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No Matter What Your Meditation, There’s A Colored Candle For It!
Using Colored Candles for Meditation
In today’s hectic, fast-paced world, more and more people are turning to meditation as a means of relieving stress and anxiety. Defined as a state of calm achieved by channeling energy on a single, restful focus, meditation has been linked to a wide array of benefits, including deeper relaxation, an enhanced immune system, improved circulation and blood pressure, and alleviation of pain from headaches and other medical conditions. Whether you’re suffering from a chronic illness or just feeling overwhelmed by a sink full of dirty dishes, meditation can help to detract your focus from the source of the anxiety.
There are many different methods of meditation used today, including yoga, breathing techniques, meditative music, and the chanting of mantras. Whatever type of meditation practice you choose, candles can serve as a highly effective and simple accessory for relaxation. Candles are a cost-effective way to add instant ambiance to your meditation space. Try turning off all artificial lighting and using only the illumination from the candles. The soft, flickering flame will help you to achieve a centered, tranquil state of mind, and can even be used as the focal point during meditation. By using scented candles, you can pair your meditation techniques with the widely acknowledged benefits of aromatherapy.
Is A Flameless Candle Still A Candle??? Guess So!
Smart Candle, LLC and Hollowick, Inc. Join Forces with Marketing & Distribution Agreement
Smart Candle (www.smartcandlecommercial.com), LLC., the market leader in LED-based flameless products and rechargeable candles for home and commercial use is proud to join forces with Hollowick (www.hollowick.com), Inc., a leading supplier of tabletop lighting and chafing fuel products to the Foodservice industry. This agreement will allow Hollowick to market and distribute Smart Candle’s rechargeable flameless lighting systems and a selection of battery-powered candles, to the North American Foodservice markets.
Smart Candle Flameless Candle with Hollowick Red & Gold Crackle Glass
Bloomington, MN and Manlius, NY (PRWEB) January 4, 2010 — Smart Candle(www.smartcandlecommercial.com), LLC., the market leader in LED-based flameless products and rechargeable candles for home and commercial use is proud to join forces with Hollowick (www.hollowick.com), Inc., a leading supplier of tabletop lighting and chafing fuel products to the Foodservice industry. This agreement will allow Hollowick to market and distribute Smart Candle’s rechargeable flameless lighting systems and a selection of battery-powered candles, to the North American Foodservice markets.
As a result of this agreement, Hollowick will now market and distribute Smart Candle’s innovative rechargeable flameless lighting systems to the North American Foodservice markets along with a selection of battery-powered LED products. Products will be disbursed under the Smart Candle brand and will be stocked at Hollowick’s distribution facility in Manlius, NY. The initial offering consists of a selection of top selling Smart Candle products, with the possibility of new product development from the two companies at some point in the future.
In a joint statement, it’s clear that both companies are excited about the opportunities this new partnership presents. “For Smart Candle, Hollowick’s distribution channels, along with their trusted name, expands our reach into the Foodservice Marketplace, says Jeff Miller, Vice President of Sales for Smart Candle. “For Hollowick, the Smart Candle brand and the quality it represents blends perfectly with the Hollowick collection. Smart Candle rounds out their offering and allows them to better serve their customers’ intimate lighting needs.”
Paul Kuzina, the Director of Marketing for Hollowick, Inc., agrees. “When it comes to flameless lighting, both Hollowick and Smart Candle want to put their best foot forward in addressing the needs of the Foodservice marketplace. Smart Candle’s leading product development and innovation combined with Hollowick’s integrated distribution network and quality sales force is a natural fit.”
Soy Candles Lighting The Way To A ‘Perfect World’.
Gift Guide: Thoughtful gift for humanitarians
By ALLISON BAGLEY
Dec. 6, 2009
Your sister-in-law rivals Angelina Jolie in her humanitarian efforts.
She uses her vacation time to donate shoes to orphans in Guam, spends weekends learning Cantonese for her next international volunteer mission and says she doesn’t need anything this year but life’s necessities. Relieve the guilt (for both of you) by choosing a present from Altru, a company that contributes to the nonprofit In a Perfect World.
Invocative of faraway lands and exotic locales, Altru’s soy candles are named for attributes one would find in a “perfect world” - i.e., harmony, integrity and wellness. The rich designs and hammered copper votive make for an impressive presentation.
Your selfless relative can enjoy soothing candlelit fragrances from the Persian lilac candle and white freesia candle, knowing her much-deserved relaxation helps to empower the globe’s children even when she can’t.
$48, Neiman Marcus, 2600 Post Oak Blvd., 713-621-7100; www.neimanmarcus.com
Allison Bagley is the editor of www.HoustonTidbits.com.
Hey Wait! This Has Nothing To Do With Candles! But A Nice Story Anyway
Candle Club keeps flame bright
The interior of the supper club is dim, though.
BY DENISE NEIL
The Wichita Eagle
Part of what makes the Candle Club the Candle Club is that its owner rarely agrees to talk about it in the media.
He doesn’t advertise the club, and he doesn’t actively recruit members.
Instead, owner Louis Thompson allows the Candle Club - a mysterious, throw-back supper club with carpet on the walls and no identifying sign on the building - to grow organically, building on a reputation developed during 50 years of business.
More Good Advice on Candle Safety
5 things you should know … about candle safety.
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By Robert Barlow, staff writer
Penfield Post
Posted Oct 23, 2009 @ 01:00 PM
Rochester, N.Y. - .Last year, there were an estimated 1,451,500 reported fires in the United States, with an associated 3,320 deaths. Many of those were children.
“Candles may be pretty to look at, but they are a common cause of home fires - and home fire deaths,” Cuff said. “Remember, a candle is an open flame, which means that it can easily ignite anything that can burn.”
As October is National Fire Safety Awareness Month, we asked Cuff to provide us with five things you should know about candle safety.
1 Care
If you do burn candles, make sure that you use candle holders that are sturdy and won’t tip over easily. Put candle holders on a sturdy, uncluttered surface. Light candles carefully. Keep your hair and any loose clothing away from the flame.
2 Children
Never leave a child alone in a room with a burning candle. Keep matches and lighters up high and out of children’s reach, in a locked cabinet.
3 Precautions
Don’t burn a candle all the way down - put it out before it gets too close to the holder or container. Never use a candle if oxygen is used in the home.
4 Nighttime
Blow out all candles when you leave the room or go to bed. Avoid the use of candles in the bedroom and other areas where people may fall asleep. Keep candles at least 12 inches away from anything that can burn.
5 Alternatives
Think about using flameless candles in your home - they look and smell like real candles. Have flashlights and battery-powered lighting ready to use instead of candles during a power outage.
Keep The Swine Flu Away…With Candle Holders? Absolutely!
5 things to do to keep flu away from the fun
Dining and Drinking
The Associated Press
Avoid a big bowl of snacks for hand after hand to plunge into, opting instead for individual servings available in containers like espresso cups, shot glasses or any like sized containers. (Larry Crowe, Associated Press / October 18, 2009)
1. Avoid offering chips, candies or any food in big, open bowls that people could reach their potentially contaminated hands into.
2. Place bottles of hand sanitizer and tissues in plain view to send a not-so subtle signal.
3. Use single servings. Serve nuts in shot glasses, desserts in ramekins and crudites in votive candle holders.
4. Get rid of the punch bowl. Instead serve drinks from narrow-neck bottles or a beverage dispenser.
5. Help partygoers keep track of their glasses with wine charms or rubber bands.
Votive Candle Holders have One Million & One Uses (give or take a few)
October 11, 2009 (WPVI) — Votive candle holders may seem utilitarian, but if you look beyond their actual function they can help out around the house.
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Votive holders are the perfect size to hold toothpicks on a buffet table. The toothpicks are easily accessible and don’t take up much room.
On that same buffet, line them up and fill themwith little flowers for petite floral arrangements or they could be placecards at the table simply by writing your guests names on each one.
If you enjoy soft boiled eggs in the morning, try a votive holder as an egg cup!
Keep a votive holder by the stove filled with kosher salt for the perfect pinch when you need it.
Keep one on the window sill above the sink to put your rings in while you do the dishes.
A votive holder in your medcine cabinet will corral nail clippers, files and tweezers.
You can get these holders in all shapes and sizes, so use your imagination! I’m Mrs. Fixit and it’s just that simple!
Great Idea! Beautifully Decorative Candle Holders from Scrap Wood
Turn chunky wood scraps into candle holders
By Special to The Oregonian
September 29, 2009, 5:22PM
When I was a little girl, my toy box held no dolls, dress-up clothes or
- View full sizeStephen Cridland/Special to The OregonianWood scraps cut to varying heights make convenient candle stands.
miniature cooking sets. Playtime meant Legos, plastic animals and — my all-time favorite — wood building blocks. I loved to build houses and barns (with a stall for every animal, of course).
Decades later, when building a “real” home, I rediscovered my love of blocks while picking through a mountain of wood scraps. I realized that many of the scraps — with a little work — could make beautiful candle holders.
Project difficulty: Medium
Cost: Less than $20
MATERIALS
- Scrap wood (I used leftover wood from support beams)
- Chop saw
- Safety goggles
- Rags
- Paste wax
- Drill (optional)
- Votive candles
- Votive candleholders
- 13/16-inch wood-boring spade bit for tapered candlesticks (optional)
- Tapered candles (optional)
DIRECTIONS
1. Using the chop saw, cut scrap wood blocks in various heights and widths. (My blocks are 6 to 10 inches high and 3 to 3½ inches thick.) Wear safety goggles!
2. With a clean, dry rag, rub paste wax onto all sides of each block.
3. With another clean rag, wipe off excess wax and let dry.
4. Place a votive candleholder and candle atop each.
Optional: Find the top center of the block and drill a hole about ¾-inch deep. Insert tapered candlestick in hole.
– Decorator and freelance writer Shannon Quimby
The Versitile Votive
Votive Candle Holders
Votive candle holders are probably the most versatile style of holder you
can purchase. The small size of votives makes them ideal in any setting and placement options are limited only by the space they occupy. They are effective enough as lighting sources or you can use them as decorative pieces to accent an area. They get the origin from churches where they were used as offerings in ceremonies but their popularity has spread to restaurants, weddings and homes for their soft light, ambiance and inexpensive price and the votive candle holder is designed to maximize their burn time.
A candle for any Situation - Or Relegion
Praying to the ‘Continuance God’ … can a San Antonio lawyer get a break?
September 10, 2:08 AM
San Antonio Community ExaminerAdolfo Pesquera 
The Honorable Judge of Perpetual Continuances
A lawyer friend of mine was so not looking forward to a court hearing tomorrow that she made the remark, “I’m praying to the Continuance God, so I won’t have to proceed with that case.”
And to this, her mother remarked that she should light a candle.
The lawyer mother’s immediate afterthought was, “I wonder if there is a Continuance Candle?”
But since this is San Antonio and these are Hispanic Catholics, what she really said was, “Crees que hay vela para eso?”
The ‘vela’ (candle) takes on a special cultural significance here, as anyone who stumbles into the candle section at a La Fiesta supermarket can attest.
That can be an eerie out-of-body moment to the uninitiated.
We have candles for Good Luck with a pair of dice painted on the glass cylinder. There are candles of the Archangel Michael to protect us from harm.
There are Love candles to attract a mate, and Good Health candles to ward off sickness.
There is a cottage industry that improvises whatever abiding interest the candlemaker thinks might sell cases of wax in glass jars.
We have candles for Homies - dead Homies and live Homies. I’m not sure what that’s about, but I suspect it’s for people who pray for those in purgatory, whether in this world or the next.
It’s a wonder that we don’t have Hanna Montana candles. Knock on wood.
But there are no Continuance candles, yet. So I created one, at least in Illustrator. What do you think?
Here is the perfect Continuance Judge, wearing a sombrero, holding a margarita glass in his hand, presiding over Manana Court.
I christen him The Honorable Judge of Perpetual Continuances. May he grant thee favors.
Just bring the margaritas.