even at 10-20 cents each, they're still a heck of a deal.

we found tea candle only useful for slightly illuminating the darkness, but weren't worth much as task lights, like reading/cooking. they start off bright for a minute or two but once the pool of wax forms around the burnt-down wick, its more like moonglow.

better than nothing, and in an emergency like a black-out they do help keep fears at bay.

thnx for the comment (and reminder), ireckon.