Hello, Martha :) I just wanted to comment that although I’m sorry you’re feeling overwhelmed; it is so refreshing to hear that you are experiencing real-life feelings and issues that all of us do, but never share. Oftentimes content creators don’t share anything that could be labeled or construed as negative. I get it that sometimes it’s a privacy issue, but I think sometimes it’s just trying to always show positivity. That’s great, but not real-life. Thank you for being so honest and raw. I appreciate and respect that so much! ❤
I appreciate that. I know that some people come here to escape and just want to talk about wax. I feel being vulnerable makes people more human and that's where real connection happens. I totally agree that it's easy to just post the good stuff, the happy stuff and as you said it isn't real life. Thank you so much for the feedback. I never know how things are going to land.
hi Martha, I apologize. I’m a little behind on catching up on some videos. I am sorry that April was a difficult month for you. I definitely feel that right along with you. As far as wax goes, oh my goodness, talk about being unhinged… I am so guilty! Quite honestly, I’m a little overwhelmed ! We met like crazy in our house, but not nearly enough! I am going to do my very best for the rest of May to keep my purchases very small. going forward in June through, who knows when… Definitely putting myself on a no buy! I still have a couple of pre-orders that will be coming in May towards the end of the month. I’m hoping that will keep me from placing any more unhinged orders! although I do not read books often because to be honest with my eyesight, it gives me a headache, but I do enjoy taking advantage of Audible. I will definitely look up family family, that sounds very interesting to me. Our family dynamics are very unique. We have twins that are now in their 30s that are adopted. I love a good story about family! I think because family is the most important thing to me thank you so much for sharing!
I think you will like Family Family then. I mostly listen to books but I also go back and forth with the audio and book because I do like to sit and read too. I will stop at a chapter and then start up on Audible and vice versa. I need to do a low buy. I knew May was not going to be the month to start but I am going to try and see if I can go on an almost no buy for the remainder of the year with only a handful of things like Scentsy and Teddy Bee’s. Let’s see if I can do it
I’m exhausted too! Well…I have 6 young kids…so that’s the majority of it. We were sick the week before Easter and I feel like I haven’t recovered from that yet….not that I’m still feeling sick, but I have felt behind on everything, and exhausted. But my birthday is Wednesday, and I’m looking forward to some joys there! I also read Apples Never Fall (last year?) - I agree it wasn’t as good as her others, although I did enjoy it…but I think you’re right! I didn’t care for any of the characters by the end. On the other hand…that kept it real and quirky because in reality, we all have our things that people probably don’t like about us. ;) I have been struggling to use more wax than I take in, as well. I keep feeling like “I have nothing to warm” when I have more than I’ve ever had before. Oops! I need to not let my fear of running out of one scent stop me from using it. I’m hoping after my Scentsy club processes to take a break from buying for a while, too. I’m going to use the hot weather as my excuse to delay things! And then hopefully I’ll make room for fall smells. On the other hand…I’m going to traveling about 4 weeks this summer, so that’s a lot of time not melting. And yes, I’m sad about those lost melting days! Thanks for keeping me company through much of my marathon laundry folding tonight. 🙌
Love that I was able to keep you company. Six young kids must be very exhausting. The laundry marathon makes even more sense 😁. I'm on the verge of overwhelmed with how much I have. So much so that I will be skipping a few preorders that I thought I was going buy from. Enjoy your summer travels....I totally get missing melting wax when I'm away
I completely understand when you were talking about work & the different personalities. Ever since the end of March the complaining on my team has been ridiculous. Manager included. I'm hoping everything drastically decreases this month. Perhaps they all just need some wax in their life. 😂
Wax sure helps. I do feel there was something in the air this past month when it comes to teams and communications. Mercury was in retrograde. I mean who knows 😂 Let's hope May is a much better month for us.
You need a recharge day. That’s what I call it. A day to do nothing physically or mentally exhausting. I have to do that sometimes. I go watch “Scary Movie” or “ Good Burger” , ya know, some funny nonsensical movie to just lighten up life in general. Oh, and I get a pizza with a dozen Krispy Kreme Donuts ( half original glazed, the other half chocolate covered cream filled) and then later that night, I’ll soak my feet in Dr Teals Epsom salt while I listen to soft jazz on the radio. Always makes me feel better.
Your "recharge" day sounds amazing! I do need one of those. I find music will just make me feel so much better. I don't know what I'd do if I didn't have music to make me get up and move
One day at a time. I have someone on my team on vacation and she is back on Thursday so that will help. That and I need to set someone straight at work. It won't be a fun conversation but necessary.
I have heard about so many people feeling this way recently, myself included. Hopefully May will be a better month. Thanks for the book reviews, really want to check out starling house.
I don't know what it is but it felt like something was in the air. Things are better this week but it's early. 😁 At least for a Monday, it was pretty good. Yes, check out the Starling House. You will know right away if it's your kind of book.
Thank you for the honest video, hopefully May is a better month. I am on a no buy wax for the month of May (well I ordered the Scentsy Mental Health Awareness bars and my club ships… but no other purchases). And hoping to carry on no buy into June but we will see, I also bought more wax then I really needed in April. 😊
April had so many great preorders and RTS. Right now I’m feeling like I can stay strong and only buy from three places. I do have a Scentsy club order processing tomorrow but it’s small.
Thanks for sharing how you feel, sorry to hear you’re going through a ‘lull’ but you’re so right, it’ll pass, just have to ride the rocky road of life ❤ I’ve been having some trauma therapy for childhood issues since March and have been awfully low and overwhelmed but think I’ll finally coming out the other side now so fingers crossed things are looking up ☀️ always here if you need a chat Martha
I hear you about feeling overwhelmed. I had a moment last week where I was feelin' it. I like the positive spin on it about being grateful. I always look at things as a great problem to have, because it can be worse. I tell myself being over busy at work is a great problem because it means I have a job. Yest, it's still a problem, but It beats the alternative. Here' hoping for a better month in May. 😊Elayne
Exactly!! I read an article years ago that stuck with me. It was about flipping the narrative of saying I “have to” with “I get to”. Instead of I have to go to work. It’s I get to go to work. Being grateful for having a job. Instead of I have to go to the dentist. I get to go to the dentist because I have insurance. That was an extreme stretch but it’s true. 😂 I hope for all of us May is a much better month.
I'm on day 77 of my 90 day no buy. I am not going to go crazy when it is done. I have a few small orders I want to place. I would also say that if the road show pre buy feels like it would be to much -just dont order from them all, That is ok. You can always order down the road. Just my thoughts anyway.
Hi April. I appreciate the thought. I think come June I will not be buying much at all and low buy for the rest of the year because I have so much Fall/Winter blends. I think May might be my last hoorah for a while. I did look at the scent list for the three vendors doing the road show and I have kept my list super small. It wasn't so hard as I have many similar scents or have them already. 😊 You are doing amazing with your 90 day goal. I did two months of no vendor wax in December and January which helped. Thanks for watching
So I think I told you that I broke my no buy in March. March 20 to be exact. But I haven’t bought anything since and I am still on a no buy. We shall see. Let’s not count the proverbial chickens before they hatch 😆
Oh, forgot to add - my no buy during the summer months is easy due to the area I live in. The heat gets intense, so I avoid wax purchases during the summer months.
I love the book recs! I like to read but also hate to be disappointed so I rarely pick up anything on my own; I rely heavily on others' experiences to narrow down my lists and then just see what sticks!
I listen to a lot of book podcasts. My list of books that I want to read and haven’t yet is at 38. 😂. I’ve read 19 books so far this year. I’m making a dent there too. Just like my wax. 😆
I know when there is stuff happening in life my self control for other aspects goes out the window. So be kind to yourself! Take that vacation in June!
I enjoyed reading What Alice forgot and Apples Never Fall. after the book, I did watch the episodes on Peacock. Loved Annette Benning in that. I read This is how it always is, i can’t remember it though, maybe I should reread it. 😂 Family Family sounds good, I should check it out sometime. Starling House is a pass for me. LOL Thanks for the reviews.
Hey Susan! So you are not a stranger things, haunted house, and monsters kind of reader 🤣 It's usually books about family or found family that stick with me for years and years.
It is so fun and it makes me want to dip my toes and make wax but I guess I don't need to when I have my friend. I don't think I would work, I'd just want to make wax all day.
There is always something. Actually many things. There was a day I was very upset and I opened my door and noticed the sunlight hitting the patio chair so perfectly one morning. I saw it as a sign to enjoy my coffee with the warmth of the sun on me. It was beautiful. Music always lifts my spirits too.
Thank you so much Courtney. I hope so too. I see that my Teddy Bee's arrived and that already makes it better. I can't wait to get home and open the box
Self care is so important and has to come first but also sharing how you feel with others is vital. Your work colleagues probably assume you are the “go to” person who is on tap when they feel overwhelmed but if you tell them you are buried in “overwhelmed” and will share, but not take on , all their issues you will be surprised how many manage to sort out their own problems . Push back a bit Martha so you have time to walk in the Sun, listen to the birds sing and look up from the world of work and mayhem. I hope May gives you some breathing space 😊 🤗
Thank you Jane. Everything is much better now. I know one of my employees needed some time to think and come around. I’m also enjoying some social media free days which is amazing
@@jessicagowanlock I don’t know if I’m getting the whole kit. I was disappointed with the last one and gave away almost all of the bars except maybe 5. I may just buy the ones that sound like ones I’d enjoy
Martha, don’t get upset with yourself. You are still down wax. That’s the goal. You are doing great. My May scent of the month kit came in & outside of the paperwork I ended up with 3 bars of the wax. I’m keeping steady work going with my use it up goal. As for books you should read Karen Kingsbury’s Baxter books. You would love her writing. Start with her redemption series. I’d be happy to help you with the order as you need.
Thanks Anna, for the kind words. I knew at the start of the year that I'd have a few months like this when things come all at once. Thanks for the book recommendation. I'll take a look.
Martha I’m so sad to hear how overwhelmed your life feels right now. Please take time to care for yourself, your job should never be important that your mental wellbeing ❤
Thank you Lyndsey. Just making it to the weekend has been helpful 😁. I had a very relaxing day making videos and watching tv. Hope you are having a great weekend
Even if you can't melt while youre away you can take some daylight candles or other scented goodies. It's been a rough month for me as well. Sometimes it's hard to find the energy! I would love to make my own melts, but wouldn't know where to begin. So nice you have such good friends. Take care, remember each day is a brand new opportunity ♡
I agree that everything looks better in a new day. This week was exhausting but better than the week before. I did buy an extra milk diamond warmer for travel and I always forget to pack it 🤦🏻♀️ Sorry to hear you have had a rough month as well. There must be something in the air.
Hey Martha! Always love your check in videos! I love the accountability and vulnerability. It is so hard because there are so many amazing vendors who pre-order at the same time. I finally got a Teddy Bees wax order, but you are super motivating to know what we have and how much we are using versus bringing in. I hope you get feeling better. If the illness lingers for any more time, get checked out as you may have a little secondary bug hanging around.
They is a lot of hype with Teddy Bee's and I totally feed into it. I became a bit unhinged with the RTS and that order should arrive on Monday. I'm excited to try it but need to slow my roll. Even though this was not a great month it wasn't terrible when it comes to wax ins and outs. My hope is to have a no buy June and that should help quite a bit. I have been talking a lot lately😄 maybe more tea and honey and less chatting for my throat. I feel fine and my throat doesn't hurt, the raspiness is just hanging on. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. ❤️
I’ve been growing food indoors and outside for a couple months. It’s done wonders for me! It’s so refreshing and therapeutic to watch things grow. They teach us that for them to thrive, they need certain things. If they don’t get the basics, they will wither up. Take care 😊
I love this. It's always been a dream of mine to have a garden. I'd love a raised bed. Maybe someday. I don't have the greenest thumb but my plants get by 😬
Sending you a big hug and prayers. I know its so hard but we have to take care of us too. Emotionally, physically and mentally! It is exhausting and draining. Even a part of a day, you do for you. I've always been a people pleaser but right now I have to try to put over other things that just aren't as important and prioritize. I've actually lost a few friends recently one because she doesn't get it. I need to work on my health , home and life. I can't be there for her anytime she expects. I'm going to bed earlier, im trying to take at least an hour a day just for me. She's become nasty ,rude and making snide remarks so to me thats not a friend. I'm just ignoring it. This is the 2nd time when I've tried to put myself over some things and she doesn't like it. Sorry but its my life and I need to take care of me. Anyhow we want a happy and healthy Martha. So please take the time for you.
I'm a people pleaser too. I don't like conflict and I hate feeling like I let people down. It's just not in my nature not to care. Sorry to hear you have been dealing with a difficult "friend". A real friend will understand you need time for yourself. There is NOTHING selfish about taking care of oneself and setting boundaries. It's sad to lose friends but it's not the kind of friend you need. Take care Angela. Sending you a big hug as well.
@@Martha_FragranceCorner I'd be there if it was important but she just wants to spend endless hours on the phone day and night anytime she just wants well I can't do all that nor do I want too. I have things to do just like other people. I'm sorry she's that bored and is acting this way. Smh ,an hour a day isn't enough for her. Oh well, I have to say NO because I need to pay more attention to my needs and things I have to get done. I agree with you absolutely. She isn't reacting like a friend would. Have a wonderful week. Xoxo
lol I know what you mean, April blew up my collection as well. I am now trying to finish up things so that I can dwindle down so I can buy more. 😂 I loved ten thousand doors of January it was so so good. ❤ That wax making party sounds like it was so much fun. I hear you work has been really hard, I have not told many people, but I was extremely stressed and decided to make a change. I am going to start working part time so that I can be a more present with my family. Please take time for yourself so that your body does not force you to slow down. 🫂
Hello, Martha :) I just wanted to comment that although I’m sorry you’re feeling overwhelmed; it is so refreshing to hear that you are experiencing real-life feelings and issues that all of us do, but never share. Oftentimes content creators don’t share anything that could be labeled or construed as negative. I get it that sometimes it’s a privacy issue, but I think sometimes it’s just trying to always show positivity. That’s great, but not real-life. Thank you for being so honest and raw. I appreciate and respect that so much! ❤
I appreciate that. I know that some people come here to escape and just want to talk about wax. I feel being vulnerable makes people more human and that's where real connection happens. I totally agree that it's easy to just post the good stuff, the happy stuff and as you said it isn't real life. Thank you so much for the feedback. I never know how things are going to land.
oh my gosh, Switzerland!! You must be there now!! How exciting!!!
It got pushed to beginning of June. So no travels yet
Sending 5⭐️ vibes your way, Martha🫶🏻💛
You are always sending me good vibes. I appreciate you so much
hi Martha, I apologize. I’m a little behind on catching up on some videos. I am sorry that April was a difficult month for you.
I definitely feel that right along with you.
As far as wax goes, oh my goodness, talk about being unhinged… I am so guilty! Quite honestly, I’m a little overwhelmed !
We met like crazy in our house, but not nearly enough!
I am going to do my very best for the rest of May to keep my purchases very small.
going forward in June through, who knows when… Definitely putting myself on a no buy!
I still have a couple of pre-orders that will be coming in May towards the end of the month. I’m hoping that will keep me from placing any more unhinged orders!
although I do not read books often because to be honest with my eyesight, it gives me a headache, but I do enjoy taking advantage of Audible. I will definitely look up family family, that sounds very interesting to me. Our family dynamics are very unique. We have twins that are now in their 30s that are adopted. I love a good story about family! I think because family is the most important thing to me thank you so much for sharing!
I think you will like Family Family then. I mostly listen to books but I also go back and forth with the audio and book because I do like to sit and read too. I will stop at a chapter and then start up on Audible and vice versa.
I need to do a low buy. I knew May was not going to be the month to start but I am going to try and see if I can go on an almost no buy for the remainder of the year with only a handful of things like Scentsy and Teddy Bee’s. Let’s see if I can do it
I’m exhausted too! Well…I have 6 young kids…so that’s the majority of it. We were sick the week before Easter and I feel like I haven’t recovered from that yet….not that I’m still feeling sick, but I have felt behind on everything, and exhausted. But my birthday is Wednesday, and I’m looking forward to some joys there!
I also read Apples Never Fall (last year?) - I agree it wasn’t as good as her others, although I did enjoy it…but I think you’re right! I didn’t care for any of the characters by the end. On the other hand…that kept it real and quirky because in reality, we all have our things that people probably don’t like about us. ;)
I have been struggling to use more wax than I take in, as well. I keep feeling like “I have nothing to warm” when I have more than I’ve ever had before. Oops! I need to not let my fear of running out of one scent stop me from using it. I’m hoping after my Scentsy club processes to take a break from buying for a while, too. I’m going to use the hot weather as my excuse to delay things! And then hopefully I’ll make room for fall smells.
On the other hand…I’m going to traveling about 4 weeks this summer, so that’s a lot of time not melting. And yes, I’m sad about those lost melting days!
Thanks for keeping me company through much of my marathon laundry folding tonight. 🙌
Love that I was able to keep you company. Six young kids must be very exhausting. The laundry marathon makes even more sense 😁. I'm on the verge of overwhelmed with how much I have. So much so that I will be skipping a few preorders that I thought I was going buy from.
Enjoy your summer travels....I totally get missing melting wax when I'm away
I completely understand when you were talking about work & the different personalities. Ever since the end of March the complaining on my team has been ridiculous. Manager included. I'm hoping everything drastically decreases this month.
Perhaps they all just need some wax in their life. 😂
Wax sure helps. I do feel there was something in the air this past month when it comes to teams and communications. Mercury was in retrograde. I mean who knows 😂 Let's hope May is a much better month for us.
You need a recharge day. That’s what I call it. A day to do nothing physically or mentally exhausting. I have to do that sometimes. I go watch “Scary Movie” or “ Good Burger” , ya know, some funny nonsensical movie to just lighten up life in general. Oh, and I get a pizza with a dozen Krispy Kreme Donuts ( half original glazed, the other half chocolate covered cream filled) and then later that night, I’ll soak my feet in Dr Teals Epsom salt while I listen to soft jazz on the radio. Always makes me feel better.
Your "recharge" day sounds amazing! I do need one of those. I find music will just make me feel so much better. I don't know what I'd do if I didn't have music to make me get up and move
I understand the exhaustion/burnt-out feeling at work. I hope you can reclaim some balance and do things that bring you joy. It can be so tough. ❤
One day at a time. I have someone on my team on vacation and she is back on Thursday so that will help. That and I need to set someone straight at work. It won't be a fun conversation but necessary.
I have heard about so many people feeling this way recently, myself included. Hopefully May will be a better month. Thanks for the book reviews, really want to check out starling house.
I don't know what it is but it felt like something was in the air. Things are better this week but it's early. 😁 At least for a Monday, it was pretty good.
Yes, check out the Starling House. You will know right away if it's your kind of book.
Thank you for the honest video, hopefully May is a better month. I am on a no buy wax for the month of May (well I ordered the Scentsy Mental Health Awareness bars and my club ships… but no other purchases). And hoping to carry on no buy into June but we will see, I also bought more wax then I really needed in April. 😊
April had so many great preorders and RTS. Right now I’m feeling like I can stay strong and only buy from three places. I do have a Scentsy club order processing tomorrow but it’s small.
Thanks for sharing how you feel, sorry to hear you’re going through a ‘lull’ but you’re so right, it’ll pass, just have to ride the rocky road of life ❤ I’ve been having some trauma therapy for childhood issues since March and have been awfully low and overwhelmed but think I’ll finally coming out the other side now so fingers crossed things are looking up ☀️ always here if you need a chat Martha
Hi Marian. You are so sweet. Things are already looking up. I hope things turn around for you as well. ❤️
I hear you about feeling overwhelmed. I had a moment last week where I was feelin' it. I like the positive spin on it about being grateful. I always look at things as a great problem to have, because it can be worse. I tell myself being over busy at work is a great problem because it means I have a job. Yest, it's still a problem, but It beats the alternative. Here' hoping for a better month in May. 😊Elayne
Exactly!! I read an article years ago that stuck with me. It was about flipping the narrative of saying I “have to” with “I get to”. Instead of I have to go to work. It’s I get to go to work. Being grateful for having a job. Instead of I have to go to the dentist. I get to go to the dentist because I have insurance. That was an extreme stretch but it’s true. 😂
I hope for all of us May is a much better month.
I'm on day 77 of my 90 day no buy. I am not going to go crazy when it is done. I have a few small orders I want to place. I would also say that if the road show pre buy feels like it would be to much -just dont order from them all, That is ok. You can always order down the road. Just my thoughts anyway.
Hi April. I appreciate the thought. I think come June I will not be buying much at all and low buy for the rest of the year because I have so much Fall/Winter blends. I think May might be my last hoorah for a while. I did look at the scent list for the three vendors doing the road show and I have kept my list super small. It wasn't so hard as I have many similar scents or have them already. 😊
You are doing amazing with your 90 day goal. I did two months of no vendor wax in December and January which helped.
Thanks for watching
So I think I told you that I broke my no buy in March. March 20 to be exact. But I haven’t bought anything since and I am still on a no buy. We shall see. Let’s not count the proverbial chickens before they hatch 😆
You have been doing fantastic! My plan is a no buy June....let's see how I do.
Oh, forgot to add - my no buy during the summer months is easy due to the area I live in. The heat gets intense, so I avoid wax purchases during the summer months.
I'm hoping I can do a no buy in June and a low buy in July/August 🤞🏻
I love the book recs! I like to read but also hate to be disappointed so I rarely pick up anything on my own; I rely heavily on others' experiences to narrow down my lists and then just see what sticks!
I listen to a lot of book podcasts. My list of books that I want to read and haven’t yet is at 38. 😂. I’ve read 19 books so far this year. I’m making a dent there too. Just like my wax. 😆
I hope your voice gets better soon, although I do think it is sexy hahahaha. love you girl 🥰
Ha 🤪. You should hear me try to sing 🤣 Love ya back!
I'm not surprised by all the friend mail you got cuz you're awesome!
And you are AWESOME for saying that. Thank you friend! ❤️
I loved Starling House! Very different than my usual reads. Glad you enjoyed it too!
Yay! I'm glad you liked it too.
Sorry for contributing to the wax numbers 😅😅
I'm not sorry! ❤️😁
I know when there is stuff happening in life my self control for other aspects goes out the window. So be kind to yourself! Take that vacation in June!
That is so true.
I always love your updates. Hope you get to feeling 100% soon.
Thank you so much! Feeling better. I just need to stop talking so much and rest my voice. Did I do that this weekend? No. 😂
I enjoyed reading What Alice forgot and Apples Never Fall. after the book, I did watch the episodes on Peacock. Loved Annette Benning in that.
I read This is how it always is, i can’t remember it though, maybe I should reread it. 😂
Family Family sounds good, I should check it out sometime.
Starling House is a pass for me. LOL
Thanks for the reviews.
Hey Susan! So you are not a stranger things, haunted house, and monsters kind of reader 🤣
It's usually books about family or found family that stick with me for years and years.
@@Martha_FragranceCorner I have a hard time reading science fiction type books… Always have. lol Now, i loved the Stranger Things tv series. 😂
I would lose my shit if I could make my own wax!! That sounds like so much fun.
It is so fun and it makes me want to dip my toes and make wax but I guess I don't need to when I have my friend. I don't think I would work, I'd just want to make wax all day.
I am with you Martha, I definitely need to get back to finding the little things to be grateful for for🥰🥰
There is always something. Actually many things. There was a day I was very upset and I opened my door and noticed the sunlight hitting the patio chair so perfectly one morning. I saw it as a sign to enjoy my coffee with the warmth of the sun on me. It was beautiful. Music always lifts my spirits too.
@@Martha_FragranceCorner I love that so much!!🥰🥰
Hey Martha! I’m sorry this month has been hard and I hope it gets better soon 😊
Thank you so much Courtney. I hope so too. I see that my Teddy Bee's arrived and that already makes it better. I can't wait to get home and open the box
Self care is so important and has to come first but also sharing how you feel with others is vital. Your work colleagues probably assume you are the “go to” person who is on tap when they feel overwhelmed but if you tell them you are buried in “overwhelmed” and will share, but not take on , all their issues you will be surprised how many manage to sort out their own problems . Push back a bit Martha so you have time to walk in the Sun, listen to the birds sing and look up from the world of work and mayhem. I hope May gives you some breathing space 😊 🤗
Thank you Jane. Everything is much better now. I know one of my employees needed some time to think and come around. I’m also enjoying some social media free days which is amazing
@@Martha_FragranceCorner good to hear my lovely .. 🥰
No buy for two months which means you are going to miss scentsys BBMB
Dang it there is always something! 😂
@@Martha_FragranceCorner I know 🤣. BBMB is my favourite though so if I had to skip out on anything I would just to have BBMB
@@jessicagowanlock I don’t know if I’m getting the whole kit. I was disappointed with the last one and gave away almost all of the bars except maybe 5. I may just buy the ones that sound like ones I’d enjoy
@@Martha_FragranceCorner yea or watch reviews and then decide what ones you want to try. I do remember you not liking a lot of them last time
Martha, don’t get upset with yourself. You are still down wax. That’s the goal. You are doing great. My May scent of the month kit came in & outside of the paperwork I ended up with 3 bars of the wax. I’m keeping steady work going with my use it up goal.
As for books you should read Karen Kingsbury’s Baxter books. You would love her writing. Start with her redemption series. I’d be happy to help you with the order as you need.
Thanks Anna, for the kind words. I knew at the start of the year that I'd have a few months like this when things come all at once.
Thanks for the book recommendation. I'll take a look.
Martha I’m so sad to hear how overwhelmed your life feels right now. Please take time to care for yourself, your job should never be important that your mental wellbeing ❤
Thank you Lyndsey. Just making it to the weekend has been helpful 😁. I had a very relaxing day making videos and watching tv. Hope you are having a great weekend
Even if you can't melt while youre away you can take some daylight candles or other scented goodies. It's been a rough month for me as well. Sometimes it's hard to find the energy! I would love to make my own melts, but wouldn't know where to begin. So nice you have such good friends. Take care, remember each day is a brand new opportunity ♡
I agree that everything looks better in a new day. This week was exhausting but better than the week before. I did buy an extra milk diamond warmer for travel and I always forget to pack it 🤦🏻♀️
Sorry to hear you have had a rough month as well. There must be something in the air.
Hey Martha! Always love your check in videos! I love the accountability and vulnerability. It is so hard because there are so many amazing vendors who pre-order at the same time. I finally got a Teddy Bees wax order, but you are super motivating to know what we have and how much we are using versus bringing in. I hope you get feeling better. If the illness lingers for any more time, get checked out as you may have a little secondary bug hanging around.
They is a lot of hype with Teddy Bee's and I totally feed into it. I became a bit unhinged with the RTS and that order should arrive on Monday. I'm excited to try it but need to slow my roll. Even though this was not a great month it wasn't terrible when it comes to wax ins and outs. My hope is to have a no buy June and that should help quite a bit.
I have been talking a lot lately😄 maybe more tea and honey and less chatting for my throat. I feel fine and my throat doesn't hurt, the raspiness is just hanging on. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. ❤️
I’ve been growing food indoors and outside for a couple months. It’s done wonders for me! It’s so refreshing and therapeutic to watch things grow. They teach us that for them to thrive, they need certain things. If they don’t get the basics, they will wither up. Take care 😊
I love this. It's always been a dream of mine to have a garden. I'd love a raised bed. Maybe someday. I don't have the greenest thumb but my plants get by 😬
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Sending you a big hug and prayers. I know its so hard but we have to take care of us too.
Emotionally, physically and mentally! It is exhausting and draining. Even a part of a day, you do for you.
I've always been a people pleaser but right now I have to try to put over other things that just aren't as important and prioritize.
I've actually lost a few friends recently one because she doesn't get it. I need to work on my health , home and life.
I can't be there for her anytime she expects. I'm going to bed earlier, im trying to take at least an hour a day just for me.
She's become nasty ,rude and making snide remarks so to me thats not a friend. I'm just ignoring it. This is the 2nd time when I've tried to put myself over some things and she doesn't like it. Sorry but its my life and I need to take care of me. Anyhow we want a happy and healthy Martha. So please take the time for you.
I'm a people pleaser too. I don't like conflict and I hate feeling like I let people down. It's just not in my nature not to care.
Sorry to hear you have been dealing with a difficult "friend". A real friend will understand you need time for yourself. There is NOTHING selfish about taking care of oneself and setting boundaries. It's sad to lose friends but it's not the kind of friend you need. Take care Angela. Sending you a big hug as well.
@@Martha_FragranceCorner I'd be there if it was important but she just wants to spend endless hours on the phone day and night anytime she just wants well I can't do all that nor do I want too. I have things to do just like other people.
I'm sorry she's that bored and is acting this way. Smh ,an hour a day isn't enough for her. Oh well, I have to say NO because I need to pay more attention to my needs and things I have to get done. I agree with you absolutely. She isn't reacting like a friend would. Have a wonderful week. Xoxo
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lol I know what you mean, April blew up my collection as well. I am now trying to finish up things so that I can dwindle down so I can buy more. 😂
I loved ten thousand doors of January it was so so good. ❤ That wax making party sounds like it was so much fun. I hear you work has been really hard, I have not told many people, but I was extremely stressed and decided to make a change. I am going to start working part time so that I can be a more present with my family. Please take time for yourself so that your body does not force you to slow down. 🫂
I love that you made a change to be more present with your family. It's hard to make a change like that but so worth it once you do it.