✂️ How to Trim Candle Wicks for a Better Burn
If you’ve ever noticed your candle flickering too much, smoking, or burning unevenly, the culprit is probably an overgrown wick. The simple act of trimming your candle wick can completely change how your candle performs — and help you get the most out of your beautiful beeswax glow.
Why Wick Trimming Matters
When a wick is too long, the fla…
Create a Cozy Atmosphere this Fall with Beeswax Candles
There’s something almost magical about beeswax candles' soft, golden glow. Whether you’re winding down after a long day or hosting a quiet evening at home, the right candlelight can turn any space into a cozy retreat.
1. Layer the Light
Cozy lighting is all about depth. Instead of one bright source, use several smaller beeswax can…
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a Happy New Year!
From our hive to yours, we're wishing you all the best!
You can still shop all of our hand crafted beeswax candles through the new year.
Please keep in mind that orders placed after December 31st, 2025, will begin shipping on January 10th, 2026. …
As Christmas approaches, orders may take longer to complete.
Most of our candles are made to order. Please keep this in mind, depending on the order it can take 2 - 3 days to prep the order before it ships to you.
To ensure you recieve your order by December 25th, we recommend placing all orders before the dates below.
2025 Shipping Cut-Off Dates:
Parcel Post - December 15th
Priority Mail - Decem…
What Happens to Bees in the Winter?
When the air turns crisp and the flowers fade, many people wonder — what happens to the bees? While our candles continue to glow through the colder months, the bees who made the wax are taking on a very different kind of work.
The Winter Cluster
Honeybees don’t hibernate like some animals. Instead, they form what’s called a “winter cluste…
To scent or not to scent...
At Toadily Handmade we choose not to scent our beeswax candles. Beeswax has a natural scent to it that comes from things like honey, nectar, and pollen collected from flowers in the surrounding environment. Specific scents come from floral compounds and essential oils that remain in the wax after it has been processed.
The scent varies depending on factors such as where…
