Burning aromatherapy candles scented with pure essential oils is a wonderful way to add fragrance to a room. Not only does an aromatherapy candle smell nice, it can have therapeutic effects on the body and mind. Essential oils are extracted from certain aromatic plants and are used by aromatherapists to promote emotional and physical well being. When a few drops of a particular plant essence is added to a candle, its powerful aroma molecules are diffused into the surrounding air as the wax melts. When inhaled, the fragrance can help soothe and revitalize. Aromatherapy scented candles can be made with oils from various types of plants. Aromatherapy essential oils can be made from different parts of plants, including flowers, berries, leaves and bark. As well as having a unique natural perfume, they have many different healing qualities. For instance, lavender is well known for its relaxing properties. When added to a jar candle, it can be used to create a soothing and peaceful atmosphere. The rich aroma of sandalwood can help ease feelings of anxiety and stress. As well as being used individually, oils can be used in blends to create uniquely fragranced candles. For example, a seasonal Christmas blend could include mandarin, cinnamon, clove or nutmeg. Or a refreshing mix of oils could include peppermint, lemon, rosemary or bergamot to help stimulate the senses.   For maximum aromatherapy benefits, candles should be made from natural based ingredients that don’t release toxins as they burn. Aromatherapy soy candles made from soybean wax are a popular option, as these are considered better for the environment than petroleum based candles. It’s worth reading the labels when buying a candle to make sure it contains pure aromatherapy oil and no synthetic fragrances or dyes. Using scented candles in the home is a simple but effective way of influencing the mood of a room, to create a tranquil and harmonious environment. Products such as candles, oil burners or other types of aromatherapy diffusers can make inexpensive gifts and offer a natural alternative to chemical air fresheners.   Adding aromatherapy candles to the home is a quick and easy way to enhance the atmosphere in a room and create a peaceful space to unwind in at the end of a busy day.  

Are you sick and tired of thinking of the perfect gift to give to your friends on their birthdays? Maybe you want to give something a lot more personalized aside from your homey but boring batches of chocolate chip cookies. You hate the thought of giving out generic gifts because you also very much abhor receiving run-of-the-mill gifts that go straight in your basement. It’s high time you learn some do-it-yourself potential gift items that truly make the recipients feel honored to have you as a friend. One time, while I was out shopping, I came across this quaint specialty shop downtown which sells exquisite how-to book on scented candles. The hard-bound book, which include materials for trial, is fairly cheap so I immediately purchased it and went home delighted. The first batch of candles I made wasn’t exactly perfect but was good enough to display at my room.   If you’re the kind of person who likes romantic candlelight dinner dates or whose idea of relaxation involves quiet reading time by the nook, then the scented ones are for you. These candles come in variety of shapes, sizes and yes, scents that can surely fascinate anyone. Not only are these scented accessories a beauty to behold, they also have the ability to soothe you after a tiring day at work. One has the option to perfume these wax-made products using either synthetic fragrance or essential oils. Both smell terrific but the latter produce more aromatic scents that can generally ease stress. Essential oils, originating from barks and stems of certain plants and flowers like jasmine, lavender, cedar wood, calendula, and lemon grass, lend unique vibrancy and authentic sensuality to a candle. Fragrance oils, on the other hand, are less expensive but also very appealing.   Do scented candles really have certain health benefits or do they also have negative effects on your body? Actually, there are particular kinds or methods of producing candles which are thought of as harmful. Candle experts agree that wicks that are made from metal are dangerous because they often cause lead poisoning and air pollution. Always make sure you purchase a candle made from paper, hemp, or cotton wicks as they are more health and nature-friendly. Beeswax and soy varieties are also safer to use instead of paraffin. When buying questionable products, meticulously ask the vendor about the candle’s method of preparation or the ingredients used. Make sure the ones you buy don’t have chemical additives. Better yet, do your own ration of the candle. Through personally sourcing the materials and preparing them yourself, you can be assured you’re using and giving your loved ones only the best.  

Everyone loves candles and they are a great way to add warmth and comfort to your home. You even have a few choices of candles such as regular wax candles and soy candles. Candles are affordable and they can last for a very long time. The best part about candles is that they look good both lit and unlit. Oddly enough most people, me included, own candles that they never intend to light for fear of ruining their beauty. Candles are both practical and gorgeous and of all the candles on the market soy candles are the most sought after these days. Everyone is wanting to get themselves some fantastic soy candles. Only soy candles are healthier. Did you know that candles can be dangerous to your health, the health of your children and even your pets? Some candles have been known to kill pet birds! Paraffin is not good for people to be inhaling and some candles are even made with lead wicks in them. Can you image how much harm could be done with a lead wick? If you were to purchase soy candles you would not have these types of worries. These soy candles were created to combat the growing problem of inferior cheap candles. Now you can have all the glory of good candles and candle light without the dangerous components. You can even get wonderfully scented soy candles. There are so many reasons for you to choose soy candles over regular run of the mill candles. For instance, did you know that soy candles can last twice as long as other candles? They are so affordable when you look at them this way. You will be able to get twice as much use out of your candles when they are soy candles. And since they burn slower and longer the smell will be even better. Have you ever noticed that some scented candles get overpowering in their smells? That is because the candles burn so hot and fast. When you are using soy candles this is not a problem. Since the candle is burning at a lower temperature the scent will be dispersed at a much better rate, one that will keep your home smelling fresh and clean all day long. The biggest complaint that most people have about regular candles is the soot factor. How many times have you had to try and scrub off soot after lighting a candle? Well, the good news is that you will never have to do this again when you switch over to soy candles. Soy candles have no soot production and they will never stain anything at all. Soy is also a renewable resource. It grows in the USA with ease and there is a plentiful amount to it. You will never have to worry about hurting the environment when you are using soy candles. You will be giving people new and better jobs and helping the world at the same time. Soy candles are really the best way to go and if you have not checked them out yet, what are you waiting for?      

Aromatherapy candles are in constant use to help set the atmosphere and improve the ambience in many situations. They can be used in any room of your home and provide a wonderful enhancement. Our sense of smell has been documented to directly affect our emotions. Part of our nervous system that helps to control our emotions is connected to our nose. Thus, the proof that using aromatherapy candles will have an effect on our mindset and our emotions. The key is in choosing the correct scent to match the emotion or sense you wish to evoke. When it comes to aromatherapy there are many ways to get the most out of the aroma, but one of the most popular ways is through dispersing it into the air with candles. Aromatherapy candles aren’t all the same, they can be made in a variety of ways, with different ingredients. You can also burn them in different ways. Which kinds are better for you? Since paraffin wax candles are said to pollute the air with soot I would advise against it for health reasons. Don’t be discouraged, there are many other types of aromatherapy candles available. Candles can be made with beeswax, soybean wax, vegetable oil or even pure essential oil candles are available. All of these   are great choices. They are environmentally friendly because they are derived from natural plant sources. Along with these ingredients, they are also available in different styles, sizes, and scents. The only way to get the scent in the air is by burning the candles, and you have different ways to burn your candles. One of the more popular ways is to use an oil burner, or the tiered bowl with tea lights, although more expensive, they make great diffusers.  Did you know that the way you burn your candle can effect the life and how evenly the candle will burn? Here are a few basic tips to consider before lighting up for your aromatherapy session: Wick trimming ¼” from top of wax will increase the life of the candle. Another trick to longer life is to refrigerate wrapped candles before use. Last tip but not the least, the first time you burn the candle let it burn for at least an hour before extinguishing. This is what I call conditioning the candle and will help with the way the candle burns. This first burning extends the life of your aromatherapy candle. Take some time to care for them and they will last a very long time. Hopefully you are well on your way to that moment of relaxation you’ve been longing for. Light some aromatherapy candles and sit to read a book or take a long hot bath by candlelight. Unwind, loosen up and start taking some time for yourself. Start enjoying your newly found serenity…. you deserve it.    

  For over 100 years, the American Cancer Society (ACS) has worked relentlessly to save lives. They’re leading the way to transform cancer from deadly to treatable and from treatable to preventable through research, education, advocacy, and service. Thanks to the progress we are making together, the cancer death rate has declined 20% since 1990! Custom Candle Co. is proud to be part of this partnership! Custom Candle Co. & Nationwide Maintenance are proud to have raised over $20,000 for the American Cancer Society in 2015. I am excited to announce that we will be joining with the well-established Westchester Gala for 2016, and that I am honored to be a significant part of the event committee with several others. Some of the distinguished committee members have been involved with ACS for over 30 years! The Diamond Gala raises funds annually to benefit the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge in midtown Manhattan, a place where cancer patients and their caregivers can find help and hope when home is far away. Each Hope Lodge offers cancer patients and their caregivers a free place to stay when their best hope for effective treatment may be in another city. Every Hope Lodge offers a nurturing, home-like environment with a variety of resources and information about cancer and how best to fight the disease. The Diamond Gala will be very similar to our event last year, featuring cocktails, silent auction, and dancing. The night includes a special Gift of Hope auction to raise restricted funds for the Society’s network of 31 Hope Lodges, which provide a free place to stay for cancer patients receiving treatment away from home. The Diamond Gala dedication to the Hope Lodge Mission has resulted in the naming of a room at the Manhattan Hope Lodge in Midtown named for our event.   Join me at the Diamond Gala on Friday, September 16 at LIFE… The Place to Be in Ardsley, where community, business and philanthropic leaders will come together in support of the American Cancer Society’s important mission to save lives from cancer. And have fun too! Last year alone, this signature Westchester event raised over $200,000 to benefit the American Cancer Society.   The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk is a powerful event to raise awareness and funds to end breast cancer. As the largest network of breast cancer awareness events in the nation, the non-competitive three-to five-mile walks unite nearly 300 communities with a shared determination to finish the fight. Each walk is an inspirational event that celebrates breast cancer survivors, pays tribute to loved ones lost, and raises funds to help the Society save lives from breast cancer. Last year, more than one million Making Strides walkers helped to raise more than $60 million for the American Cancer Society.  Thanks to the generosity of folks like you that the American Cancer Society is able to continue funding lifesaving research and providing programs and services to cancer patients and their families. Custom Candle Co. couldn’t just stop at supporting the Gala and making sure to participate in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk every year. We also wanted to design a candle line dedicated to this special cause. Now you have a chance to give, and display with pride, your support of breast cancer research! Each purchase of a Breast Cancer candle sends a $5 donation to the American Cancer Society.  Dollars raised help the Society save lives from breast cancer by investing in groundbreaking research to better understand, prevent, find, and treat the disease. It also provides free, comprehensive information and support to those touched by breast cancer when and where they need it; and helping people take steps to reduce their breast cancer risk or find it early when it’s most treatable. Join us at our Diamond Gala this September 16 pick up one of our Breast Cancer supporter candles or you can find an event in your community at makingstrideswalk.org and sign up today. Together, we can finish the fight against breast cancer.  

October is the spookiest time of the year, and now is the time to celebrate with Custom Candle. Nothing is more fun than decorating your home with a variety of spooktacular items, and we have just the treats for you.  To celebrate the season, Custom Candle has a wide array of Halloween-themed candle holders and scents. Be sure to come and check us out all month long to find the right decoration for your living spaces.   Build a Custom CandleWhile our candle holders are fun and thrilling for the whole family, the best part is getting to make a candle of your own. Here’s how it works.  Pick Your Holder – pumpkins are the perfect accent for fall, especially because they work for the whole season, not just Halloween. To make our pumpkin holders even more practical, you can use the removable tops to extinguish your candle’s flame! Pick Your Color – you can either go with a wax color that compliments the holder, or you can choose something a bit more eccentric. For example, green wax in our purple monster face holder.  Pick Your Scent – nothing says fall like the smell of pumpkin spice. You can also choose from our regular selection of fragrances, like sugar cookies and vanilla bean.  Customize Your Halloween Design   We have some excellent choices for the holiday, but you shouldn’t feel limited by our selection. At Custom Candle, you can have your candle anyway you want it. Upload a personalized photo, and we’ll place it on the outside. Pictures of your kids in costumes are always a favorite since the candle will serve as a keepsake for years to come.  Visit Us on Halloween! The spookiest day of the year is the perfect time to come into our store. We’ll be handing out bags of treats and goodies to your scary little ones, as well as a few free candles. Custom Candle is proud to take part in this year’s annual merchant trick or treating event. We can’t wait to see all the costumes of all the little residents of Bedford Hills! Stop by with your little one and show off their costumes and pick up a fun treat Friday, October 31st.    

Have you started to count down the days till the end of the year? With the end of 2021 just around the corner there are some pretty big festivities coming up. It’s going to be a holly jolly Christmas. Christmas gift lists are piling up. Making the time to go out and buy them when you’re on a short schedule can be a stressful time. We have a few little tricks up our sleeve to shorten that time for you.   Kids Care Box When it comes to children’s safety you can bet there’s a care box out there for that. This care box comes with all the basic necessities for children’s health and safety. Children can have their very own mask holder, clip on hand sanitizer, face mask, and regular hand sanitizer.     Aromatherapy Candles What if we told you this candle could be more than a candle? This aromatherapy candle has 3-in-1 features! First, it’s made of natural soy with a burn time of 15 hours! Let’s not forget that it’s aromatherapy! These candles that come in three different scents melts into massage oils and can be used as lotion! Talk about multi-purpose! Stressed out? Lavender is the answer. Feeling a little tired? Try some refreshing cool cucumber. Feeling a little stressed and anxious? Ease your mind with some rose petals.   CBD Products Everyone out there could use a little spa treatment. We know going to a spa can be expensive. Don’t worry! There are some cost-efficient ways to bring the spa to you and your loved ones. CBD Live Naturals has everything. And we mean everything. Bath salts, bubble baths, and luxuriant body lotions! We didn’t forget about the men! Men need some self-care and self-loving too. CBD Live Naturals provides Knockout for Men. Beard oil, men’s lotion, and men’s moisturizer. Show the men in your life that self-care is the best form of healthcare. Feng Shui Candles Balance. Or specifically energy balance. Feng shui candles are really the way to go. Keeping oneself balanced and harmonized can be the best form of mental healthcare! With all these gift ideas can we give you another suggestion? Gift baskets! A basket full of spa treatments will not only make it feel like your loved ones are feeling pampered. Let’s be honest, who doesn’t love a good spa session, in the comfort of their own home! These are just some of the creative gifts that are available – be sure to order early and take advantage of our gift wrapping services and basket creations for the holiday.  

You know that saying, “You can’t judge a book by its cover”? It’s very true, especially when it comes to women who own businesses. I’ve met many women, like myself, that are business owners, not because their ego demanded it, but out of necessity. Our success is hard-won and very personal. Here’s my story. I grew up in an Italian family. I was just 13 years old when my Dad died. Being a traditional Italian wife, my mom was in charge of the home and didn’t have any outside work experience. I left school to help make ends meet I worked two jobs, but it wasn’t enough and soon afterwards we were evicted from our home. On My Own To ease the burden on my mother, I moved out and started staying at my friends’ houses. I slept on floors, couches or whatever was available. I met my husband at 16, got married at 18 had my first son by 19. We were so young at the time that as grown-up pressures mounted the relationship became abusive and controlling. During our 17-year marriage, we had four children together. The abuse worsened and although I left 10 times, I always returned because I had no place to go and limited funds to do anything at all. As in most cases of mental, physical, and emotional abuse breaking free of the cycle is one of the hardest things in the world to do. People say that you should leave, but no one offers a safe haven. People say you should stand up for yourself, but no one’s around to take the punches in the gut when he’s angry. People say that you should think better of yourself, but no one is there to shout down the angry, crude and belittling remarks that go on all day every day. So, what changed for me? What gave me the strength to say, “Enough is enough”? When I left for the final time, I got an order of protection against my husband. I alerted the children’s school regarding the order of protection, but someone in the office goofed and let him take the kids from school. He took the boys and refused to let them go to school or to see me. Every day I would go to his home with a police officer, in an attempt to get the boys back but all I got was a face full of abuse. One of the officers who usually accompanied me told me that according to the law he had as much right to the kids as I did and that it can take a year or more to get the boys back. The officer mentioned in passing that the only way to get the boys back quickly was to take a page from their Dad’s book and kidnap them back. I was desperate to get my boys out of his clutches, so I went to a local family known for its enforcement skills and begged them to help me. I told them the entire situation and they agreed to help me get my babies back. And that’s what we did. The next time I went to try and see the boys I came with a crew. He opened the door but this time we went in. I ran and got my kids while they held him down. Although I was free from my ex-husband’s abuse I was still left holding the bag for his bad financial decisions. Creditors were after me, asking for money that I did not have. Thankfully there are agencies out there that help battered women to free themselves of the debt accumulated by an abusive husband. That was one load off of my back, but life was far from easy. Adventures in Entrepreneurship So here I was on welfare, a mother with four kids living a hand-to-mouth existence. This is not what I wanted for myself or my children. So, I went around asking for a loan so that I could get some supplies to start a business. One of my friends loaned me his credit card so that I could get a broken-down van to go around cleaning awnings to earn money. Imagine driving a broken-down van with a regular garden hose walking up to businesses asking to clean for them. I did this for about a year and started making money. My eldest son had to leave school at 16 to help me and we built it up enough money to buy a second truck. We then added painting and handyman repairs services and now we have over 30 trucks. From my garden hose to my facility maintenance company that services businesses such as Macy’s, The UN Plaza, Walgreens location, CVS and other national chains. About two and a half years ago, I decided that I wanted to do something to honor my mother, who died from breast cancer. I wanted to give back and help the other women who have had to fight for the survival of themselves and their children. I cajoled my Uncle Danny Aiello to help me with the American Cancer Society gala. I wanted my first gala for ACS to be outstanding, so I asked my sons, Frankie and Anthony to help me create centerpieces for the event. His hobby was glass cutting and he would cut recycled liquor bottles into interesting shapes and sizes. We decided to have him make candle holders out of the liquor bottles and everyone loved them. The gala was a big success and we continue to host one every year. The candles made such a splash – with their pleasing scents and presentation some companies asked us to be their candle supplier. And that’s how Custom Candle was formed; we are now in our third year. A Note for My Sisters Women need to remember that we are powerful. We need to know that no one deserves to be mistreated and abused. We can achieve whatever we want by loving ourselves, getting help before things spiral out of control and hard work. We are all a success story waiting to happen.

The holidays are the perfect time to indulge all of our senses in the spirit of the season. Flickering lights and alluring aromas can instantly take us back the richest, most nostalgic places in our memories or give us the hope of peace and goodwill in the glowing light of days to come.    The holiday season is also the ideal time to look for that ultimate gift for the significant people in your life. We invite you to consider how Custom Candle can enrich your festivities this year. Custom Candle Offers Quality That Lasts All of our candles are non-toxic, eco-friendly and long-lasting. The products are all natural, each with a unique and personalized touch, from a line of candles for Mom and Dad, to those with just the right quote or exquisite design. The candles are hand-poured designs all made of high-quality natural products, including all-natural soy. Allow our elegance and simplicity to enrich your holiday home decor or presents under the tree this year.  Look to us for tailor-made gifts that reach out with warmth, beauty and a lingering scent that is sure to please. Our custom design features allow you an enjoyable, interactive way to create a fitting candle through choices of color, scent and decanter. You won’t be able to wait to give the gift that shines forth with both sentiment and style. Rest in the assurance that our line has received recognition as the Best of Westchester for the years 2017-2019 Liquor Bottle Candles Get You Into the Holiday Spirit Don’t miss our impeccable, pre-made liquor bottle candles. These candles are poured into a wide variety of liquor, beer and wine bottles to commemorate a special taste or event. The lingering aroma is enhanced by the glow reflecting the distinctive cut of the glass. Your sense of goodwill is satisfied knowing that your liquor bottle has been given a second life and purpose, instead of filling a landfill. Our offer is a holiday event in and of itself: Throughout the month, buy one liquor bottle with our choice of scent and color, and Custom Candle will send another surprise scented liquor candle absolutely free. This will be a holiday package you can’t wait to open. Delightful Discounts Passed on to You Don’t miss all of our offerings, from personalized or photo candles, to bottled candles and even essential oils and bath and body products. Enjoy shopping with us on Black Friday, when you will receive a 15% discount on everything we have to offer. Visit us on Mega-Monday, and your savings will increase to 20%. The best just got better with these generous savings. Feel great about all of your purchases with us through the holiday season. Custom Candle provides the ambiance to cause you to savor the holidays to their fullest. Visit us today to select the perfect gifts, dazzling decorations, or just to take a break from all the holiday hustle and indulge yourself with a distinctive design or scent. After all, you have been very good this year, haven’t you? Come on in to Custom Candle and select the ideal products hand-crafted just for you.

It is that time of year again when the weather turns cold and nature seems to rest. As the leaves fall and the snow blankets the earth, it is natural to spend more time in your home where it is warm. This holiday season, make your time indoors warm and unforgettable through our ideas on how to decorate.   Wreaths It is not a surprise that wreaths have adorned homes for centuries as a means to add delight to any room. They can be an eye-catching display on your front door, greeting your guests with colors through fall leaves or pine cones. Whether you made or bought them, wreaths are a wonderful way to welcome your friends and family to your home. Wreaths do not only have to be on front doors, you can also use them inside against windows or to surround candles in a centerpiece. Centerpieces You can make a living space feel so much more festive with a centerpiece on your console table or in your kitchen. These centerpieces may consist of table runners or table toppers, vases filled with cranberries and orange slices, or candles that smell of apple and oak. Custom Candle Co. recently came out with new scents for this season. You can buy them all in a bundle at a discounted rate. If you enjoy creating your centerpieces, here is a collection of pictures to look at for inspiration.  Pillows, Blankets and more This year, consider decorating with items outside of the seasonal aisle at decor stores such as wreaths and Christmas trees. Instead, buy several burnt orange or brown pillows for your living room’s love seat to give the room a pop of fall color. Another idea, although it may seem simple, is to add a fuzzy throw you can cuddle up with while drinking a steaming cup of cocoa. Elle Decor has some amazing ideas on how to decorate your home this season that are small and elegant. Going Green There are limitless possibilities to decorating your home when you include natural objects. From a Christmas Tree to pine cones on the forest floor, there are so many options. You do not need a very creative mind to create your own decorations. For example, you can get a clear glass vase, fill it with cinnamon sticks, kumquats, cranberries and pine cones. It’s as simple as that and you have a decoration that will look great in the fall and winter. Do not forget one of the most stunning decorations nature has to offer, evergreen pine bowes. Snip some off a nearby tree and use them to surround one of Custom Candles’ fall or winter candles.  Another way to beautify your home is through decorating your front porch. Instantly give a feel of fall with a bale of straw on your porch or a dried bunch of corn stocks. Include pumpkins of various sizes to complement your other fall decorations. Do not let the possibilities with pumpkins stop there, you can also use them inside as pieces to accent your home.  Candles It is during fall and winter, that candles are most often included in decorating. It is no wonder that candles have become a traditional decoration during this time of year. They give a certain warm and cozy feeling to any room with their bright flames and festive scents. To continue with the tradition, add a candle to your home through Custom Candles Co. Like their name, this company creates unique scents and styles that will match any festive decorations. Their Frosted White Square candle tied with a red bow is an elegant addition to any home. It comes in a variety of scents like pine, pumpkin ginger, cinnamon and apple. If you would like a more rustic feel, you cannot go wrong with the Travel Tin Candle that smells like banana nut bread. For those of you who have children running around or will during the holidays, sometimes it is too risky to have an open flame like a candle in your home. If that is the case, we’ve got you covered. Take a look at Custom Candle Co’s diffusers like their cedar leaf and lavender scent combined with eucalyptus. Because eucalyptus is a natural odor eliminator, you can place these diffusers in bathrooms to always keep your home smelling wonderful. Remember that Custom Candle Co has got you covered when it comes to scents this fall with their new line of candles and amazing scents exclusively for diffusers. Visit their website today, so you can make this holiday season unforgettable for you and your family.

Countless hours shopping online or in your local stores takes a toll on everyone during the holidays, so this season, take some time for yourself. It is easy to forget that personal time when you have a long list of to dos that need done, but usually you will be grateful you did set that time aside. One way you can give yourself a break is through a relaxing salt bath. You may have heard that Epsom salt and Himalayan salt baths are a great way to relax. Well, you are in luck because we have a sale going on just for you.   Salt Bath Sale Right now we have a buy one get one 50 percent off all of our Himalayan salts. Our salts are not like the ones you find at your local stores. They are made with all-natural ingredients and infused with essential oils. These oils will increase the benefits of a salt bath, making your “you” time more relaxing. Our salts come in two different sizes, so you can get the perfect amount. Benefits of Himalayan Salts There are so many benefits to taking Himalayan salt baths. One aspect that sets this salt apart from all the others is its high concentration of magnesium. This is important because magnesium helps you relax, converts food into energy and regulates your nervous system. Other benefits to using Himalayan salts are that they assist with psoriasis and acne through its antimicrobial properties. The benefits do not end there, as this salt eases aches and sore muscles, stimulates blood circulation, soothes insect bites, detoxifies your body, and of course helps decrease stress. It has also been known to reduce bloating and water retention. This is because the salt naturally draws water out of the body.   More Pampering Products If you are interested in our one-of-a-kind Himalayan salts, the relaxing does not have to stop there. We also have bubble bath products filled with essential oils. Scents like Sage Chamomile, Lavender and Versace are sure to relax stiff muscles and give you the ultimate calming experience. The best part is that if you sign up for our mailing list, you will get 10 percent off your first purchase, which could include these bubble baths. We have only scratched the surface of how valuable our Himalayan salts and bubble baths can help you have the most relaxing “you” time. Take advantage of our Buy One/Get One 50 percent off on our Himalayan salts, so you can experience the many benefits of this all-natural product.

Taper candles are the perfect ones to use to create an ambiance of elegance. You can get tapered candles as scented and unscented. If you want to have a candlelight dinner it is best to use unscented taper candles so that the scent won’t interfere with the food. You will also want to use dripless candles so that you won’t have to worry about wax dripping on your expensive furniture. You can buy the taper candles in a store or online, or you can get really creative and make your own at home.   Taper candles are long and slender and require a candle holder with a small hole in which you insert the end of the candle. They cannot stand on their own like pillar candles and are not enclosed in a jar. A tapered candle can range in length from six to twenty inches, so it is important to have the proper candleholder for the candle to ensure that it won’t tip over. If you don’t have dripless taper candles, you will have to clean the wax from the candleholder and place a doily or cloth underneath the holders. In pioneer days, taper candles were made from animal fat. The fat was boiled into a substance called tallow. These tapered candles were yellowish in color and were very sooty with smoke coming from the flame. Today a taper candle is made from paraffin wax to make it dripless. Taper candles made from this kind of wax leave very little residue, but they do burn in a mushroom shape. This means that you may have to trim some of the wax from around the wick each time you want to light the candle. In order to make your own taper candles at home, you first have to heat the wax to a temperature of 145°F. This is done in a double boiler so that the wax does not come in direct contact with the heat of the stove and burn onto the pot you are using. You will need to have a bowl of cold water close to the boiler as well. To start making a taper candle, dip the wicks you are using  into the liquid wax so that they are completely covered. Then dip them into the cold water for a few seconds. This helps the wax to harden. Keep dipping the wicks into the wax and alternating with the cold water until you have the tapered candles the size you want. Once you get used to making taper candles at home, you can experiment with various colors and scents. You can also experiment with decorating the dripless taper candles. Most people start off making their own tapered candles as a hobby, but when others see the creations, they put in requests. Then the hobby of making taper candles can blossom into a full-fledged business. This is how many of the popular candle companies of today, such as Gold Canyon Candles and Faroy