Hope as an oversized cinnamon stick, suitable for hanging above the fireplace your South Florida home probably doesn’t have. The promise of cooler weather, eventually, for a mere $3.99. Still! Publix cinnamon brooms: Smelling salts for summer-weary souls.
Want to see more items I've reviewed from Trader Joe's? Click on Thoughts & Reviews of Trader Joe’s for a searchable list.When the cinnamon brooms sweep into Publix, autumn can’t be far behind.Īnd since their swallows-of-Capistrano-like return is anticipated this week, that means fall is just around the corner of … well … the rest of September, October and maybe even early November. I love the smell of cinnamon and these have been a lovely addition to my home (and work). Would I buy this again? Yes, I wish these were sold throughout the year. Trader Joe's Cinnamon Broom in my classroom: Here is the visual run down of what you get if you buy this product: Otherwise, if you enjoy a good air freshener, then this is a solid one to reach for. Also, if you have small children or pets that need to bite into everything, then I would skip this product. If you don't like cinnamon, then steer clear of this product. I have heard of people using essential oils to give this a refresh.įor $3.99 this is a great item if you love and adore the smell of cinnamon. By the second week, it's aroma had faded. However, the first day the kids loved the smell of the room. For what I would spend on a single wallflower at Bath and Body Works, this might be a far superior value. In other words, my room has quite a bit of space once you consider the ceilings. My classroom has the same characteristics of other classrooms that were built during FDR's New Deal: high ceilings, nail marks in the wood floors from when desks were nailed to the floor, wooden molding in the closets indicating day and night school. Any air freshener I have ever used as only survived about two weeks at most. Needless to say air fresheners are a life saver in my room. Anyone who has ever been around middle school kids understands the struggle. Normally, I have some type of plug in (ok like two or three of them at a time plugged in) at school. I've been so impressed by these brooms that I've actually bought two additional brooms for my classroom. Therefore, Trader Joe's is making a parody of a parody by referencing the work in the packaging. The work being referenced here is called Meditation Upon a Broomstick which ironically is satire and parody. Swift is actually referring to the same author who penned Gulliver's Travels, Jonathan Swift. In fact, upon closer inspection of the label this product might actually be called "Meditation Upon a Cinnamon Broom." The Mr. However, in Trader Joe's style there is a reference on the package to a Mr. The packaging is limited to just a sticker on the plastic bag it comes in. While it's not quite as potent as it was last week, it seems like it will last at least until the end of the month. However, my home has a pretty open floor plan which allows the aroma to waft through the entrance way, living room, and kitchen. When I open the door that is the smell I get. My house still smells strongly of cinnamon. Now, the first broom I picked up for the season was nearly two weeks ago. Not that my home stinks, but I like to walk into my home and take a deep breath and say, "Ahhhhhhhhh." Most often I spend money on candles or air fresheners. Now, I personally spend a good amount of money in stores like Bath and Body works. While this only has cinnamon oil in it and not actual cinnamon, before you even unwrap this you can smell how strong it really is. There is something special about the smell of cinnamon. I was not going to make the same mistake this year. The verdict: I walked past this item last year. If you are using this in a small or confined space the the aroma might be overpowering. Also, if you were hoping this is made from bark of a cinnamon tree, you are mistaken. The cons: This is a seasonal product, so if you want one they are only around for so long. The pros: Trader Joe's Cinnamon Broom is a strong cinnamon broom shaped air freshener that will make a room (or two) smell like cinnamon for a long period of time.
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