Candles Make Gift Giving Easy

Having a hard time finding the perfect gift for a friend or loved one? Candles are an excellent way to tell someone that you care, without having to spend an excessive amount of time and money. The wide variety of scents and sizes available makes it easy to find the right candle gift for almost anyone on your list.

When giving candles as gifts, decide whether you want to give an assortment of candles in a gift basket, or one larger candle. Gift baskets and other assortments of candles grouped together can include everything from tea lights and votives, to larger pillar candles. Often, there are several different scents in one basket to give the recipient a sampling of various fragrances. This can be a helpful option if you don’t know what type of scent is preferred.

To make your own gift basket of candles, start by selecting a few different types of candles for variety. Traditional wax candles can be partnered with gel candles and soy candles to give the recipient a wide variety to try. Also, try selecting a few basic fragrances that are enjoyed by many people – such as vanilla or apple, to insure that the person receiving your gift will enjoy the fragrance. It’s best to avoid unusual or overly strong fragrances that may not be as well-received as others.

There are many types of candles made today that make great gifts on their own as well. Fun candles designed to look and smell like fresh pie or cake makes a great gift for the dessert-lover on your list. Large jar candles made from soy or traditional paraffin wax also make great gifts on their own and are designed to be long lasting. As with most types of fragranced candles, jar candles come in a wide variety of scents and sizes and can be found in most stores that sell candles.

To maximize the enjoyment of your gift, be sure to select candles that are made with high-quality wax and fragrance oils. Doing so will guarantee that the loved one on your gift-giving list will enjoy your gift of a candle basket or individual candle for many days to come.