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Repurpose Your Candle Vessels: Chic And Unique Ideas  So you want to be eco-friendly and repurpose your candle vessels? Well, you're in the right place! Upcycling old glass when your candle is finished is a great way to get creative and choose what's better for the environment. Let's get into it!  First things first - we need to get the leftover wax and the wick out of the glass. There are two ways to do this; hot water or the freezer method.  How to remove wax with hot water.  First you'll want to get a pot of water boiling, make sure it's enough to fill the glass almost completely full. Once your water is boiling, you can pour it into...

  Creative Energy Candles began almost 10 years ago, right on top of Kara's stove, about the same time the marketing firm she had been working for decided to close its doors. She was always fascinated with the candles wax, and thought how amazing it would be if she could create a candle that's wax was beneficial for your skin. After researching the best natural ingredients, she developed a unique recipe featuring 100% soybean wax, organic extra virgin coconut oil and essential oil blends. Kara took her candle and hit the road selling high end boutiques and day spas around the Southeast. Her big (little) break- as she likes to say-came when her candle landed in the hands of Marlo...