Shrinking Ice Cream Cartons!

Have you noticed this too? I was just commenting to my husband that the once 2 quart size for ice cream seems to have shrunk, first to 1 3/4 quarts & now to 1 1/2 quarts, while the prices seem to stay the same or even get higher!

Here's a fun article from Gold Canyon on this very topic:
http://www.imakenews.com/gcessentials/e_article001386885.cfm?x=bflyw0q,b6CbBtPN

Testimonial from Sarah K. in Maryland

Testimonial from Sarah K. of Hanover, Maryland:

"I love candles. I knew that Kim sold Gold Canyon candles, but had not been to a party until recently, and I am now totally converted. Gold Canyon candles rock. They burn a long time and are way more affordable than Yankee, plus they don't burn as fast as Bath and Bodyworks ones. I get coupons all the time, GOOD coupons, in my email. People always joke about the year’s supply of candles in my bathroom, which is where I store them, but I also have candles on both my husbands and my nightstands, on my bathroom counter, and on my kitchen counter. Then I add them wherever I need them at the time. I’m going to my second party this Friday and I’m sooo excited! I totally converted my sister too. Attached are pictures of my ‘candle storage’. One day it will be all Gold Canyon!"

Are Soy Candles Better?

I get asked this question a lot these days. I guess a lot of people are being told that it is better to burn soy candles than paraffin candles. Knowing that I sell paraffin, you can probably guess that I would say "no way"! But I won't do that. Instead, I'll tell you to check it out for yourself to get the information from an unbiased source that KNOWS the candle industry. Check out the FAQ section of the website for the National Candle Association: http://www.candles.org/about_faq.html

Here's what it says on the issue:
"What kinds of waxes are typically used in candles?"
"The most commonly used candle wax is paraffin. Beeswax, soy wax, palm wax, gels, and synthetic waxes are also frequently used in candles. Different blends of these waxes are popular with many manufacturers."

"Are certain candle waxes better than others?"
"No. All types of quality candle waxes have been shown to burn cleanly, safely and in the same manner. U.S. candle manufacturers select waxes or blends of waxes based on their suitability for specific types of candles or formulation profiles, as well as their own candle-making preferences."