Friday, February 9, 2018

Don't Burn Your Candle on Both Ends!

As you can tell from my "candle drawer", I rely on the flameless variety more often than the real thing. I prefer them since they're safer. I have tealights and votives in white, silver, gold and red (not shown) and I pull them out whenever they're needed.

Here is just one example of current use.


If you also use flameless candles, you know they eventually peter-out. What do you do when that happens? Pitch them? Did you know that you can simply replace the batteries and continue using them? During the holiday season, I had this conversation with some friends at a gathering and some of them were not aware of that. I recently replaced a battery in one of mine, so I decided to share in a post.

You can purchase the replacement batteries at the store or online. Even dollar stores carry them. Look for CR2032    3v. I keep them on hand in my candle drawer.
Some tealight candles unscrew into two pieces and the battery slides out (as shown below on the left), while others simply have a battery compartment (as shown in the right). Regardless, it's a very quick and uncomplicated process! Best of all, it eliminates the unnecessary disposal of these plastic candles.

Have a great weekend, but don't burn your candle on both ends! 🕯