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!

If you’re an avid candle-lover, you’ve probably noticed over time that not all candles burn the same, and you’ve probably been wondering why. After all, it can be annoying when your candle doesn’t burn evenly! Did you know that this could partially be due to the fact that not all candles are made from the same type of wax? 

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.

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.