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Manly Man Candles New Scents

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have some new scents out now, which I found out about through their blog Manly Man Candle Company Presents: Manly Thoughts. Here are the newest additions so far. Sports Injury, Dad’s gum, Manilla and Bob’s Eucalyptus.

I also received an email with a request for some ideas for new manly scents. The man didn’t leave his name but told me how he and his boss were having fun coming up with new ideas such as spaghetti, turkey, the morning after, and locker room.

Maybe he’ll come by with new names but in the meantime, does anyone have more ideas for manly-smelling candles? How about ballgame hotdogs, old spice or roast beef? I bet most men wouldn’t mind the smell of baking either. They already have a candle dubbed Grandma’s Cooking and it smells like a fresh baked apple pie.

Here are 5 essential oil blends that have a masculine scent:

  1. Cedarwood and Bergamot Blend: Mix 2 drops of cedarwood oil with 2 drops of bergamot oil. This blend has a woody and slightly citrusy aroma that is both grounding and uplifting.
  2. Sandalwood and Patchouli Blend: Combine 3 drops of sandalwood oil with 1 drop of patchouli oil. This blend has a warm and earthy scent that is perfect for men who prefer a more musky aroma.
  3. Vetiver and Lemon Blend: Mix 2 drops of vetiver oil with 2 drops of lemon oil. This blend has a fresh and clean scent that is perfect for men who prefer a more citrusy aroma.
  4. Frankincense and Myrrh Blend: Combine 2 drops of frankincense oil with 2 drops of myrrh oil. This blend has a rich and resinous aroma that is both exotic and masculine.
  5. Cypress and Juniper Blend: Mix 2 drops of cypress oil with 2 drops of juniper oil. This blend has a fresh and woody scent that is perfect for men who prefer a more natural and outdoorsy aroma.

 

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What’s Next for Joann?

Now that all the Joann stores have closed, a mysterious message has appeared on the company’s website:

For generations, Joann has been honored to be part of your creativity: your quilts, costumes, school projects, and handmade moments of love. It has been our joy to serve markers and dreamers across the country.

We’re stitching up something new behind the scenes and we can’t wait to share what’s next.

Stay tuned for exciting news about the future of Joann.

To quickly recap, Joann filed for bankruptcy in January for the second time in less than a year. In February, in the hope of making the company more attractive to potential buyers, it petitioned the court for permission to close about 500 of its 800 stores. The company was put up for auction, with Gordon Brothers set to buy the company, sell its assets and close all the stores if no other buyer materialized.

In the end the winning bidder was GA Group, but the result was the same: all stores were to be closed by the end of May if not sooner.

Once store closure sales started the company quickly stopped selling on its website, and now all that remains is this jpeg image hinting at new ventures.

I’m sure there will be a tone of speculation in the coming days and weeks (or as long as it takes for them to announce the meaning of the message) as to what sorts of plans Joann could be cooking up.

My theory based on nothing but my gut is that they will transition to an online only storefront, probably with much reduced inventory, sort of like Herrschners (which had previously announced that it will be carrying Big Twist yarn, the beloved private label yarn brand sold at Joann). I also think they will use whatever retail sales they do to support CreativeBug, the digital learning platform that Joann purchased in 2017. That could mean producing kits for projects that already have classes, or developing classes based on products they want to sell, or both.

As of this writing the CreativeBug website seems to still be functional and there’s a full slate of new classes planned for June. I’ve got my eye on both the Joann website and the Joann restructuring website and will let you know as soon as I see changes.

In the meantime, I’d love to hear your speculation as to what the next chapter might be for Joann.