Oprah's O magazine has these in its Top 10 hot gifts for Christmas 2008. In the words of the company, "ignite your creativity!  Write that special message, then erase it and draw a masterpiece! Mine Design Pomegranate chalkboard candles come with a box of 3 colored chalks and can be used again and again." The candles are 100% clean-burning soy wax and they come in a reusable ceramic pot.  You will enjoy between 35 to 40 hours of burn time.