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Aromatherapy Candles - How to Select the Right Scent
May 21, 2007
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Feel sad, tired, or a little bit stressed? Something as simple as an aromatherapy candle could help you relax and feel happier. But not all scented candles have this effect. Let’s find out how to select an aromatherapy candle that can lift your mood.
When you burn an aromatherapy candle, it releases small quantities of essential oils. The chemicals penetrate your body and effect your brain in a certain way. Of course an aromatherapy candle can’t cure severe depression or anxiety, but it definitely can help you to relax after a busy day at work.
Not all scented candles have a therapeutic effect. For the proper effect, only quality essential oils should be used. Essential oils are derived from plants and herbs. An aromatherapy candle should have display a label that reads “pure essential oils”
Top quality scented aromatherapy candles are made from soy wax or bees wax, not paraffin, which is the material most commonly used in cheap scented candles. It has several disadvantages - being petroleum based it releases harmful soot, which leaves ugly, dark spots on your furniture and is harmful when you inhale it. So it doesn’t make much sense to add quality natural essential oils to candles made of paraffin. Look for soy aromatherapy candles.
Which scent gives what effect?
For mental alertness and improved memory Ginger essential oils are known to promote courage, confidence, to clear the head and improve memory. So if you have a load of work or study in front of you, a ginger scented aromatic candle is a good choice. Ginger scent also helpful if you feel purposelessness, confused, or lacking direction.
Relaxation Lavender is one of the most popular scents used in aromatherapy, and for good reason - lavender will help you to relax, feel peaceful, and feel comfortable. It soothes both body and soul. Another scent for relaxation is tangerine, which not only helps you to let go of your troubles but also energizes you and makes you feel happier.
Fight anxiety Bergamot, lavender and sandalwood are said to help, if you are having anxiety attacks
To combat stress If stress is a constant part of your life, try to burn a chamomile, lavender or sandalwood scented candle. They produce a calming effect
For a happy mood If you are feeling sad for no apparent reason, a bergamot scented candle can lift your mood. Bergamot has many effects - it helps you to calm down, relax and feel happy.
An aromatherapy candle can make you feel happier in many ways. The essential oils not only interact with your body, but seeing a warm and peaceful candle and inhaling a pleasant smell also has a positive psychological effect. Give yourself a treat.
About the Author
Tanya Turner is a candle-making expert and a founder of www.BestScentedCandles.info, where you can find information about all types of candles, how to make them and where to get best aromatherapy candles
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Some Facts To Consider Before Growing Tea Roses
May 19, 2007
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Before you start growing tea roses, you must realize that tea roses are not a cold climate rose. They must be grown in a warmer climate like Florida. They simply don t have the necessary winter protection that some cold climate flowers have. And if this is your first time growing tea roses, you must realize that they are not good for the novice gardener, Where-as Landscape Roses are GREAT for the novice gardener, they are disease resistant, and require a little bit less maintenance. But if you like Climbing Roses, you might want to consider growing tea roses, or Hybrid Teas as they are often called. These roses are different from the regular roses that are planted as they are trained to grow upward like vines. Most people like to use these for trellises, or buildings. Some of the others are wichuraine, and large flowered climbers. They are a beautiful addition to the look of one s house. And If you are hoping to make your roses into bouquets, you will want to know if they can be cut. Hybrid teas can. Where-as some other types of roses will fall apart at the petals if they are cut. Also the result of cross breeding the hybrid tea with the polyanthus is called The Modern Rose. These are very special roses indeed! They are also referred to as Floribunda. They are a beautiful combination of the best those two flowers have to offer. They are long blooming, fragrant, and they are great for cutting. So these are some of the facts you can take into consideration before growing tea roses. About the author: Mike Lindsey runs the popular site rose-growing.adwordanalyserBeginners Guide To Growing Beautiful Roses
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How to Make Personalized Candle Gifts from Ordinary Candles
May 18, 2007
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If you are looking for a fun gift to make for any occasion, then personalized
candle making may be something you would like to consider. There are many ways
to make personalized candles, depending on how much time and money you are willing
to spend. With just a little extra time and effort, you can make a personalized
candle out of an otherwise ordinary candle gift that the lucky recipient will
love.
1. The simplest way to make a personalized candle is get a normal candle at
your local candle store. Even general retail stores like Walmart sometimes have
candles for sale. Candles come in all shapes and sizes, but almost any candle
can be personalized.
2. Anything smaller than a tea light will be difficult to personalize. For tea light
candles, you can normally purchase a big bag for a low price. These candles
are great as favors for guests at a wedding or baby shower. The easiest way
to personalize is to use either a graphics program on your computer or a word
processor. We’ll stick with the Word processor since it is easier. First, draw
a circle the same dimensions as the lid on the tea light, or better yet use a
circular label sheet. Then select a nice font, like cursive script or Corsiva.
You can enter then names and date of the event into the circle. Print out a
sample on plain paper to make sure the look and size is right. Once you have
the desired result, you can print your tea light label stickers. Finally, apply
the sticker onto the top of the tea light.
3. For jar candles, you can create a square-shaped personalized label. Since
you have more area to work with, you can download free graphics from the Internet.
Search the web for “free clip art” and download the images you want.
Once again print out a sample on plain paper and then print the label. If you
don’t have a color printer, you can go to a local copier and they can make a
nice label for you. Stick the label on the jar. Now you have created a unique
gift personalized just for that special person.
4. For tall pillar candles, you can get those engraved at an engraving shop
(look in the phone book under engravers). The artwork and text can come in different
colors. If you are artistic, you can even buy candle-engraving kits online and
do it yourself.
5. How about those 1oz votive candles? For a professional looking gift, get
cellophane bags and colored ribbon. Wrap the candle in the cello bag and tie
it up with the ribbon. Then attach a personalized tag to the ribbon. These candles
can also be engraved.
6. If you can make candles, then there are limitless possibilities. You can
use different fragrances oils to create scented candles. You can use embeds
for decoration. Cookie cutters and molds are also useful for designing the right
shape.
In summary, you can take an ordinary store candle and make it a very special
gift with just a little more effort. Your friends and loved ones will cherish
these gifts for years to come.
About the Author - Criss White is a professional web writer on baby
and new mother topics for baby and pregnancy websites. For more personalized
gift ideas, go to Personalized
Baby Shower Favors (www.mybabyshowerfavors.com/personalized.htm) and for
more candle gift ideas, see Baby
Shower Candle Favors (www.mybabyshowerfavors.com/candles.htm). Note: If
you find this article useful, you may reprint it on your website, e-zine, or
in your newsletter as long as the credits above remain in tact and the hyperlinks
stay active.
About the Author
Criss White is a professional web writer on baby and new mother topics. For more gift ideas, go to Personalized Baby Shower Favors (www.mybabyshowerfavors.com/personalized.htm) and for more candle gift ideas, see Baby Shower Candle Favors (www.mybabyshowerfavors.com/candles.htm).
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Rose Gardening Challenges
May 7, 2007
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Rose gardening can be a challenging exercise but you don’t have to be an expert to grow roses. Roses are grown successfully in gardens in nearly every different type of climate and environmental condition. Coming in a rainbow of colors and thousands of different modern-day varieties, roses offer a wonderful array of choices to followers of this beloved rose gardening pastime. Rose gardening is special, though there are numerous recipes for cultivating the perfect rose garden, with even just a few of the basics such as sunshine, water and fertilizer, a rose garden can thrive in any climate. By adapting the following rose gardening tips to your specific needs, you can maintain a lush and lively rose garden. Before you plant Be sure your roses will be in an optimum location where they will receive at least six hours of direct sunlight per day, preferably morning sunshine. Provide your roses with ample space to grow by digging a hole that is at least two-feet wide and two-feet deep. Add potting soil or organic compost for nutrients. Keep roses moist by watering diligently for several weeks once you have planted them. Help your rose garden to flourish Monitor the pH levels in the soil as roses generally prosper at a pH of about 6.5. Fertilize in the spring when roses begin to leaf out and continue regularly until just before the arrival of winter frosts. Remove dead flower heads occasionally to instigate new bloom growth. Prune your roses at least once per year. With new plants, prune after the first blooming period is over. For older plants, pruning after the winter will help to begin rejuvenation and new growth. In colder climates you may also want to prune just after the first frosts to prevent harsh winter damage. And always remember, roses love lots of water and proper drainage. About the Author Ken Austin Roses and Rose Gardening Online Discount Shopping Guide
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