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Candle Safety-Taper Candle Recall Yankee Candle

July 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment

  With the holiday season approaching fast, you should look at your candle inventory to make sure that you do not have any candles that have been affected by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s recalls.

 Most of us love taper candles during our holiday meals and some of you may actually have some from the 2010 shopping season. 

 Note:

 On November 23rd, 2010, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in cooperation with General Wax & Candle Company, of North Hollywood, California, voluntarily recalled 33,000 10 inch metallic silver and gold taper candles.  UPC code 609032492687 or 609032492694.  These candles were sold exclusively through Yankee Candle Company stores nationwide.

 The purpose of this recall is due to the metallic paint on the candles can ignite.

 For more information on this recall please visit The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commissions web site.

Burning candles properly is a must for any homes safety. 

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Friday Night Romance – Tony’s Restaurant Cincinnati Ohio

July 7, 2011 By 2 Comments

Those of you that follow the blog know that I am passionate about candle light and family.  Bringing family back to the table and creating a magical atmosphere is a moment that lasts a life time.

I asked a customer what their favorite restaurant was and why.  They actually answered with three favorites.  So I decided to do some checking and see what would fit into my passions of family and magic.  By doing so, it sparked an interest, one with curiosity.  It also sparked a name to be placed on the bucket list of people I would like to personally meet.

Personally, I love family friendly restaurants and if they have candle light on the table, well, that is just a bigger plus.  It is not just that however that sparks an interest.  It is the customer service, the food, and hey, does the owner actually mix with the customers?

Tony Ricci just got put on the list of people I would like to meet because:

  • His restaurant Tony’s appears to be a family friendly place to eat
  • He proudly displays candle light on his dinner tables
  • His is motivated by family values
  • His menu’s and food look delicious

 You can believe the next time I am in Ohio, I will make time to visit Tony’s Restaurant in hopes of possibly meeting Tony Ricci.  To view more about Tony’s Restaurant, Cincinnati, Ohio, visit this great interview from Loveland Magazine.

Is family friendly romance important to you?

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10 Things To Consider Before You Purchase Candles For Your Wedding

July 6, 2011 By 2 Comments

If you are like many people, you have a budget and have set financial goals and budgets for your wedding.  Knowing when and how you are going to use candles will help in keeping you on your budget.  Below is some great thought provoking ideas to consider for your wedding.

Things To Consider

  1. Where you will be using your candles?
  2. Is your wedding outdoors?
  3. Is your reception outdoors?
  4. Is there a pool?
  5. Will you be giving votive candles as a wedding favor?
  6. Will you be making your favor tags?
  7. Will you be using pillar candles for reception table centerpieces?
  8. Will you be using Unity Candles?
  9. Do you want your candles customized for  your wedding?
  10. Do you want candles with fragrance?

Planning a wedding can be very stressful.  By using the check list above this should give you a good starting point to help elevate some stress.  If you need  help, just contact me.

How are you using candles for your wedding?

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Creating Memories With Natural Wax Candles

July 5, 2011 By 5 Comments

I have a dream.  Anyone who has seen Mama Mia should remember one of the last songs to both the movie and the Broadway production.  Nonetheless, I have a dream takes on a whole new meaning with families that find themselves within the STICU Waiting Room at BAMC.  Whether they are in the STICU or the Burn Center Waiting Room, they have a dream.  It is the dream that their loved one will survive just one more day.

Simple Ways To Help BAMC STICU Families

Families at the BAMC waiting rooms arrive on a split notice.  They do not have time to logically think of what they may need while there.  Here are some simple things you can do to help make their stay just a little bit easier.

  1. Bottle water
  2. books
  3. magazines
  4. Snacks
  5. Pen and paper
  6. Travel pillow
  7. Small Blanket

Eventually, once a loved one within the STICU or Burn Unit moves onto the next level of care, families feel more comfortable to spend the night at a hotel nearby.  A special care package helps to ease the extreme financial burden that is in place while a loved one is at BAMC. 

Care Package

A care package with the following items not only helps families know that they are being thought of, but it also helps with the little things that make stress go away.

  • Tooth brush
  • Tooth paste
  • Wash cloth
  • Lavender scented candle - lavender is said to help aide in relaxing.  If there is anything a BAMC STICU family needs is to relax.

What are some suggestions you have to help aide families that are in a Level 1 Trauma Unit?

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Evening Parties – Tea Lights Make A Perfect Floating Candle

July 3, 2011 By 1 Comment

 

Summer is a great time of year to have evening parties.  Whether you are having a cook out or just want to show case your pool for additional magical, romantic lighting.  It is simple and easy to turn your pool area into a romantic lighted area.

Some ways to turn your pool into a magical, romantic spot of your yard

  • Gather floating candles – depending on the size of your pool and how many lights you truly want floating will depend on how many you will need.  Tea light candles are perfect for this.  You can also use decorative floating candles.
  • Holders – floating candle holders help to give off a magical glow to your candles.  Gather the same amount of holders for each tea light.

Place candle holder into the pool and you will have a magical romantic focal point for your outdoor party.

How do you decorate your pool for evening parties?

 

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Soy Candles and Peanut Butter Sandwiches

July 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment

As parents we have many responsibilities.  One of which is teaching children how to make any situation special which includes peanut butter sandwiches.  Many young children love peanut butter sandwiches.  For parents this is great as they are fast and easy to make.  By adding a simple soy candle to your dinner table, this will make your meal magical.

Why Adding Soy Candles to Your Table Is Beneficial

  • Candle light gives an aura of magic. 
  • Children love magic
  • Peanut butter and Jelly sandwiches can be boring, by adding the magic of candle light you are helping your children to see these in a different way.
  • Children’s faces glow with candle light.

What Adding Soy Candles To Your Dinner Table Teaches Your Children

  • The value of a special
  • Romance from a child’s prospective
  • Simplicity

Teaching children simple romantic ideas help them as they grow up and become adults.  It gives them a sense of creativity that they can take throughout their lives.  Adding soy candles to your dinner table is a simple, creative way to add magic and romance to even a peanut butter and jelly sandwich dinner.

What are some ways you incorporate romance with your children?

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July Ultimate Blog Challenge

July 1, 2011 By 3 Comments

Let’s spend Independence Day week-end together.  It is that time again to join both Michelle Shaeffer and Michele Scism for the Ultimate Blog Challenge.  Please join me by signing up for the Blog Challenge. 

For the whole month of July, I am going to be teaming up with a bunch of fantastic bloggers all of who have fantastic blogs that I love to follow.   I encourage  you to follow along with us.  Share  your thoughts and ask questions.

In April, I joined the challenge however, I fell very short of making the mark.  So, have some fun with me this month as I pick up from the April Blog Challenge and move forward.

Since we are celebrating the 4th of July this week-end, I would like to take time out and honor all the men and women who have served and still serve our country and who give themselves to all of us so that we can be safe and connect with each other.  While everyone is celebrating this week-end, please do light a candle in honor of these great service people.

Happy 4th of July!

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