Aromabeads Candles

We're going to take a hot second here to chat about Walmart's Mainstays brand candles called Aromabeads. I know, I know. Walmart? Candles? They can't be that good. Well, read on, my friend. Read on.

I'm a big candle fan. I love my house to smell good. I have a dog, and dogs are stinky, so candles burn fast in this place. I'm NOT a Yankee Candle fan. They smell fantastic in the jar, but I can never smell them while they're burning unless I'm right beside them. They cost entirely too much money for something that doesn't work. I used to buy all my candles from Swan Creek Candle Company, but I had to order them online because the local stores that carry them only have ones that were baked-goods scented. I'm not a food-scented candle lover. They're soy candles, so they burn well, and they smell wonderful and have a good throw. BUT, sometimes you don't want to have to wait for candles to be shipped and delivered.

So I typically buy my candles from Bath & Body Works when they're on sale 2 for $22, plus I always have coupons. They have a nice selection of fresh smelling and masculine scented candles, which are the type I typically buy. But, they're a little pricey and I have to drive at least 30 minutes to my closest Bath & Body Works.

My candle haul from today
From right: Lilac Breeze, Tahitian Sunset, Flower Bouquet, Wild Honeysuckle

Enter these babies. My mom burns candles even more than I do (she's got 5 big dogs) and told me all about these. Thanks momma!  These burn really well. They smell just like what they're supposed to smell like. Well, at least the ones that have distinct smells. Tahitian Sunset smells like coconut, fruit, and a hint of exotic floral. But the floral ones I bought smell just like the flowers they're based on. The labels are ugly, yes, but they peel off easily and you're left with a cute jar that you can reuse for storage. The throw of these candles is unbelievable. I have no idea about the square footage of my townhouse, but when I light one of these, it seriously fill my entire home. I can smell it when I'm upstairs.

If you're a candle lover, I cannot recommend these enough. Run out to Walmart right now and pick some of these bad boys up. Oh, and the best part? THEY'RE $5! That's five dollars. Amazing. They have a bunch of scent types to pick from. I like the Coastal Wood, which is fresh and slightly woodsy. All of the floral ones are really lovely and perfect to give you hope of spring during this cold, miserable winter. But honestly, you can't go wrong with any of the scents in this line. 

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