By Kevin S. Engle
We were at a family gathering over the holidays when someone mentioned bath bombs. Always the curious one, I had to ask.
“What’s a bath bomb?”
I thought I knew but just wanted to be sure.
Here’s what I learned later when I searched more online. You drop this ‘thing’ into a bathtub filled with water and it ‘explodes’. You get scents and colors and stuff to soften your skin. To quote what I read, you’ll be the recipient of “a luxurious and relaxing bath experience.”
Who wouldn’t want that?
I haven’t taken a bath in years. No worries. I do shower.
I didn’t know what a hot chocolate bomb was until a neighbor gave us a few several Christmases past. You put it in a cup of hot milk to enjoy a luxurious and tasty hot chocolate experience.
I’ve always liked hot chocolate. Now I like hot chocolate bombs too.
What if I had a hot chocolate bomb while I’m also enjoying a bath bomb?
Oh my!
I don’t know yet for certain, but I’ll bet it’s one of those things in life where the sum is greater than the parts.
You know, when 1 +1 is greater than 2.
I’m not busy this afternoon. Maybe I’ll give it a try. Do my own research.
Sounds like a nice way to kick off the new year.
Here’s hoping your 2026 is the bomb.
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Even a “manly man” like the author should be able to enjoy (guilt-free) a bath bomb every now and then.
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