Tickle Your Senses With Yankee Candles!Written by Wendy Yeager
How many of us remember as kids creating our own candles from our broken crayons? We’d have mom or dad help us melt down crayons on stove, throwing in every color of rainbow. Then we’d carefully pour melted wax into old cardboard milk cartons. But, how many of us were able to turn fun of creating candles at home into a profitable money-making business? Well, Mike Kittredge, founder of Yankee Candles did just that! In 1969, when he was 16 years old, Mike melted down his old crayons to make his mom a candle for Christmas. His neighbor liked it so well, that she bought it from him. He then had enough money to buy wax to make both a candle for his mom and one to sell. This was beginning of a bright future for Yankee Candles.Today, Yankee Candles are #1 selling brand in United States. The “Housewarmers” are Yankee Candles most popular candle. They vary in size from votives at 3.7 oz. to 14.5 oz. and 22 oz. candles in jars with a lid. These Yankee Candles burn anywhere from 25-150 hours-depending on size of candle. Yankee Candles are not only available as votives and in jars, they also are available as tarts, tea lights, pillars, tapers, and floating candles.
| | Preparing for "Back to School"Written by Lisa M. Hendey
Preparing for “Back to School” By Lisa M. HendeyMoms all over country are counting days until “back to school”, while kids are busy packing in every last minute of fun and relaxation available. The following are a few tips to ease your family’s transition to school day schedule. •School Supplies – Many schools publish lists of needed supplies early. Save time by shopping now, while stores are less crowded and prices are low. Buy in bulk – you will likely need paper, pencils, and pens for many years to come, so go ahead and stock up now. •Clothing – Plan to take each child shopping well in advance of first week of school. I prefer, when possible, to take each child individually. I’m fortunate that my children wear uniforms for school, so we don’t have many disagreements over style. Prior to leaving on your shopping trip, assess your child’s current clothing. Determine what fits properly, is still in style and will last through season. Donate clothing your child has outgrown to a charitable organization’s thrift store. Then, make a list of your needs and shop only for items on your list. Prior to shopping, be sure to check with your school with regards to dress code regulations and do not purchase items which do not meet school’s dress code. •Hair and grooming – Most children, especially boys, will need haircuts after lazy days of summer. Do yourself a favor and take them now rather than waiting until last minute and facing long wait times. Also, now is a good time to stock up on personal care products for coming year, to restock toothbrushes, and to determine pecking order for shower schedules. •Sleep schedule transition – Most families allow a later bed time routine during less busy summer months. Children’s sleep schedules become shifted, staying up later and sleeping in later in morning. A few weeks prior to start of school, begin to have children go to bed earlier and begin waking them up earlier this morning. I am learning that this is particularly important with my pre-teen son, who is suddenly requiring more sleep. If children fight this earlier bed time, allow them to read in bed to ease transition.
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