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From One Small Business To Another

From One Small Business To Another

As a family-owned business, we know how special it is to shop small and local! There’s something very meaningful about supporting other family businesses in a fast-paced, mass-produced world. We understand the heart and hard work that goes into every detail— from building relationships to creating products with care. From our Paper Mart supplies to our beeswax sheets, natural beeswax,…
Is Your Garden Pollinator Friendly?

Is Your Garden Pollinator Friendly?

June is Pollinator Month! This month we're writing about pollinator friendly gardens, what they are and how you can create one. Pollinator friendly gardens are gardens that are designed to attract and support pollinators like bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, moths, and other insects necessary for plant reporoduction. Here are a few key features you'll want to include to create a pollinator friendl…
Can I Use Beeswax Candles in the Summer?

Can I Use Beeswax Candles in the Summer?

Yes! You can enjoy candles during the Summer.  In fact, beeswax candles are perfect for many Summer festivities. They don't just look great, they're practical too. Traveling with kids If you're traveling with kids and need an easy, entertaining, and on the go activity, our Small Beeswax Candle Kit is perfect for you! Any beeswax sheets will do but the small kit comes cut to size with everythi…
Why Are There Different Shades of Beeswax?

Why Are There Different Shades of Beeswax?

In case you haven't heard it enough from us, here's your reminder that beeswax is a natural resource. This means each hive, batch, and candle may differ! We've spoken about the different scents beeswax may have and why that happens, today we'll talk about the different shades and opacities. Here's why different orders of beeswax candles may vary slightly in shade (our candles are made-to-order an…
Why Do Beeswax Candles Liquify?

Why Do Beeswax Candles Liquify?

Some candles are meant to liquify as they burn. Tea lights and votives both liquify as they burn, meaning they will melt down entirely into a wax pool. Candles liquify because they are typically small in diameter, create a wax pool quickly, and will run over the sides if not contained.  We sell our Beeswax Tea Lights in metal or plastic cups. These are ready to use and can be lit and bur…
Beeswax Candles Need Hugs Too

Beeswax Candles Need Hugs Too

Did you know- its not just people that need hugs?  Thats right, we've mentioned it in a few of our blogs about how to properly care for you beeswax pillar candles, but in case you missed it we're here to tell you once again- yes, your candles need hugs too! Beeswax is a beautiful, natural resource and the better you understand what your candle is doing the better you will care for them and th…