my newest addiction Scentsy

 well as many of my close friends and family know I have been hosting or going to scentsy parties every month. so I figured I should tell you about my newest addiction back in December I had received 2 scentsy burners for Christmas a cupcake shaped one and a burnt orange knitted sweater like one in which I love eloise also received the tiara  one. I only used them once and was hooked on them this is what started my addiction.

  Here is a little bit about Scentsy for anyone that has not tried one yet. Scentsy warmers melt a a special kind of wax with a low watt  light bulb heating element. When heated the wax gives off a awesome scent with out a flame smoke or soot it also has no led in it as it does not have to be melted and burned with a wick. They have two different size warmers one is premium other is deluxe warmer they aslo have plug in warmers kinda like a night light. They also sell  scentsy buddies which I'm a huge fan of and so is Eloise she has hedgie the hedgehog which is a discontinued buddy  their are others available but they only sell 40,000 of each one then bring out new ones they also have cause ones that money from them go towards charity's. scentsy other products are room sprays travel tins you can carry in your purse bags cars. You can buy sent circles for your car, other products are hand loitions hand sanitizer and lip balm they also have bath products soap shower gel bath tablets body spray and body lotion. Scentsy also came out with dryer disks and washer whiffs which is a scent you add in for extra scents in your laundry.

        It also has a Awesome Host rewards when you host a qualifying party what I mean by that is if you host a in home on line or basket party  and you make over $200 in sales you earn 1 half price item and 10 % of your sales to use towards fee product. Then at $300 you get 2 half price items.I love hosting party's for the rewards but it does not stop there  if you have someone book a party off your party when you go to their scentsy party if they have a qualifying party you receive one item for half price so it its a awesome company to host party's for I personally do not work for them so I am not going write about working for Scentsy as I do not know exactly everything about being a consultant I know a little but if you are interested just look it up on line where you could find everything you would like to know.  Scentsy has package deals which help you save and get the most from the scentsy system. Here are some of the deals 6 scentsy bars for $30 this equals out to buy 5 get one free as they are $6 a bar the bar has 9 cubes in each bar you only need one cube per warmer but I sometimes use 2 in my bigger warmers. There is a buy 3 bars for $17 which you save a dollar. or the combine and save deals which if you host a party your best bet is to get one of these deals as your half off to earn the most from your scentsy party. here are the deals  6 bars your choice  and 2 plug in  warmers for $72 save $12 . 2 element warmers plus 6 bars  $82 . deluxe 2 warmers plus 6 bars for $90  or combined package 1 premium warmer one deluxe and 6 bars for $96 save $18 .2  premium  warmers and 6 bars for $102 save $18.  and the other two deals are the companion system which is any 3 scent bars with 1 deluxe warmer and a plug in for $66 save $12 or one plug in and a premium warmer for $72 save $12. with all that being said when you host a party you can get one of these packages for half price if you use the package as your half price item to get the most from your party and you save a lot more this way.

Well now that I have explained all about scentsy  I will share with you my favourite scents

happy birthday- smells like candy sugar whipped cream and vanilla
honeymoon hideaway-its a mixture of dew kissed lily kiwi and coconut palm
Newborn nursery- fresh clean small and baby powder
coconut lemon-grass - creamy coconut and lemon grass
sugar cookie- sweet blend of butter sugar and vanilla
mochadoodle-coffee beans cocoa balanced with sugar caramel and cream
 if you use a cube of sugar cookie and one of mochadoodle it smells like chocolate chip cookies.
welcome home-cinnamon and spices
blueberry cheesecake-rich new York cheesecake Graham cracker crust with blue berry's
sticky cinnamon bun-cinnamon and icing
Caramel pear crisp- ripe pear brown sugar crust and caramel cream scent
simply lime,Simply lemon,simply cinnamon,simply vanilla
Havana cabana - pineapples oranges bananas and berries( reminds me of being in Cuba)
Rosemary mint- soothing mint tea tree and rosemary
Peppermint dreams,cinnamon bear,cinnamon vanilla,frosted ginger cookie
Skinny dippin-apples melons and pears
lilacs & violets-lilacs violets and the smell of spring
cherry limeaid-key lime cherry juicy berry
Jump in jelly bean-pear apple lemon and sugar
white out, pumpkin marshmallow, silver bells,honey pear cider, Iced pine,Christmas cottage, French toast, Cozy fireside,Autumn sunset
Central park pralines, snowberry, clove & cinnamon,apple press, Eskimo kiss, pumpkin roll, 
my Favourite men's scent is Echo and  Hendrix

Others that I like from the bring back my bar selection which is in July every year they bring back scents that were discontinued are:
Cutiepie cupcake, banana nut bread, cranberry mango, orange dreamcicle, German chocolate, Cookie dough, lily of the valley, French kiss, fresh cut grass,cherry almond pie, almond cookie, hazelnut latte,watermelon patch, fried ice cream,grandmas kitchen, oatmeal cookie

  You can sometimes get these scents if returned in July or through some consultants they buy extras and keep in stock or use as prizes at the partys which is how I have got some of these scents

Here are my warmers I have ordered more and I have yet to order a plug in that is my next order




here are my two very first warmers that started my crazy addiction in which i have passed onto a few friends and family members the cupcake for my kitchen and the sweater like one.

this is Eloise's burner
 for her room. and her scentsy buddy hedgie the hedge hog he is 5 months old and his scent pack still has the small the packs are $8 to replace

this is my lace burner I got free when I ordered the 10 year anniversary gallery frame burner they gave out a extra burner that was a surprise.

this is my 10 year anniversary burner with the gallery frame which you can change out so here is 3 different frames I have so far and what they look like one I did order another frame.









here is a picture of my order when I ordered the Easter egg burner and some scents I do not have a picture of it lit up and its packed away till next Easter. to the right is my mustash burner  I'm going to use during movember. In my order that is on its way I ordered the Canada day burner I cant wait for it to arrive.


Well I hope you enjoyed my blog on scentsy and if your not already a fan of it I hope that I got you interested in this amazing product. It is kid safe the wax doesn't get hot like most so if you put your hands in it you do not get burnt which is a great thing with my toddler running around who loves to put her hands in it also the wax if you spill it just let it harden and scrap it off or wipe it up if still melted with paper towel to change the scent cube just pour it out in garbage or back into package or you can soak it up and wipe your burner out with paper towel. this is a awesome product that leaves your house smelling amazing even if it looks like a tornado went through it.

Eloise's Birth Story

My name is Miranda. I am 27 years old and  mom to Eloise who is now 3 1/2 years old. The past 3 years have gone by fast. I have this blog. Where I blog about many things but mostly life with Eloise and recipes that I love. I live in New Brunswick Canada where I work in a nursing home. I love being a mom to this amazing spirited little girl who is full of energy and loves life. I am thrilled to get to tell Eloise's birth story

The arrival of Eloise I cant believe it was three years ago, It still feels like yesterday as I sit here and start to type up this memorable life event. Well it all begins on Sunday march 25 2012 at 8 am I had a little bit of cramping that was keeping me from getting comfy. It was a big day ahead of me so I thought it was just nerves as I was going to be modelling for belly beautiful maternity at the baby and toddler expo some of their new clothes  I was going to be doing two runs which meant I had to walk the stage more then once. I was 38 weeks pregnant and feeling it. We had been going to weekly fetal assessments since we found out we were expecting so I was also excited that the next morning id get to see my baby girl one last time in my belly before she was due. I got up early that morning and called my mom who was coming over to do my hair for the show and we went to breakfast while waiting to be served I decided to pace a bit to help calm my nerves. After eating we then went to the salon to braid my bangs and curl my hair I was so excited to get pampered that day I did not notice my contractions were getting stronger.

   Well it all begins now when I arrived at the baby show I was shown a room to slip into my first outfit I met 3 other moms who were expecting one was a month after me and then rest were a few months later but I was happy I still had two more weeks little did I know she had other plans. I was so nervous to model I've never done modeling in front of a huge crowd before especially when I was as huge as I was, Sure I know what your thinking your a cheerleader you flip around in front of huge crowds but I have a team I am not alone with all eyes on me and being a whole 165 lbs I was scared to be judge on my size the way the outfits made my belly look huge or small and biggest fear was outfits might not fit right now that I had gained over 20 lbs from when I was fitted. It all worked out it was time to walk as I approached the door I felt a strong cramp that lasted a little bit then a few minutes later another when I was on my second walk as I reached the stage,  I was about to stop and do a turn  when I realized I was having actual labor contractions I finished modelling then politely told her I had to leave and that I was sorry I had to go but I need to go to the hospital as I was in labor.

We went home and I got changed into comfy clothes then went to hospital we checked in and then it was time to get checked I was in labor I was 3 cm dilated they were going to let me go home as there were so many moms in labor that night my friend was in room beside us in labor with her son.  my blood pressure so high that we had to be monitored and then Eloise's heart rate was dropping then going high finally at 1 am they released us to go home the nurse said ill see you soon  your in active labor but its going to be awhile. We went home to bed I was happy to get into my own bed even with my contractions I was happy to not be in the hospital as it was freaking me out knowing that I was going to be delivering my baby girl any time. Thankfully I got to sleep with my contractions as they gave me some Tylenol before I left hospital and Travis gave me a my heating pad. I had a fetal assessment at noon.

 On the 26 we got up I had a half a watermelon and went to our appointment . When we got there my favorite Dr was on shift so she came in we listened to her heart beat. I was 38 weeks pregnant to the day, the morning of my prenatal appointment. I had told the doctor I was having light contractions through out the night  and had gone to hospital the night before but was sent home as I was only 3 cm dilated and water had not broken yet. Then they had stopped at a hour apart. She measured my belly then weighted me. I was surprised my weight was 165, one pound more then Travis. She started to ask about my birth plan if anything changed then asked if I wanted to be checked since my membrane sweep was the Thursday that just passed. I agreed to be checked but I said "you know I still have two weeks" while she was checking me her face changed to surprised. Then she started to tell me that I was 6 cm dilated and should be on way to hospital. I was shocked but then said "I am not ready, I still need to pack my hospital bag".  So she advised me to go do that and go right up to labor and delivery. Unfortunately my prenatal appointment was at the hospital that did not accommodate deliveries so I had to go home and pack and head right up to our other hospital.

    Once home I started to pack my bags, and go over hospital list. While doing so I became hungry so got out a mixing bowl a box of rice crispys and 3 bananas with some milk and ate that massive bowl to hold me over since I was not sure if id be fed at hospital. Then we headed to Travis parents house for a bit as my contractions were not that close yet and water still had not broken. His parents live a 5 min drive away so we were close. At about 4 pm we watched a movie and I told his dad I was craving a cheeseburger. He made me 2 and some potatoes on the BBQ then at about 530 we headed up to the hospital to get checked again. They admitted me admittedly.

   The nurses hooked me up to the IV. They tried to at least, after completely missing my vain twice I refused that nurse to do it and they brought in another nurse and used a butterfly. As many friends and family know I'm terrified of needles so I rarely did my blood work but since I had low fluids and was being monitored by the fetal assessment machine, they knew everything was fine and did not bother me for all my blood work. After that the doctor  came in and talked to me about my birth plan and asked if I wanted something for the pain?  I told her I did not want anything at this point because  my contractions were only 12 minutes apart.

   We asked the nurse to check me. She said I was still 6 cm and to try bouncing on the birthing ball.  I got up off the bed and when walking to the birthing ball told them I had to pee. They escorted me to the bathroom. When I got there I said it feels like she was coming. The nurse told me not to push and to try the shower to relax.Then the nurse left the room and said she would be back in a moment. As soon as she left I felt this sharp pain and screamed "Shes coming" So then got on my knees and told Travis to help since the nurse did not think she was coming. Right them my mom ran out to the nurses station and told them to come quick. They got me onto my bed, called doctor in and they checked me and said your 9 cm now it could be hours or minutes.

    Well Travis took that as a Que he still had time. So he said I'm going for pizza and walked out the door. The nurse said your contractions are 7 minutes apart and I said she is coming again, but this time she went to get doctor and as she did that my mom started calling Travis's cell . The doctor came in and said its time to push shes crowning. At that point Travis had just walking back into my room and  him and the nurse grabbed a leg.  My mom was at my head telling me how strong I am and that she couldn't believe how I was doing it all natural and not even making a noise after 15 minutes of pushing she was here my contractions were still 7 minutes apart so I was pushing trough no contractions just to get her out. If I waited she would go back in so I tried with all my might she was taken to be cleaned off, Travis was allowed to cut her cord. Eloise weighted 7 lbs 11 ounces and was only 17 cm long. which was short for me and Travis as we both were 21 cm long when born. After that they gave me her to hold and do skin to skin  but all I really wanted to do was shower so I switched with Travis to do skin on skin and bond while I showered. 

    While in the shower Travis parents came in and his mom had my special caramel squares I had asked for  a double batch while in labor at her house so she surprised me with them. I was so happy when I got out of the shower to those. My best friend showed up to meet Eloise too while I showered . After I got out of the shower I was allowed to go into my private room and have visitors. Which was awesome because Eloise was only a half hour old and I was a natural at giving birth after that workout I was so hungry that I had Travis order Chinese. When my nurses changed shifts  the new nurse was impressed with me on how I was sitting in the bed Indian style eating Chinese only a hour after giving birth all natural and it was my first so its not like I had done all this before. We wanted to breastfeed so I was a little nervous the first time but Eloise was a pro she latched perfect the first time.  she was a latching natural and every time after that but she did favor the left boob for the first week a little more then the right.  We had tons of visitors. which kept us busy while in the hospital the two nights.

 I was excited to see nanny Thomas the next morning she had brought in banana bread she had baked me and some cookies and where it was a week away from Easter a gift for Eloise that was really cute bunny slippers and ears and lots of chocolate for me to enjoy. It was great to have everyone visit where I don't have to clean up after. When we got home we asked that no one visit for first few days except my mom came everyday and cleaned up and helped watch Eloise so that I could relax in the bath or eat. While Travis was at work he only got to spend the two night at hospital and one night home before heading back to work.