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I'm a candle fanatic! I've got some secrets for achieving long lasting candles. Simple things you can do to make your candles burn longer and cleaner:
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See what separates long-lasting candles from ho-hum average candles:
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Get your money's worth with longer lasting candles… Here are 10 little-known tips if you want long burning candles!
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Candle Burning Tip #1: To decrease the amount of smoke when putting out a candle, you should use a wick dipper – which is very different from a candle snuffer. More candle burning tips:
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Candle Burning Tip #2: To prolong the life of your candles, each candle should not be burned more than 4 hours at a time. Then allow the candle to cool for at least 2 hours before relighting. More candle burning tips here:
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Loving the holiday special for these pepper flakes! flatironpepper.com/?smile_re…
Candle Burning Tip #3 - You should trim the wick of a candle every time before you light it -- so the wick is between 1/8th to 1/4th of an inch tall. You can use a wick trimmer, nail clippers, or just regular scissors. More candle tips: household-tips.thefuntimesgu…
Candle Burning Tip #4 - A candle’s burn rate (the length of time a lighted candle lasts) depends MOSTLY on the quality of the wax and wick used. Here’s what you need to know: household-tips.thefuntimesgu…
Candle Burning Tip #5: To get the longest burn time from your candles, the first time you light a candle it should be allowed to melt long enough to fill the entire center with liquid. More candle burning tips: household-tips.thefuntimesgu…
Candle Burning Tip #6 - A flickering candle is a sign that it is not burning properly. A candle topper eliminates the flicker!
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Candle Burning Tip #7 - The flame of a candle should be 1 inch in height. If the flame is too tall and/or flickering, trim the wick shorter before lighting. If the flame is too small, leave the wick longer before lighting. More candle tips: household-tips.thefuntimesgu…
Cooper’s Treats are an all-natural dog treat mix that’s made in America with NO added salt, sugar, artificial ingredients, colors, or preservatives. It’s my all-time favorite way to make treats for my dogs in a matter of minutes! dogs.thefuntimesguide.com/be…
Candle Burning Tip #8 - The type of wax a candle is made from affects its burn rate. More candle burning tips:
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I'm always on the hunt for tips & tricks that will make the process of creating homemade dog treats FASTER and EASIER. I’ve found it! With Cooper’s Healthy Dog Treat Mixes, you just add water. Here’s my review: dogs.thefuntimesguide.com/be…
Candle Tip #9 - Round candles last the longest because the wick is evenly spaced from all edges of the candle -- so you will get a more even burn each time. More candle tips:
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Cooper’s dog treat mixes save A LOT of time when you’re making homemade dog treats. You never have to plan ahead - just add water! Here's my review of the DIY baked dog biscuits and DIY frozen pupsicles: dogs.thefuntimesguide.com/be…
Candle Burning Tip #10 - Insert a small candle inside a large candle! That way, you can maintain the look of the larger candle by putting a small votive or tealight candle inside each time it burns out. (BONUS: Tea lights and votives are less expensive!)
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To make Cooper's Treats DIY dog treats, you just add water to the dog treat mix in a jar. That's it! dogs.thefuntimesguide.com/be…
