Dear Candle Lovers:

LET’S NOT FORGET DAD!

We will be celebrating Father’s Day this month and why not give him a Container Candle? With scents like Carrot Cake and Strawberry Cheesecake, how could you go wrong for Dad? Visit the website to see all scents that are available. We even have Triangle Jar Candles! See our special of the month. There are some other scents that would help Dad relax in that hammock outside too!

DID YOU KNOW?

Nine out of ten candle users say they use candles to make a room feel comfortable or cozy.

TIPS FROM THE EXPERTS

Few things are as captivating as the soft light and glow of a candle. But there's an art to burning a candle properly and safely. You can generally tell if a candle is burning properly just by looking at it. You should see:

A Calm, Steady Flame: This means that the candle's burning process is in balance. The wick is efficiently pulling up the right amount of wax, which is then being "consumed" by the flame to produce water vapor and carbon dioxide.

No Flickering or Wisps of Smoke: Constant flickering and smoking occur when the teardrop shape of the flame is disturbed. This allows small amounts of unburned carbon particles (soot) to escape from the flame as a visible wisp of smoke.

If too much (or too little) air reaches the candle flame, it will disturb the flame's teardrop shape, causing it to soot. To avoid this, always burn your candles in a well-ventilated room, away from drafts, vents or strong air currents.

No Flare Ups or Leaping Flames: A too-long wick can cause a candle flame to grow too long and flare. That's why it is so important to trim the wick to ¼ inch before every use.

Always keep the wax pool free of wick trimmings, matches and other debris that could catch fire from the flame.

If you like to group your candles, make sure they are at least 3 inches apart when burning. Candles placed too closely together can create their own draft and cause the candles to flare.

To receive a 20% discount on your purchase

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CANDLE SAFETY RULES

Candles are safe products, but unless they are used safely and watched carefully, they can lead to an accidental fire.

More than 15,000 candle fires are reported annually. According to fire experts, the bulk of candle-fire incidents are due to consumer inattention to basic fire safety or to the misuse of candles.

The National Candle Association urges consumers to be careful when burning candles, and to following these rules for burning candles safely.

Always keep a burning candle within sight.
Never burn a candle on or near anything that can catch fire.
Keep candles out of the reach of children and pets.
Trim candlewicks to ¼ inch each time before burning.
Always use a candleholder specifically designed for candle use.
Be sure the candleholder is placed on a stable, heat-resistant surface.
Keep the wax pool free of wick trimmings, matches and debris at all times.
Never use a candle as a night light.

Visit http://www.candles.org/safety_rules.html for a full explanation of Candle Safety Rules.

CROCKPOT RECIPE OF THE MONTH

Baked Beans To get this month's recipe go to: http://www.tm2group.com/recipes-bakedbeans

SUMMER GATHERINGS

Candlelight can transform the garden or patio into one of your home's most enchanting areas. Bring a shimmer of candlelight to your patio dining with groupings of white or cream candles protected by hurricanes or votive holders. Consider sconces for an outside or garden wall, and luminary to light the garden walkway.

Try these great summer time scents:

Mixed Berry
Cucumber Melon
Lime
Tropical Fruit
Magnolia

DRAWING FOR JUNE

Our winner for the month of June will win a triangle candle. The winner is: Barb at @aol.com. Please email us to verify your shipping address and choice of scent.

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