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The idea of the Scandle Candles sounded cool. If in fact, they worked like they are supposed to. Then I heard they were introducing a Shimmering Lotion Candle. I love anything that shimmers or sparkles. So when I was offered the chance to try Scandle Candle’s new Shimmering Lotion Candle, I was all too willing.

What makes Scandle Candles unique from other candles is that Scandle Candles can be lit for fragrance, BUT, it’s also a perfect massage oil or body lotion.  Yea, that’s right, two purposes. The Shimmering Lotion Candle gives your skin a natural shimmer.  It can mask wrinkles and skin imperfections by deflecting light.  As I stated earlier, it’s also a great moisturizer and scented candle.

So my first thought was, “ok if you light it, blow it out, then apply it to your skin, won’t it be unbearably hot?!”  The answer is no. Scandle Candles burn at only 2 degrees above our normal body temperature.  It’s also great for a cuticle treatment during manicures and pedicures.

The Shimmering Lotion Candle scent  I received from Scandle Candle was Copa Cabana in the convenient travel tin size.  This small travel tin packed a nice scent. We lit it in the the bedroom.  The entire bedroom filled with the Copa Cabana scent within 10 minutes. 

My husband agreed to be my test subject.  I really wondered how easy it would be to work with during a massage.  I’m still in the frame of mind of a “regular” candle at this point thinking “won’t it start to harden?”, I’m sure it’s not going to lubricate well.”  Well I was wrong on both accounts.  Scandle Candle recommends letting the Shimmering Lotion Candle burn for 30 minutes or until it metls to the sides of the container.  You then blow out the candle.  You can pour the melted candle into your hand and use. It was a great massage oil.  With one small palm full i was able to massage his back and arms completely and for about 10 minutes.  At this point I didn’t tell him it was a Shimmering Lotion Candle because I was afraid he wouldn’t let me use it on him lol.

So then it was my turn.  The Shimmering lotion felt wonderful on my back.  It did not leave my skin feeling oily.  Instead my skin felt quenched.  The tropical sent of Copa Cabana was pleasant and lingered on my skin.  I applied some to my hand so you could see the subtle shimmer the Shimmering lotion leaves.

The Scandle Candle Shimmering Lotion Candle tin has an elastic band bracelet with the phrase “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” that you can wear after the candle is gone.

Buy it:  You can buy your own Shimmering Lotion Scandle Candle on their website: www.scandlecandle.com  or look on their site to find a retailer.  

Review Summary:  I enjoyed the Scandle Candle Shimmering Lotion Candle. The fact that the candle serves several purposes and really works like it’s supposed to makes this a great value.  This would be an excellent gift for the upcoming holidays. This is unique way to add a little romance.  Would be great for so many purposes.

***I received the Scandle Candle Shimmering Lotion Candle at no cost to be able to complete a review.  I did not receive any monetary compensation for this post.  All opinions expressed are my own.***

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Yep, it’s that time again.  And we want to know what you won in the last week.  It could be a win from a blog giveaway, twitter party, national sweepstakes, scratch off ticket, 50/50 or whatever you want to share.  If you remember where you won it, share that too if you can.

The idea is of this is to:

1.  Encourage other to enter giveaways/sweeps/etc.
2.  Congratulate and share in each others joy
3.  Show that people really do win

I love to hear about your wins and i’m sure other do to.

Just a couple wins for me this week:

1. Skoy Cloths from Feeding Four: http://www.savingthosedollars.blogspot.com/
2.  Reusable Produce Bags from Garrick Goes Green: www.greengarrick.blogspot.com

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Red Plum’s website has their “Daily Dash for Deals Coupon”  For today only print a coupon for Rite Aid for $5 off a $25 purchase.  The cool part is, the coupon is good until 12/31/2010.  So use it for your daily drugstore needs OR use it towards a christmas gift.  They always have gift sets and stocking stuffers starting around the end of October.  You can click the banner below.

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Nifty Thrifty savings has a coupon posted so you can get 5 free packages of Philadelphia Cream Cheese. Just in time for football season snacks!

http://www.niftythriftysavings.com/2010/09/walmart-5-free-packages-of-philadelphia.html

I printed my coupon and I’ll be heading to walmart soon (was going anyway but this makes it exciting! lol)

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I’m excited to be part of BLOGFEST 2010. This is my first time particpating in any multi-blog event. The main page, A journey of books, is where you can find the complete list of participating blogs.  Also if you use the blogfest tracking list it makes it super easy for you but you can also win the grand prize.  I kind of got lost in the mix I think of the blogs.  My blog was omitted from the finalized list but it was fixed very quickly by a journey of books as soon as I noticed it.  So, I apologize, but I didn’t know who I was supposed to link to next. (Each blogfest participant was supposed to link to the next blog). So my suggestion would be to either click on the A journey of books link, the blogfest banner below, or I’ve been using the tracking list.  That way I could keep track of who I visited and who I didn’t so far. 

My giveaway is going to be an item of the winner’s choice from my ETSY shop “Angie’s Candles“.

I make hand-poured soy jar candles, soy melting tarts, and wax dip bears.

Soy candles are healthier to burn.  I chose this wax medium because one of my boys have asthma.  I love candles and read about how to burn them healthier.  On tip is to use a wick dipper or something as simple as a metal spoon to dip the wick in the melted wax and pull it out to extinguish the flame rather than blowing them out. It also extends the life of your wick.

Soy melting tarts are meant to go in your tart warmers or potpourri warmers. This is an alternative to get a lovely scent in your home but avoid flames.

Another option is Wax dip bears.  Some of you may be aware but I’d say half of my shop visitors had never heard of them.  Wax dip bears start off as stuffed bears but are dipped and scented.  They then act as a cute room air freshener . The scent generally last for 30 days.  After 30 days you can refresh the scent by holding a hairdryer 6 inches away and warming the bear for about 30 seconds.  These make great door prizes, basket fillers, baby shower table decor, or under $15 gifts. Again, no flame but nice scent.  The bears you see in my esty shop aren’t dipped yet. You choose the bear and scent.  They aren’t dipped until they’re ordered.  They are placed on a glass dish and packaged with Cello bags, bow, and tag.

Being a frugal gal myself I try to find the best prices I can on my materials so I can try to give you the best prices I can.  Also my etsy shop is fairly new.  I don’t have a wide variety of scents yet but I order a little bit at a time.  If there is a particular scent you are looking for, email me.  If I can find the scent I can make it. 

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