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Candles were once absolutely necessary for light and warmth. Now they can be used additionally for calm and relaxation. The atmosphere the scents and visuals can create are definitely worth investigating. World Candle Month, celebrated in September, looks at all the ways you can incorporate candles into your daily life.
According to https://nationaltoday.com/world-candle-month/, it was the early 1900s when candles began to change from being a source of light and instead providing enjoyment and entertainment. In the 1980s, a candle “boom” began where people started to use candles for luxury and relaxation. World Candle Month started in 2013 to celebrate the joy and science of candles.
How can you celebrate World Candle Month? Well, start with experiencing the multiple scents of candles (including unscented!) and see if they can help with relaxing. Also, check out the science about candles! There is SO MUCH to learn. Learn about candle safety, and be sure to teach your family about the best practices to use with candles.
What in the world is FUN.com? Well they’re a Minnesota originated company (woo-hoo–my state!) that started in a garage and exploded online in 2003, and is still providing us with amazing opportunities for FUN products that keep the kid alive. According to https://www.fun.com/about, their core values are Focus on the Positive, Be Humble, Embrace Nerdy, Goofy Fun, and Never Be Complacent. This is most definitely my kind of company!
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