Five good-enough-to-eat candles that you’ll light once the little ones are in bed

These candles will help you unwind after a long day.

We think it's nice to light candles regularly because number one, candlelight is calming, and number two, they smell amazing. It's our olfactory nerve that gives us our sense of smell. It sends messages directly from our nose to our brain which can trigger a change in our mood and emotions. Mamas, you deserve to chill out at the end of the day and although it's not always easy to get some time to yourself, ten minutes on the couch with a nice scent in the background is better than nothing. If you've got any candles hiding in the cupboard, why not take them out and light them. Sure, what good are they tucked away? If you don't, here are some that we think are perfect to light after you’ve put the kids to bed. WoodWick Fireside Medium Candle - €24.99 This candle smells absolutely amazing and is a great choice to help you unwind, your three-year-old might have scribbled on the kitchen wall with your lipstick but look, forget about that for five minutes. An advantage to this candle is the wood lid, it's great for retaining the fragrance as well. https://www.instagram.com/p/BhHZfFqns-v/?taken-by=woodwick_candles AromaWorks Mandarin & Vetivert Candle - €23.49 AromaWorks candles are some of the best out there. They can transform the ambience of a room within minutes. https://www.instagram.com/p/BTCQpZ6gBzA/?hl=en&taken-by=aromaworkslondon Wax Lyrical RHS Wild Honeysuckle Scented Wax Candle - €6.50 This candle is a good one to light on a summer evening and is perfect in smaller rooms. It will last for hours and won't break the bank. Go on, treat yourself to one. https://www.instagram.com/p/Biuee3TF0ky/?hl=en&taken-by=waxlyricaluk Francis Brennan the Collection Éthéré Scented Candle - €20 This candle is very soothing and refreshing. It's great to burn when you want to shake off the stress of the day, we can't be the only ones.

Yankee Candle Red Raspberry Medium Jar - €14.99

The Red Raspberry candle fills the air with a gorgeous scent but is not overpowering in the slightest. It's so fruity and fresh that you'll just want to eat it, but please don't. https://www.instagram.com/p/BjpliNOFze3/?hl=en&tagged=redrasberry