Have you ever thought about how scents can trigger a childhood memory?
Each time I pick my car up from an automotive shop I am reminded of my dad who worked as an auto mechanic for more than 35 years. The fumes and noises take me right back to when I would occasionally spend time with him at the shop on Saturdays as a child. I usually leave a little sad realizing how much I miss him.
On a recent trip to Target I stood in the cosmetic aisle trying to decide which brand of hand cream to buy ...
Will it make my skin feel smooth and silky? ...
Does it help with dry skin? ...
Which brand is the most economical? ...
Women have so many decisions to make!!
What did I end up purchasing?!?! ... Jergens Original Scent Cherry-Almond Moisturizer ... WHY? ... because it reminded me of my mom. It takes me back to a childhood memory of shopping downtown Portland with her on a sunny day, waiting for the bus in front of a jewelry store. There were amethyst-colored squares in the sidewalk that reminded me of jewels ... good memories.
The bottle advertises "This timeless formula leaves dry skin feeling touchable soft and smooth and wraps you in the cherished memories of our classic Cherry-Almond scent. Use it to provide your family with the same care and comfort your mother gave you."
Is this the best lotion on the market today?!?!? hmmmmmm .... I don't know .... but the Cherry-Almond scent fills my mind with good childhood memories!
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I do have those scents that take me back. One of them is Roses, Roses. My grandma always wore it. I think Avon might been the carrier. Old Spice is another as my dad wore it. Due to to my allergies I can't wear any of that stuff so I wonder what scent will remind my kids of me?! Happy smelling, Melney
Hi Colin's Grandma,
I enjoyed and was blessed through the thoughts you shared regarding our childhood memories because it allowed me to reflect back again on those "care-free" days while growing up in that safe haven called home.
Thank you,
gearsdad
For me that scent is sawdust or fresh lumber.....remembering my dad and our family business. It is a scent that always makes me smile. Even as a little girl, Dad would sometimes take me down to the mill and let me stand on the catwalk and watch the logs get cut into lumber....and then I would get to go the cafe and have lunch with him. What great memories!
thanks for sharing!
JP
The jewelry store where we waited for the bus was Weisfield's and it was on 6th & SW Alder. I remember my mother using Jergen's, too, as I think that was the only hand lotion on the market way back then. Thanks for sharing those memories. Mom
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