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April WEN Chat

Kjelle — Sat, 04 Apr 2015 14:21:16 GMT

We forgot, so I'm just getting us started.

Re: April WEN Chat

DoxieMomma — Sat, 04 Apr 2015 14:39:16 GMT

Well, thanks for getting us started!!

I was distracted on my way to my family's Good Friday gathering and forgot to leave our gate open. My SHL three piece was being delivered, so now I have to go into town to pick it up from the post office. An aggravation, but I'm sure it'll be worth it.......it's my first chance to try a new formula in quite a while (I skipped the new fall and winter seasonals).

Re: April WEN Chat

Hilary77 — Sat, 04 Apr 2015 15:23:50 GMT

Thanks for starting this thread!! I hope everyone has a great Easter weekend!!!

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Hilary77 — Sat, 04 Apr 2015 15:27:59 GMT

I mixed some spring honey lilac oil in with my lavender Wen lotion today. It smells amazing!!!

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VaBelle35 — Sat, 04 Apr 2015 16:19:27 GMT

Thanks for starting this and reminding me to oil this week as I have a color appointment on Friday.

I think I will break into the SOB oil this time. I like to use them in order (and use up the ones I don't like as much) but I may break my rule this week.

Because I can ;o)

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aprimo — Sat, 04 Apr 2015 17:53:07 GMT

Last night for my second cleanse I decided to combine two CCs that were not exactly favorites, but I need to use them up. I like the scent of SOB, but found it a little bit drying. I liked the performance of SHL, but wasn't a big fan of the scent. So I thought maybe combining the two would work. Well, I am happy to report that it was a success! I also used a pump of each CC (16 oz) as a leave-in. I liked the scent and my hair is soft and nicely moisturized, but still has good volume.

Full disclosure: My first cleanse was TT, as it often is since my scalp really needs it. After my second cleanse, I also used 613 SC and 613 mousse in my soaking wet hair. Then I blow-dried my hair, which I admittedly am not good at. The new growth around my face was wild! So I used the 613 RTM on it and that seemed to fix it.

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quadmimi — Sat, 04 Apr 2015 22:56:49 GMT

Does anyone know if their is anything ""new"" in the 2am show ?...4/5...I think Gina is doing it...Thanks...

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VaBelle35 — Sat, 04 Apr 2015 23:19:10 GMT

"combine two CCs that were not exactly favorites, but I need to use them up"

I do this, too! I really don't care for POM (super drying on me) and Winter White Citrus (all around meh), but together, they are kinda the bomb.

Who knew!?!

Re: April WEN Chat

VaBelle35 — Sat, 04 Apr 2015 23:21:21 GMT

On 4/4/2015 quadmimi said:
Does anyone know if their is anything "new" in the 2am show ?...4/5...I think Gina is doing it...Thanks...

I doubt it, but they dumped so much "new" on us last visit that I think Gina will have a lot of stuff to re-visit.

I also want to say that last visit, I watched the 4 am show with Jennifer and Gina and I have to say, Jennifer knows her WEN and was really good with Gina. She clarified a few points that Gina sort of jumped over. It was actually a very good show. I was also happy to see Gina using more of her own experience and less of "Chaz says..." and "Chaz says..." They might as well just re-run a Chaz show if she's just going to repeat what he says. I much prefer she talk about her own experiences with products.

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quadmimi — Sat, 04 Apr 2015 23:33:16 GMT

Oh thanks VaBelle35 for the update...I was thinking it might be just re-visiting current products, but you never know!...

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VaBelle35 — Sat, 04 Apr 2015 23:45:34 GMT

I'll keep an eye out on FB to see if they give us any news for tonight.

I'm baking this evening, so I will be around between sheets of cookies ;o)

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quadmimi — Sun, 05 Apr 2015 00:29:42 GMT

On 4/4/2015 VaBelle35 said:
I'll keep an eye out on FB to see if they give us any news for tonight.

I'm baking this evening, so I will be around between sheets of cookies ;o)

Oh thanks....good luck with the baking, sounds yummy..

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Kjelle — Sun, 05 Apr 2015 00:50:52 GMT

On 4/4/2015 VaBelle35 said:
"combine two CCs that were not exactly favorites, but I need to use them up"

I do this, too! I really don't care for POM (super drying on me) and Winter White Citrus (all around meh), but together, they are kinda the bomb.

Who knew!?!

I mixed my SAM from GR and my WVM. I never liked WVM, but it's moisturizing and I'm just not getting back into GR in order to a more moisturizing SAM. I am happy to say it cut the chocolate and I think I have one more cleanse with this mixture. What a relief!

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VaBelle35 — Sun, 05 Apr 2015 01:59:03 GMT

On 4/4/2015 Kjelle said:I think I have one more cleanse with this mixture. What a relief!

Amen! That's how I felt about my mega bottle of POM oil that I finally used up. It was so sweet it was annoying.

Re: April WEN Chat

VaBelle35 — Sun, 05 Apr 2015 02:02:12 GMT

On 4/4/2015 quadmimi said:
On 4/4/2015 VaBelle35 said:
I'll keep an eye out on FB to see if they give us any news for tonight.

I'm baking this evening, so I will be around between sheets of cookies ;o)

Oh thanks....good luck with the baking, sounds yummy..

These cookies are amazingly good. I was looking for a recipe to use up this bag of granulated maple sugar I have had in my pantry since the earth was new and this came up in my search. I didn't have high hopes for them, but boy did they turn out fantastic.

Maple Shortbread Cookies from King Arthur Flour:

http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/maple-shortbread-cookies-recipe

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HappyDaze — Sun, 05 Apr 2015 02:03:42 GMT

On 4/4/2015 VaBelle35 said:
On 4/4/2015 quadmimi said:
On 4/4/2015 VaBelle35 said:
I'll keep an eye out on FB to see if they give us any news for tonight.

I'm baking this evening, so I will be around between sheets of cookies ;o)

Oh thanks....good luck with the baking, sounds yummy..

These cookies are amazingly good. I was looking for a recipe to use up this bag of granulated maple sugar I have had in my pantry since the earth was new and this came up in my search. I didn't have high hopes for them, but boy did they turn out fantastic.

Maple Shortbread Cookies from King Arthur Flour:

http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/maple-shortbread-cookies-recipe

those sound good. I LOVE king arthur organic flours!

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quadmimi — Sun, 05 Apr 2015 02:26:53 GMT

On 4/4/2015 VaBelle35 said:
On 4/4/2015 quadmimi said:
On 4/4/2015 VaBelle35 said:
I'll keep an eye out on FB to see if they give us any news for tonight.

I'm baking this evening, so I will be around between sheets of cookies ;o)

Oh thanks....good luck with the baking, sounds yummy..

These cookies are amazingly good. I was looking for a recipe to use up this bag of granulated maple sugar I have had in my pantry since the earth was new and this came up in my search. I didn't have high hopes for them, but boy did they turn out fantastic.

Maple Shortbread Cookies from King Arthur Flour:

http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/maple-shortbread-cookies-recipe

I have never heard of that flour, wow those look wonderful! enjoy

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aprimo — Sun, 05 Apr 2015 04:00:56 GMT

On 4/4/2015 VaBelle35 said:
On 4/4/2015 quadmimi said:
On 4/4/2015 VaBelle35 said:
I'll keep an eye out on FB to see if they give us any news for tonight.

I'm baking this evening, so I will be around between sheets of cookies ;o)

Oh thanks....good luck with the baking, sounds yummy..

These cookies are amazingly good. I was looking for a recipe to use up this bag of granulated maple sugar I have had in my pantry since the earth was new and this came up in my search. I didn't have high hopes for them, but boy did they turn out fantastic.

Maple Shortbread Cookies from King Arthur Flour:

http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/maple-shortbread-cookies-recipe

I love King Arthur Flour too! A few days ago I made a loaf of cranberry orange bread and a loaf of banana pear walnut bread with King Arthur unbleached flour. I brought them to the office and they were a big hit.

VaBelle, can you use that maple sugar sort of like brown sugar? I wonder if that would be good in something like banana bread?

Re: April WEN Chat

Kjelle — Sun, 05 Apr 2015 07:10:51 GMT

Anyone watching Gina? They'll have to remind her not to say "Miracle in a Jar" about NBT. I think that's actually a Philosophy product. She is saying "Chaz says," a lot.

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VaBelle35 — Sun, 05 Apr 2015 09:04:26 GMT

aprimo

It says you can use it in place of regular sugar 1:1. I originally bought it for a blueberry cupcake recipe with maple icing:

http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/blueberry-hill-cupcakes

But I've also used it in oatmeal cookies and chocolate chip cookies using 1/2 granulated and 1/2 maple sugar.

I bought mine from Vermont Country Store online but it's widely available now. I've seen it at Cost Plus World Market and some kitchen/food stores in the mall.

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Our 100% pure powdered and granulated Vermont maple sugar is better for you than white sugar and much more flavorful. The powdered maple sugar is ideal for making frostings and dusting cookies, cakes, and cereals. Add to butter to create your own maple butter. The granulated maple sugar can be used as a substitute in any recipe that calls for sugar. To make instant maple syrup, just add water to either. 1 lb. bag.

Both varieties consist of 100% pure Vermont maple sugar

Use powdered Vermont maple sugar to make frostings and maple butter

Dust on cookies, cakes, cereals

Granulated Vermont maple sugar substitutes perfectly for white sugar

Add water to either to create maple syrup

Made in Vermont