Dear Candle Lovers,

Wow!  There are no words to describe the tension and stress present in our country today.  I attended a scrapbooking evening recently at a local retailer.  Even though our economy is suffering, this session was sold out several weeks early.

I soon discovered why?  Everyone is looking for a way to relax, laugh and enjoy life.  Looking at pictures of family and friends and using artistic flair is soothing.  As our evening wore on, the tension in the air settled.  Conversations were lighter and happier.

You need to take care of yourself!  You cannot plan an evening out all the time to accomplish this.  I have an economical way to treat everyone.  Children, adolescents, adults and seniors all enjoy the aromas of a burning candle.

One customer recently shared with me that she has her grandmother living with her.  She says her evenings balancing grandma's needs, children's needs and her own personal needs are usually more stressful than restful.  She recently received one of our candles as a gift.  She placed it on her stove.  When she started the evening meal, she lit the candle.  She sensed a different atmosphere at the evening meal but it took several nights of this routine to realize that the aroma from the candle, plus the flickering relaxing flame were contributing factors to the peace that was prevailing during the family's evening meal.

I encourage all of you to find easy, economical ways to treat yourselves and find inner peace and relaxation.

All purchases over $75 will receive free shipping.

FUNDRAISERS

It is more difficult than ever to raise funds for your special interest groups.   Contact us for economical ways to raise funds and present your customers with a valuable product.

Generous discounts and free shipping will increase your profits. www.tm2group.com/fundraisingprogram

THIS MONTH'S PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

Paraffin Wax and Natural Soy Votives

Paraffin Wax and Natural Soy Votives are very versatile candles.  We offer both paraffin wax votives and the natural soy votives in 65 scents. They are shrink-wrapped individually and are unique favors for a special celebration. The votives can be personalized with a photo, message, business logo or business card.

Sold in one dozen of same scents only!

Approximate burn time is up to 15 hours.

Product Spotlight Winner!

The product spotlight winner for February is Janna email address @iwu.edu. Janna will receive a FREE Dozen Votives. Janna, please e-mail Mary Ellen at maryellen@tm2group.com with your shipping instructions and choice of fragrance.

This month's special!

All newsletter recipients will receive free Personalizing with any order this month. Coupon code 122008SNL

CROCKPOT RECIPE

VEGETABLE BEEF SOUP

To get this month's recipe go to www.tm2group.com/recipes-vegbeefsoup