Romance the Green Candle!

by Katy Green

www.shoptobegreen.com

Soy Tea Lights

Candles are so romantic and mysterious...when did candles become the definition of romance? 

We spoke about the origin of the candle and which candle is best for you in Eco Romantic Candles....Love Affair. 

Many claim it's the glow of light against a face....or low light which is complimented by candles is the reason for the romantic allure of candles.

I think the romance of the candle heated up in the early years of the Victorian Era because everyone used candles to see before electricity was discovered in the late 1800's. Portable sources for light such as candlesticks, candelabras and oil lamps, or the light of the fire was used to see after sundown. 

Beeswax Candle - Frosted Silver Moroccan Tea Glass

The romance of candle still lingers and since electric usage has increased and conserving energy is more important than ever...I say go back to using candles it brings people together.

Shoptobegreen Top Romantic Candle Quotes:

• "Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot live without a spiritual life." Buddha

• "It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness." Eleanor Roosevelt

• "A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle"James Keller 

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Candle Safety Alert

Did you know that 7 out of 10 U.S. households use candles! The candle fragrance is the most important characteristic of a candle and did you know that scented candles are made mostly of paraffin and that paraffin wax emits toluene, benzene, and a host of other toxins linked to asthma, eczema and cancer?

Be romantic the green way and choose an eco-candle!

Valentines Day for the Planet

by Katy Green

shoptobegreen.com

Every Valentines Day we rush to get flowers, bake cookies and book dinner reservations for our loved ones to show how much they mean to us.

Well, what if we could show the same love for the Earth on Valentines Day and then every day after that? Don't wait for Earth Day to make a difference in your surroundings!

There are many ways to make a carbon love print and you can start on February 14th! It is easy and won't take much time. If every person that reads this article sends it to at least five of their loved ones and they participate think of the impact on the planet and the people we love daily.

Ways to be Eco Friendly on Valentines Day:

• Waste -Replace paper cups, Styrofoam cups and plastic bottles with glass, travel mugs and vintage cups.
• Water- Don't run the water while you brush your teeth.
• Electric Conservation - turn off lights when not in use and plug out electric appliances when dormant.
• Pollution - don't buy stuff you don't need and clear the clutter
• Donate - give away clothes, shoes, phones, old computers to recycling centers and to non profit organizations that need it. 
• Recycle - recycle magazine, newspapers and paper of any kind.
• Precycle - don't buy anything that produces more waste

 Waste not want not....