A table with some candles and flowers on it

Candles Do Double Duty

Ahh..Candles! Inside or outdoors, they help set a mood. My eldest son buys candles on a regular basis. He’s become quite the expert on candles and all the things that go with them. I’m the lucky recipient of many of his purchases. 

Outdoors, candles can have a dual purpose. They create a peaceful setting while also deterring unwanted insects. Some fragrances that are helpful include lavender, peppermint and of course citronella. These candles are both beautiful and effective against mosquitos: https://amzn.to/4de4XPt  

Inside the home, I love to burn vanilla, lemon and lavender scented candles. It’s said that these fragrances can help boost your mood. To get the health benefits of scented candles make sure you buy candles made with essential oils. One of my favorite brands is LAFCO. The candles are poured into beautiful reusable glass vessels, often hand blown, and the fragrances are out of this world. This is a candle to give as a special gift or to treat yourself! https://amzn.to/3U4rCoM

Inside or out, beeswax candles are great for the dinner table. They are long-burning, smokeless and dripless.  Non-scented are preferred for dining, as they don’t mess with the wonderful smell of the food.  If it’s a bit breezy, try these tealight candles in small glasses dotted around your table. https://amzn.to/4aYPK30

Not comfortable burning candles outside or in? There are some great electric candles out there. Just be sure to get ones with timers. That helps make the experience so much more enjoyable (no need to go around and turn them on and off). https://amzn.to/3UdL2aN

Lastly, my son purchased a candle warmer for me which I use literally every day. It sits in my entry hall a provide hours of wonderful fragrance throughout my home without a worry that I’ll walk off and leave a candle burning. https://amzn.to/4doLTOT 

–Julie

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