You know, one of the hardest things about being a mom is that you don't just let go once and be done with it. It's this series of letting go again and again. 18 is a big one and I struggled too so i understand how you feel. It definitely hit me most with my daughter and she is my youngest so it was like a double whammy. I had to do some letting go when she turned 18, that whole legal adult thing comes with a lot of rules where you basically aren't their advocate anymore and can't even do simple things like scheduling appointments. You let go more when they go away to school, then yet again when they move out/get married and are really on their own. It's such a deep sense of loss and grieving as a mother even tho they're still right there! Thankfully for you, you still have the boys at home. When I found myself with an empty nest I honestly didn't know what to do with myself. It felt like I had completely lost my identity because I'd been mom for so long I didn't really know who I was without that. This season of life is a tough one Patricia, I just want you to know that you're not alone in your feelings about this and we are all here to support you. It gets better I promise. It's kind of a neat thing (after the hurting subsides) to find yourself in the middle of your life discovering who you are again and having more time explore your interests outside of motherhood. Big hugs to you my friend 🫂 If you ever need to talk you know where to find me ❤

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

11 ай бұрын

I just didn’t see all this creeping up on me. Thanks Brandi

@deborahmiller6072

11 ай бұрын

As a Mom of boys, when they hit that "certain age" or when they head off to post-secondary school part of your ❤ goes with them. This bittersweet feeling will eventually subside. Your a great Mama, Patricia! 🤗

@johnhipp604

9 ай бұрын

​@@PatriciaG-NosetoToesPatricia guess what I did that was sweet

Patricia, for the past 2 yrs the majority of new scents have decreased in strength. It became noticeable two yrs ago but last year more people were commenting about it. I’d love the days back when there was no “4” on the dishes and photos didn’t show a dang half a bar in the warmer. Most all of us who’ve been around a long time like strong bars. I’d rather a price increase than doubling up on cubes. Sorry, I just get a bit irritated because I know they can do better.

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

11 ай бұрын

Yes - I’ve tried to stick to my cubes that I’ve always used. If a scent isn’t strong enough for my needs I almost always just move on and don’t repurchase. Otherwise it becomes way too expensive to justify (imo)

@penney1307

11 ай бұрын

⁠@@PatriciaG-NosetoToesI sounded so snippy. I was listening & just started throwing my thoughts out there. On a more positive note this lineup I like better than what they gave us last year. Thanks for reviewing these. I appreciate it. 🙂

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

11 ай бұрын

@@penney1307 don’t apologize. I think you sounded perfectly fine!

You have a huge precious heart. That's what I love about your videos, you are so real. Situations work out with parent-child relationships. It will get better. Love❤❤❤Ya!

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

10 ай бұрын

Thank you 💛

I think you are just normal after reading the comments. 😊 Adult children are hard but awesome in their own way. You still have all the mama feels but you have to have healthy boundaries. It’s tough sometimes. We have one son and he is 33. Seems like yesterday he was 18. Being a mom is the hardest job ever and also the best job! ❤️ When they are little they step on your toes and when they grow up they step on your heart. Hugs.

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

11 ай бұрын

So true!! I’ll remember that

I enjoy the ramble.. it makes the video seem like a friends conversation not a sterile type of thing… my whole family is back in the house plus 3 grandkids… they will always come home… you will eventually enjoy the adult relationship with your daughter…

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

11 ай бұрын

I can ramble.

Oh Patricia. I could feel your sadness through the tv. Sending peace and happiness to you.

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

11 ай бұрын

Yes I’ve been a bit down in the dumps lately. Trying to reign it in

Your description of Dutch apple bread is spot on. Right on the mark

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

10 ай бұрын

Thanks

Aww, sending hugs from California! My heart, oh my gosh…watching you tear up 🩵🩵🩵

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

Awww you got teary. She will always need her mom.❤

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

10 ай бұрын

😢

@robredman8908

10 ай бұрын

@@PatriciaG-NosetoToes chin up mom x

Love white pumpkin and driftwood. Unique scent

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

10 ай бұрын

I agree!!

If I haven’t told u already 😂 Fall into Love mixed with Amazon Rain is absolutely amazing!!!

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

10 ай бұрын

What are the chances I’ll remember this??!!

Hi Patricia, I watch your videos regularly and I’m surprised I haven’t seen this one till today! I have four kids and my oldest daughter is in grade 12; I’m definitely not excited about her graduating and turning 18 a few weeks later 😢 hugs

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

9 ай бұрын

Thanks. It’s getting easier with time

Awwww Patricia! I totally get it. It's so hard how fast they grow up!! Happy birthday dear Erica! I hope she had a wonderful day!!

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

11 ай бұрын

Yes you have both bigs and littles so you know!!

@scents-ationalfunwithangie1992

11 ай бұрын

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes my Ava just turned 18 in June and we are moving her into her college dorm this week -- so so bittersweet. I totally understand all of your tears!! Big big hugs!

Yes please to a review of prairie warmer and so glad I am not the only one who likes Dutch apple bread also like you I get a nice spiced applesauce… awesome review Patricia

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

11 ай бұрын

Will do!!

Yay!!! You get that interesting spin sugar I got from snickerdoodle!! I’m not crazy! 🎉😊🙌🏻

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

11 ай бұрын

Why does Scentsy complicate things? No Snickerdoodle I’ve ever eaten smells like that with the extra notes they add

@melissajohnsonhaight5036

11 ай бұрын

@@PatriciaG-NosetoToes well…. I kinda love it lol…. But you’re right, ones you eat aren’t burnt caramelized sugar. I loved spun sugar from the mix it collection and I want it to come back so bad. This might work for me. ☺️ I know I’m weird liking it lol

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

11 ай бұрын

@@melissajohnsonhaight5036 no if you like it you like it but maybe they could have called it sone thing else. Snickerdoodles are pretty simplistic sugar cookies with cinnamon.

Hugs to you momma.🤗 I absolutely know how hard it can be to see your kids grow up. Definitely bittersweet.

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

11 ай бұрын

It just crept up on me I think

@madaboutmelts

11 ай бұрын

@@PatriciaG-NosetoToes it does! I still can’t believe my oldest son is married and expecting a baby now. It goes by so fast!😢

Thanks Patricia! I love that bag for the fall bundle it's SO cute! Hugs to you - I am sure it's tough as your kids get older. Cranberry and Cardamon is one I really want to try in the new catalogue and Dashing! Oh and I would be interested in the short video - if you have time - I am curious on the Prairie Pitcher warmer!

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

11 ай бұрын

Maybe I’ll use the little bag to do a special bundle for a neighbours child for Halloween night.

Patricia, my two are 24 and 26...being a mom to adults is AMAZING. So many good things ahead. Hang in there!

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!! I needed to hear that

Hugs to you. I have an almost 17-year-old and am getting teary just thinking about 18. Thanks for your video!

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

11 ай бұрын

Thanks H

I’m taking my oldest daughter to college next week and it’s hitting me that she’s leaving. It’s hard to watch them leave but I’m excited to watch her grow into her future 🧡 hugs to you and know we’re going through it together 😢

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

11 ай бұрын

I feel thankful we did the recent cruise together. Great memories Hugs back to you Brooke

I've frightfully delightful and Dutch apple bread make me snickerdoodle and white pumpkin and driftwood

❤ You just ramble all you want Sweetie... I fully understand your daughter turning 18 being a huge deal. My "baby" girl is 55 and my son had just turned 51 when I lost him to heart attack. So cherish every moment of every day you have them. A Mom's love never changes no matter the age. sending you biggo hugs!!! ❤🦋 Scentsy's bars have become a bit weaker and weaker and I am not a happy camper! Also I have noticed the same scent will be weak one time and strong the next or vice versa. So they aren't always consistent. Maybe they are getting too big??? All the world wide things going on. How do they have time to listen to us? I do have high hopes for our fall scents...On cold they all smell pretty dang awesome for a change! I LOVE Dashing at first sniff! Sure hope they all perform well in my home.

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

11 ай бұрын

I’m so sorry about the loss of your son. Here I am complaining about a milestone when you’ve suffered an unimaginable pain. 💛 I have to add a complement- you don’t seem like you would have children in their 50s!

Happy birthday to Erica! I am a mom to boys (8 and 11 on Sunday) so I get the emotional roller coaster of milestones in your children’s lives. She is going to do great things, Patricia! And you look great! Now that the stomach bug is gone, I sniffed along with you. My faves are Fall into Love, Forever Fall and Frightfully Delightful.

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

11 ай бұрын

I’m glad you’re feeling better!

You are definitely in a hard transition spot. I love how Brandi puts it though, and I just want to send along my encouragement as well. Thank you for another great video, and for keeping us all informed of all things Scentsy.

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

11 ай бұрын

Thanks 🙏

Patricia, my oldest t daughter is 18 now too! It’s such an adjustment. ❤

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

11 ай бұрын

Is she attending college this fall?

@elizabethsscenesscents

11 ай бұрын

@@PatriciaG-NosetoToes she’s working for a year, then we will see if she has a better focus, right now not so much.

I have an only child, my beautiful daughter who just turned 23. It was so hard when she went to college (it was only 45 min away) but still. It does get better. And we’re still so close! She comes home and we’re always on FaceTime. There’s always that little sadness/bittersweet going into her room. Also I basically sobbed at her kindergarten graduation! Really embarrassing lol. They do those video slideshows with the songs. Loved hearing your thoughts, can’t wait to try these!!! cranberry Cardamom, Snickerdoodle, Red Currant Wreath. Several sound super nice! Thanks Patricia! Prayers for your daughter going into college! 💕☺️

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

11 ай бұрын

Thanks Beth. These Emotions just snuck up on me since June. I wasn’t prepared 💛💛

Yes please, do a haul video! I'm always interested in your thoughts and impressions. I appreciate you for taking the time to film your first sniffs of all these bars. It gives me a better idea of what i might want. I'm looking forward to the warm reviews! Also, I would not have guessed that you're mom to an 18 year old! Please share your secret! Take care ❤

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

11 ай бұрын

I’m old!! I’ll be 51 in December

I love when you *ramble*!! Thanks for your thoughts. Scentsy needs to hire a person to help with their bakery choices, so many missed opportunities for them.. Can't wait to get my order and warm all of these.( I hope they perform, too many light scents lately IMO) .. Oh your baby girl is 18???? wow, that is a tough one, time sure flies by. Prairie pitcher has caught my attention. So cute, I would love to see that in a video if you get a minute of free time. *** I LOVE Scentsy's Palo Santo, so I hope this one is a winner for me, you give me a bit of hope. Have a good weekend.

@acadiaterritory7178

11 ай бұрын

...Speaking of "rambling"...sorry Patricia for my longer posts. I just get excited about new wax on the way.

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

11 ай бұрын

No apologies needed! Everyone gets a little excited anticipating new wax

@scenteddragronflywithmichelle

11 ай бұрын

​@@acadiaterritory7178I so agree there are sooooo many bakery scents they could do the Bakery section should be getting bigger not smaller.

Your description of Palo Santo and Cinnamon 😂😂😂

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

11 ай бұрын

I also picture Gramppy to have blond hair

@brighthousescents8987

11 ай бұрын

@@PatriciaG-NosetoToes given!

My 18 year old started going to her college everyday this week for cheer practice. It feels like on one hand she’s a kindergartener again making new friends and mom is relieved when she mentions going to eat with them etc. the other part of me wants to cry and tell her nooooo! It’s not easy mama! Hugs!

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

11 ай бұрын

You get it!!

Mom to young kids here- it does go way too quickly and I can’t even imagine what things will be like when my oldest turns 18. I’m most definitely a summer scent girl, but I’m excited to smell a lot of these!

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

11 ай бұрын

Yes they say the days are long but the years are short

Big hugs to you! Growing up is the ultimate goal but still so hard on us mamas! I am excited to hear about the newness after warming! Honestly with the bakery section being so small, I will be happy with whatever bakery they give us! And I am super excited for Pumpkin Roll in a brick! I do not recall hearing the pricing on those. Do you think they will have the bundle price? I am also excited for the Cozy Kitchen brick! Maybe we will be able to bundle with the Pumpkin Roll brick? That would be awesome! I would enjoy any videos that you have time to do, making sure you are taking the time with your family of course! Smiles, Abby Smith

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

11 ай бұрын

I don’t think you can bundle the catalog bricks, but perhaps during brick time they will let us (hopefully)

Hi Patricia, The hardest part was when my daughter left for college and started living a life away from us. 4 years later I discovered the remote control and the power I had holding it, lol! Then she came home and I lost the remote. They do grow so fast. Cherish the young ones and when they get older, hope for grandchildren, lol! Grampy smell, lol! Thank you for your first thoughts and sharing the sniffs!

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

11 ай бұрын

Yes, many milestones in the last couple of months for my oldest. It’s hard letting go. Heck, even at the doctors office I would now need permission to book an appointment for her. It’s a rude awakening and I wasn’t prepared for this “loss” I’d feel. Didn’t I just give birth to her ?? Lol. Where did the time go!!!!??? Good thing she’s attending a local university next month or I’d be more of a wreck than I am. Thanks 💛💛💛

@beckyhennanddevihenn6327

11 ай бұрын

@@PatriciaG-NosetoToes Devi attended a local college, I still sat in her room and cried, lol! Especially when she first said she wasn’t coming home for the weekend, had plans. That was hard, still is. You raised a beautiful daughter that has all the tools to carry on. The relationship changes, and the new one is just as grand. Of course we miss when the kids were little. New adventures. 😘😘😘

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I'm intrigued that some of the scents have clove & cardamom which to me add a warmth and coziness to a scent. But they may not appear till they are warmed up. Thanks for the reviews!

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

11 ай бұрын

Yes, plus some of those spice leaf notes I suspect act in a similar way but maybe an earthy / grounded warmth

Of course we want the shorter video, anything you put out is awesome.

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

11 ай бұрын

I’ll see what I can do!

Love Palo santo and cinnamon one of my favorites. Make me snickerdoodle is good and I love Dashing but not sure it performed very good. I’ll have to try it again

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

11 ай бұрын

Good luck - that one deserves a second chance. Maybe wait a few weeks just in case?

I wouldn't mind a short unboxing if you have time for it. Excited about the new season lineup! 😊

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

11 ай бұрын

Did you get the bars? I’m behind on videos

@allisamazingscents7408

11 ай бұрын

@@PatriciaG-NosetoToes my order hasn't shipped yet 🙃

Its tough when they grow up but trust me they always need mom. They go through that period from about 18 to 24 where they know more than you, but then they go back to asking mom for advice, especially once there are grandkids. By the way, grandkids are even more fun than your own kids, so you have those to look forward to.

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

11 ай бұрын

Hopefully many years before grandkids - but that’s good to know!! 💛💛

I found all my bars for the new scents fairly strong. Especially Fall Feelin. Was knock me off my feet strong and not a good smell on the bottom of it to my nose. Top of the bar smelled like a nice fall scent. Hopefully warming it will blend nicely. I enjoy the new line up, make me snicker(doodle) is quite good I think.

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

11 ай бұрын

Good to hear! Ty

I like the sound of dashing- and like that it's similar to Ravenclaw. Interested to see which one will be stronger! Was really hoping for some great bakery but it doesn't really sound like they did that. Oh well. I still like pumpkin cinnamon swirl and pumpkin roll and we've got those!

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

11 ай бұрын

I should say I smell Ravenclaw differently than most. To me It’s like a fresh vanilla body care scent / cologne with earthy qualities. I don’t smell books.

@lonnabagwell5598

11 ай бұрын

I thought Ravenclaw as well as when I smelled Dashing!

Its hard as our babies get older mine our 16 (17 in December) and 14 so im a few years behind you but im already dreading them turning 18 and even more when the time comes for them to move out. We got a lot of mahogany and brown sugar notes this season im not sure how im going to feel about the mahogany but im excited about all the brown sugar.

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

11 ай бұрын

Perhaps mahogany and brown sugar are the seasons “scent trends”

@scenteddragronflywithmichelle

11 ай бұрын

@@PatriciaG-NosetoToes that's what I'm thinking gotta say I like it better than last years pine and Maple. Or this spring summer coconut

Frightfully delightful I don't necessarily get peach but pumpkin and fruity

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

10 ай бұрын

Me too. Like a fruity candy sweetness with pumpkin

I remember seeing the new fragrances in Region 3 and one of the scents was Apple & White Cedar. It had the same notes as the Frosted Cedar we have in Region 1 so I’m wondering if they just gave them the same scent just named differently and with a different design.

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

11 ай бұрын

Interesting!! Sone detective work might be needed

I thought st Nickerdoodle for Dutch Apple as well with something else. We are just starting the teenage phase where mom isn’t cool anymore. Inhale Exhale

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

11 ай бұрын

Did you put out a video? If so I missed it

@angelasmith5765

11 ай бұрын

@@PatriciaG-NosetoToes no I’m filming this weekend I received my order Thursday. But I had to sniff through them all.

Ironically, I hear so many people complain that there aren’t enough bakery scents to choose from. At SFR you got to choose a shirt based off your favorite scent category and each category was a different color. Bakery was pink shirts and there were less bakery shirts than any other category.

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

11 ай бұрын

Maybe that’s because it’s Scentsys bakery? - they didn’t offer a vendor wax bakery shirt Haha I couldn’t resist

@johannaallen2464

11 ай бұрын

@@PatriciaG-NosetoToes very valid point ! Of course I had a bakery shirt on 😂

My son turned 19 and my heart is still sore.

Forever fall too cinnamon not enough pumpkin

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

10 ай бұрын

I didn’t care for that one

I was very disappointed as I also felt all the new scents but one or two were light. Harvest was better for sure.

@maryehrhardt5882

11 ай бұрын

Which were the two that were not light?

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

11 ай бұрын

It’s hard to know it that if from bring new or just the nature of each scent.

It’s okay to be emotional when your kid hits 18 it’s big time for her and for the parents.

@debbieneville7146

11 ай бұрын

I like dashing too, will have to warm it. We have some different scents to you guys so look forward to your warming reviews.

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

11 ай бұрын

I wasn’t expecting to feel like such a blabbering idiot Thank you!! 💛💛

White pumpkin & driftwood smells like pumpkins in a dirty barn 😂😂 I didn't like that one lol

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

11 ай бұрын

Oh no! I’m warming that one now and I really like it

Consultant early treats

Nobody tells you the hard part of parenting is when they grow up.

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

10 ай бұрын

I wasn’t ready (as stupid as that sounds.)

Are you and sage like me and Dewey greens? 🤢

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

11 ай бұрын

Yes - sage is usually a scary note but depending on what it’s with I can deal

Is it me or are the notes repetitive and kind to of cheaper & weaker?

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

11 ай бұрын

I find the longevity seems to be affected

So disappointed in scentsy over the past 2 years. Scents are so much lighter, yet they are making more $$$. Do not even get me started on the Bakery section

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

11 ай бұрын

One problem with Scentsy is they are usually a year or so ahead with their planning. I could be wrong on the exact time. But the issue is they can’t quickly correct on the fly when we complain about scent availability. In about 2 years they will probably have a whole bunch of bakery trying to correct for our current complaints. My worry is the scents won’t be good enough, or maybe it will be too little too late. They’re hemorrhaging bakery lovers now to other companies! They need to add in some that are fantastic on appeal and perform well. Hopefullly Jan Bbmb will help.

I don't like fall into love.....toilet cleaner

@PatriciaG-NosetoToes

10 ай бұрын

I haven’t tried that one yet