I’m in the process of moving and I had to box up all of my candles …..holy moly. I knew I was out of control but when you see it in boxes and boxes and boxes it puts it into focus:::: I need to enjoy what I have and use it up. And when I’m finished then I can start buying. And whatever scents that are there at the time I’m sure I’ll find some good ones. no more worrying about what will or won’t be available anymore. It just gets to be too much. Love watching your journey

@ReillyWilde

25 күн бұрын

Hey there! I moved at the end of last week. It was challenging to say the least. My candle collection was much easier to move than the last time I moved, thanks to motivation I enjoyed here. Hope your move goes smoothly! R☘️

Dang girl you made a huge dent!!! Congrats I’m so happy for you!

I have about 200 candles. I burn them all the time but then I shop.👀 Have a wonderful week. Hope you are feeling better. ❌️⭕️

Seeing all those OG 3 wicks makes me feel all the feels, so sad the brand has turned into what it has. Another if it isn’t broke don’t fix it moment. Wish we could go back to those 3 wicks!

Omg Cranberry Pumpkin is fabulous!!! I miss that so much!

Using up my stash is SO satisfying! And I’m so excited that Autumn Pumpkin is back!

@MrKongsMom

23 күн бұрын

I did let out a little MEEEEPPPP! When I saw it was coming back lol! THANK GOODNESS!!!!!

You've made such great progress! I literally have 3 more Homeworx spring/summer candles and I will have finished them. Now for fall & winter, I have quite a cabinet to get through... I will definitely try my very best though.

You have made great progress with your goals, especially with the BBW candles, wow. I second BBW bringing Cranberry Pumpkin back…it was so good!🌻

Hey Melanie, here to report that I'm making progress in burning two candles at once. I splurged at BBW with buying foaming hand soaps, 22 to be exact. Freebies were Pumpkin Swirl Cake and Blueberry Bundt Cake body wash and these soaps: Denim & Daisies, Marshmallow Pumpkin Latte, Pumpkin Pecan Waffles, Wildberry French Toast, Sunflower Meadows, Salted Amber & Vetiver, Gingham, Gingham Glow, Summer Rain, Triple Berry Cooler, Sun-Washed Citrus, Lavender Driftwood, Cranberry & Gala Apple, Pomegranate & Blackberry, Brown Sugar Toaster Treat, Leather & Brandy, Brambleberry Harvest, Basil Leaf & Apple, Pink Gumball, Champagne Apple & Honey, White Coconut Caramel, and Cherry Almond Shortbread. I would die to get Harvest Leaves, since you love that one so much, Blueberry Cheesecake and Cranberry Wreath are othesr to get. Sorry for my essay comments, always feel compelled to share the excitement of what I get with a few of you reviewers. Congrats on getting your collection down! I would buy a frozen yogurt to celebrate lol. So cool!

I tried to stop ordering new candles when you started to discuss your large stash and your goal to get down to using only one closest to store your candle stash. Unfortunately, I kept seeing you discuss how wonderful the Farmstand candles were so I ordered a set...they arrived, I did my cold sniffs, then I promptly ordered a second set. I did finally decide to stop ordering from Goose Creek as the sooting is terrible even with diligently trimming the wicks and reducing burn time. I also just ordered 2 of the Vacation candles, "Vacation " and "Well-Tipped Pool Boy", arriving tomorrow. So, I will now have 115 candles in my stash plus lots of Scentsy wax. The addiction is real😂.

Thanks so much for sharing your collection update. It’s so hard to get past the FOMO when the sales seem endless, but I started to freak out a bit when I looked around at all the candles I had purchased over the past few years. It honestly feels great to reclaim even a small amount of closet space. I’ve really pulled back on my candle purchases which I’m sure is making my mail carrier and UPS delivery person happy too 🤣. Now I just need to stay strong 💪 and get past Christmas in July!

@MrKongsMom

24 күн бұрын

Fomo can make it so hard. Don’t think I haven’t felt it. I’ve been grateful for the random PR for some newness but I’m excited to get this down so I can start buying the new scents I’m excited about ❤️

I actually got all my candles in one place from three about 1 week ago. 🎉 Truthfully, I didn’t even think about condensing until maybe a month ago when I was decorating for summer. I didn’t realize how close I was to being able to store them all together. It all kind of organically happened. I’ve bought maybe 20 candles in the last 3 years 😮I still very much enjoy burning them I just don’t like buying like I used to. I’m more interested in buying more of other brands and just picking them up when I’m already out and about instead of waiting for candle releases to drop. I was really sad this weekend when I noticed my Yankee Candle was closed, it felt like the end of a 2 decade era of going to a candle store to peruse 😢

I have alot of candles too... i havent counted in awhile but im guessing around 200... what i have found helpful for me is i have a small shelf on my entertainment center that holds 16 candles....those are my up next candles.... as i use one i replace one from a couple of candle cartons i have under that shelf which are my next next up... those are cartons i keep one candle of a scent... any back ups i have of those scents i keep in cartons on top of the entertainment center or inside the cubbies... about once a month or every 2 months i replace candles in the next next up cartons. This helps me use up candles in a way that i kinda know what i have next up. Every once in awhile i pull all the candles out to see what i have left especially at the start of a new season so i know what i need to repurchase.. Its really easy to let things get out of hand but this system has helped me not feel so lost on what i have and where everything is.

Great progress! I cut a piece of cardboard on top of my homeworx to make more sturdy

@MrKongsMom

25 күн бұрын

That is a fantastic idea! Thanks for sharing that!

Well you’re doing a great job making progress, I’m still going crazy buying more, I have them every where,in the trunk,in the kitchen cabinets,bathroom cabinets,hall closets,bedrooms,and my storage, I think I’m up to 275 it’s crazy, I need help 😳

Great job! It’s so satisfying to reduce the candle collection! My recent move made me appreciate that I worked at using overstocked candles. I have 1.5 crate of BBW, 3 crates of Kringle & 1.5 crate of Yankee (been trying to donate the Yankees to a collector who appreciates paraffin). They fit on one 5 shelf bookcase. Thanks for sharing! 🙌

Awww love you girl! Enjoy that cranberry pumpkin! Can’t wait to see you soon! Xoxo

Great job!! It will be so nice when you finally have the entire collection in one spot. It so easy to just open the door and shop!! I recently counted up mine and there are 73 HomeWorx and 43 BBW. Still a lot to work through but I am enjoying using them up. There are also random candles in the collection but they don't take up as much space! I can't wait to start on fall!!

Thats definitely what im trying to do for my personal collection/inventory, finally be able to buy new stuff and go forward once i work through things better!

Great work, Melanie!! I don’t have a big candle collection, but I’m on a “declutter” journey this summer with a lot of things/areas around my house. It feels so great to get rid of things and make space for better organization. 🙌🏻

You have made such great progress! I have been trying to get my collection down . Started last Christmas time. Its so hard! 😂 But, I've made a pretty good dent so far. 💜

@MrKongsMom

24 күн бұрын

Good luck!! It feels so good! Liberating in a way

Still such a luxurious collection! Won’t it be great to get the Kringles in that closet? Everything in one place! Way to go!

Just an FYI, Amazon has Laura Geller balance n Brighton on sale for $15 and change PRIME DAYS

@MrKongsMom

19 күн бұрын

I saw that! That is THE BEST deal! I will snag a couple more myself.