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Surprise your sweetheart with a candlelit dinner for two with your own homemade scented candles gracing both the table and the bedroom. Their lovely fragrance will be released as they burn. Scented candles are incredibly easy to make—you just need to plan in advance. (If you haven’t planned ahead, you can still get some of the effect by sprinkling a drop or two of your favorite essential oil in the melted wax of a plain candle as it burns.)

2 ounces of your favorite fragrance essential oil (or try a combination; vanilla and rose are my favorites for romance)

¼ cup orris root powder (available at herbal stores)

1 large airtight plastic container big enough to fit 6 candles

6 unscented candles, any size

Combine the oil(s) and the orris root and sprinkle in the bottom of the container. Place candles inside, cover, and store in a cool spot for 4 to 6 weeks.