Parents of young kids and other crayon owners, you've got a survival tool on hand and probably don't even know it. In an emergency, one crayon can burn brightly for about 15 to 30 minutes. YouTube ...

Orange peels, crayons, and vegetable shortening can all become candles in a pinch.

Start with a few crayons and combine a crayon with plain wax in a clean, empty food can – one for each color you are using.