Several months ago I got a new countertop.
I didn't intend to get a new countertop, but that's what happens when I throw a squirming child's bib on top of a candle.
Isn't it lovely:
I didn't intend to get a new countertop, but that's what happens when I throw a squirming child's bib on top of a candle.
Isn't it lovely:
I'm very thankful that no one was hurt.
I light candles a lot in my house. Especially in the evening when my lovely daughters become grumpy and restless and set the mood to "unruly".
But I feel conflicted about lighting candles because of this wonderfully curious little creature:
(Do you see her hair? She's growing hair!)
*ahem*
So here was my solution:
First, I purchased these great candles for about six bucks.
They're about 2" tall.
I like them because they are already in glass containers, so there is less mess.
Does everyone have at least one hurricane?
Because I can think of a million uses for these things.
And almost all of them are child friendly.
This is a placemat I found at Pottery Barn on clearance. I think it was $3. In any case, I didn't know at the time that I would use it for this project, but I loved the look.
I have had evenings where both children are crying and Dan isn't scheduled to come home for another hour, but when I light these candles and put on some soft music, everyone seems to be happier.
Hurricane- $20-40
Candles- $6
Sand- $5
Placemat- $5
Total= $26-$46
The initial cost might be steep, but I always have sand and stones on hand as well as a few hurricanes for various projects.
They're great to have around.
Candles- $6
Sand- $5
Placemat- $5
Total= $26-$46
The initial cost might be steep, but I always have sand and stones on hand as well as a few hurricanes for various projects.
They're great to have around.