http://wicksworks.com/blog Blog for wicksworks.com and easyfuncandlebiz.com Sat, 14 Aug 2010 16:59:24 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In today’s world candles are more of an atmosphere enhancer or guilty pleasure than a necessity. It is comforting to have a candle burning nearby, and definitely pleasurable smelling food, floral or exotic scents throughout the house, but hardly necessary. Gel candles add yet another enjoyable nonessential dimension, delighting us ... http://wicksworks.com/blog/2010/08/14/gel-candles-visually-enhance-your-enjoyment/ Celebrating birthdays is a thriving tradition when children are involved. We were recently introduced to a variation of that custom featuring the use of candles, a visually symbolic observance of milestones in the journey through childhood. Large candles marked with numbers on the front are lit on the birthday of ... http://wicksworks.com/blog/2009/09/10/numbered-birthday-candles/ We are excited to announce the addition of natural mineral makeup that is good for your skin and your pocketbook. Natural minerals, renewable natural moisturizers, soy protein and vitamin E are some of the ingredients that make the products superior. Soy protein acts as a moisturizer while aiding in increased collagen ... http://wicksworks.com/blog/2009/07/13/new-mineral-makeup/ Color coordinate your nuptials. If you are in the throes of planning a wedding you will be pleased to learn that we recently increased our selection of wedding unity candles. Now we have 13 hand carved wedding unity candles from which to choose, making it easy to find the perfect set ... http://wicksworks.com/blog/2008/07/25/more-wedding-unity-candles/ Taking the path of least resistance pays off. For anyone interested in our home based candle business opportunity who is unfamiliar with the term natural markets, let me briefly explain what it means and give you some insight into its importance to your success. Basically your natural market is every person, ... http://wicksworks.com/blog/2008/07/15/natural-market/ A simple and functional tool. Several years ago we began stocking a product called the Candle Quencher, a multipurpose candle accessory that is a variation on a candle snuffer but with a few additional functions. It wasn’t until relatively recently that I got around to putting a candle quencher into ... http://wicksworks.com/blog/2008/06/26/candle-quenchers-are-versatile-candle-accessories/ Everybody loves a bargain. Soy candles have long been one of our favorites for personal use. If you’ve never used soy candles, we highly recommend that you give them a try. They burn efficiently and virtually soot free, produce an excellent scent throw, and, as a bonus, are eco-friendly. What’s ... http://wicksworks.com/blog/2008/06/17/discount-soy-candles-make-it-easy-to-go-green/ Let them burn candles instead of calories. Are you fresh out of ideas for what to do for your next fundraiser? Already tried fattening cookie dough and sugary, tasteless chocolate with little success? Consider a fun and profitable fundraising program where all you have to do is sell your supporters something ... http://wicksworks.com/blog/2008/06/08/fat-free-fundraising/ Profiling isn’t limited to the FBI. Since one of my business ventures involves helping people start a home based candle business, it’s hardly surprising that I spend time thinking about the attributes needed to succeed in that endeavor. During my latest brain storming bout it finally dawned on me that being ... http://wicksworks.com/blog/2008/06/02/women-are-naturals-for-home-based-candle-business/ An unexpected introduction to the potency of essential oils. I never gave aromatherapy much thought before we opened our first candle store. In an effort to offer the broadest selection of candles possible, we began stocking a sampling of aromatherapy candles. When the first shipment arrived, we set up a display ... http://wicksworks.com/blog/2008/05/27/wind-up-or-down-with-aromatherapy-candles/