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Do You Like FREE Stuff?

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At Wicks End JIC Would you like FREE STUFF? Have an At Wicks End JIC candle party online! I create a link to your special ordering website and you just advertis!  As easy as that!  No cleaning or baking to have a house party! We value our Hosts and show it with our rewarding Host Program! Qualifying Hosts are eligible for FREE and half-price products, free shipping and other special offers. Retail Party Sales Host Free Credit *Half Price Items (on party retail) $100-199 1 half price item $200 - 399 10% 2 half price items $400 - $749 15% 3 half price items $750 - $999 20% 4 half price items $1,000-$1,999 20% 5-8 half price items** $2,000+ 25% 9 half price items Just email me at kopgenorth@sbcglobal.net with any questions you have.  Or to get started! #atwicksendjic #onlineparty #onlinefun

How to Care For Candles

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How to care for candles instructions: Upon arrival at home, make sure to smell the scent and take in the aroma! Thoroughly inspect your glass jar for imperfections, cracks, or damage caused during shipping.  If you believe your candle to be damaged, please notify us within 10 business days from delivery. Before lighting, allow your candle to adjust to room temperature to recover from changes in climate that may have occurred during shipping.   Trim the wick to 1/2 of an inch.  Keep the candle free of any foreign materials, including matches and wick trimmings.   Burn candle on a level, fire resistant surface in an open, well-ventilated area.  Keeping away from drafts, vibrations, or anything that may catch fire. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Never leave candle unattended. Burn a candle 1 hour per inch of diameter for even burning.  This will allow an even melting pool for form. When relighting, be sure to trim wick to pro...

Candles Are the Perfect Gift for Everyone

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The candle business is the fastest growing industry today, possibly because of our fast paced, stressful lives and our quest for relief! So with the idea of helping someone find a little enjoyment or relaxation, candles make the perfect gift for someone you know.  A candle is a way to show you care, that you have given your gift some thought (not just a quick run to the store for a bundle of flowers).  All At Wicks End JIC candles are hand poured, 100% soy, and clean cotton wicks.  Additional all our candles are made with the finest aromatherapy essential oils for a scent that is consistent throughout the life of the candle. Christmas is just 6 weeks away and candles have a long association with Christmas.  Candles where used during the ancient winter solstice celebrations to ward off evil spirits and as a way of remembering that spring would soon be on its way.  One of the earliest instances of candles being used at Christmas comes from the middle ag...

Give Back by Making a Child's Dream Come True

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At Wicks End JIC has proudly teamed with Dream Factory to help make chronically and critically ill children's dreams come true.  We are honored to announce that At Wicks End JIC will donate 20% of the sales from these specially designed candles.  Each Dream Factory Candle includes your choice of jewelry and an exclusive collector edition Dream Factory pin.  With only 8 weeks left until Christmas, this is the perfect time to get some gift shipping done AND make a difference in the lives of children facing difficult times.  Help put a smile on their face! Bring the soft, sheer floral fragrance of Japanese cherry blossoms to life.  A well-rounded fusion of pink Japanese cherry blossoms and mimosa flower petals blend with warm base notes of vanilla, tonka bean and oriental woods to create this graceful, inviting aroma. Full size 21 oz scented candle 100% all natural soy candle Burns for 100 to 150 hours Includes a surprise piece of jewelry in ever...

Energy Vibrations and influences by color......

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The following are some of the energy vibrations and influences evoked by colors. Burning colored candles in magical work enhances the vibration of the colors: White : Spiritual truth and strength; purity and purification; meditation; attract benevolent spiritual forces; break curses; feminine principle (in alchemy). Pink : Love and friendship; harmony; entertaining; morality; domestic tranquility; the sign of Cancer. Red : Sexuality; strength; physical health and vigor; passion; protection; the signs of Scorpio and Aries; masculine principle (in alchemy). Orange : Courage; communication; solving of legal problems; concentration; encouragement; the sign of Taurus. Yellow : Persuasion; confidence and charm; aid to memory and ...

Facts & Figures from the National Candle Association

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AT WICKS END Facts & Figures About Candles U.S. retail sales of candles are estimated at approximately $2 billion annually, excluding sales of candle accessories. Candles are used in 7 out of 10 U.S. households. Candles come in an endless variety of sizes and shapes, from tapers, votives, pillars and tea lights to container/jar candles, floating candles, liturgical candles, outdoor candles, novelty candles, utility candles and birthday candles. Manufacturer surveys show that 90% of all candles are purchased by women. Votives, container candles and pillars are currently the most popular types of candles with American consumers. Candle industry research indicates that the most important factors affecting candle sales are scent, color, cost and shape. The retail price of a candle generally ranges from approximately 50¢ for a votive to $30 for a large pillar or jar candle. Highly unusual or embellished artisan ...

How to Care for Your At Wicks End JIC Candle

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AT WICKS END   So you have finally taken the plunge and ordered one of our fantastic 100% soy candles.  You are so excited to open that box and starting burning it so you can get to your piece of jewelry inside the candle.  Yet how do you take care of it? Upon arrival, make sure to smell the scent and take in the aroma! Thoroughly inspect your glass jar for imperfections, cracks, or damage caused during shipping.  If you believe your candle to be damaged, please notify us within 10 business days from the USPS "Delivered" date.  PLEASE NOTE:  Candles that have been lit will not be replaced. Before lighting, allow your candle to adjust to room temperature to recover from changes in climate that may have occurred during shipping.  Be sure to review your warning label on the bottom of the candle! Trim the wick to 1/4 of an inch.  Keep the candle free of any foreign materials, including matches and wick trimmings.  Burn ca...

Top 10 Tools For Direct Selling Success

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AT WICKS END 1.  VoiceMail - You will be receiving more phone calls, people who want to have parties, people interested in the company.  Make sure your VM reflects your business!  Not just your name.  For example, "Hi, I am Kirstin with At Wicks End Jewelry in Candles, I am sorry I missed your call..." 2.  Business Email - Separate from your personal email.  It needs to reflect your business and tie you with your business.  Easy to spell, and memorable and short and sweet.  Avoid numbers and underscores as they can be difficult to remember. 3.  Social Media Accounts - These are very important in keeping in touch with your customers and keeping a close connection.  Reveal videos are a great selling tool to post. 4.  Business Bank Account - keep your business and personal funds separate.  You wouldn't want a customer check to bounce and mess up your personal finances!  Or you wouldn't want a home bill...

Candle Direct Sales

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AT WICKS END   One of the many popular direct sales opportunities that are available for those looking to break into business for themselves is the direct selling of candles.  If you choose to get into selling candles what are some of the things to keep in mind in order to maximize your success? Candle direct sales are especially well suited for direct sales parties.  The idea behind candle products is to set a relaxing atmosphere in the home (and who doesn't need to relax in today's hectic lifestyle?).  Most companies involved in the sale of candles require the purchase of a starter kit.  The starter kit will contain a variety of different types of candles along with catalogs, etc.   I researched many different direct sales companies such as Party Lite, Diamond Candles, and Scentsy.  They all required a significant investments financially so I was leery to get started.  Then I came across this company called Jewelry in Can...

Candle - User Preferences

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AT WICKS END Consumers are increasingly purchasing candles as a focal point for their home decor, and for aromatherapy-like relaxation and stress reduction. Fragrance is by FAR the most important characteristic impacting candle purchases today, with three-fourths of candle buyers saying it is "extremely important" or "very important" in their selection of a candle. The majority of U.S. consumers use their candles within a week of purchase. Nine out of ten candle users say they typically burn candles for 4 hours or less per sitting. Candle users say they most frequently burn candles in the living room (24%), followed by the kitchen (18%), and the bedroom (13%). Approximately one in five women say they use candles to decorate the yard, patio, or other exterior areas, as well as the interior of their home.  Jewelry in Candles is a company that opened in 2013 and has had explosive (can I say that when it comes to candles?) growth!  The reason f...

"Energy Vibrations" of Candles - Part Deux of Candle Folklore

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AT WICKS END Wicca is a very peaceful, harmonious and balanced way of life that promotes oneness with the divine and all which exists. Wicca is a deep appreciation and awe in watching the sunrise or sunset, the forest in the light of a glowing moon, a meadow enchanted by the first light of day. The following are some of the energy vibrations and influences evoked by colors. White :  Spiritual truth and strength; purity and purification; meditation; feminine principle Pink:  Love and friendship; harmony; entertaining; morality; domestic tranquility Red:   Sexuality; strength; physical health and vigor; passion; protection Orange:   Courage; communication; solving legal problems; concentration; encouragement Yellow:   Persuasion; confidence and charm; aid in memory and studying Silver:   Intuition; subconscious Among the most beloved spring flowers, this sweet, floral scent will fill your senses with the pleasant aroma of a fresh bo...

Candle Folklore

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WWW.AT-WICKS-END   Candle Folklore and Legend The origins of candles are not known; however, there is evidence that beeswax candles were used as far back as Egypt and Crete in 3000 BC.   Early candles consisted of fibrous materials like rushes, saturated with tallow.   Candles have a long history with religious groups, magic, and folklore.  Candles light the way to the sacred; dispel the forces of darkness; they are associated with ghost and the dead; they can find buried treasure; and they play a role in dream development.  Ancient People:  Candle flames can reveal mysterious things!  By staring into a flame, one could enter an altered state of consciousness and see gods and spirits, or see the future.   Ancient Pagans:  Candles were used in religious observances, a practice which the Roman Christian theologian Tertullian vehemently protested as "the useless lighting of lamps at noonday".  ...

Candle Facts & Figures

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 AT Wicks End FACTS & FIGURES ABOUT CANDLES U.S. retails sales of candles are estimated at approximately $2 billion annually, excluding sales of candle accessories. Candles are used in 7 out of 10 U.S. households. Manufacturer surveys show that 90% of all candles are purchased by women. Candle industry research indicates that the most important factors affecting candle sales are scent, color, cost, and shape. More than 1 billion pounds of wax are used in producing the candles sold each year in the U.S. The retail price of a candle generally ranges from approximately $0.50 for a votive to $30 for a large pillar or jar candle (JIC is $24.95!).  Highly unusual or embellished artisan candles can be $200 or more.     Do not forget dad this Father's Day!  Our Super Dad candle is specifically for dad and even has a change for him to win a Harley Davidson Motorcycle! www.AT-Wicks-End.net #candles #soycandles #fathersday

Are Candle Trimmers Necessary?

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Are Candle Trimmers Really Necessary?   The first burn of a candle is the key to providing the proper even burn for prolonging the life of the candle. The burn should be long enough to create a melt pool that covers the top of the candle to the edge of the glass. The amount of time this takes depends on the size of the candle, but it is usually about 1-3 hours. The wick should always be trimmed to about 1/4 inch with a candle trimmer before each use to prevent the candle from smoking. If the candle should begin to smoke during use, snuff out the candle, trim the wick and light again. Always keep candles out of drafts and on level surfaces, because this will prevent uneven burning and smoking. Pop open a bottle of bubbly champagne and get ready for a celebration!  Savor the delicious mix of effervescent citrus notes boosted by a hint of fragrant lilies and crisp cider.  It will be a romantic and enticing celebration you will not want to miss! PINK...

JIC Fundraisers Or Extra Income

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I love being a part of a company that WANTS its consultations to succeed and who celebrates each consultant that reaches the top 100 in the company!  Our fearless leader has always said he WANTS to create MORE 6 figure income earners than any other DS company! I have now set up a way to help you raise funds for your cause or event!  I will set up an online store just for your event.  Direct people to this link, have them buy, and you earn money!  Of course, you can always take catalog orders and I will enter them under your event as well!  As candle lovers, JIC has ventured into the candle industry looking for ways to enhance the candle experience AND produce a REAL income for consults.  Contact me at ATWicksEndJIC@sbcglobal.net on how to set up a fundraiser with our candles or to see our 2015 catalog, click here. Shop WWW.At-Wicks-End.net As candle lovers, we ventured into the candle industry looking for ways to enhance the candle experience...

Super Dad - Win a Harley

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I have GOT to tell you about these candles!  JIC candles are something I "discovered" and now they are the only candles I buy! Be a SuperDad this Father's Day! Discover Bonus Prizes in 100% of Products (In addition to your choice of jewelry, discover additional bonus prizes) Bonus prizes include:   Gift cards from $50 - $250 to Sears, Dick's Sporting Goods, Home Depot, Lowes, and Game Stop PS4 & Xbox One gaming systems Android & iPad tablets Extra piece of jewelry Coupon codes worth 40-50% off your next order GRAND PRIZE One lucky super dad will discover a brand new Harley Davidson Motorcycle! WWW-AT-WICKS-END.NET Be a SuperDad this Father's Day! Discover Bonus Prizes in 100% Of Products In addition to your choice of jewelry, discover additional bonus prizes including:  Gift cards from $50 - $250 to Sears, Dick's Sporting Goods, Home Depot, Lowes, Game Stop, JIC and more  PS4 & Xbox...