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Boost Your Mood with These 3 Scents and Discover the New Aromas of Pine-Sol Multi-Surface Cleaners

October 26, 2016 by Kathryn 25 Comments

In a recent study, scientists discovered that human beings have the ability to detect at least one trillion distinct scents. Our sense of smell is surprisingly powerful and incredibly nuanced, so it makes sense that certain scents can evoke powerful feelings and emotions almost instantly. And while some of those feelings might not be very pleasant ones (burnt food is my personal most detested scent), others are so pleasing that they can change our mood with just a whiff. In need of a mood boost? Here are three scents that may help!

mini mandarin oranges

Feeling Blue? Decrease Your Stress with Citrus!

Citrus scents are a popular choice for boosting mood, relieving anxiety and increasing the feeling of overall well-being. Often associated with happiness, the scents of orange, lemon and grapefruit are regularly used as an instant pick-me-up. Try washing your face with an orange-scented face wash in the morning to help you get going. Or keep a citrus hand lotion in your purse so that you can use it when you start to feel down.

Need Energy? Get Moving with Peppermint!

If you’re worn out and wondering how you’re going to make it through the rest of your day, peppermint may help. The scent is associated with higher energy levels, a decrease in fatigue and an increase in focus. Consider lighting a peppermint-scented candle when that mid-afternoon slump hits. Or maybe even treat yourself to a peppermint latte for a delicious treat that could help you power through the rest of your day!

Feeling Anxious? Calm Your Worries with Lavender!

Lavender is one of my all-time favourite scents and just a hint of it leaves me feeling instantly calmer. If you suffer from insomnia, incorporating lavender into your nighttime routine may help improve your quality of sleep. Try relaxing muscles and your mind with a lavender-scented bubble bath before bed! And to relieve daily stress or anxiety, keep a lavender sachet or lavender room spray on hand.

pine-sol cleaner and lavender

Pine-Sol has long been known for its signature pine scent (which, incidentally, is a scent that’s been shown to lower stress and increase relaxation). But the company knows that since our sense of smell is so powerful, everyone has different favourites…especially when it comes to cleaning! If the thought of scrubbing the house instantly puts you in a dour mood, you can now turn to Pine-Sol Lemon or Pine-Sol Mandarin to help! And for those that want a relaxing cleaning experience, look no further than new Pine-Sol Lavender! The new scents of Pine-Sol Multi-Surface Cleaners might not quite make cleaning fun, but they sure do smell great!

I recently received the new Pine-Sol Lavender Multi-Surface Cleaner to test out for myself and I was happy to see that the formula still powered through grease and grime easily, just as I expected from Pine-Sol. When using the cleaner initially, I must admit that I didn’t notice the lavender smell too much. But once I’d wiped down the kitchen, there was a noticeable hint of lavender in the room that instantly put a smile on my face. The scent was like a little extra reward for a cleaning job well done.

pine-sol scented cleaners

The new Pine-Sol Multi-Surface Cleaners come in five different scents and are available now at stores across Canada. Having the choice between favourite scents is so nice and of course, the products still boast the effective cleaning power we know and love. Pick a favourite scent for your next cleaning job and see if the aroma makes the job a little more fun!

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New Parfum Berger Scented Bouquets Make a Great Holiday Hostess Gift-Giveaway

November 26, 2015 by Kathryn 82 Comments

With December just a few days away, I have the holiday season on my mind. I’ve already been shopping up a storm buying gifts for my nieces and nephews, my boys and my significant other. And when I went searching for the perfect hostess gift, Parfum Berger was ready to help! Lampe Berger Canada’s unique new line of home fragrances make a great gift for Mom, a favourite friend or the hostess at a holiday party. And I couldn’t wait to try out one of the Scented Bouquets for myself!

parfum berger home fragrance

I received the Cube Scented Bouquet in the Amber Powder scent to review. I loved the classic clean look of the set and wasted no time in removing the plastic stopper and arranging the sticks in the bottle. The polymer sticks help the scent to diffuse into the room more evenly and as an added bonus, they give the Scented Bouquet a great modern style! [Read more…]

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Add Scent Decor to Your Home with the New Unstopables Collection-Giveaway #PGMom

April 14, 2015 by Kathryn 172 Comments

While I’ve never been a big fan of strong scents, it only took one use for me to completely fall in love with the Lush version of Downy Unstopables when I tried adding the scent booster to my laundry. The light scent of vanilla and lavender was delicious and I especially liked using it when washing bed sheets. The aroma lasted for weeks after and definitely led to some blissful dreams!

Now the popular Unstopables scents have expanded into a new collection featuring Fabric Refresher, Air Effects, Scented Oil Warmers, Candles and, of course, the original In-Wash Scent Booster. And according to celebrity interior designer Nate Berkus, adding a signature scent to a room is one of the easiest ways to add extra elegance. Here are some tips from Nate on “scent decor.”

unstopables collection

Mix and Match with Style

Breath some life into your home by playing with patterns, textures, colours and fragrances that inspire. Your space should be a reflection of who you are…adding scent brings it all together. [Read more…]

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Find Your Downy Scent Personality and Customize Your Clothes-Giveaway

November 27, 2013 by Kathryn 152 Comments

If there’s one laundry product I absolutely love, it’s Downy Unstopables. The sweet aroma it adds to my laundry is so appealing. The Fresh variety is my absolute favourite for towels and the Lush scent is heavenly to add to sheets and bedding. But now, Downy has a fun new way to add scent to clothes and fabrics and I couldn’t wait to test it out.

By combining Downy Infusions Fabric Softener with Downy Unstopables Scent Booster, I can create a special unique scent that will keep clothes smelling great for up to twelve weeks! I started by heading to the Downy website and finding my Scent Personality with the help of Amy, the “fortune smeller.” This little virtual personality test was so much fun, and I learned my love of Lush Downy Unstopables and Cashmere Glow Downy Infusions made me a Viva la Firecracker!

downy infusions unstopables prize pack [Read more…]

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Discover Your Favourite Scent in the New LUSH Gorilla Perfumes Collection-Giveaway

August 20, 2013 by Kathryn 107 Comments

I am a little bit of a nut about LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics products. LUSH Bath Bombs are my ultimate favourite indulgence and the fact that these skin-soothing, scent-infusing bath time treats are handmade with fabulous essential oils just makes me love them even more. LUSH also carries an extensive line of cosmetics, body care products and hair care products all made with fresh, ethically sourced ingredients and recently the company announced the debut of its new line of Gorilla Perfumes.

Featuring nine appealing scents created by father and son team Mark and Simon Constantine, this collection is the second line of Gorilla Perfumes from LUSH and has something for everyone. I was given the chance to check out two of the scents for myself and since The Sun and Euphoria were described to me as fresh, light and perfect for summer, I couldn’t wait to see what they were like. The collection includes:

lush euphoria collection [Read more…]

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