I’m sure forgetting to extinguish a candle happens ten thousand times each day, and maybe there’s only one fire, but it still breaks my heart that something as beautiful as a candle can cause something bad to happen.

Some people are more prone to forgetting than others, and I wish someone would tell them about battery operated candles.  Technology is catching up to the desire for something beautiful and now you wouldn’t believe some of the choices available in this style. 

100Candles.com now carries a battery operated candle that not only has an authentic flickering flame, but is vanilla scented too.  The outside of the candle even looks like its got wax drippings on it.  It operates on 4 AA batteries, which last about 180 hours and can be replaced.

Is it as good as a traditional scented candle?  Nothing’s as good as a real scented candle, but this one does a darn good job, and I’d rather trade safety for reality for anyone with a tendency to forget a burning candle.

Please, please, if you know someone who “forgets” about a candle on a regular basis, tell them about battery operated candles so we never have another bad headline involving candles.