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Just a quick update and a Word Puzzle! (Contest)
Thursday, September 19th, 2024

UPDATE: The winner is…Teresa Christianson!
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Just popping in to say hi! This is chemo week, so I’m keeping it lowkey. Monday was boring, but not awful, waiting six hours for all the medicine to flow through my brand-new port into my body. The aftereffects started like they did the last time with the “chemo flush” (red face and neck) Tuesday afternoon. I took Pepcid and Benadryl to combat the reaction. In the middle of the night, the muscle and joint aches began. This time it wasn’t as bad because I have new medicine to help me sleep through some of it. Rest is key! Today, the aches continue, but I expect them to abate later tonight and for every day going forward to be a little better. There is a rhythm.

Unlike my last chemo week, I have been able to get some work done, in spurts. I’m happy about that. And I’ve spent more time with family rather than holed up in bed. I’m not comfortable, but I do find happiness in just listening to their noise and joy. My family is loud and boisterous, and it’s impossible not to enjoy and soak up the energy.

Trying to find a theme for today’s puzzle was tough until I glanced around my desk and realized I have seven candles scattered around the top of it. There are more in my bedroom. Most have floral or fruity scents. My daughter likes the ones that smell like baked goods. The 20-year-old likes fresh, grassy scents. Everyone likes different scents whether it’s a candle, a cleanser, or just the smell of fresh-cut grass… But let’s go with candle scents today for a theme. I don’t want to think too much. LOL

Solve the puzzle for a chance to exercise your gray matter, then tell me what sorts of scents you like in your home for a chance to win a $5 Amazon gift card.

 

28 comments to “Just a quick update and a Word Puzzle! (Contest)”

  1. Laura Bowles
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    · September 19th, 2024 at 8:23 am · Link

    I am allergic to most candles with scents. I tried the soy candles. Oh my gosh talk about sneezing. I found the best candle scented for me is beeswax. The only scent that doesn’t make me sneeze is baked cookie scent.
    I found a beeswax scented in cookie sent on Amazon and bought several all at once in different sizes because it’s the only smell I can handle



  2. Deb Brown
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    · September 19th, 2024 at 8:30 am · Link

    Any combination of cinnamon or plain cinnamon. Rose, lemon or cherry.



  3. Jaclynn Lett
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    · September 19th, 2024 at 9:40 am · Link

    My favorite candle scents include citrus, mild spices, herbs, grasses, evergreens, very light florals (you get the idea). I don’t care for anything heavy or cloying because that would make me sneeze or trigger a migraine. (When visiting a Bath & Body Works I have to go straight in for what I want, make my purchase, and leave.)



  4. Teresa
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    · September 19th, 2024 at 9:43 am · Link

    Sandalwood, apple cinnamon, lavender & most clean, calming scents.



  5. Beverly
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    · September 19th, 2024 at 10:14 am · Link

    I’m glad to hear this week was a bit easier for you. I am continuing to send you positive vibes & good thoughts…🙏🏻💜
    I have a few warmers around that I use instead of all candles. They’re the same as burning a candle though. I’m pretty much a fruity or baking type of person. Coconut, strawberry, watermelon (most berry smells actually). Apple pie, baking cookies, vanilla, cinnamon….along those lines. I will mix a few scents together to make something new & appealing to me.



  6. Linda Rhoden
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    · September 19th, 2024 at 10:21 am · Link

    I love the scent of burnt salted Carmel but I can’t find it.



  7. April
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    · September 19th, 2024 at 10:58 am · Link

    So many candles trigger my asthma. I tend to burn orange, grape and cinnamon without problems.



  8. Meg V.
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    · September 19th, 2024 at 11:50 am · Link

    I’m a huge fan of gardenia.



  9. Pansy Petal
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    · September 19th, 2024 at 12:39 pm · Link

    I like the citrus scents, orange and lemon. Maybe some lavender. Those clean, fresh scents work for me. Fresh washed laundry dried outside. Ah yes! Lilacs.



  10. Colleen C.
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    · September 19th, 2024 at 12:40 pm · Link

    I love cinnamon, peppermint, woodsy scents, and some floral scents…



  11. Jennifer Beyer
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    · September 19th, 2024 at 12:42 pm · Link

    I love cranberry or linen scents for the house.



  12. Theresa Privette
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    · September 19th, 2024 at 12:47 pm · Link

    I like the lighter fragrances nothing heavy or perfume smelling reminders of outdoors tend to be my pick. Toasted marshmallows, Christmas tree, an apple orchard, the fresh scent when everything is “new” after a good rain. Those are the ones that come to mind that bring comfort.



  13. Courtney Kinder
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    · September 19th, 2024 at 1:57 pm · Link

    I like floral or beachy scents in my house.



  14. AMY FENDLEY
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    · September 19th, 2024 at 4:09 pm · Link

    I have a candle that I have had for almost 20 years. I have never lit it but I would sniff it to calm down. It smells like the beach which is my favorite place in the world. I love the ocean and I love the sand and it has been way to long to get there.



  15. BN
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    · September 19th, 2024 at 4:32 pm · Link

    vanilla



  16. Steph
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    · September 19th, 2024 at 6:03 pm · Link

    I am a candle fantatic. The only ones I don’t like are patchouli, lavendar and anything that smells like old lady perfume.



  17. Debra Guyette
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    · September 20th, 2024 at 5:41 am · Link

    I struggle with scents as well. So I generally do not burn them. But vanilla and sometimes a cookie scent are OK.



  18. Marie Evans
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    · September 20th, 2024 at 7:07 am · Link

    I love baked goods and fruity scents. Sending you healing energy!



  19. Charlene Whitehouse
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    · September 20th, 2024 at 4:39 pm · Link

    My favorite scents are lilacs, roses, fresh bread and fresh cut lawn.



  20. Dana Zamora
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    · September 21st, 2024 at 7:00 am · Link

    I’m happy to hear you are getting up and about with this round of chemo and hopefully it will get better with each round, I love burning candles, but nothing flowery, my allergies can’t handle it, I love citrus and fruit smells and the baked goods



  21. Mary Preston
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    · September 22nd, 2024 at 3:49 am · Link

    I like the zing of citrus.



  22. Teresa Christianson
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    · September 22nd, 2024 at 8:15 am · Link

    I like vanilla or cinnamon scented candles



  23. Teresa Christianson
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    · September 22nd, 2024 at 8:27 am · Link

    Vanilla or Cinnamon



  24. Mary McCoy
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    · September 22nd, 2024 at 9:43 am · Link

    We don’t burn candles as they trigger my allergies. Scents we enjoy include vanilla, cinnamon and sea salt.



  25. Karynne
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    · September 25th, 2024 at 3:05 am · Link

    I love frangipani or vanilla



  26. Rachel Blackburn
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    · September 29th, 2024 at 9:15 am · Link

    I love fall candles, specifically pumpkin scented. Tuscany has one called Fall Festival that I always stock up on!

    Sending well wishes your way <3



  27. Margaret
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    · September 29th, 2024 at 10:28 am · Link

    I love fresh clean scents, like lavender, lemon and wild orange, in the winter I like warm vanilla and frosty mint.



  28. Delilah
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    · October 2nd, 2024 at 7:08 am · Link

    Thanks to everyone who shared!!

    The winner (chosen by a random number generator) is…Teresa Christianson!



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