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Finding an affordable candle line that is consistent, offers a wide range of scents, and provides a long-lasting scent throw can be a tough mission. I have found, as I’m sure you have too, that many candles only live up to one of these standards. However, after some trial and error over the years, I\u2019ve finally landed on a brand that meets all of the criteria that I look for in a dependable, affordable candle. The brand that I decided on is Walmart\u2019s Mainstays candle collection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mainstays candles offer a huge selection of scents like garden rain, hazelnut cream, and mulled cider that you can enjoy before, during, and after you burn the candle. These candles are affordable to anyone who wants to enjoy a candle in their home and are made in the USA. I believe that these qualities make Mainstays candles a great option for everyday use around the house.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To help you get a deeper look at the Mainstays candle collection, I\u2019ll be reviewing six of my favorite Mainstays candle scents and giving you a breakdown of the pros and cons of each option. I\u2019ll also touch on the Mainstay brand\u2019s mission and why their pledge to sell \u201cMade-in-the-USA\u201d products makes them unique.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Mainstays Brand<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mainstays is one of the flagship brand\u2019s sold by Walmart in its many stores across the country. The brand label goes on all types of items in the stores – pots, dishes, cups, pillows, blankets, curtains, candles – all of which cater to the brand\u2019s namesake. The name Mainstay refers to essential items that one cannot live without, and indeed the items sold under the Mainstay label are staples that almost everyone needs in their home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The brand started in 1996 and referred to Walmart\u2019s storage bins, but it has expanded over the past two and half decades to include the wide range of home decor and lifestyle products listed above. The items are manufactured by subcontracted companies and sold under the Mainstay label. The direct link to the manufacturer of the Mainstays candle collection is hard to come by, but the line does claim to be made in the USA with 90%<\/a> or more parts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Draw of Mainstays Candles and Homegoods<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

What makes Mainstays candles and other home goods attractive to customers are the affordable prices and relatively good quality materials. For about the cost of a fancy coffee drink, you can buy a coffee-scented candle that will last you an entire week (if you burn it every day) or longer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While other brands tout \u201chand-poured\u201d candles in designer containers or use 100% soy wax with only essential oil blends for scent, they are often priced in a range that makes them unaffordable, especially if you like to light your candles more than once a week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mainstays candles also come in a variety of wax colors. This makes it super easy to grab a candle that matches your decor or to fit it in with your seasonal accessories around the house. You can grab anything from white to black or blue, to purple, pink, and even green, yellow, or orange. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the ingredient list of Mainstays candles isn\u2019t directly listed, I am using an educated guess to determine that they use a paraffin wax blend, cotton wicks, and synthetic fragrance oils to craft their luminaries. This allows the candles to be priced more affordably, boast a longer burn time, and a farther-reaching throw scent that is better than some high-end candles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Review of 6 Mainstays Candles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Mainstays 11.5oz Scented Candle, Garden Rain 4-pack<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
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The Mainstays Garden Rain candle comes in an open beveled glass container. The label features a few green leaves with water droplets hanging on to their surface. The wax is a nice deep teal blue, which matches the refreshing scent. I really enjoy this candle because of its fresh, complex smell. I noticed hints of grass, rose, water lily, and even an aquatic element. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is 11.5 oz of wax in the container, and the candle contains 3 cotton wicks. I got about 72 hours of burn time from this one candle, so for me, that was just about five days of lighting the candle every evening. This is a nice clean smelling candle, and I burned it without needing to trim its wicks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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