You’d never get tired of free… / myLot

United States

April 8, 2025 1:05pm CST

I currently have 14 candles in my living room, including the one pictured. Some of you guys know I get free items in exchange for honest reviews from a few sites (per Mylot rules I won’t mention names). And believe me, they are honest. Some of the products I don’t even have to end up reviewing. So I thought about something fairly simple I would test without getting tired of it, I thought candles and pillows. I’d probably stick more to the candles. I mean drug store candles are nice, but I like the high dollar kind that don’t irritate your sinuses,

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Jo Ann

@akalinus (44378)

• United States

8 Apr 25

I sent a review to a famous company. I had a major problem with the supplement I bought. It was opened, and some of the pills were missing. I had to throw it out because I did not know if it had been tampered with. They rejected my review.

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Amber

@AmbiePam (121893)

• United States

8 Apr 25

Tampered pills are scary.

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Jo Ann

@akalinus (44378)

• United States

8 Apr 25

@AmbiePam Yes, I did not want to touch them after I counted them. The seal was on it, but not sealed the right way. I don't know who did it or why. Was it in the factory, the truck, or somewhere else?

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Vicki, #1 Creek Girl

@1creekgirl (44560)

• United States

8 Apr 25

We both love candles, don't we? I bet that one is wonderful.

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Amber

@AmbiePam (121893)

• United States

8 Apr 25

Since you’re such a good cook, I’d see you trying out different ingredients. I’m pretty sure you can make anything taste good!

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Vicki, #1 Creek Girl

@1creekgirl (44560)

• United States

8 Apr 25

@AmbiePam I don't know about that, lol, but thanks!

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RasmaSandra

@RasmaSandra (98568)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

8 Apr 25

You could created a nice atmosphere lighting up candles all around,

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Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (69342)

• Centralia, Washington

8 Apr 25

That's a lot of candles. I've snagged a little dog food and dog treats from surveys. The pups appreciated it.

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Amber

@AmbiePam (121893)

• United States

8 Apr 25

I would love to get more things to sample for Sadie, but half the time she won’t touch any of it. Of course, the other half, she devours.

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Baconstripsxxx

@BACONSTRIPSXXX (18263)

• Torrington, Connecticut

8 Apr 25

I use yankee candles some brands make my throat itch

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Amber

@AmbiePam (121893)

• United States

8 Apr 25

I got a really expensive one to review once, and it was such a shame. It made my throat itch so badly, and I had to pass on in despite the awesome fragrance. It was so good. But the throat itch I couldn’t stand.

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Courtney Dutton

@MommyOfEli2013 (90307)

• Rupert, Idaho

8 Apr 25

There are so many candles out there....so that is a good thing to try out and review when possible.

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terri0824

@terri0824 (5203)

• United States

9 Apr 25

I've really never been one for candles. I do like using a diffuser with essential oils like many use candles.

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Amber

@AmbiePam (121893)

• United States

9 Apr 25

I’ve got six of those in my apartment too. Two I can probably throw out by now. I get those free, but there are usually more candles available. I got one reed diffuser just called Blue Jeans, and I have no idea how they came up with that label, but it was a great scent. I just can’t remember the essential oils listed.

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snowy

@snowy22315 (209796)

• United States

8 Apr 25

I guess you really love candles!

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Amber

@AmbiePam (121893)

• United States

9 Apr 25

I do, and I totally acknowledge it’s getting weird.

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snowy

@snowy22315 (209796)

• United States

9 Apr 25

@AmbiePam

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Four Walls

@FourWalls (87294)

• United States

9 Apr 25

Ooh, that looks like it would smell great. I’m an oddball, in that I love the smell of freshly ground coffee but I can’t stand the taste of it to drink!

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Amber

@AmbiePam (121893)

• United States

9 Apr 25

Really? I used to be like that, but I’ve tried to get into drinking it because a Mylotter told me it helps prevent dementia.

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Amber

@AmbiePam (121893)

• United States

9 Apr 25

@FourWalls Thank you!

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Four Walls

@FourWalls (87294)

• United States

9 Apr 25

@AmbiePam — tea does the same…and tastes better.

From Harvard Health:

https://www.health.harvard.edu/alzheimers-disease/regular-tea-drinking-linked-with-dementia-prevention

www.health.harvard.edu

https://www.health.harvard.edu/alzheimers-disease/regular-tea-drinking-linked-with-dementia-prevention

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Juliaacv

@Juliaacv (56536)

• Canada

8 Apr 25

That is amazing that you have so many candles for doing your reviews. I have 3 in the bathroom but I never ever burn them, but they are in decorative jars and look pretty. Reviewing pillows is another really great idea, they have so many different kinds of them, support for so much out there. It has to be nice to test it.

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Amber

@AmbiePam (121893)

• United States

8 Apr 25

I used to collect pretty candles. Long before I got into any kind of aromatherapy candle benefits, I just collected unusually pretty ones. I felt sick when I discovered a relative threw them all out. I really want to believe she didn’t know over her just not caring.

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Juliaacv

@Juliaacv (56536)

• Canada

8 Apr 25

@AmbiePam When I was a teenager, I used to make candles. They are fun to make. That isn't great that you found out that the cousin did that, it is disrespectful to you. When I receive something that I do not like, I keep it to myself and quiet, afterall, it IS the thought that counts.

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Fiacre Banks

@xFiacre (14889)

• Ireland

8 Apr 25

@ambiepam You can probably smell our house from where you are, such is the number of fragrant candles that we burn. None of them were free.

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Amber

@AmbiePam (121893)

• United States

8 Apr 25

Are they all obnoxious scents, or do you find a few of them winners?

Fiacre Banks

@xFiacre (14889)

• Ireland

8 Apr 25

@AmbiePam Well none are actively unpleasant but some can be a bit overpowering. We burn citronella to deal with mosquitoes and that gives a nice hint of lemon in the air.

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NJ Chicaa

@NJChicaa (127256)

• United States

8 Apr 25

I love candles!

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Amber

@AmbiePam (121893)

• United States

8 Apr 25

Would the caramel macchiato here make your list? I know you don’t mind the caramel part... It’s a really good one. I lit it for an hour and blew it out, but was really surprised the scent lasted another two hours. I was really happy with this one.

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NJ Chicaa

@NJChicaa (127256)

• United States

8 Apr 25

@AmbiePam oh yeah I'd definitely use it. I'm good with pretty much anything except like those "clean cotton" and "fresh linen" scents.

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April

@thislittlepennyearns (68470)

• Defuniak Springs, Florida

9 Apr 25

Oh my lord. If you send me another goodie box! I want one of these. I love candles.

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Amber

@AmbiePam (121893)

• United States

9 Apr 25

I always pictured you trying to keep she child from setting anything on fire. She’s a wild one.

Amber

@AmbiePam (121893)

• United States

9 Apr 25

@thislittlepennyearns Oh good.

April

@thislittlepennyearns (68470)

• Defuniak Springs, Florida

9 Apr 25

@AmbiePam She isnt allowed lighters without supervision or permission. LOL.

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Jazon

@holdoors (2535)

• Malaysia

9 Apr 25

That sounds awesome! Candles are such a great choice—cozy, chill, and easy to test. I’m with you on the high-end ones too, totally worth it if they don’t mess with your sinuses.

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Amber

@AmbiePam (121893)

• United States

9 Apr 25

One was selling for $148, and I thought no candle is worth $148. But it smelled so good I actually understood the price!

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Jazon

@holdoors (2535)

• Malaysia

10 Apr 25

@AmbiePam Haha $148 is next level! But hey, if the scent was that good, I can respect the splurge. Sometimes you just know it's worth it.