Fall and Holiday Products I Love!

I love this votive holder as a center piece!

And this holder will hold a Pillar or 26 ounce Jar Candle!

Back to School = FUNDRAISING

It's almost that time again, Back to School! Which, my little one is quite ready to start 2nd grade in her brand new school.

Back to School also means fundraisers! I don't know about you, but I'm quite tired of the $20 coupon book, that I seem to forget to take with me. Or, when I do remember to take it only to find out the coupon isn't good at that particular location. And Candy Bars, don't even get me started. When my son was younger and on the basketball team I personally ended up buying a case because he shared and ate them all with his buddies - oh good times :)

I have a profitable solution though! You need a Gold Canyon Candle Fundraiser. Easy to sell with our scratch and sniff folders. And most Mom's I know - LOVE CANDLES.

And now through September 27th earn an additional 2%! For the Organization - the average fundraiser order is $3,000 which means, they can earn $1,260.

You'd have to sell 14 Candy Bars to come close to the profit of selling 1 Gold Canyon Candle!

For more information on how we can help your organization please contact me at robin.whaley@gmail.com

Her Highness Tealight Holder

This multi-use tealight holder has an elegant design fit for a queen! Burn tealights in one holder and purchase a second holder for special jewelry items like rings, earrings or necklaces. This holder looks beautiful placed on the Vintage Mirror.

Sure to disappear quickly, and become a collectors item! Host your party in August to get yours!
For my long distance customers - contact me about having a Basket Party! I'll ship all you need to have a succesful party on the go. Ask me how!

Another Great Scent Blending Recipe!

Summer is quickly passing, and soon the kids will be heading back to school.

Celebrate the final month of summer with this delicious spread of warm pie and juicy fruits. Like summer brunch on the terrace, this fruity blend of strawberries, rhubarb, pears, lemons and more will make you savor summer to the very end!

Enjoy the scents of Summer a little longer with this Scent Recipe. Enjoy!

Featured Blend:

Summer Terrace Brunch
· Strawberry Rhubarb Pie – 19 oz.
· Juicy Pear – 16 oz.
· Lemon Dream Pie – 8 oz.
· Fruit Fusion tealights – 3

Just How Fragrant are Gold Canyon Candles??

I hear this question A LOT.....And I can honestly say they are the MOST fragrant scents I have ever experienced. Of course, the different scents all vary - some are more subtle than others. But will the scent throw fill up a room? Are they better than Yankee Candles? What about Home Interior's Candles? Ummm, Most definitely!!

Today I am burning a 26 ounce Heritage Candle - in "Birthday Cake" - one of my most favorite Gold Canyon scents. It's beyond vanilla, more tantalizing than sugar cookie - and just makes me feel good :) without any guilt!

Our home is about 2200 square feet. And, I have strategically placed my candle near my PC in my dining room. Of course, like most Mom's - I'm multi-tasking this morning, running from room to room tidying up and doing laundry. Our laundry room is the room furthest away from my dining room, and guess what? I can smell that delicious fragrance from there! I was actually surprised for a moment or two.

So to all the skeptics out there, if nothing else try this fragrance! You will not be disappointed - I guarantee it.

Scent Recipe of the Day! Cherry Pie A La Mode

Scent Blending Recipes are carefully selected recipes of individual candles that when burning together, create their own unique, blended scent experience. To maximize your fragrant experience, use the exact sizes and quantities noted in each recipe – a slight alteration can be like adding salt when you needed sugar.

Enjoy! And if you want to recreate it, but don't have all the fragrances yet, you can order on my website or by contacting me directly: http://www.mygc.com/wickandtired or email robin.whaley@gmail.com

FIRST: Arrange the candles on a heat-safe surface with the largest in the middle and smaller candles interspersed throughout. For votive and tealight candles, use a holder to protect the surface.

SECOND: Place each candle approximately two inches apart in your arrangement.

THIRD: Light each candle and let the aromas mingle for at least 30 minutes to create your new fragrance experience.

Cherry Pie A La mode - Mmmmmm, what's that baking in the oven? The scent of bing cherries, in a homemade buttery pie crust. Not yet complete though.....Oh yes, there's that big scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream Melting ever so slowly on top.

15 ounce Fem Fabulous "BADA BING CHERRY PIE"

8 ounce Bella or Heritage Candle in "BIRTHDAY CAKE"

Sure to make every one think you are a master baker!

It's HIP to be Green - Get your Blue!

So you know about the FABULOUS Gold Canyon Candles, but have you tried the "Homeology" Eco-Friendly line of cleaning products?



Do you worry about the effect of harsh chemical cleaners usage around your little ones or your pets? I have the answer for you!


Yes, I know. Hard to get excited about cleaning isn't it :) - BUT, throw in a little aromatherapy while cleaning - and it makes what was once a chore a little more enjoyable! Please view the video below, and you can place your order via my website

http://www.mygc.com/wickandtired or by emailing me directly @ robin.whaley@gmail.com


What people are saying about Homeology:




Homeology received Rachel Ray's "Greenie" award in September 2008, and was also featured May 2009 in Better Homes and Gardens!





A clean home doesn’t have to involve harsh chemicals, noxious aromas and a cloud of chemical compounds in the air. These unnecessary and unhealthy irritants cause disruption to the loving melody of your home. Homeology is changing the old tune to a new one worth singing about.

Natural Cleaning Ingredients
- Gentle coconut-based cleaning agent- Corn-based ethanol- Purified water- Plant-based essential oils

Eco-Sensitive for Green Cleaning
- Biodegradable- Sustainable

Safe for You, Your Family and Home
- No ammonia- No chlorine- No phosphates- No artificial dyes- Non-toxic

Animal Friendly
- Not tested on animals- Safe to use around pets

Easy to Use
Just spray and wipe clean with three all natural, impressively effective home cleaning products, including Glass, All Purpose and Floor. Use the new Cleanse to scrub on just about every surface. Treat yourself and your home to a truly pure clean with plant-based home cleaning! *Don't forget to buy your Eco-Friendly Bags when you do your shopping!

CONTEST! WIN FREE PRIZES

Here's your Chance to win some Fabulous Gold Canyon products FREE. So, lets start with a "Pass It On" contest!

How to Play

Post a link (this one) http://wickandtired.blogspot.com/2009/07/contest-win-free-prizes.html

on your Blog if you have one (or Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, Flickr, or any of your message boards) to tell everyone about this contest. Once you've done that, just send me an e-mail, or leave a comment on this blog (robin.whaley@gmail.com) to let me know where you posted the link.

In that e-mail that you send to me, please also include:
1. Your name & mailing address (so I'll know where to send your prize)

2. Also, if you are interested in information about Gold Canyon candles, body & home products.


Get one entry in the drawing for each different location that you post the link.


Contest deadline is August 10th, 2009. There will be one winner for each 10 entries, up to 10 winners!


Prizes will include our Heritage Candles, Scent Pods, Votives and Tealights and MORE!

What are Scent Recipes?

Scent Blending Recipes are carefully selected recipes of individual candles that when burning together, create their own unique, blended scent experience.
To maximize your fragrant experience, use the exact sizes and quantities noted in each recipe – a slight alteration can be like adding salt when you needed sugar.
Enjoy! And if you want to recreate it, but don't have all the fragrances yet, you can order on my website or by contacting me directly:

FIRST: Arrange the candles on a heat-safe surface with the largest in the middle and smaller candles interspersed throughout. For votive and tealight candles, use a holder to protect the surface.

SECOND: Place each candle approximately two inches apart in your arrangement.

THIRD: Light each candle and let the aromas mingle for at least 30 minutes to create your new fragrance experience.

Off to the Tropics!


Send yourself on a tropical island vacation with this mix of sweet pineapple, tropical vanilla, coconut and pear that creates a breezy fragrance of pure island bliss!


6” Pineapple Cilantro
12 oz. Tahitian Tropics Vanilla
Coconut Lime Verbena tealights (2)
5 oz. Juicy Pear

Yankee vs. Gold Canyon - a side by side comparison

Many of my current customers were die hard Yankee Candle customers. Read on - to find out why they made the switch, and why you should too!

I compared the popular Yankee Jar (housewarmer) Candle to Gold Canyon's "Heritage" Jar Candles. Remember - double wicks provide more burn time for your candles!

Yankee
Largest size:
22 ounce $24.99

Double Wick? No
Burns for 110-150 hours

Gold Canyon
26 ounce $18.98

Double Wick? Yes
Burns for 175-200 hours

Medium size:
Yankee 14.5 ounce $21.99
Double Wick? No

Burns for 65-90 hours

Gold Canyon 16 ounce $15.98
Double Wick? Yes

Burns for 120-140 hours

Yankee Small Size - NONE

Gold Canyon Small Size
8 ounce $11.98
Double Wick? Yes

Burns for 50-65 hours

Yankee MINI size:
3.7 ounce $9.99

Double Wick? No
Burns for 25-40 Hours

Gold Canyon MINI size:
5 ounce $7.98

Double Wick? Yes
Burns for 25-40 hours

If you want more burn time for your buck, then Gold Canyon is the Candle for you. Save money, save time (delivered to your door), Burn cleaner, and longer!

Light a Gold Canyon Signature Series™ jar candle and you'll soon discover why ours are simply "The World's Finest"®. Our superior wax and fragrance blends, enhanced by our unique double wicks, allow our candles to burn stronger, longer and more evenly. With a rainbow of scents and colors you're sure to find one for your every mood and for every room in your house. For that special occasion or just to enhance every day make them all more memorable with a Gold Canyon Signature Series candle.

The choice was clear for my customers, and it will be for you too!

FREE Gift for my first 10 followers!

Rainy Days and Saturdays make me want to give things away!!

For my next 10 followers, I'm giving away a Gold Canyon Tealight Candle for you to try.

How's that for a Saturday special?

Become a follower, and email me your address to
robin.whaley@gmail.com to receive your FREE candle!

Affordable Ways to De-Stress!

I don't know about you, but this recession has hit home for me and my family. Things are tight to say the least! And, stress has become a common ailment for many. Fear not, there are some really inexpensive ways to relax and de-stress!

I receive this article from a newletter I subscribe too from "Admin Secret"
Check it out when you have time. Just click on the title above and it will take you to the complete article.

If you don’t take time to unwind, constant stress can lead to a number of physical and psychological problems, like poor concentration, depression, back pain and weight gain. It also weakens your immune system and increases your risk for cancer and cardiovascular disease.

Candles and aromathereapy ranked #10 out of #22 - not too shabby! But, hey we already knew this, now we just have to remember to take care of ourselves more often!

So if you are ready to relax and de-stress visit my website for some wonderful scents to get that all important ambience in your home.

15% OFF & FREE Shipping on Web Orders

15% OFF All Orders & Free Shipping!





From July 22 - July 29, Gold Canyon is offering your customers 15% off* all orders & FREE Shipping! With a minimum purchase of $50 or more, use the promo code: GCSC722BK to get your 15% off online orders and FREE shipping at my website
http://www.mygc.com/wickandtired


*Terms: Minimum purchase of $50 is required. Not valid with any other coupon or discount. Offer expires 11:59 p.m. MST July 29, 2009 or while supplies last. Sale includes all products available online. Valid on all orders placed at www.goldcanyon.com or on a Demonstrator's personal website.