yay, nay, what'chu say?

Spring has sprung! That's all. It really had nothing to do with this post, I just wanted to make sure everyone knew it was spring time now. Ok? Glad we got that out of the way.

And with that said, so, so, what do you think? We've all had plenty of time to try out some of our possibly new favorite method goodies! Antibac toilet cleaner in spearmint scent, anyone? How about some limited edition hand wash in watermelon patch, coconut grove, and daffodil bouqet? Oh, oh, I know, you're more a lime + sea salt kinda guy or gal? Or just maybe you can't get enough of the new magnolia, olive leaf, and or (hey, why not all three!) white tea moisturizing body wash?

Well, whatever it may be, tell us in the comments what new method products you're lusting? What have you been using? Does it get a yay, or a nay? And with that, I have one more thing to say. Summer is in two and a half-ish months. - That is all.

lustful surprises!

I have many friends that think I'm kinda crazy in the head. (Shh... silence is golden. And I don't need your opinion, too!) They're all "How can someone lust soap as much as you do? It's not right! It's not sane! It's soap!" They just don't get it. But sometimes, someone pops up that does get it. And gets me, too! That newest someone is method advocate Gary! You'll notice he's been helping out on many of the posts lately, sending me soapy intel whenever he finds or reads something method!

So how about this for a surprise! Today my boss hands me a small, kinda heavy envelope! What's this? I never get packages at work! Cause no one loves me, and no one wants to send me anything, cause I love packages, and opening packages, and throwing the peanuts into the air, and ripping open the tape, and squealing with joy at what could be inside! But no, no one ever sends me anything! It's all work, work, work at work! What's up with that?! Well, not today, mister (and ma'am!) So I'm all "huh?!" I rip it open, and what's inside... four tiny bottles. What do they say? "white tea with aloe vera, olive leaf with aloe vera, magnolia with aloe vera, and lime + sea salt hand wash." From Gary! Here's the short version of what he wrote in the letter that accompanied these bottles:

"...I thought the keeper of the blog should have some samples to sniff. How else are you going to give the people what they want - your honest assessment of whether the new scents deserve our cheers, or our jeers! Happy inhaling!"

Now how sweet is that! Different Targets will "launch" new products at different times (I think it has more to do with how quickly they reach the boxes in the warehouse, and actually put them out on the shelf!) And my Targets always seem slow! Gary has been lucky enough to find all the new goodies hitting the shelves in the last couple of weeks, and I was so excited to get an "in my hands" miniature sneak peek of these new products, until I can grab the full size version!

I gotta say, lime + sea salt might just become my favorite new scent! I lust it! Thanks, Gary!

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Have you found any of method's new spring 2012 products? Lust them? What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments!

sneak peek - refills + more!

new magnolia, olive leaf and white tea pure naked body washes

We're not done yet, youngsters! Oh no, not by a long shot! So pay attention, ok? Cause you don't want to be left out of all the method "in the know", do you? Of course not! Even more body wash 411 is coming your way! Looks like fans of method's current body wash line (the marine naturals body wash in refresh mint, waterflower, and sea minerals) might want to start thinking about stocking up very soon, cause I'm placing a big fat bet they are all about to go bye-bye, ciao, so long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, adieu, adieu, adieu, to you and you and you, and... oh wait, where was I? Darn those musical numbers that play randomly in my head! Yes, marine naturals is out, pure naked (in olive leaf, white tea, and magnolia) is in! method had a magnolia candle way back when (I'm talkin' way, way back!) so I'm curious to see if the scent is similar. Look for these to be hitting store shelves very soon! Within the next few weeks, I'd say!

new glass + surface, new lavender all-purpose and daily shower 68 oz. refills

Along with the new body wash line, you can also expect a new 68 oz. refills bottle line (that's almost two and a half bottles of method bliss!) Soon to be appearing are both glass + surface and all-purpose spray cleaner refill bottles! (Lavender is shown in the all-purpose above, though I'm sure more scents will be coming along for the ride.) And, the refill bottles get a slight makeover, as well!

+ Along with all these new sneak peeks, I've seen even more clearanced method product on Target's shelves this weekend! As mentioned above, the marine naturals body wash line is outta here, the sweet water and sea minerals hand sanitizer bottles are on clearance, and I also noticed the limited edition pink grapefruit dish soap saying their goodbyes.

In addition to those, oddly enough along with the clearanced lemon mint dish soap, are some lemon mint dish soap bottles still on store shelves at full price without the limited edition tag, so this scent might be switching over to one of method's new regulars.

And lastly, the lil' bowl blu (toilet bowl cleaner) was also on clearance. My prediction for this is, method has admitted they are revamping the bathroom line, so I'd expect to see a new lil' bowl blu product/packaging in the near future, possibly with additional bathroom items, or an also reworked le scrub, etc. Time will tell!

Whew!

sneak peek - lime + sea salt and body washes

How about even more sneak peeks? Well, sure thing, method fanatics! First up, better shots of the new lime + sea salt limited edition all-purpose spray cleaner, dish soap and gel hand wash! You can read more about these beauties in the post below this one! And if that wasn't enough, more surprises will soon be hitting store shelves, including...

...new method moisturizing body washes (called pure naked) in olive leaf and white tea! Yes, it's true, method is bringing back two of their original body wash scents! At first I was ready to poo-poo the news with an ole' "Oh, those are just old products..." until I saw the photos and went "Whoa, they're back!" I'll miss almond flower (the third scent in this original moisturizing line) but I lusted the olive leaf like crazy, so I'm excited!

These should be hitting Target store shelves within the next month or so! Will you be picking these up? Excited some of your old favorite scents are returning to the body care line? (And special thanks to Gary for pointing me to the pics!)

clean sweeps

Just thought I'd let everyone know Target seems to be doing another round of "method cuts"! The latest products currently being clearanced from their store shelves include:

+ olive leaf creamy body wash
+ squeaky green kids body wash and shampoos (both fuzzy peach and crisp apple. It appears Target is dropping the kids line. I've also noticed they've really cut back on the baby line as well. At most of my Targets they are now carrying only the body wash and bubbly bath. I've heard from so many people that method's diaper cream lotion works amazingly well; so it's rather stupid of Target to stop carrying that product!)
+ and waterflower gel hand wash

This doesn't necessarily mean method is discontinuing these products, but rather Target has decided to stop carrying them. So run out and stock up while you still can!

+ I've also noticed Lowes Hardware is clearancing method's water lily + aloe and fresh air fabric softeners (more than likely to make room for the new upcoming pump bottle method brand) and if you're lucky you can pick some up for $2.89! Check out your Lowes and see if they have any left!

while the gettin's good

Looks like my question below ("what's gonna happen to the current moisturizing hand wash line?") has been answered! Target has just put all the white tea, olive leaf, and almond flower moisturizing hand wash on clearance. AND I do believe these products will be discontinued and replaced with the new line. So if you love'em, buy'em up while you still can!

And while you're at it, Target has also put the moisturizing line body bar soaps, and (oddly) pink grapefruit all-surface wipes on clearance.

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Along with that, method lust reader Jamison let me know Target is currently having a sale on many of method's products (lots for $2.49!) so now's your chance to stock up!

speaking of...

Speaking of the new site updates, did they always have that news section? (Located at the lower left bottom.) I'm not sure why it's not integrated with the blog (which might happen down the line, I know they're reworking their blog a bit.) But I just noticed the news section today (but, uh, I'm also a bit slow, so who knows!)

I was pleasantly surprised to see Good Morning America has showcased the newest method personal body care line recently! How cool is that!

moisture line review

Over on Sustainable Is Good, Rider Thompson has a post up on the method moisture natural body line:

"New natural body care products from San Francisco-based Method are a good choice for a top quality product at an affordable price.

The new body care line consists of body wash, a body bar and hand wash. The products are all linked together through the innovative design of their packaging. The packaging features a quilted look that is simple, distinct and rather elegant.

The body care line is available in three scents, olive leaf, almond flower and white tea. Like other Method products their new products are made almost entirely of natural ingredients. They contain no parabens, triclosan or other dangerous additives and are never tested on animals.

The packaging is recyclable made from #2 HDPE plastic.

Sustainable is Good Products had the opportunity to try each of the new body care products. Like other Method products we liked them. The body wash was particularly notable - rich and luxurious with a wonderful lather leaving the skin with a nice moisturized feeling.

Of the three scents our favorite is olive leaf - a delicate unique scent we found it just perfect.

The new natural body collection products are available nationwide at Target stores."

spa treatment for your hands!

Here's a wonderful review on method's amazing creamy hand washes! (And remember, they just released their new moisturizing body wash line to compliment the creamy hand wash line, in the same scents and packaging style!)

"method Creamy Hand Wash:
It's almost a spa treatment for your hands

While I have fallen in love with method's household cleaning supplies, I cannot say the same about their recent foray into personal care. I've tried their body wash, hand soap, and hand sanitizer and decided that I could live without all three. It was okay, I thought, this particular company produces some wonderful cleaning products. Beauty items just weren't their thing...

and then I spied with my little eye method Creamy Hand Wash. Despite my consistent disappointment in the past, I knew that I would have to buy one and check it out.

To be honest, it was the unique bottle that drew my eye to the shelf. The 10 fluid ounce bottle is made of translucent white plastic and is in the shape of a cube. Each side has nine smaller cubes imprinted on it which gives the bottle a fun, retro look. The top has a pump-style dispenser that can be turns to move it between "on" and "off" positions. The bottle is coded for recycling and method encourages you to recycle if you can.

This product is available in three fragrances: Almond Flower, Olive Leaf, and White Tea. I smelled all three fragrances before making my decision. I really liked the White Tea fragrance but in the end I chose the Almond Flower because I am a huge fan of almond scents.

The Almond Flower fragrance is a blend of almond and floral scents, possibly with a touch of clover or grass. I do not normally enjoy floral fragrances but it is only a small part of the overall scent and it is very light. The Almond Flower fragrance is strong while you are washing your hands and it lingers on your skin for about a half hour after use. I really like this scent but I'm also looking forward to trying out the White Tea next time.

They certainly named it correctly. method Creamy Hand Wash is a semi-thick and very smooth liquid that feels almost like lotion in your hands. It spreads evenly and produces a nice lather as you rub hands together. Rinsing this cleanser from your hands does take a few extra seconds more than typical products but, in my opinion, it is absolutely worth it. After you've rinsed your hands, you will notice that they feel soft, smooth, and as if you just applied moisturizer to them.

The suggested retail price for method Creamy Hand Wash is $5.00 and I paid about that: $4.79. I thought that the price was a little high for such a small bottle of cleanser but I simply cannot resist new method products.

I've been pleasantly surprised by just how much I like method Creamy Hand Wash. It is thick, produces a nice lather, and leaves hands truly feeling moisturized after use. I have used it several times a day as I go through my home and clean out nasty messes like the bottom of my birds cages, the litter boxes, etc and have only noticed an improvement in the condition of the skin on my hands. The fragrance is pleasant and lingers for awhile after use. It looks like method has finally worked out the way to manufacture beauty products!

This cleanser is not antibacterial which is a good thing in my book. I'm not a Chemical Commando and have no desire to promote the evolution of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Those who feel the need to spray down their homes with Clorox every day probably will not be happy with this product.

This product has earned a permanent place next to the sinks in my kitchen, bathroom, and classroom. I look forward to trying out the other available scents but I have a feeling that I'll always have a bottle of Almond Flower around somewhere.
- njchicaa"

moisturizing body wash

Speaking of the creamy hand wash, I'm curious to know if anyone has tried out the new method natural moisturizing body wash line? It comes in olive leaf, white tea, and my personal favorite, almond flower! I haven't heard a lot about it since it's release; and I'm thinking it got lost in the shuffle a little bit, what with the big news of method's first book being published, and the brand new baby + kids line debut! So I'm wondering, have you tried it out?

Noticing a woman shopping in Target over the weekend, smelling the olive leaf bars; I immediately ran down the aisle (didn't even need to go that way!) and as I walked past her spoke out loud "I love that stuff! It smells wonderful!" and she turned to me and said (probably wondering why I was gushing over soap to her) "What?" and so I repeated how I'm addicted to method products and it smelled wonderful, to which she said she definitely loved the olive leaf scent! Score!

it's here, it's here, it really is here!

No more phooeying for me! I stepped into Target last night, and what before my wondering eyes did appear (ok, ok, I know, Christmas is so over! But it's only 259 days 'til Christmas 2008! Stop, stop throwing fruitcakes at me, I'm just the messenger! Ok?!) Uh, anyway, I don't know how we got onto Christmas, but the new method products were out! YAY! But you know, finding new method products is just like Christmas, don't you think?

The entire moisture lounge line was out and on display, Olive Leaf, White Tea, and Almond Flower body wash, and body bars. I'll be very curious to see how it sells. I did do a little price research while I was there, and the only other body wash that was selling for the $7.49 price (which is what method's new line costs; but you get a gigantic 18 oz!) was Aveeno. All the remaining items were around $5.99 or less (including a humongeous 23.6 oz. Oil Of Olay body wash!) so I'm very curious if people take to the (what I believe is) more product, less repeat purchasing = less packaging/shipping, but at a slightly higher initial price. Anyway, it looks and smells great!

And sitting right next to them were the method kids squeaky green line! Now, in true Target style, they are (at least at my store) only carrying three items, both body washes, and the 3-in-1 shampoo in fuzzy peach (not crisp apple.) WHY Target does this is beyond me? But hopefully these items will be sold in other stores, as well; and we won't have to worry about purchasing them online.

Oh, the "people bottle" as I've been calling it, it's a cute "animal!" Animal is in quotes, cause I"m not sure what kind it is exactly; but it has a cute knobby tail, and whiskers, when you get up close to the packaging! So awesome! And since the packages squeeze from the bottom, they are sealed up with a special plug to prevent leaking; making it difficult to smell the great scents. But never fear, method has put scratch and sniff stickers on the bottoms of the bottles! How clever is that! I love it! Crisp apple smells just like it's name. MAN, it smells great! Fuzzy Peach was a little different from what I expected, but still smells wonderful! It sort of reminds me of a peach/vanilla mix. It's not a true clean peach smell. Both rock! They go for $6.99 each. As of this post, the method baby line was not in the store. It looks like the kids line will be in with the adult body wash, while I'm thinking the baby line will be in the baby wash aisle (since they have an entire separate area for this, at Target.) I checked it out, but no go. But I just know that bubbly bath will be in, very soon!

Check them out, they're on their way! And let me know what you think of the great new products!

what's in a price?

I've already been told by a couple of people that the method moisture line is starting to show up in Target stores, slowly. As you'll recall, the new personal care line consists of body wash, and body bars.

The prices are looking to be around $7.50 a piece, in Target stores. And for some, that's a bit steep. The original personal care line went for around (if I remember correctly) $4.99; while the bloq body line went for $5.99 for most items. One thing to keep in mind is, while the original line held 15 oz.; and the bloq line held 12 oz., this new line holds a whopping 18 oz. So you're definitely getting your money's worth, but at the same time, it may turn some shoppers off.

I noticed, over at Kohl's, they carry this line called Grassroots. It's pretty great, I've only purchased the shampoo, and the reason I purchased this was a) it was mint! (of course!) and b) it was being clearanced (of course!) It came in a 16 oz. size, and went for (originally) around $18. What I didn't realize, though, was they were not actually discontinuing it, but instead re-released it in a smaller, 8 oz. bottle, for $9. You should be able to do the math on that one. I really think it was a price point issue, and people get held back at a certain level. But the larger bottles mean less packaging, which would be great for the environment. I'll be interested in seeing how this line does, with the higher (but still getting your money's worth) price point.

I did also just recently notice (as everything, food, gasoline, etc. is going up!) that method's spray cleaner line at Target has gone up around twenty cents. Not sure about the other products as of this post.

new new new!

Wow, with all the new method out, we wanna know! What have you picked up, fondled (we promise not to tell anyone), and enjoyed? Have you purchased any of the following:

+ Beach Sage special edition aircare (candle and aroma ring)
+ Citrus Cilantro special edition aircare (candle and aroma ring)
+ le scrub bathroom cleaner
+ lil' bowl blu bathroom toilet cleaner
+ Squeaky Green book

If so, what are your thoughts?

And are you planning on picking up the new squeaky green baby/kids line, or the new moisture lounge personal care line? Do tell!

sneak peek!

Check out this great sneak peek of the new method moisture lounge line of personal body care products! The line will carry body wash (in a new pump bottle) and bar soap. (Never fear, with the new marine naturals line coming in August, here's hoping our dreams and wishes for shampoo/conditioner (and perhaps even bubble bath?) will come true.)

The collection extends their creamy hand wash line. (Notice the similarities of the bottle design to their creamy hand wash bottles?) The scents will also continue in that theme, featuring almond flower (pictured. I LOVE almond flower!), olive leaf (which is making a return, as this scent was used in their first personal care line), and white tea.

This seems like a much more pared down line, coming off of the bloq body collection (what with that line also having shaving cream and body lotion. And I'm still not sure if the shaving cream is going to also be discontinued, or will remain? I'd love it to stick around.) But either way, I'm thinking (but don't know) that perhaps this is a light personal care line push (and it sounds GREAT!) but that the marine naturals line coming in August will bulk up this area of the method personal care brand. All speculation on my end, but time will tell!

These should be on store shelves within the next few weeks! I'll let you know as soon as I find them! (And you let me know if you find them, also!)