Posted on 10/14/2024 7:08:20 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin
After sipping pumpkin spiced lattes in August and putting up Halloween decorations in late September, Samantha Kowalczyk already looks forward to drinking eggnog-flavored coffee and filling her Wilmington, Delaware, home with cinnamon and sugar cookie scented candles and other holiday aromas.
The 30-year-old thinks seasonal flavors and scents should be available year-round. And apparently others feel the same way.
In response to growing customer demand, stores of all stripes, from Bath and Body Works and online holiday decor retailer Balsam Hill to Whole Foods Market and doughnut maker Krispy Kreme, are bringing out their festive collections weeks before the Nov. 1 start of the holiday shopping season.
Inflation-weary shoppers may wait until the first cold snap to buy a sweater or gloves, but when it comes to seeking out deals tied to events like the start of a new school year or limited-time seasonal promotions, a fair number of consumers are finding it's never too soon.
“I want the season earlier and the things that go with the season earlier,” Kowalczyk said. “I want to enjoy it for as long as I can ... If I enjoy it, why should I have to wait?”
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My personal fave is the Southern Comfort Vanilla Spice eggnog. It is good straight up, but I like to add it to my morning coffee. It makes an excellent coffee creamer and tastes wonderful in the coffee.
I think I saw that at Walmart the other day! Will look for it again. Thanks! :)
“OK. Fine. I’ll give up my morning coffee. I’ll just have to get used to drinking my Bailey’s straight!” ~ Karen Walker (Will & Grace)
LOL! You must have had a little fun with neighbors wanting a peek at the “baby”.
Despite theological arguments I believe little loving creatures with such huge souls patiently await their human partners if those people are deserving.
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