Candles

Candles

I think that candles are wonderful.  They make wonderful gifts.  They are fun to receive.  They make my house smell nice.  There is a comforting glow and warmth that comes from a lit candle.  Besides a sustainable light source for the home, candles are also a great way to support your local economy.

There are local candle makers whose wares can be found are local shops and at your local farmers market.  If you are in need of gift giving ideas, choosing candles can help support your local shops and buying candles from vendors at farmers markets will encourage those vendors to return.  Incense is another product that is being produced locally and makes a unique gift item. 

There are many recipes for making your own candles on-line.  On Pinterest, I pinned a page for making soy candles economically and in large batches.  Stockpiling candles can come in handy for those times when the power goes out unexpectedly.  If planning on camping, candles can be a cheaper way to light a campsite or cabin (and better for the environment) than flashlights with batteries.  Please be safe.  Always extinguish candles before leaving the home.  With our dry, dry, dry conditions please be extra careful with open flames. 

There are LED, battery-operated candles that would be a safe alternative to traditional candles.  They are safe for kids and reduce the risk of fire.  They often flicker to simulate the romantic glow of real candles.  They make excellent stocking stuffers. 

Try making your own.  Search on-line for local, Made in Montana candles and incense.  Use unscented candles on the dinner table (fragranced candles will affect how food tastes).  An all-natural way to fragrance the home, stress relief, and fun to gift.  Support your local economy and your local crafters this farmers’ market season.  Buy candles! 

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Twin Bits

Notre Dame Catholic Church of Twin Bridges is hosting a Rummage Sale Saturday May 18, starting at 9 am.  Carol Wilcox is the contact, 684-5142.  Volunteers and additional rummage sale items will be welcome and appreciated. 

  Twin Bridges Farmers’ Market begins Saturday May 18, 9 am!  First 2 Saturdays FREE for Vendors to set up booth.  Twin Bridges Main Street Park. 

Sheridan Farmers’ Market begins Thursday June 6^th, 4 pm to 6 pm at Sheridan’s Main Street Park. 

From TBS Calendar:

Thurs May 16:  Cheerleading Tryouts @ Main Gym, 3:30 pm; Reg School Board Mtg, 7 pm @ MT Room

Friday May 17:  Divisional Track Meet @ Missoula; K-4 Field Day @ Carroll Field; Seniors Last Day

Sat. May 18:  Divisional Track Meet @ Missoula

Sunday May 19:  HS Graduation 6pm

Mon May 20:  Trailblazers 4-H mtg, 7 pm @ Lunchroom

Tues May 21:  8^th Grade Promotion, 6 pm; Regular School Board Mtg, 7 pm @ MT Room

Wed May 22:  Kindergarten Celebration! 1:30 pm @ MP Gym

May 24-25:  State Track Meet @ Laurel

Friday May 24:  Last Day of School!  School out at 2 pm