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Young House Love » Giveaways » Fab Freebie: Glow On

| By John Petersik | May 25, 2009 | 689 Comments

Fab Freebie: Glow On

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries***

Who doesn’t love candelight? The soft glow, the romantic mood, the fire hazard… wait, forget that last part. Well, you can literally forget about that last part thanks to the bright minds behind this week’s giveaway from Smart Candle. Their flameless candles take the mess and worry out of setting the mood at your next dinner party, couple’s night in or spooky séance (if you’re into that sort of thing).

We were a smidge skeptical of these faux candles at first, but after receiving a set to take for a test-run, we were pleasantly surprised. The rechargeable LED light has an incredible way of flickering so randomly that you’d have almost no idea they weren’t real. Plus, their tea-light size means you can drop them into just about any of your existing votive candle holders if you ever need a change from the modern, frosted glass cups that Smart Candle provides (or even some cool luminary bags to line your front walkway). They’ll even look great in your windows during the holidays.

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And the good news is that we’ve got TWO 4-pack gift sets up for grabs (each retailing at $52). To enter,  just comment on this post with the words “I’LL FAKE IT” by Wednesday, May 27 at 8pm EST. And while you’re at it, tell us what other imitation items you happily rely on. Are you all about buying generic grocery store items? Do you gladly show off your faux-croc loafers? Do cover bands really get you going?

We’ll select our two lucky winners using random.org and announce them later in the week. As usual we only accept one entry per e-mail address, but Smart Candle ships globally so everyone on the entire planet has a shot at the prize. Good luck…

Learn more about our freebies on our Giveaway FAQs page. Images courtesy of Smart Candle..

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  1. Jenni says

    May 25, 2009 at 10:25 pm

    I’ll fake it!

    I know it sounds crazy, but my mom actually plants fake flowers in her yard. As in, literally fills her flower beds with silk flowers planted into the ground. No one can ever tell and she gets complements all the time on her garden! Zero effort is required for watering, etc and her flowers are always in full bloom and gorgeous. Hilarious!

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  2. Terrah says

    May 25, 2009 at 10:25 pm

    Ooh, I’ll fake it! I’ve been needing some of these for my pineapple lanterns. :)

    I buy imitation food some times and always get the generic brand vitamins. It’s practically the same, right?!

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  3. Lauren says

    May 25, 2009 at 10:25 pm

    I’ll fake it!

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  4. Chris says

    May 25, 2009 at 10:27 pm

    “I’LL FAKE IT” — fake flower arrangements, they have come a long way and look great on my dining room table (bonus – my cat doesn’t eat them)

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  5. Emma says

    May 25, 2009 at 10:30 pm

    I’LL FAKE IT!

    I really do have the most atrocious English vocabulary (I’m a displaced Scandinavian in New Jersey!) but people think I am incredibly smart since I keep mixing in random French words here and there… Sometimes those French words are not even truly French! :)

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  6. Sami Jenkins says

    May 25, 2009 at 10:31 pm

    I’ll fake it.
    what renter hasn’t done the crest-as-spackle fake trick?

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  7. Melody says

    May 25, 2009 at 10:32 pm

    I’ll Fake It!!

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  8. Margaret says

    May 25, 2009 at 10:38 pm

    I’ll fake it!
    They will go nicely with my fake wax candles that have remote controls. I have tall places and I am short!

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  9. Julia H says

    May 25, 2009 at 10:45 pm

    I’ll Fake It !!

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  10. Shalini says

    May 25, 2009 at 10:45 pm

    I’ll fake it!!!

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  11. Jane says

    May 25, 2009 at 10:45 pm

    I’ll fake it! I recently tried the stone spray paint on a child’s play kitchen set. Then I covered it with many coats of high gloss sealer. It *really* looks like granite! Faux granite counter top for a kiddie. Not bad!

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  12. Jamie N says

    May 25, 2009 at 10:49 pm

    I’ll fake it!!! I’m in love.

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  13. Stacey W says

    May 25, 2009 at 10:51 pm

    “I’LL FAKE IT”

    I can’t do without silk plants… I have a black thumb and everything dies at the sight of me so its my only hope of greenery.

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  14. Jill says

    May 25, 2009 at 10:51 pm

    I’ll Fake It! I think my husband would certainly appreciate it, since he’s always worrying about how many candles I have lit. :-)
    I buy generic cereal mostly, the Market Pantry brand. Seems just as good to me.

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  15. Chris says

    May 25, 2009 at 10:54 pm

    “I’LL FAKE IT”

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  16. Hanna says

    May 25, 2009 at 10:56 pm

    I’ll Fake it!

    I’m a firm follower of the chicken fillets (fake breasts). What the boys don’t know, won’t hurt them right?

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  17. Krystal says

    May 25, 2009 at 11:03 pm

    I’ll fake it!!

    While I don’t use fake flowers, I have some paper flowers that I made and display. Does that count? :)

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  18. Michelle says

    May 25, 2009 at 11:04 pm

    “I’LL FAKE IT” I love going to Target to find looks inspired by some of my favorite higher end stores :)

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  19. Lisa says

    May 25, 2009 at 11:05 pm

    I’ll fake it!

    With 5 little kids in our family, I never use the real thing!

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  20. lsb says

    May 25, 2009 at 11:07 pm

    i’ll fake it! starting about 8 years ago, every summer i slather on the 30+ sunblock and spraying on my “tan”!!!

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  21. Jennifer says

    May 25, 2009 at 11:13 pm

    I’ll fake it!

    I always buy generic band-aids for my kids. Band-Aid brand is really expensive, and when you have kids who like to wear bandages as accessories, the cost adds up.

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  22. Nicole says

    May 25, 2009 at 11:19 pm

    I’ll fake it!

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  23. Cynthia says

    May 25, 2009 at 11:22 pm

    I’LL FAKE IT!

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  24. Beth says

    May 25, 2009 at 11:25 pm

    I’ll fake it!

    we use command strips instead of holes in the wall!

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  25. Kathryn J says

    May 25, 2009 at 11:26 pm

    I’LL FAKE IT!!!!!!

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  26. Kellye says

    May 25, 2009 at 11:36 pm

    I’ll Fake it! I use the Dollar Store Shower Gel. Cleans just fine and smells as good as the Bath store’s gel.

    Reply
  27. Alisha says

    May 25, 2009 at 11:44 pm

    I’LL FAKE IT!
    I totally love some fake flowers I have in a wreath on the wall! So cute!

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  28. Anna says

    May 25, 2009 at 11:44 pm

    “I’LL FAKE IT”

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  29. Cate says

    May 25, 2009 at 11:48 pm

    I’ll fake it!

    Whenever someone asks me a question that I don’t know, I usually concoct some lengthy complicated answer that is almost always B.S. Of course, I never give medical advice that way :)

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  30. Laurie MacDonald says

    May 25, 2009 at 11:54 pm

    I’ll fake it!

    I fake bake as well…w/L’Oreal Sublime bronze :-)

    Reply
  31. brianne says

    May 25, 2009 at 11:56 pm

    I’ll fake it!

    Reply
  32. Heidi says

    May 25, 2009 at 11:57 pm

    I’ll fake it!
    My engagement ring is a CZ, we wanted more money to spend on the honeymoon (New Zealand!)

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  33. Misha Seger says

    May 26, 2009 at 12:05 am

    I’ll fake it!

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  34. Chrysta says

    May 26, 2009 at 12:06 am

    I’LL FAKE IT

    I go generic when I can, but sometimes I just can’t do it!
    I love the idea of being able to have candles on the table again. With a 2 1/2 year old, we have not had a candlelit dinner in a WHILE.

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  35. chenda says

    May 26, 2009 at 12:11 am

    I’ll fake it!

    -Being on a budget as a college student, generic brands will save a few bucks in my pocketbook.

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  36. Alysia says

    May 26, 2009 at 12:16 am

    I’ll fake it. I like to wear fake eyelashes for girls night out.

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  37. allison williams says

    May 26, 2009 at 12:17 am

    I’ll fake it! I love my spray paint that is the fake oiled runned bronze look… people never know the difference! I am currently spraying my cheap shower curtain rod.. can’t wait to see just how chic it looks!

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  38. Sarah says

    May 26, 2009 at 12:23 am

    “I’LL FAKE IT” = honestly, my favorite fake is my purse. Aside from that, name brands and the real deal aren’t horribly important to me. I guess maybe I like fake plants. They add color to the room, but I can’t kill them!

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  39. Elizabeth says

    May 26, 2009 at 12:25 am

    I’LL FAKE IT

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  40. millsmom says

    May 26, 2009 at 12:39 am

    I’LL FAKE IT!!!!

    Reply
  41. Rose Tomek says

    May 26, 2009 at 12:46 am

    I’LL FAKE IT

    Resin coral – you get the beauty of coral without contributing to the destruction of coral reefs.

    Reply
  42. Gràcia says

    May 26, 2009 at 1:13 am

    I’LL FAKE IT!!

    Here in Spain there’s a supermarket chain which happens to be “local” for us, since its products all come from our region. The closest store to us is… 18 yards from our front door, so we buy pretty much everything there. They happen to have a store brand line including EVERYTHING on earth wich is extremely cheaper most of the times and except for shampoo, the quality is outstanding. I know we’re lucky with that.

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  43. Patty S says

    May 26, 2009 at 1:18 am

    I’ll Fake It!

    My latest faux obsession is faux zebra stuff for my preteen daughter’s bedroom. It looks so cool with her turquoise walls!

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  44. Jourdan says

    May 26, 2009 at 1:25 am

    I’ll fake it! Good purse knockoffs. Who can tell?

    Reply
  45. Ashley says

    May 26, 2009 at 1:26 am

    “I’LL FAKE IT” :)

    Reply
  46. Tracy says

    May 26, 2009 at 1:29 am

    “I’ll fake it” with my wonderful “Wal-Bourke”, I recently purchased an imitation giraffe purse that I carry everyday, love it, hence the nickname. It’s pretty convincing until you touch it, fake leather. Oh well, it’s fun!

    Reply
  47. marika says

    May 26, 2009 at 1:31 am

    I’ll fake it!! I used to fake homemade chocolate chip cookies – by “baking” the little squares of chocolate chip cookie dough you can buy. Took people years to learn the truth…

    Reply
  48. eylem says

    May 26, 2009 at 1:34 am

    I’ll fake it!!!

    I love fake flowers in my bathroom. Plus I do not have to change them:)

    Reply
  49. Priya says

    May 26, 2009 at 1:44 am

    I’LL FAKE IT!

    Love these – seem great for balconies!

    Reply
  50. Tiffany F. says

    May 26, 2009 at 2:16 am

    I’ll FAKE IT

    Reply
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