In the past two to three months, I've virtually met and talked to hundreds of people through Facebook wax groups. I've been able to share my love of wax and have been introduced to wax vendors I would have never found on my own. Within an hour of becoming a member of a brand new wax group, I met Amber and I was instantly impressed with her hard-working attitude.
Amber's Sassy Creations
Amber runs Amber's Sassy Creations, where you can find handmade to order, highly-scented soy wax candles, melts, tarts, loaves, brittle and more. With over 65 wax scents in the shop and more updated weekly on their Facebook page, you'll find scents here that you won't find anywhere else. Fun is a huge theme when you take a look at Amber's Sassy Creations. From the shapes to the scents to the colors, you're a part of the wax creation process no matter what you choose.
Who Owns Amber's Sassy Creations?
Sure, great-smelling wax products can make anyone fall in love with a wax company, but customer service is what can make or break a business. Amber, the owner of Amber's Sassy Creations, has made me a fan for life, based on her customer service alone. She is caring, understanding, patient, beyond helpful, hardworking, and ready to answer any question you have (even if it's 3am.). When my package arrived, it wasn't just wax that was inside, it was hard work, love and care. Oh and it was packaged extremely secure too! As a parent, Amber is someone I look up to. She has a family of her own to raise, but that doesn't stop her from putting 100% into every single piece of wax she works on.
My Experience with Amber's Sassy Creations
I was very impressed with everything, from how secure every wax product was packaged to the adornments to the delicious smell of every scent. I love that Amber not only offers wax, but candles, wax warmers, and beautiful pieces. What's my favorite part of Amber's Sassy Creations? Well, as I said above, it's FUN. I loved my entire experience. I loved looking through every scent she offered, finding so many I've never tried, some that were her own creations, and even some that I had never seen anywhere else. I loved picking colors for some of my wax melts and the color choices were extremely unique. Let's just say, they weren't your average red, pink, purple, etc. I even needed her to explain one of the color choices to me. Most of all, I loved that it was kid-friendly. What do I mean by that? Well, I want to share my love of wax with everyone and that includes my kids, who're involved in every aspect of my life and that includes my wax addiction.
Anytime a box arrives, they're right there with me, smelling every piece of wax and helping to put it in our special area of the house dedicated to just wax. Having scents that my kids love is important to me, whether it's the bedtime bath scent that Amber offers or it's a scent that combines their two favorites Fruit Loops and bubblegum. Not only was I able to get kid-friendly wax scents, but kid-friendly wax shapes too. The animal-shaped wax tarts were just too cute and I knew my kids would love them, but there's more! Everything from Hello Kitty, Pooh Bear, cupcakes, cookies and donuts to butterflies, flowers, hearts and actual shapes likes squares can be found in Amber's shop. How could kids not love these? Plus, her Hello Kitty jewelry is a perfect kid-friendly gift and if you're looking for a unique warmer for your young ones, they're sure to love the beautiful and bright-colored wax tart warmers she offers.
Loopy Bubblegum Soy Shot
I absolutely adore this scent! Bubblegum with hints of Fruit Loops combine to make this scent shot a must-have this summer.This 2oz. scent shot is more than enough to fill your home with this creative combination of sweets without being overpowering. I loved that when I flipped the scent shot over, the bottom was adorned with sparkles that matched the scent. Plus, the adorable hot pink ladybug flat back bead that's on top, adds to the charm of this scent!!!
Cranberry Marmalade Soy Shot
This brand new scent from Amber's Sassy Creations made my day! Adorned with a purple jeweled flat back bead, this scent combines tart cranberries, spiced apples and fresh orange zest to turn your house into a home. Imagine going apple picking and you decide to stop into the local shop that's located on the farm to pick up your favorite jams, pies, doughnuts and ciders. That scent you smell when you first walk into the store is the best way I can describe this scent. It's that smell that you always want your house to smell like, but can never achieve, no matter how many jams, jellies or pies you make. This scent shot takes care of that for you.
Butterfly Kisses Large Butterfly Tart
You'll be showered with both kisses and floral scents with this beautiful butterfly! The large butterfly tart gives you springtime year round with more than a generous amount of wax.This scent combines roses and carnations in a bouquet that instantly brings the smell of Spring into your home. The vibrant color and unique detailed features only add to this butterfly tart.
When in doubt, you can never go wrong with this scent! I love the freshness that it exudes and it's perfect for enjoyment year round! The adorable butterfly and Hello Kitty shapes only add to the already amazing scent. Each wax melt contains the delicious scent of coconut and packs a punch with fizzy lime, combining to make a scent that brings freshness to life.
Mango Peach Salsa Mixed Shapes Wax Melts
This refreshing,
energizing and invigorating scent awakens your senses and invites summer in. These wax melts combine fresh island mango, citrus lime and fresh peach to bring the long-awaited summer to you. This is a must-have for summer parties and cool nights and really packs a punch of energy. If you like Yankee candle's version, you are going to absolutely love this scent from Amber's Sassy Creations. Yum Yum Yum!
Lemon Fizz Cotton Candy Square
If you're a lover of lemon scents, then this delicious wax square is a must-have. Combining the eye-opening, refreshing and invigorating scent of Lemon Fizz with the sweet and sugary cotton candy scent, makes this wax square good enough to eat. Adorned with a jeweled flat back bead, the bright yellow color that comes off this tart, instantly puts a smile on your face. This is the perfect summertime scent and a must-have for all your summer parties. Plus, this scent is the perfect way to start your mornings off with it's refreshing qualities. This will definitely awaken your senses.
Root Beer Float Pooh Bear Tart
As a child, I watched Pooh Bear on TV before school, and as a mother, my kids now do the same, so this was the perfect tart for us! Combining America's classic Root Beer Float with children's favorite Disney character comes the ultimate wax tart. Plus, the beautiful and vibrant color only adds to this delicious drink scent! Root beer and vanilla ice cream come together to make this the perfect scent year round and an instant hit this summer!
Apple Mango Tango & Raspberry Fizz ("Fizzy Tango") Rose & Heart Tarts
If you love Gain fabric softener, then you’re going to love
this scent. Amber combines Gain’s Apple Mango Tango & Raspberry Fizz to
give you the ultimate fresh, fruity and fizzy scent. This is the perfect scent to get all your Spring cleaning done! Open the windows, pop these tarts in the warmer, and you're on your way to fresh and fruity heaven.
Fruit Loops Clover Confetti Wax Melts
I have a soft spot for fruit loops scented wax so when I saw that Amber's Sassy Creations offered clover confetti wax melts that looked so fun and colorful, I thought it was the perfect way to get one of my favorite wax scents. These clover confetti wax melts are perfect for home or on-the-go! They're the perfect size to fit in any warmer and not too bulky so you can take them wherever you go to get this yummy cereal scent everywhere! A must-have if you have kids or if this was your favorite cereal as a child!
Bedtime Bath Animal-Shaped Tarts
This scent is a must-have if you have children. In fact, if you love calming scents, you don't want to miss out on Bedtime Bath. We always have Bedtime Bath, both bubble bath and body lotion, in our home for our kids. This wax scent is so calming for kids and is one of my favorites from Amber's Sassy Creations. The lavender mixed with chamomile is the perfect combination for total relaxation and melting it just before bedtime, helps both kids and adults. I decided to get these for my kids in the adorable animal shapes that Amber offers and in their favorite color.
How to Order From Amber's Sassy Creations
Check out Amber's Sassy Creations on Storenvy for all your wax and candle products. You'll have access to monthly wax samplers, wax tarts, candles, loaves, scents shots, scent shot samplers, brittle melts, gifts and so much more!
Below, you'll find links to everything from Amber's Facebook page and Facebook Group to Tumbr, Twitter and Pinterest. You'll find updates, sales, giveaways, new scents, photos and more on all of these links below! More will be added soon! Whether you're looking to become a Facebook fan, part of her exciting Facebook group or want to tweet @ her on Twitter, all you have to do is click on the photos below, and you'll be taken directly to that specific site!!!
While I've been focusing on small businesses for the "Pay It Forward" series, I wanted to make sure I didn't leave out the reps who work hard for businesses. Jewelry In Candles is a company that most candle and wax fans know about, so it's time to showcase a rep that works hard for the ever popular and growing company!
What is Jewelry In Candles?
Jewelry In Candles offers scented candles and wax tarts that hide the surprise gift of luxury jewelry inside each and every product you purchase. What makes this company different from the rest? How many times have you bought a jewelry candle or jewelry wax tart and discovered a beautiful piece of jewelry, only to discover it doesn't fit? You don't have to worry about that with Jewelry In Candles. Not only can you pick your ring size from 6 - 9, but you can also decide what type of jewelry you'd like from a beautiful rings, necklaces and earrings! Plus, these are the ultimate gift to give someone, whether it's a holiday or you just want to make them smile.
What do Jewelry In Candles' Reps Do?
Let me start off by saying these are some of the hardest-working reps I've ever met! Sometimes when you think of reps, you think of those tupperware or expensive jewelry parties you're forced to go to because your sister's cousin's ex-best friend invited you! Fortunately, you won't get forced into buying something you'll never use with these reps. I've met and talked to close to 15 reps and they are all very knowledgeable, supportive, helpful and never pushy! These are the fun reps that you wish you could meet all the time! Whether it's through games, giveaways, deals, great sales, or just a plain old great attitude, you know you're always going to have a good time when you meet one. Without further ado, let me introduce you to my Jewelry In Candles Rep!
My Jewelry In Candles Rep Sheila Bourland!
I cannot say enough about my Jewelry In Candles Rep Sheila Bourland. She went way above and beyond what a rep is supposed to do, all because she cares. Being my first experience with Jewelry In Candles, Sheila alone, has made me not only a fan for life, but a customer as well. She treated me as if I was her only customer the entire way through the process, even after I received my order. Seeing as this was my first time, there were so many scent choices to choose from, and let me tell you, they weren't easy decisions to make. Every scent Jewelry In Candles comes out with, just gets better and better. Narrowing down my favorite scents took a while, but Sheila stuck with me the entire time. In the end, we decided she'd surprise me with the scents and whether it was a candle or tart, which I personally loved. I loved that no matter what was going to show up at my doorstep, was going to be great no matter what! Sheila had such a great attitude and worked extremely hard. Not once was I concerned that I was just another sale. If anything, I felt like I was a good friend of hers. She was so sweet and wanted to make sure I loved everything I received. After telling her my jewelry choices and sizes, Sheila contacted me when she placed the order. She contacted me letting me know about how long it would be. She contacted me letting me know when they shipped. She contacted me right after they arrived. She also contacted me to see if I had done my jewelry reveals. If that's not outstanding customer service, I don't know what is. Normally I'd say she went the extra mile for me as a customer, but Sheila went beyond that. She went the extra 100 miles to make sure my experience was unique, entertaining, fun and more. Hands down, I was given the best customer service of my life with Jewelry In Candles.
What I Received from Jewelry In Candles!
When I opened the box from Jewelry In Candles, I was instantly shocked. On the website it says that Jewelry In Candles' Wax Tarts are much bigger than typical wax tarts, but looking at the pictures just don't do them justice. They were not kidding. What word perfectly describes the size of their wax tarts? Huge, Enormous, Gigantic..... I can keep going! Besides the size, the other great thing about Jewelry In Candles wax tarts is there's no guessing. You don't have to melt 6 wax tarts to find your jewelry. They make it easy, letting you have a mini sneak peek of the foil that holds your special luxury jewelry. This way, you can break your jewelry wax tart off, pop it in your wax warmer, and ten minutes later, you're graced with the presence of your new, perfectly-sized piece of jewelry just begging to be worn. Let's get into the scents I received!
Day At The Spa Wax Tart: Whether the kids are away at grandma's for a sleepover and you've got the house to yourself or it's a lazy Sunday, Day At The Spa from Jewelry Candles takes you to a place of serenity, relaxation, and peace, just without the massage. Not only was I impressed with the scent, but the color and size as well. On cold sniff, it was extremely strong and pulled me in with it's aromatherapy scent. Breaking off just one melt from this breakaway tart, was all it took to bring me to spa-like oasis without the high cost of going to a spa! Right at the top of my tart package, it was marked with the letter N for necklace which I loved. There was no guessing. Not only do they let you pick your jewelry, but they let you choose what type of jewelry you'd like to reveal first after you receive your tarts! Normally, I'm a silver kinda gal, but I was extremely impressed with my jewelry piece. The necklace was absolutely gorgeous and was just begging me to be worn! Overall, Day At The Spa receives a 10 out of 10 from me and I would recommend this to anyone whether they were knew to Jewelry In Candles or a seasoned veteran.
Birthday Cake Wax Tart: As a baker, you'd think I'd fall in love with all bakery-scented candles and tarts, but that's not always the case. Some are just too sweet for me, but Jewelry In Candles hit the mark on this one. This yummy scent, wasn't too strong or overpowering! In fact, it fills your home with the sweet and delicious smells of buttery, creamy and vanilla notes without the calories! My Birthday Cake wax tart, just like Day At The Spa was marked, letting me know I'd be revealing a ring! Though the ring didn't have any type of jewel on it, what I loved was that it was different from any other piece I had. Of all the other companies, this was the first jewelry piece that had more of an art-like appearance to it and less of a sparkly/showy appearance. I didn't mind. In fact, I really enjoyed it. I'm someone who really enjoys anything that's different. I've yet to reveal a piece of jewelry I don't like. Jewelry In Candles impressed me with both wax tarts and created an experience that was both unique and fun!
*Fun Tip: Hosting a dinner party? Having family over for a holiday? Trying to impress a new guy/girl? Birthday Cake is a must have. Step 1: Put your wax tart in your warmer! Step 2: Hide the warmer! Step 3: Keep guests out of the kitchen while you "prepare" dessert (your store bought cake/cupcakes)! Step 4: Tell guests you just frosted these beautiful cupcakes/cake that you had been working on all day! Step 5: Turn off the Warmer
What You'll Find In Sheila Bourland's Jewelry In Candles Shop!
Jewelry In Candles Scented Wax Tarts:With a jumbo 5.5oz. package of 6 scented wax tarts, you'll not only be impressed with the surprise jewelry you'll receive, but the size of your wax tarts as well. With most wax tarts having a size around 1 to 3 oz, Jewelry In Candles scented wax tarts will cover your wax tart addiction and more. Made of 100% all natural soy and lasting for up to 60 hours of fragrance, your tarts are safe and long-lasting. What do you need to do to get some scented wax tarts from Jewelry In Candles? Pick your scent, pick your ring size of favorite type of jewelery and get your warmer ready! These wax tarts are perfect for your tart warmer, candle warmer, potpourri pot or Scentsy warmer.
Jewelry In Candles' All Natural Soy Candles: Treat yourself to two gifts for the price of one. You'll receive a 21oz. jewelry candle that's made of 100% all natural soy! Burning for 100 to 150 hours, you can bet this candle will not only give you entertainment, but last forever. Plus, don't forget, you get to pick your ring size or favorite type of jewelry in every candle you purchase!
New Releases: This has become my favorite Jewelry In Candles section! This is my first stop every time I head over to Sheila's site. This is where I find out what new and limited edition candle and wax scents have come out. These past few months have been filled with Jewelry In Candles' creativity, coming up with mouth-watering and refreshing scents including Lilac, Gardenia, Meadow, Hydrangea, Chocolate Covered Strawberries, Neapolitan , Tranquility , Cherry Vanilla, Spiced Coffee, Love Potion, Eclair, and The Gentleman.
Signature Collections: Signature collections are hand-picked and customer approved so you get the best scents possible! These collections each come with three candles and are broken down into the fresh fruit collection, guilty pleasures collection, perfect home collection, tranquility collection or a "build your own" collection! Remember, each collection comes with three candles so that means you get to pick what type of jewelry you want in each candle. How fun is that? With one collection, you can get each jewelry piece, giving you a necklace, ring, and set of earrings to wear. Or you can stick with one piece. It's all up to you. You'll be impressed with all these scent choices. Plus, if you're unsure, just read the great customer reviews to see what others thought!
Seasonal Scents: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall! Jewelry In Candles has you covered 365 days a year, through every season whether it's a blizzard outside or a hot summer day! You'll find yummy fragrances of the seasons from Jewelry In Candles, giving you fresh blooms of spring to the lively fruits of summer and the spiced apples and pumpkins of fall to the crisp pine of winter!
Relaxing Scents: Save yourself hundreds of dollars at the spa and bring the spa to you with relaxing scents from Jewelry In Candles! Whether you're stressed and need a way to unwind or want to slow down the space of your hectic day, Jewelry In Candles not only gives you relaxing, spa-like scents, but also rewards you with a jewelry surprise inside each candle and wax tart.
Fruit Scents: Keep the summer going year round with fruit scents from Jewelry In Candles. Apples, berries and melons from Jewelry In Candles' fruit-inspired candles and tarts will infuse any room with invigorating aromas that last for hours.
Dessert Scents: Jewelry In Candles cures your sweet tooth with their dessert collection. Get the scrumptious aromas of dessert without baking with their yummy dessert scents. Fill your home with the decadent smells of creamy milk chocolate, sticky cinnamon buns dripping with icing, and creamy vanilla birthday cake. Yummy!
Scent of the Month: Every month, Jewelry In Candles offers you 25% off a specific scent that's been voted "favorite" by customers. This is a great way to try a new scent at a lower price, or get more of your favorite scent at a lower cost! April's Scent of the Month is Island Hibiscus! Purchase any Island Hibiscus candle or wax tart and receive 25% off in the entire month of April! May's Scent of the month is Honeydew Melon! Purchase any Honeydew Melon candle or wax tart and receive 25% off in the entire month of May!
Lights Out: Jewelry In Candles lets you know about any scent that's reached its wick's end and will be leaving JIC. They'll give you one last chance to get some of your favorite scents before they leave so be sure to check this section often.
Jewelry In Candles Rep Opportunities: You're welcome to join the JIC family anytime, whether it's 2pm or 2am. Once you sign up, you'll receive a personalized eCommerce store and be able to start earning income within minutes. You're given limitless income potential and can personalize your store with your picture and social connections. Need a second income or just looking for spending cash? Jewelry In Candles is the perfect way to start earning!
Aroma Beads: Get ready, Aroma Beads will make their debut with Jewelry In Candles sometime in 2014!
Visit JIC Rep Sheila Bourland's Jewelry In Candles Store!
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Want to see my Jewelry In Candles Reveal? Check out my review and reveal of Jewelry In Candles wax tarts in the video below!!!
What have you ordered from Jewelry In Candles? What's your favorite scent? Which jewelry piece would you pick if you ordered from Jewelry In Candles?
I started The Dish on Parenting so I could share only the best products with you, from the companies you love and the companies you have yet to learn about. Since starting this blog, I've had the pleasure of working with great companies from Purex to Lovable Labels, Ozeri to The Pasta Shoppe, Dial to and so much more.
Along the way, I've had the opportunity, whether it be through reviews, giveaways, or just sharing a fun and easy, family-friendly meal, to meet so many great people who I've come to know as my both my fans and bloggers who I admire.
To be honest, I thought blogging would be a cinch. Sure I have 2 kids, ages 3 and 5, a full time job, and was preparing to get married in a few months, but how much time would it really take to write a quick blog post? Just write about the products I thought people would like. Sounds easy right? Wrong. Blogging takes time, patience, and a ton of hard work.
Over time, I've learned what works and what doesn't. The most important lesson I've learned since starting The Dish on Parenting was to listen to my fans. What do they want to know more about? What are their interests? What did they like/dislike about my previous reviews? My fans, friends and family have helped me become the blogger I am today.
I wanted to do more. Give back more. Not just write about what I thought of the latest product from the companies my fans already knew about. My New Year's resolution was to pay it forward to one person a week for a year, but I wanted to go beyond that. I wanted to help both my fans and companies.
After talking with hundreds of fans, using every outlet I had, from my blog to the countless number of social media platforms I use, I learned of their interests and what they wanted to hear more about. From there, I took their interests and researched day in and day out, using every free moment I had to find the companies that best fit their specific interests.
I've met so many amazing business owners along the way. It's an exciting time for The Dish on Parenting, my fans, and the amazing companies I have the chance to work with. In the month of March alone, The Dish on Parenting will be tackling reviews on categories including Home Decor, Bath and Beauty, Jewelry, Kid's Toys, Kid's Books, yummy Family Friendly Meals including the perfect way to get your kids to love eating their fruits and veggies.
We'll be showcasing many candle businesses. A high number of fans requested more reviews on one of the hottest topics today - wax, tarts, and candles, including jewelry candles all from small businesses. The Dish on Parenting will also be showcasing many bath companies! Along with candles, fans love bath accessories including soap, bath bombs, sugar scrubs, lip scrubs and more. We'll be showcasing many small businesses who excel in this category as well.
We've already got a head start on our first bath company, Honeycat Cosmetics! If you're looking to let the sexy feline in you come out, you'll want to check out Honeycat Cosmetics. They put a fresh, modern, fun and sexy spin on all your bath and body products. Honeycat Cosmetics offers everything from (the "big thing" right now) emollient rich bath bombs, sassy lip balm, delicious edible body powder, body lotions, creams, bath salts, bubble bath, milk bath and so much more. Plus, Honeycat Cosmetics owner Theresa Spruill is so spunky, there's no way you'll ever meet a cooler Cat. Be sure to check out both the Honeycat Cosmetics review and giveaway below! Hurry ends (March 3 @ Midnight)
So stay tuned! March will be filled with the products you love and the companies you're going to fall in love with! Thank you for all your love, support, guidance, and continued friendship along the way.
Over the years, I've grown a steady collection of jewelry, from rings to necklaces and bracelets to earrings. Whether it's my kids wanting to play dress-up or an earring that becomes loose when you're on the run, one thing that never seems to make it back into my jewelry box are the backs of my earrings.
Just a few of my day-to-day, night out & holiday favorites!
This can be especially upsetting when it's a pair of earrings that have been handed down from a grandparent, a gift, or even just a "mommy finally bought something for herself" purchase. Thanks to the LuxLock earring back system, I no longer worry I'll lose the jewelry pieces that mean so much to me.
LuxLock Earring Backs
What is LuxLock?
The LuxLuck is the new standard for quality and security of earring backs. A strong stainless steel mechanism within a stunning and easy-to-handle 14kt gold clutch, easily slides into place and securely grips your earrings. It balances and centers the earring on your ear for a beautiful presentation. The LuxLock is the only luxury earring clutch available today that combines strength, style, and effortless simplicity.
Why I Love LuxLock?
Quick & Simple:Most earring backs I own just slide into place, leaving me to constantly check that they're still there throughout the day. The LuxLock system allows me to hear my earrings click into a secure position so I know no matter what I'm doing, my earrings aren't going anywhere. Being a mom, I need as many products as I can find that are quick and simple with my on-the-go lifestyle and LuxLock is one of those products. LuxLock's earring clutch is so easy to use! After I hear two clicks, I know my earrings are secure and I can go on with the rest of my day.
Heading to work?
LuxLock works on stud earrings!
Comfort & Beauty:With normal earring backs, I get worried, they'll become loose so I end up pushing them tight, right up against my ear. This leaves me taking them out halfway through the day because it can be both painful and uncomfortable. The LuxLock 14kt gold earring clutch system turns your earrings into a comfortable fit. You can't even tell they're there. Plus, who doesn't love 14kt Gold?
Security & Peace of Mind:Finally the perfect earring back has come along to help you feel safe that the jewelry you love will stay in place. LuxLock knows no matter what the history is behind your jewelry pieces, Whether handed down from generation to generation or just purchased at the store, LuxLock knows your jewelry is important to you. That's why you can expect both peace of mind and security when your purchase LuxLock earring backs.
Night Out on the Town
LuxLock works on long earrings too!
Protect the jewelry that's most important to you with the security that LuxLock earring clutches can provide! Get your 14kt Gold replacement earring backs today (earrings not included in purchase)! Find out how you can get free shipping when you purchase the LuxLock Clutch from ebay!
*Disclosure* Dama, Inc. provided me with a sample of the LuxLock Earring Clutch System in exchange for a product review. However, all the opinions expressed here are my own.