Candles have been used for centuries to provide light, warmth, and ambiance to homes and other spaces. But with so many different types of candles on the market, it can be difficult to know which ones are truly healthy and safe to burn. In this article, we'll explore the health differences between burning custom soy candles versus traditional paraffin candles with dyes and additives, and what information you can trust when it comes to candle safety.

Everyone loves candles, and this time of year, everyone loves to be outside! Now if only there were a way to safely combine those things… Well, there is-- and we’ve got some ideas for you!

It has become more and more common to find multiple candles in many houses. But why are people suddenly buying so many candles? The simple answer would seem to be, “We just like the way they smell,” right? Believe it or not, however, there could be more psychological reasons for buying candles beyond that, given the benefits that candles can have.

Asparagus, oysters, avocados, and chocolate - doesn’t much sound like these items go together very well, so what is it that they have in common? They are all aphrodisiacs. An aphrodisiac is a substance or food that increases sexual desire, arousal, behavior, performance, or pleasure. When it comes time to set the mood, the use of aphrodisiacs is a good way to start. 

It’s never fun to be stuck doing your spring cleaning at the beginning of the summer. Be sure to get on top of your to-do list this year. It will create a better feeling both in your home and in you as an individual. It can seem like an overwhelming task when looking at the overall project, but here are some tips to help!

February has begun, Phil saw his shadow, so if you believe in such things, or have lived in the northeastern region for any length of time, we have six more weeks of winter ahead - ugh.

Fall is here, the leaves are looking beautiful, the air has that crisp autumn feel, and pumpkin spice is offered as a featured flavor everywhere you look. One of the best parts of fall is all the flavors and scents to choose from when you are getting your morning coffee or stocking up on candles.

If you love candles as much as we do, you probably have an expansive collection of burnt-up candles piling up in an obscure closet or corner of your home. Never fear - there's no need to waste them! Once you’ve fully enjoyed the warm glow and fragrance of your candles, you can re-purpose those jars you just can’t bring yourself to throw away in tons of fun ways. Here’s our list for the top five ways to reuse that cute candle jar! 

Beginning with the basics, soy wax is a vegetable wax derived from soybeans. It has a lower melting point than paraffin because of the process of hydrogenation, which is what allows the candle to harden at room temperature and function as a candle.