Everybody loves candles. Certain fragrances evoke times in your life such as the scent of vanilla and the cookies you baked with your mother during the holidays. Do you know the best way to care for candles? Our candle making friends recommend the following: Cut the wick to 1/4” before relighting to prevent soot and debris in your wax. It also keeps the candle burning evenly. Place your candle on a flat surface and out of reach of children and pets. Do not leave your candle unattended or burning for more than four hours. Keep the lid on when not in use to help lock in the fragrance and to keep the candle from drying out. More importantly, buy eco-friendly candles from candle makers who use 100% soy wax, quality fragrance oils and a cotton wick. A candle should not contain any chemicals that may harm you, your family or your pets. Read the label carefully. Also, look to purchase from your local candle makers in the area where you live. They have a passion for candle making and it shows in the quality of the candles they make.