March 2011 | Volume 4, Issue 2

Dear Candle Lovers:

When we think of March, many of us will think of St. Patrick’s Day or the “Eyes of March”. What are some of the Traditions of this Holiday? We could eat corned beef and cabbage; we could also eat soda bread and green food; we could also watch Irish Dancers in a St. Patrick’s Day Parade; and, if you are lucky enough to live in Chicago, you could watch the river turn green—a tradition over 40 years old!

There are other traditions that are taken directly from the “old land”. Legend has it that Saint Patrick used three-leaf clovers to illustrate the concept of the Trinity (the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit). They are abundant in Ireland, which is why they became a symbol of St. Patrick's Day. Four-leaf clovers are rare and are therefore considered lucky. According to the National Leprechaun Museum in Dublin, Ireland, if you can catch a leprechaun, he is obliged to tell you where his gold is stashed. But keep a close eye on him; legend has it he's liable to disappear if you look away!

As always, each holiday is a great time to burn a candle and commemorate any and all traditions with our assortment of scents!

We all know that St. Patrick’s Day is a day when we are all Irish. May we all remember this March 17th as a day as special as “My Wild Irish Rose” day!

26 oz. Scented Square Pillar Candle

 Item # 26SQUPIL

Regular price $15.00 / Sale Price $13.50

TM2 Candle Store pillar scented candles are made with non-lead wicks and highly refined paraffin wax specially blended with beeswax for stronger scent and longer burning time. Each and every pillar scented candle is carefully hand poured for the highest quality. No harmful additives added in any of the scented candles. Choose from over 70 fragrances.

To receive an additional 10% discount on your purchase during March, use the code _______.

CROCKPOT RECIPE OF THE MONTH

Apple-nut Cheesecake To get this month's recipe go to: http://www.tm2group.com/recipes-applenut

Candle-User Preferences (from the National Candle Association)

• Consumers are increasingly purchasing candles as a focal point for their home décor, and for aromatherapy-like relaxation and stress reduction.
• Fragrance is by far the most important characteristic impacting candle purchases today, with three-fourths of candle buyers saying it is “extremely important" or "very important" in their selection of a candle.
• The majority of U.S. consumers use their candles within a week of purchase.
• Nine out of ten candle users say they use candles to make a room feel comfortable or cozy.
• Approximately three-fourths of candle users say they typically burn candles for 4 hours or less per sitting.
• Candle users say they most frequently burn candles in the living room (42%), followed by the kitchen (18%) and the bedroom (13%).
• Approximately one in five women say they use candles to decorate the yard, patio or other exterior areas, as well as the interior of their home.
• Both men and women consider candles to be an always-acceptable and highly appreciated gift for a wide variety of occasions.
• Candle purchasers say they view candles as an appropriate gift for the holidays (76%), as a house warming gift (74%), a hostess/dinner party gift (66%), a thank you (61%) and as adult birthday gifts (58%).

http://www.candles.org/about_facts.html