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17th September 2009
Colonial candle making was essential in an era where there was no electricity and the cost of oil made it beyond the reach of common people. The most common colonial candles were made of animal fat or tallow, and only the rich benefited from beeswax candl... Read >
Author: wbdoyle17th September 2009
Most people know that no matter how clean you get your home, odor problems can sometimes persist. Odor-causing agents like food, mold, mildew and pet urine have a way of getting inside nooks and cracks, and down deep into carpet fibers and padding. Often,... Read >
Author: Yodle16th September 2009
A piece of research presented last week, (August 19 2009), has suggested cancer risks from some types of candles in wide spread use today. The presentation at the 238th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS) reported that burning candles ... Read >
Author: A.Deakin19th August 2009
Making your own candles is very popular. It has always been done with paraffin wax or beeswax. Soy candles are starting to emerge on the market as well. Soy candles are made out of 100% natural soy wax without any additives. Candles made of soy wax will h... Read >
Author: Heath Hodge01st August 2009
It’s nice that people remember the day you were born. After all, it is a very special day. For most of us, there is always someone ready to throw a birthday party. Whether it be Mom and Dad, or darling husband or wife, or anyone else, one of the best tr... Read >
Author: Andrew24th July 2009
Scented candles can add warmth to any home, they can give a clean, refreshing feel or a cozy feel. They can celebrate a season or vacation or uplift your mood. Scented Candles are a convenient way to add the part of fragrance to any room. For those des... Read >
Author: Mylene Todd23rd July 2009
Soy wax candles are made from hydrogenated soybean oil making them a natural product. Soy wax is a cheaper alternative to using beeswax and creates a long and clean burning candle. Soy wax candles can be combined with different fragrances and essential oi... Read >
Author: demariaenterprises12th June 2009
Many people hear the term Law of Attraction and immediately shut down any possibility of its true merits. They see movie like images of new age futuristic gurus meditating and burning candles while some weird music plays in the background. Unfortunately, ... Read >
Author: Bryan Appleton23rd May 2009
Here are some simple, inexpensive tips to make your home more eco-friendly. Creating a green home and lifestyle starts with making eco home improvements. Many are affordable, basic, and definitely good for the environment.
1) Barbeques- Propane barb... Read >
Author: Shannon Shimizu18th May 2009
While a festive season deserves all the celebration, a serious concern is the number of people who end up having to visit hospital emergency rooms due to preventable injuries resulting from holiday decorations. In the US, the months of December and Januar... Read >
Author: kyne17th April 2009
Fragrant Candles have a remarkable quality of enlightening an environment and purifying the air. They melt in the air and create an enchanting as well as therapeutic effect, very unusual of its kind. Scented candles are pervasively used in homes, offices,... Read >
Author: vibha babbar24th March 2009
While home renovation continues to be strong in this stagnant economy, people seem to be spending less on home decorating.
A study conducted for the National Candle Association found that the majority of adult women have spent less than $500 decorating... Read >
Author: Ron Roberts04th March 2009
Wall water fountains are an important component of Feng Shui when decorating the inside of your home. Feng Shui is the ancient Chinese practice of making sure objects are placed an arranged in a room to ensure harmony and the flow of positive energy. The ... Read >
Author: Allison Ryan16th December 2008
Are you tired of working for someone else? Are you tired of others making money despite your hard work ethic and well-trained background? So was I.
How do you change things around so you are the successful one?
Multilevel marketing. The internet has p... Read >
Author: Holly Crosgrey01st December 2008
Every holiday season I am deeply saddened by the news reports of residential fires. According to statistics from the United States Fire Administration(USFA):
From December 24 through the 26th, fire deaths, injuries, and dollar loss increase an average ... Read >
Author: Connie Raines29th October 2008
Everyone knows that if a black cat crosses your path it is a sign of bad luck. Did you know that if you see a spider on Halloween it could be the spirit of a dead relative watching you? Superstitions have been around for centuries. They are defined as an ... Read >
Author: michelleH21st October 2008
It's not every day that you walk past the Main Street Flea Market and bump into a bride sporting a wedding dress.
But this was Valentine's Day, so anything goes. And that includes the Hawaiian shirt worn by the groom and the tiny county clerk's room in ... Read >
Author: bpwork.com08th October 2008
Diwali is celebrated in India with great pomp and joy. It is celebrated in India as well as in Nepal where it is called “Tihar” from many years. It is the biggest festival of India that celebrates the victory of good against the evil. People celebrate... Read >
Author: rohitp08th October 2008
Diwali is celebrated in India with great pomp and joy. It is celebrated in India as well as in Nepal where it is called “Tihar” from many years. It is the biggest festival of India that celebrates the victory of good against the evil. People celebrate... Read >
Author: rohitp07th March 2008
Our new scented candles are seriously gorgeous. Made from 100% natural wax with 10% fragrance they are one of the most natural candles you can buy and come in the most wonderful fragrances. Soy wax candles burn longer, give off a better scent throw and ar... Read >
Author: jeya25th February 2008
Sun natural wax candles are 100% pure essential oils from plants and flowers are used to create our aromatic pillars. It seems that the manufactured have made effort to make these pillars the most natural possible product. Loved by beauty editors and cele... Read >
Author: jeya30th January 2008
There are many different methods that people employ to deal with stress. Some turn to substances such as cigarettes and alcohol, whilst others may seek medication to cope. These are all quick fixes which deal with the symptoms of stress, whilst the root p... Read >
Author: Greg Frost19th January 2008
Christmas is the time of sharing and gift giving. The excitements in the air make the season warmer despite the coldness of the weather. The world is adorned with many Christmas imageries during the Christmas season, such as that of Santa, decorated Chris... Read >
Author: realstorm13th September 2007
Decorative and fragranced candles may be an attractive addition to your home décor, but if used improperly, they can be a serious fire hazard. According to the National Fire Protection Association Journal article, "Candle Fires on the Rise", residential ... Read >
Author: Steve02nd August 2007
Emphysema can make you lose track of your life as you end up thinking about one thing and one thing only - breathing. Shortness of breath is one of the main symptoms of emphysema but one that can be controlled by a combined emphysema treatment includin... Read >
Author: Mitamins Team24th July 2007
In Part 1 of my “First Impression Last” story, I told you about my quest to find a contractor to landscape my backyard… and the trouble I had figuring out who’s who with the generic batch of business cards I brought home from the local home show! ... Read >
Author: MacGraphicKaren26th October 2006
Copyright (c) 2006 Dr. Eileen Silva
As your calendar pages fly by, carrying you through October and into November, many of you will participate in that age-old tradition called fall housecleaning. You'll be packing up the swim toys, summer clothes, pic... Read >
Author: Dr. Eileen Silva01st September 2006
Less than a century ago when the sun went down and darkness arrived families would light their oil lamp. Chores would be completed, super cooked, a book enjoyed all from the light of an oil lamp. They were the heartbeat of America homesteads. Today oil... Read >
Author: Daren Bomaster21st June 2006
Scented candles can remind you of many things and the scented candle industry has boomed with this knowledge. Lighting up an apple pie scented candles may bring back fond memories of baking pies with your grandmother. Or the pine scented candle may bring ... Read >
Author: David S02nd November 2005
Valparaiso, IN Scented soy candles are a great addition to any room of the house, but how safe is it? Soy candles are not all that different from paraffin as far as safety, but there are a few things about burning soy candles to be aware of.
Be sure t... Read >
Author: Ben Bonk
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