But what do you do at those times when a flame just isn’t possible, but you’d still like to enjoy your favorite candle “flavor”?

The problem could be as simple as not having a match or lighter handy. Or, as absolutely insurmountable as living in a school or military dorm room where open flames just plain aren’t allowed.

Fortunately, there is a solution …

Over the past couple of years, flameless scented melts have become quite popular.

There are even whole corporations built entirely around the concept of non-burning candles; although most candle companies simply have a product line devoted to different flavors of wax melts. I have seen them sold individually, but most of the time they come in bags of a dozen or two small oval wickless “candles”.

Unlike traditional candles that have a somewhat predictable “burn rate”, in my experience the amount of time that a scent will last can vary depending on the type of wax, the specific scent, and even the method that you use to melt it. But generally speaking, melting will almost always produce a longer lasting aroma than burning a similar sized candle in the normal way.

How do you melt a candle?

There are probably a wide variety of ways to use scented melts, but here are two that I’m most familiar with:

1. Purchase a simmer pot that is made specfically for the little oval shaped scented wax melts. Many companies sell these right there on their website, alongside the candles and melts. They work exactly as advertised.
2. Or for those who prefer a more “gery rigged” method, you can simply pick-up a cheap little potpuri pot the next time you’re in Walmart, and use it to melt a votive candle. Most votive candles have a metal or plastic disk on the bottom of the candle to keep the wick in place. What I do, is simply pull this disk off, and the wick along with it. Then take a knife and cut the votive in half or thirds. Place it in the potpuri pot, and voila! you’ve just made a “poor man’s” melt.

Which ever method you use, melting a candle is an easy way to fill your house with your favorite scent (even all night long) … without taking the risk of leaving an open flame unattended.

So what do you think … is it time to go flameless?

“Chicks Dig Candles”

That’s a quote from a conversation that I had with my friend Mike almost 10 years ago, when he was helping his wife with her new candle business, and for some reason felt the need to justify himself to me. I will admit, I was kind of wondering how a guy could credibly market something like candles. At the time, I was still hawking a much more “manly” product … waterless car wash. But Mike’s explanation of why, especially a single guy, might want have some candles around, sort of made sense.

Fast forward a couple of years later …

I was a divorced guy in my 30s, and I now sold candles. I did a lot of retailing at the time, so I kept a decent sized inventory … usually at least one of those big bookshelves, filled with a variety of different scents.

Ok, so where am I going with this?

Well, I remember this one evening. I had met a girl, and took her out to dinner. After dinner we decided to stop back a my apartment and watch a DVD. The night appeared to be going well. As we were sitting on my couch watching the movie, I noticed that she would occasionally look around the corner into my dining room, and then glance at me, before returning her attention to the movie.

I finally had to ask … “is there something wrong?”

So she looks back around the corner, turns to me and says, in a somewhat serious tone of voice: “You sure do have a lot of Candles … are you Gay or something?”

LOL, ok, so I guess Mike’s advice might not have worked out so well in that particular instance.

Now-a-days, I’m remarried, have another 1 year old daughter, and a pregnant wife … so I suppose you could say it’s a pretty safe bet that I’m a practicing heterosexual.

… but I am still a Guy with a huge shelf full of Candles

If you found your way here to this site, it’s probably a given that you have an interest in Scented Candles … which would put you in good company. From my experience, I think it would be pretty darn difficult to find someone who doesn’t burn candles; or at the very least knows people who do.

What I’m really curious about is, to what degree can the people who read Candle Monkey be classified as “candle freaks” … or to use a gentler term “candle lovers”?

I think this poll question helps get to the heart of the matter, although I suppose that we will also do some follow-up polls along the lines of how many candles are in your house? how many different brands? do you purchase? how long have you been burning candles? etc.,

But we’ll save that for a later day.

For now, I’d simply like to know …

Every year since we got started in this business, it never fails … during the months of September, October, November and December we sell more scented candles then probably the other 8 months of the year combined. Needless to say, Autumn tends to be one of our favorite seasons here in the Morris household.

I’m not sure exactly why it is that people like to more burn candles in the fall and winter than they do in the spring and summer. Maybe it’s got something to do with the idea of having an open flame in your house seems more appropriate when it’s cold outside? I don’t know, for us pretty much any time of year is a good time to light up a Hot Apple pie candle and enjoy the way it makes the whole house smell delicious. I do know one thing (and I don’t want to give away a secret if any of you are reading this), but I have a pretty good hunch that our neighbors will be getting something aromatic from us for Christmas this year (candles make great gifts)

If you’re already on our mailing list, expect to see some additional Specials and Promotions over the coming months … the company always comes out with some fun new products for the holidays.

… and if there’s anything specific that you’d like to see, don’t hesitate to drop us a line. We’ll be sure to pass it on.

Todd

It turns out that she’s a Mary Kay consultant … it said so on her card.

When we got in the car, I pointed out the Ana (who is new, and therefore a bit “cautious”, when it come to promoting our business) that we had just witness some very good “soft” networking. Her new friend didn’t try to sell her anything … heck, they didn’t even talk about makeup. But, now if Ana does ever have the desire to purchase some Mary Kay makeup, you’d better believe that business card in her wallet is the first place she’ll look.

Because of this lesson, we decided that it would be a good idea to get Ana some new business cards. Ana is much more personable than I am. Everywhere we go, she’s having conversations and making new friends. Now, when it’s time to go, instead of wondering whether we’ll ever run into these people again, she’s got a couple of candle business cards in her purse, and simply hands one over and says “let’s keep in touch”.

The cards look pretty cool. They have an attractive design, and all of her contact information. You can see what they look like here: Candle Business Cards

We bought a box with 500 cards in it. I’m really looking forward to having the need to re-order very soon

Keep havin FuN!
Todd

Not only do we have some of the best smelling candles and soaps that you’ll find anywhere. But, we also provide a FuN and Simple way for people to Earn Extra Income.

Our company recently posted a chart showing the average annual income (by level) of all active distributors. And the really cool part is, this is only showing the leveraged income (commissions). It doesn’t include the additional money that can be made through retail sales and fund raising.

All I can say is Thank You Bobby and Charlie !!

I’m so glad I found this company back in 2002. Who’d a thunk that scented candles could be my key to a happy retirement from the military in just a few short years?

Keep havin FuN!
Todd

We currently have 6 very popular scents … and even better, when you find one you like, you can also get the matching scented candle, to burn while you bathe.

I’ve personally been using this soap for a couple of years now. I even brought 10 bars with me when I was deployed to Iraq this past year. It replaced both soap, and shampoo; and in a pinch, I’ve even used it to shave. My favorite scent is the Mystic Melon.

I wonder what yours will be?

Keep havin FuN!
Todd

Look for some changes here at CandleMonkey.com in the New Year. Expect the site to be more “generic”, but also updated more frequently … with Lots of great information about Scented Candles.

Talk to you again soon,

Keep havin FuN!

Todd

Keep havin FuN!
Todd

p.s. Triple Scented Candles make great gifts. If you need a last minute gift for that special someone, check out our online store

I’ll tell you, when it comes to my business the thing that I am most thankful for is the awesome people who have chosen to partner with me over the years. Lucille Boling was the very first person who joined my team way back in 2002. Since then, she’s consistently been the top performer on my team … even more impressive, when you consider that the only “tools” she’s really used to build her team are aol, her mouth, and her company provided website.

Tonight she IM’d me to let me know that her newly website is finished an ready to be introduced to the world. So, without further delay, here it is …

http://www.CilleScents.com

Check it out … and if you’d be so kind, drop her a line to let her know what you think.

Catch up with you again soon,

Todd