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by odiroot 2331 days ago
I use candles in the evening to get more pleasant, soothing light in my apartment. Much better for the mood than LEDs.

Does Aeropress still count?

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Also maybe consider flameless candles, powered by 2xAA (rechargeable, even). They can turn on/off automatically! Just add candle holders. I suspect they use LEDs, 2xAA lasts maybe 2 months running 5hrs/day (on internal timer).
I've considered more candles in the evening. How long before bedtime do you switch to candles? do you use them in multiple rooms? Obviously it wouldn't make sense to use a computer by candle light, but what activities are you able to do productively?
Usually not more than 2h, just in the living room. No light at all in the bedroom, no devices/food either.

I try hard to get away from my laptop by 11pm. Then it's just Kindle without backlight/paper books or small chores like folding laundry.

Candles are a no go in our house after a fire that almost claimed a life, started by a candle.