Recently, I finished a bottle of Johnny Walker, and as I looked at the empty bottle, I realized that it held more than just the remnants of a fine whisky; it carried memories of relaxation, good times, and celebrations.

Marcie Manfredonia Siciliano is the owner of Nationwide Maintenance, a woman-owned minority business (WBE/MBE). In an industry notoriously dominated by men, Marcie admits that overcoming adversity and getting her hands dirty was nothing new.

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The air around us contains a host of pollutants that can result in allergies, colds, flu and headaches. Even homes aren’t spared from these pollutants.   A large dose of fresh air is the ultimate way to show someone that you care. Himalayan salt lamps are specialty gifts that are all natural, attractive and require little maintenance. Skin dryness is improved, arthritis symptoms are reduced and concentration becomes more acute. This centuries-old method of collecting tainted water molecules from the air with heated Himalayan salt lamps brings a feeling of calmness and a sense of well being. Easier to Use Unlike mechanical air cleaners that are noisy and short-lived, Himalayan salt lamps are infinite and only require a light source. The degree of potency is controlled by the wattage of the light bulb. By providing a light and heat source, particles and water vapor are attracted to the salt. Once contained the contaminants are held while the fresh water vapor is returned to the air. A Piece of Nature Almost mesmerizing in appearance, this natural stone is a welcome addition to any room. Place it beside a favorite chair, on a night stand or anywhere that quality time is spent. The beauty of the stone and the improved breathing can transform a stressed mood into one of positive calmness. Just as positive ions build up in the atmosphere prior to a storm front, negative ions accumulate following a storm. Negative ions have long been associated with improvements in mood and health. Many research studies have been conducted to support the view that negative ions have a net positive effect on one’s health, including improved mood, stabilized catecholamine regulation, circadian rhythm, and enhanced recovery from physical exertion and protection from positive ion-related stress and exhaustion disorders. – Balance Me Beautiful Many specialty gifts are admired for a moment then placed on a shelf. Consider a Himalayan salt lamp that continues to be valued for eternity. The gift of nature is a welcoming addition to anyone, especially those than have limited ability to enjoy the outdoors or allergy sufferers. SourcesHimalayan Salt Lamp Benefits: Do Salt Lamps Really Work?, negativeionizers.netThe Science Of Salt Lamps, blog.sivanaspirit.com12 Himalayan Pink Salt Lamp Benefits, balancemebeautiful.com

Recycle or reuse? What to choose, what to choose? What do you do with those glass candle jars after the candle is gone? If you’ve purchased from us, you can actually get the holder refilled with new soy wax! Give us a call and we’ll walk you through the steps you need to have that done. If, on the other hand, you’re ready for your candle holder to have a new purpose you can recycle them. J. Angel provides a handy step-by-step guide to prepare your candle holders for yet another life. Recycling has never felt so good. How to Remove Residual Candle Wax from Candle Jars Check out How to Remove Residual Candle Wax From Candle Jars by J. Angel on Snapguide. As a closing thought, here’s our eco message of the day: Glass can always be recycled or reused so let’s start doing our part to keep our planet clean!

When you’re looking for a great gift idea for a special occasion, custom crafted candles can offer an excellent solution. You’ll find beautiful candles that make wonderful specialty gifts for just about any occasion. In fact, these candles allow you to customize your candle in order to create a unique gift that is personalized to suit the occasion or recipient. Eco-Friendly Specialty Candles When looking for specialty candles, be sure to insist on eco-friendly candles that are made with non-toxic ingredients. Many candles on the market contain harmful ingredients that contribute to indoor pollution. These products can include wicks that contain lead as well as the chemicals benzene and toluene, both linked to cancer. However, it is certainly possible to get lovely specialty gifts that are made from natural products, such as soy. These candles make relaxing and gorgeous home accessories, but they also have the added benefit of being made without the harmful chemicals. When you’re choosing a candle to give as a special gift, it’s important to not only consider the size, shape and color of the candle, but also its scent. The right scent can create a warm and inviting ambiance, but it can also conjure up wonderful memories. The sense of smell can be powerful and has the ability to bring back long forgotten memories of special occasions. The sense of smell also has the ability to create new special moments that will last a lifetime. When you choose a beautiful custom crafted candle, you’ll have the option to choose a gorgeous hand poured candle that is made from natural soy, but you’ll also be able to customize your candle with your favorite wick type, color and scent. These beautiful candles make excellent gifts, and they are perfect for just about any special occasion. Sources: 4 Tips to Choose Safe, Healthy Candles, Organic AuthorityHow to choose the best luxury candle for your home, The National

As you know iHeart Media’s Power 105.1 is the Home of The Breakfast Club and Angie Martinez. New York’s Hip Hop and R&B brings Powerhouse 2017 back to Barclays Center for the fourth consecutive year on Thursday, October 26. This will be a star-studded event and guess who else will be there … Custom Gifts for Powerhouse Custom Candle Co is working behind the scenes providing our candles (and more) as thank you gifts for the VIPs. We are so excited to have been given this privilege and we’re pulling out all the stops! Best of all we’ve been invited to the Pre-Party on Wednesday, October 25th! If you’re one of the lucky ones who have already secured tickets for one of the biggest events in Brooklyn, be on the lookout for me or my staff. We love to mingle with our customers and this party will definitely blow the roof off!

November savings is here. We are entering the season where we take time to contemplate our blessings and spend time with our close friends and family. To help create that festive feel, we are offering you a variety of ways to make the most of this holiday season.  Checkout these savings: November Savings 40% off premade select liquor candles 20% Custom Liquor Candles – You select the bottle, scene, wick, color. 20% of of TOCCA brand candles 15% off Select Brand name items BOGO on all Custom Candle brand items November 14th & 15th – Friends and Family Special In store only 15% off all purchases November 24th – Black Friday 30-50% off  liquor candles Free wick cutter with $50+ purchases Buy 2-Get-1-Free on Select Holiday Items November 25th – Small Business Saturday – In Store Only 10% off Cerabella Buy 2 Wines get 2 Free 10% off lotions & creams

Realtors encourage sellers to have their home staged. Why?  They want prospective buyers to see the possibilities of the home when they come to visit; not your personal style. Houzz has a comprehensive list of 21 things that you can do to increase the appeal of your home. After you’ve finished cleaning, decluttering, rearranging and such, don’t forgot to make your home smell as appealing as it looks. The Nose Knows! Our sense of smell is very powerful. It can evoke memories and color our entire experience. Don’t let unpleasant odors put a damper on the open house or private showing of your home. A few of the unpleasant odors that may lose a sale include cooked food odors, home appliances, clothes, shoes, mold, pet smells and dusty air vents. Before scheduling an open house, be sure that you give your home a thorough cleaning and remove the root of the unpleasant smells. Whew! Finally your home is clean and deodorized. Does that mean that you’re good to go? Not really, because while a clean home is more inviting, you don’t want the scents that people remember to be the Clorox or Lysol that you used to scrub things down. Six Scents Which Complement A Staged Home According to a 2013 study published in the Journal of Retailing by Eric Spangenberg, now the Dean of the Paul Merage School of Business at the University of California-Irvine, found shoppers spent an average of 31.8 percent more money in a home decor store when it was scented with a simple orange scent, rather than a blend of scents. Some of the recommended simple scents include: Citrus Herbs such as thyme, rosemary or basil Vanilla Green tea Pine and cedar Citrus cilantro Adding Scents to the Home The most effective way to properly scent your home is to choose the proper medium for scent dispersal. Here are a few ideas: Candles – Placed strategically through the home, candles can quickly freshen up the air. Choose your candles wisely because petroleum-based candles reduce the overall air quality. Use soy- or beeswax-based candles to eliminate that problem. Candles come in a variety of scents making it easy to find the one that fits your home best. Reed Diffusers – a glass vase filled with fragrant essential oils. These are glass vases filled with fragrant aromatic essential oils and reeds that rest in the oil. The oil saturates the reeds, which in turn, releases the scent. Diffusers are great for bathrooms and other areas that you may not want an open flame. Simmer Pots – A simple way to make the house smell wonderfully. Add essential oils or other scented materials to water and place it on the stove to boil. Potpourri – Potpourri is easy to make (or buy). Best of all the scent will last anywhere between two months to years depending upon the blend you choose, it’s location and how it is used. If you’re a property owner hoping to sell your home quickly, remember that creating a welcoming and comfortable experience for homebuyers will go a long way to closing the deal. Simple things like decluttering, a thorough cleaning and pleasant odors set the stage for a successful transaction. Good luck!   References: https://news.wsu.edu/2012/11/26/wsu-researchers-tie-simple-scent-to-increased-retail-sales/ https://realestate.usnews.com/real-estate/articles/5-scents-that-make-sense-when-selling-a-home

Jingle Ball, Jingle Ball, Jingle Ball Rock … the holidays are right around the corner and we’re here to make it special. On December 8th, Z100 will be hosting the #Z100JINGLEBALL at Madison Square Garden.  It will be a star-studded night with performers like The Chain Smokers, Ed Sheeran, Camila Cabelo, Taylor Swift, Julia Michaels and more coming to welcome the season of giving. Jingle Ball Elves Are Hard at Work While these talented people are entertaining you, Z100 Jingle Ball Elves (like us) will be busy. We are making sure that the gift bags are stocked full of aromatic candles for you to enjoy. It’s a busy time for us since each candle is hand-poured and there are LOTS of candles being given to lucky concertgoers. As one of their sponsors, you’ll get our all-natural soy candles into your hands when you arrive. We’ll be joining the party too, so be on the lookout for us. Z100 wants as many people as possible to join in on the fun, so be sure to tune in at the designated times and try to score free tickets … and experience the beauty of handmade, hand-poured candles and great tunes.

This is a great time to find unique gifts for the holidays. At Custom Candle Co we pride ourselves on the details. All of our candles are eco-friendly. In many cases they are made from recycled glass to reduce waste and serve as a reminder that reusable items can be quite beautiful. As you’ll see in our short video, candles can be gorgeous as well decorative. Actually, some of these candles remind me more of a sculpture than candles. Take a look and see what you think.

At the stroke of midnight, our Black Friday Sales will hit the web. Be sure to take advantage of the savings. Here’s a sample of what’s on sale: 30-50% All Liquor Candles on Shelf Free Wick Cutter with a $50 Purchase Buy 2 Get 1 Free of Holiday Items Continue to enjoy our November Specials