(While we’re still debating whether or not the microwave is safe to use)
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Here it is:
A Candle Warmer!
Looks rather boring, yeah?
But it’s not! It’s a really cool tool, good for so much more than warming candles. You can use it to melt or warm coconut butter, vegan butter (yay—no splattering/popping, which is what happens if you try melting vegan butter in the microwave), peanut butter, etc.
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While I eat my Chocolate Mudslide Oatmeal (or whatever else I’m eating), the coconut butter does its thing on the candle warmer.
(Mudslide Oatmeal above
(Not to be confused with the Brownie Batter Oatmeal in yesterday’s post. I guess I might have *a few too many* recipes for chocolate oatmeal!)
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Then, when I’m ready for it… it’s ready for me too!
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But the candle warmer has another use…
Ya ever get annoyed at how warm beverages lose their warmth rapid-fast?
Voila! Keeps your tea, hot water, etc. piping hot while you enjoy the rest of your meal 
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How much more could you possibly ask of a gadget that only costs $5 to $10?!
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Nice idea!
Enjoy!
That is such a great idea, girl!!
Love this idea! Thank you!
you are too smart! what an excellent idea!!
What a great little gadget! And that mudslide outmeal looks outrageous.
Very clever! Too bad I don’t have a candle warmer
You know, one Christmas my mother-in-law (not at that time though) gave me a mug-warmer… so like the candle warmer but that is specifically for mugs of tea and such and came with a mug. If only I could figure out where it ran off to….
this is so handy!! thanks for the idea!!
Holy gadget– that is AWESOME.
You have a knack for turning every day items into something fab! I have one of those things buried in a closet somewhere…
Nice thinking! I betcha you could warm wax to shave with, melt chocolate, get water warm for tea, and get your candle action going…all with one appliance. I LOVE it and the way you think
xoxox
You know, as someone who spends most of her day at her desk, I’ve always thought of that gadget as a coffee warmer (or in my case, tea)–my mug is on it most of the day. But a candle warmer?! Would never have thought of it!
You are too cute my dear.
That is a great idea!!
I really love that cup too!!
Genius.. I have one shoved in my closet.. its simply taking up space right now. Great idea, Ms. Katie
Very cool. I’ve never heard of a candle warmer before! I will investigate!
p.s. I went to babycakes the other day and split a lemon spelt cupcake and a chocolate spelt cupcake with my friend.
We both agreed they tasted more like muffins than cupcakes. A little dry/dense. But we thought they were pretty good otherwise! I really liked the lemon one (I am a big lemon fan though). And I made sure not to try the ones you said were bad!
I used to use one of those warmers to keep my coffee warm on my desk, but I kept spilling coffee on it and it eventually stopped working. I should get another one to use to melt my coconut oil in the mornings. I slather on coconut oil after my morning shower in the winter because my skin gets ridiculously dry.
Great idea girl! Thanks!!
That’s a great idea! Excuse me for being dense, though, but why do candles need warming? I mean, they get lit on fire in the first place…maybe it’s to enhance the smell?
Oh and just so you don’t think I let National Chocolate-Covered anything pass by without notice, I definitely enjoyed a delicious chocolate-covered pretzel yesterday. In fact, I think I’ll officially extend that holiday into today and do the same again. I have that power, you know.
i must get one of these!!
what a great idea!
you are so innovator girl – I am in awe of the way your brain works! gimme some of that genius
great timing!
our microwave just died a couple weeks ago and we are not going to replace it because of the questionable safety issues….
love the candle warmer trick!
Nice idea. That is a good one for college dorm living.
oh my gosh. what a genius way to keep my coffee warm!
cute panda mug! i’ve been wanting one with a lid like that.
I saw those on an end-cap at Michaels. Totally buying one next time I go there. Brilliant Katie!
What a great idea Katie!
I’m glad you put a picture of this, because I just became aware of candle warmers the other day! Please tell me: what is the point of warming something that you are setting on fire? I just don’t get it! I mean, it cant’ get much warmer than that, right?
I never would have thought of that! I have a candle warmer tucked away in a closet somewhere… if only I can remember which one! When I find it, I’ll definitely relocate it to the kitchen for such ingenious purposes as these.
Most creative thing I’ve seen all day! I LOVE it! I may have to pick one of those up for my tea.
Wow, I would have never thought of this. I like the idea of a tea warmer!
Hey katie i have a question…i love my food piping piping piping hot!! and i want to get one of those personal food stone warmer things that keep your food hot as you eat it like a hot plate…but they’re so expensive! do u think a candle warmer is hot enough to do the job or no?
thankss
-Lena
Genius! I never thought to use it that way
I totally covet your Panda mug!
Seriously, Katie. How are you so creative? I would have never thought to use a candle warmer to heat food. And I love that it’s so portable!
Aha! I knew that contraption was good for something useful! I have one but never use it for its intended purpose. Thanks for the idea:)
Katie, Genius! What a nifty contraption
Hahaha, that was NOT what I was expecting. Way to be a genius Katie, I don’t think I ever would have thought of that.
Wow is this a good idea!!! I have a huge jar warmer too that would be perfect. Super creative idea dear
I love the candle warmer idea! I hate putting the bottle of coconut butter and raw honey in the microwave to get it soft. Nice work Katie
Candle warmer? Why would one need to warm a candle? I’ve never even heard of such a thing.
This is such a wonderful and useful idea! I was taking the jar and putting it into a pot of boiling water. But, it sometimes left a oily film in the pot. I love this idea because it’s one less dish to wash. Thank you, thank you and thank you!
Oh my goodness — just the other day my mother bought me that exact panda tea set from Cost Plus World Market. I love it, its so cute! small world huh…
And what a great trick, i’m a bit skeptical of microwaves too. Thanks for the great blog.
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