Daily Bzz: Root Candles

Today's Daily Bzz: Root Candles. So let me tell you about me and my history with candles. It's nothing dramatic, or tramatizing I should add.

Back in high school I was looking for a part-time job when I came accross a store called Candleman. I looked inside and that's all it was about candles! I applied and got the job, I worked here for about 6 years. SIX YEARS! I sold Jars, pillars, votives, tarts, decorative (non burning), essential oils, burners, warmers, wicks, and not to mention the numerous accesssories that would go with any of these given items. I became familar with a number of brands, and many who I can identify by name an recall quite a bit (come on give me a break, I've been out of he biz now for about 7 years!).

So I can say that there are plently of great brand names out there. But Root has got to be one of the most if not THE most popular brand for Pillars and Taper candles out there. Root is known for their long burn time, available textures, as well as a wide variety of colors and scents.

For more history about the brand go here.

I guess we should now move onto, why do I want in? Well honestly in all the years I worked with candles, I was more into oil candles and jar candles. This was mostly because they were our most inquired about items. Believe it or not you do have individuals who are dedicated to a certain type of candle. Because of this I found myself burning more of these types to become more familar with the products and scents. I never really was a taper/pillar person! Now that I'm older I want something more relaxing, and I think that this would fit the bill! So please BZZ what do ya say?

In closing for all fellow candle burners out there, I would like to remind you of a few saftey tips!

• Never leave a burning candle unattended!


• Do not place burning candles near flamable items.


• Keep candles in a safe place away from children and pets


• Avoid burning candles where a draft can be felt, reducing smoke.


• Keep wicks trimmed to a 1/4 inch.


• Store in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight


• Candles are not edible


• If a candle is burning unevenly, once extenguished and wax is still soft, use the handle of a spoon or a butter knife to recenter the wick.