My lips’ own private methadone
I’ve got to kick the habit.
It’s been the monkey on my back for years now.
A nasty habit that’s spiralled out of control.
Dammit Burt’s Bees, I just can’t seem to quit you.
But today, I may have found my salvation. A new lease on my lips’ moisture, as well as my precious sanity.
The first application of Thymes Gardener was downright euphoric— a smooth and soothing texture, a light, refreshing scent of new jasmine blooms that does justice to the Gardner name, a respectable SPF 15 and seductive French ingredient translation that says you, you worldly, discerning cosmopolite, you know from personal care products. So what it’s made in Minneapolis? This is but a minor detail.
So yes, the Thymes Gardener seems to have everything that Burt’s Bees does not. Except for that pesky and addictive tingly minty sensation. That delightful momentary pick-me-up nestled safely in my front pocket. Sweet, sweet tingly minty sensation.
Is this a bad time to admit that I also bought a tube Burt’s Bees?
*cough*
22 Comments
- Miranda replied:
Hey! I thought *I* was the monkey on your back…
August 30th, 2006 at 6:22 pm. Permalink.
- kpedone replied:
I like to wash my chapstick in with a load of jeans…twice…in one week.
August 30th, 2006 at 6:23 pm. Permalink.
- Anne replied:
It’s the petroleum in chapstick that makes it addictive. I know. I, too, am an addict. In Vermont I found organic chapstick made with all natural something or other. Vermont is the land of ORGANIC CHAPSTICK. It’s like the mother ship calling me home.
August 30th, 2006 at 6:24 pm. Permalink.
- LD replied:
road trip to minneapolis!
August 30th, 2006 at 6:54 pm. Permalink.
- Anne replied:
I think a road trip is a great idea. As long as I get to pull off the highway for random antique stores and flea markets. That’s all I ask.
August 30th, 2006 at 8:39 pm. Permalink.
- Collene replied:
See, I think it is the intense peppermint tingle that has me addicted. I have tried too many lip balms to name, including Chicken Poop (thanks Miranda!), which I loved because it’s all natural and is just a big lavender bush in a tube. I love it, but it just can’t deliver the high Burt’s does.
Road trip! No flea market or antique store or crafty den with a pun for a name (ie. Sew Wild) will remain unexplored!
August 30th, 2006 at 9:43 pm. Permalink.
- Anne replied:
I think we have hit on an Autumn excursion. When I get back from California let’s talk. Am about to go spend a full week with my parents in a sleepy CA town. Yikes. When I get back let’s start our research. Even if we make it no farther than the Kane County Flea Market, by god, we will hit the road.
August 31st, 2006 at 8:53 am. Permalink.
- kpedone replied:
I call shotgun.
I’ll even pump the gas.August 31st, 2006 at 9:08 am. Permalink.
- Rozanne replied:
That stuff sounds divine!!! I’m so glad you wrote about it, as my beloved Merry Hempsters lip balm has become impossible to hunt down–even in hemp-happy Portland. I’m despondent.
Did you get it at Whole Foods?
August 31st, 2006 at 9:50 am. Permalink.
- kittyteef replied:
I currently have 4 tubes of lip balm on the dresser from which I select one lucky companion every day. 2 tubes of Burts - 1 slightly less used, 1 Burts Mandarin, and a Chickenpoop (currently in my pocket).
August 31st, 2006 at 10:00 am. Permalink.
- Collene replied:
Look! There is help for people like us! Lip Balm Anonymous!
http://www.kevdo.com/lipbalm/
They help people identify and admit their lip balm addictions, and really do a seemingly great job exposing the dark underbelly of the lip balm trade.But now, what is this Burts Mandarin you speak of? Sounds sublime.
Rozanne- I just got this Thymes stuff in a little gifty type shop in the pedway where I work. I’d be happy to send you one if you want to email me your address. I love any excuse to send snail mail!
And Miranda- you ARE the monkey on my back! But there’s only room for one monkey on my back. So Burt’s has to go!
August 31st, 2006 at 10:45 am. Permalink.
- Michael replied:
Why roadtrip it when we can make our own varities of lip balm at home? We only need some dimethiconeoctinoxateoctisalateoxybenzone. I believe this can be found at any local convenience store. We just need a product name and we’ve got ourselves a balm lab.
August 31st, 2006 at 1:31 pm. Permalink.
- kpedone replied:
Michael, can we call it
Mothman Prophecies Lip Balm?Hello, John Klein.
Who is this?
My name is Indrid Cold.
Unless, of course, you’re Gordon Smallwood.
Your father was born in Racine, Wisconsin.
He lived in a green house on Monroe Street.
You don’t remember how your mother looked.
Okay, you got my attention.
- Where’s my watch? - In your shoe.
Under the bed.
Very good, John. Thank you.
What’s in my hand?
Chap Stick.August 31st, 2006 at 1:40 pm. Permalink.
- Michael replied:
I was hoping for Assless Chapssssssssstick.
August 31st, 2006 at 2:59 pm. Permalink.
- Rozanne replied:
Collene,
That is so sweet of you! First, I’ll see if I can find it at our locally owned version of Whole Foods, but if not I’ll take you up on your offer.My stash is running mighty low.
August 31st, 2006 at 5:53 pm. Permalink.
- Anne replied:
Maybe this is the solution to my fear of flying. I’m just going to tell all the security people that I have a balm in my bag and see how fast they can throw me off the plane. I might never have to fly again.
August 31st, 2006 at 10:25 pm. Permalink.
- Kittyteef replied:
So far, we’ve only found the Burt’s Mandarin at the Chicagy Whole Foods on Ashland. Its divine (the balm).
Also - in the parallel universe, my sister just sent me an email detailing the list of items that she is cleaning out. Czech out the chap.stick.I particularly enjoy the measuring tape. 12″ !!!
September 5th, 2006 at 9:47 am. Permalink.
- Collene replied:
are those all lip balms?!
September 5th, 2006 at 11:11 am. Permalink.
- Kittyteef replied:
yessum. I updated the photo. To the discerning user, I think they would technically be referred to as “chap sticks” - lip balm implies fancified natural ingredients.
September 5th, 2006 at 11:39 am. Permalink.
- tamara replied:
burt’s mandarin is my favorite….it is SO delicious, and hard to find! you chicago ladies have the score on the goods.
September 5th, 2006 at 3:32 pm. Permalink.
- Kittyteef replied:
WOW - JenJen has got some competition!! get a load of Kpon’s
19.5″ !!!
September 5th, 2006 at 5:37 pm. Permalink.
- karen replied:
19.5 my ass! that’s totally twenty one inches!!!
September 5th, 2006 at 11:24 pm. Permalink.
