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WATCH: Jimmy Fallon's Man Candles

Posted 05.23.2012

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Yankee Candle Company recently debuted a new line of candles targeted toward men, with such testosterone-friendly scents as "2x4" and "Riding Mower," ...

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Why Don't You Burn Those Decorative Candles?

Ann Brenoff | Posted 04.28.2012

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Ann Brenoff

I think the world can be divided into two groups of people: Those who burn their candles and those, like me, who don't burn them because, well, then they'd be gone.

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Guess What, Mitt! I Just Un-Baptized You. You're Jewish Now.

John Blumenthal | Posted 04.18.2012

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John Blumenthal

You're Jewish now, Mitt. Mazel Tov! Welcome to the tribe. L'Chaim! Your new name is Morris Berkowitz and you're from Queens. Your mother-in-law lives in Florida. She doesn't like you because you're not a doctor. (She voted for Ron Paul because he is a doctor.)

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Germany's First Lights

Chava Tombosky | Posted 02.29.2012

Read More: Candles, Jewish Holidays, Holidays, Menorah, Holocaust, Jewish, Hanukkah, Judaism, Hanukkah Reflection, Religion News
Chava Tombosky

Every year I spend one night of Hanukkah with my grandmother, who is 89 years old. And every year it seems that I manage to leave this poor woman in tears.

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And The Winner Of Our Pottery Barn Holiday Entertaining Essentials Giveaway Contest Is ...

Posted 12.11.2011

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Thank you to all who entered our Pottery Barn Holiday Entertaining Essentials Giveaway. We loved hearing about your most memorable holiday gatherings,...

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Pottery Barn Holiday Giveaway: Everything You Need To Entertain

The Huffington Post | Margaret Wheeler Johnson | Posted 12.05.2011

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The holidays can bring up all sorts of anxiety, but one you can avoid ahead of time is not having enough plates/glasses/flatware, etc. We're huge fans...

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PHOTOS: 6 Hot Valentine's Ideas Across The Country

GloboMaestro | Posted 05.25.2011

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GloboMaestro

With Valentine's Day around the corner, GloboMaestro asked its insider experts to reveal their most romantic destination spots. From a "Sex and Scien...

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Reyne Gauge: More on Repurposing Antiques

Reyne Haines | Posted 05.25.2011

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Reyne Haines

You can take porcelain coffee cups and turn them into candleholders by mixing coloring and scent with wax beads, melting them and inserting a wick in the bottom of the cup. A unique gift that has function and a bit of history behind it.

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Holiday Gift Guide: Seven Special Splurges

Felicia C. Sullivan | Posted 05.25.2011

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Felicia C. Sullivan

From bags of homemade bark tied with crimson ribbons to MOMA memberships, I seek to find and deliver those minor indulgences and decadent splurges to my nearest and dearest.This week, I offer seven special splurges at all price points.

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Holiday Gift Guide: Seven Style Statements

Felicia C. Sullivan | Posted 05.25.2011

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Felicia C. Sullivan

The frenetic shopping season is upon us. Personally, I'd rather set my hair on fire than hit department stores in the wee hours of the morning. That's why I'm doing all my shopping online.

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Top Ten Beauty Covets: What You Need Right Now

Felicia C. Sullivan | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Face Oils, Dermalogica, Nest Candles, Frederic Malle, Patyka?S Huile Absolue Face & Body Serum, Eco-Friendly Beauty Products, Weleda's Pomegranate Hand Cream, Clé De Peau Beauté, Pumpkin Candles, Concealer, Candles, Skin Cleansers, Hand Cream, Organic Chocolate, Chocolate, Green & Black's Chocolates, Make-Up, Cosmetics, Style News
Felicia C. Sullivan

The best recommendations come from those whom you know and love. In my constant quest to find amazing, efficacious products at all price points, I've discovered ten that are worth coveting.

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Try These 7 Tricks For Instant Calm

health.com | Posted 11.17.2011

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If you get easily stressed over the holidays then you should try some of our easy ways to relax, refresh, and re-energize this month....

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White Castle Candle: Burger-Scented Be

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Fans of White Castle's oniony hamburgers have a new way to indulge without any calorie guilt: a scented candle infused with the...

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What it Means to be Green at a Mario Batali Restaurant

Elizabeth Meltz | Posted 05.25.2011

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Elizabeth Meltz

Mario Batali photograph by Melanie Dunea The restaurant industry accounts for 10% of the U.S. economy. Americans spend approximately forty-eight ...

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Join in Global Prayer for Haiti

Anne Dilenschneider | Posted 11.17.2011

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Anne Dilenschneider

People all over the world are praying for the people of Haiti, for those involved in relief efforts, and for the leaders of all the governments who ar...

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Create Your Lux DIY Spa Experience...At Home

Felicia C. Sullivan | Posted 05.25.2011

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Felicia C. Sullivan

Last weekend was nothing short of extraordinary. In the midst of baking, catching up with old friends and making my home a bit sweeter, on the televis...

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Life Cycle: Burn, Baby, Burn (The Eco Impact of Candles)

Simran Sethi | Posted 05.25.2011

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Simran Sethi

Most candles are made from paraffin wax, which is derived from crude oil. Demand for these products plays into our reliance on fossil fuels.

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Are Your Candles Making You Sick?

Yahoo! News | Posted 11.17.2011

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(HealthDay News) -- Paraffin wax candles, used mainly for romantic ambiance, fragrance and light, may also contribute to air pollution inside your hom...

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Interview: Entrepreneur Laura Slatkin, Founder of Candela Group & NEST Fragrances

Felicia C. Sullivan | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Women Entrepreneurs, Home Fragrances, Candles, Fragrances, Scented-Candles, Fragrance-Market, Business News
Felicia C. Sullivan

When starting a new company you must prepare yourself for a roller coaster ride. It's important to really love what you do and enjoy the ride. If you are not having fun... it is time for a change.

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Rwanda: It Was 15 Years Ago Today

Jane Wells | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jane Wells

April 7th 1994 was the day the Rwandan genocide officially began. Over the following 100 days over 1 million Tutsi and moderate Hutus were murdered in...

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Out of Line: Recession Hanukkah

Mort Gerberg | Posted 05.25.2011

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Mort Gerberg

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Hanukkah: How to Celebrate (And Clean Up After) the Festival of Lights

Michael DeJong | Posted 11.17.2011

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Michael DeJong

Yes, Hanukkah candles drip. There are always distractions from every family ritual, but try to "be in the moment." Don't slip into "freak-out" mode just because something isn't going as planned.

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