I love candles but I’m not a big fan of paying $18 – $30 per candle! If I was to invest that much I sure would be upset if it did not smell pleasant after I get home and begin to burn it. Well I recently started thrift shopping a lot. I moved near a thrift shop and I stop by almost every day to see what has come in. I spotted a yankee candle for $6 and had to get it. Next time I saw some candles that were lit once maybe for even less. They were $30 candles! I don’t always have the perfect smelling candles but they usually smell a lot better and burn better than the ones from the dollar store. I hope this helps!
I’ve realized that I own a lot of expensive candles. But I’m frugal. Here’s how:
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Me, too! Also yard sales and curb giveaways are great sources for higher end candles.
Would it work if you put essential oil in a cheap candle?
I soaked cotton balls in essential oil and put them around my house and it smells lovely
If you don’t care whether there is actually a flame, you should look into buying a candle warmer. They extend the life of the candle really well, IMO, because I too want only the best quality candles lol. I use mine allllll the time. Only drawback is sometimes you have to dump out the excess wax because it doesn’t burn away and the scent has gone.
Spiced apple candle from TJ Maxx for $8.
I don’t usually like those “fall scents” but this is actually pretty nice.
Nearly $25 on the *Sand & Fog* website.