Candles/incense

[~Kim~]

No. I love the look of them and the smell of them, but I've been to too many house fires accidentally lit by candles (and plenty where there were only adults present) and been involved in major burns surgery for too many children. They aren't experiences that leave quickly.

[C~Q]

No. I love the look of them and the smell of them, but I've been to too many house fires accidentally lit by candles (and plenty where there were only adults present) and been involved in major burns surgery for too many children. They aren't experiences that leave quickly.

so true...

I have so much icnenc i'm trying to use that nut so mant lovely xmas candles...can't resist...temptation...

[briggsy's girl]

No. I love the look of them and the smell of them, but I've been to too many house fires accidentally lit by candles (and plenty where there were only adults present) and been involved in major burns surgery for too many children. They aren't experiences that leave quickly.

Yup, fires/ burns happen with candles and incense.

They also happen with fire associated with cooking

Drowning happens with water

Accidents happen in cars


As I have with cars, water, and cooking using flames, I have chosen to use candles. I will never say "it won't happen to me", for ANY of the scenarios I listed, but engaging safe usage practices for each of them minimizes risks to a point I am comfortable using them.

I understand, in your profession, that you have witnessed a lot that many of us will never have to see, Kim, but reading your post I honestly got a vibe that it was irresponsible for anyone to use them. Safe practices are there for a reason. So long as they are used SAFELY there is no problem. It is people leaving flames unsupervised, whether from a candle or a cooking appliance, or using them in an unsafe location or near unsafe materials that lead to fires being started. It's not about age - I know many many adults that wouldn't bother taking steps to make sure an area was safe.

Perhaps I have misread your intent of your post and if I have I apologies. My interpretation was that you were saying candles are TOO unsafe. I can think of MANY unsafe activities (as mentioned) that we do daily. We weigh up the risks, put in place best safety practices, and continue to do them. They are not necessarily needs based, but we continue because the risk is minimal, and the positive outcome to our own existence outweighs any perceived risks kwim?

[Sopdet]

Incense at home but I have about 30 different types.

I use oils with tealights (woolies being the cheapest for non-stinky tealight candles)

[LuluHB]

I love candles but they have to be good quality ones with proper oils or else I get the migraine from hell. Likewise with incense, disfusers etc.

I go through stages of using them Spent a fortune on them before the girls were born and after, then stopped when they got mobile. Started again but then stopped when started TTC because I can never remember what essential oils I can and can't burn!!

[Cherished]

I used to burn white candles every day and incense, now I hardly use either unless I've got people coming over then I often burn incense in the garden I love them both so I might start using them again! 2012 I'm turning over a new leaf and getting back to all the things I used to love, gym, beach, and now candles and incense! Thanks for the reminder!

[Sopdet]

I also have charcoal blocks that I use resins on but that is usually for rituals (like I've got some burning now ready for the eclipse)

[~Kim~]

Not at all BG, was just answering the question in relation to me/my house.
I really do love them. I'm happy to delete my post if it wasn't appropriate?

[AnyDream]

I totally take the point about the risk involved, I've seen that footage of how long it takes for the whole room to catch on fire when the candle tips over. Another reason to pay that bit extra for good candles - I've had problems with cheapies in the past where the wax (ie the whole candle) has caught on fire, as well as cheap candle holders exploding from the heat. But like all things, a bit of care goes a long way.

I didn't mention my fave fave favorite is beeswax candles - the smell is heavenly and they give such a soft beautiful light.

[Cherished]

Kim there's nothing wrong with your post so I can't see why you would delete it hon. The op asked if you use candles and incense and you don't and you gave a reason why. If the op asked for only people who use them to comment than I'm sure you would not have said anything. Besides your post wasn't rude or judgemental at all