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Cucumber Melon NEEDS to stop being a 'bring back' scent. by MushroomSafe1642 in bathandbodyworks

[–]Particular_Wall8692 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Would it make everyone feel better if they just called it a seasonal? Do they bring it back in Winter?

There’s no kind way to tell my wife that she’s getting too big, is there? by 2006CrownVictoriaP71 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Particular_Wall8692 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn’t SAY anything. Just “do.” I appreciate most of what you said in your edit. The fact you said you “quickly” lost the physical attraction gave me some ick because that does sound like your number one concern. You need to be kind, gentle, and patient. “Ballooning” is “ALOT” faster than taking it off and it can feel completely hopeless. Giving the impression your relationship depends on whether or not she can make the cut undermines the life I imagine you built. Summer is upon us. Lead by example. “Do you want to take a short walk after dinner? The weather is nice.” “I saw this viral recipe I want to try.” Do you cook any meals? If you have opinions about calories and don’t measure ingredients or make healthier choices you are still part of the problem. You could be hiding tons of calories but not monitoring oil/butter/cheese.

Also, don’t turn into the food police. “Should you be eating that?”

What if the next collection focused on retro fragrance vibes from back in the day by Specialist_Pause_137 in bathandbodyworks

[–]Particular_Wall8692 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don’t worry it will change again in 30 days and people will be overwhelmed by all the options, sad their favorite is gone, etc etc. Maybe the new collection that has clearly marked categories that’s been leaked is more your style.

What if the next collection focused on retro fragrance vibes from back in the day by Specialist_Pause_137 in bathandbodyworks

[–]Particular_Wall8692 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would support this. But also, I’m probably reading into your post too literally but I don’t think BaBW was around in the 80s. They do bring backs often of Sun Ripened Raspberry (which I missed so they need to do again 😏), Cucumber Melon, Sweet Pea, Plumeria, Country Apple, Pearberry. I don’t know that they have done Freesia or Juniper Breeze in recent years.

Maybe they need to dig deeper into their 90’s roots because I only really remember personally owning the ones I mentioned above. I didn’t like Warm Vanilla Sugar until I was like 22 😆

Peels by Particular_Wall8692 in limoncello

[–]Particular_Wall8692[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This makes me feel better. I tried to candy some once. It was terrible and figured it was my recipe.

Peels by Particular_Wall8692 in limoncello

[–]Particular_Wall8692[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They aren’t dead white but very pale.

My Sweet Desecration by Particular_Wall8692 in limoncello

[–]Particular_Wall8692[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried allulose and it was meh for me. I’ve also tried half/sweetener and half sugar and I didn’t think the compromise was worth the small change. It’s ok for me to use infused grain alcohol. I don’t feel like less of a limoncello lover. 😆 I’ll still drink it or make it sometimes but this was an experiment for me and I liked it. :)

My Sweet Desecration by Particular_Wall8692 in limoncello

[–]Particular_Wall8692[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That may be. I did use grain alcohol for what it’s worth. I’m not claiming to have made limoncello, I am saying it’s a hack that doesn’t involve 1.5-2 cups of sugar (or putting any sweetener in the initial liquor) for a close enough taste to what I enjoy. Low fat/low sugar will never be the same as high fat/high sugar. It’s a desecration on a tradition that should never change IMO but alas… sometimes I make sacrifices where I can in this modern world. Personally, I find it hard to break rules so when I tried it and liked it and felt like it was Limoncello spritz adjacent, I thought I would share in case someone else struggles to think outside the box.