a thick caramel, so it's best to take it off the heat before that happens.

Take 1 can of cinnamon rolls and 1 can of biscuits and cut each into quarters. Grease a bundt pan and place the quarters into the bundt pan.

Pour 1/2 of the caramel mixture over the top of the biscuits and cinnamon rolls.

Repeat the previous two steps with another can of biscuits and cinnamon rolls as well as the other 1/2 of the mixture.

Place the pan on a cookie sheet to catch any spillover and bake for approximately 45-55 minutes. Mine was a little overdone on top because it was a smidge too close to the coils.

Allow the pan to cool for 10 minutes and then flip the pan onto a serving plate.

Finally, take the cinnamon roll icing from the two packets and put that over the top while it is still warm. 


Now onto the daily review!

Kiwi Kicker (4): This is a really nice kiwi scent. I do like the soap a lot better, but it does smell exactly the same. I just think it's better in the shower. It does throw pretty strong though. Not sure if I'll pick up the candle since I have the soap.

Remember to keep those wicks trimmed!

Jason

Day 135 - Winnie the Pooh

Currently Burning: Life's a Beach

I watched this in theaters last summer. I loved the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh movie from forever ago and was super excited to see a new Pooh movie. I was kind of let down because this movie was REALLY short. It was still really good though. It has three stories rolled into the movie. The main story line has to do with Eeyore looking for a tail and Christopher Robin being "abducted." Super cute movie and the trailer is really cute too.

Now onto the daily review!

Life's a Beach (5): This is a fabulous scent. It smells a lot like orange skittles, but also has some fizzy in it. Definitely candle-worthy!!! The scent throw is medium.

Remember to keep those wicks trimmed!

Jason

Day 134 - School's Out and Summer is Beginning

Currently Burning: Cherry Candy Cane

Can you believe that it's already mid-May?! My busy time at work is finally coming to a head. Our student staff move in on Tuesday!!!! It's crazy that it's already here. All the students moved out of the residence halls this weekend so our staff is busy flipping the buildings getting them ready for summer usage. We have 2 weeks before our largest conference (Walmart Shareholders) checks in and they take up all of our beds. 

Class-wise I finished the spring semester. Not sure about grades, but summer session doesn't start for me until June 4th so I have a few weeks to chill. I'm taking 2 classes this summer and then 3 in the fall. So far I have 18 hours completed and only need 15 more so I'm still on track for graduation in December!! Super excited for that :)

Now onto the daily review!

Cherry Candy Cane (2): The way the cherry and peppermint interact is kind of funky to me. The throw wasn't crazy strong which was really surprising since both notes typically do throw stronger. Probably won't be repurchasing.

Remember to keep those wicks trimmed!

Jason

Day 133 - Bowl Candle Jars

Currently Burning: Macintosh Apple

The bowl candles are 16 oz of wax. The same bowl is used for Comfort Candles, Scoop Some Scent, and the decorative bowls. These have a 4-5 inch diameter so once you get a full melt pool the throw is crazy strong! They do take several hours to get a full melt pool though. They come double wicked so that helps, but it still takes me a good 5+ hours to get the full melt pool. 

Not my favorite jar, but the comfort candles are awesome. Also, for SSS it doesn't really matter since you aren't melting it in the jar anyway. They do make good bowls after you're done with the candle though! Great for cereal :)

Now onto the daily review!

Macintosh Apple (4): This smells like when you bite into a red apple. Really good and fresh!! The throw is also decently strong. I'm not sure if I'll reorder the candle because I have had it a long time. 

Remember to keep those wicks trimmed!

Jason

Day 132 - Minecraft

Currently Burning: Banana Walnut

I tried playing Minecraft on PC a few times, but I only have a laptop and the controls without a mouse aren't very fun. However, it was recently released on XBOX 360 and I love it there! It's a sandbox game where you can basically create your own world. Everything is based on blocks in the world of different materials. You can craft different items, build a house, grow food, etc. Pretty fun way to kill a few hours :)

Now onto the daily review!

Banana Walnut (1): I was really hoping this would smell more like Banana Nut Bread because I remember seeing a review where someone said that it did. On cold throw, it wasn't too bad, but when I warmed it up I had to take it off the warmer because it was making me nauseous. I've said on here before that I can't handle nutty scents and this is one of those. Even though I love banana, the nut note in it just killed it for me. Throw was pretty strong. 

Remember to keep those wicks trimmed!

Jason

Day 131 - Don't be Tardy for the Wedding

Currently Burning: Cabernet

Really Bravo? A special about Kim Zolciak's wedding? OK, not going to lie, I watch this trashy show lol. Hey, it's better than Flavor of Love (barely). Of all of the Atlanta housewives though, I think Kim does make the best spin off. This show is ridiculous though. A 7 figure wedding and 3 different dresses. Outrageous.

Now onto the daily review!

Cabernet (2): This smells like wine mixed with grape medicine. It didn't really smell too medicinal on cold, but warmed up it came out more. The throw is pretty strong. I won't be repurchasing this one.

Remember to keep those wicks trimmed!

Jason

Day 130 - Weekly Scent Recap #8

Currently Burning: Papaya Waterlily

Here's the weekly video :)

Now onto the daily review!

Papaya Waterlily (5): This one is amazing! I love the way the papaya and waterlily mix. The sweet, juicy papaya mellows out the floral notes in the waterlily and it's a gorgeous combo. The throw isn't as strong as I would like, but I think I'll still go for a candle in it! 

Remember to keep those wicks trimmed!

Jason