Guest Post :: Using Beeswax at Home

Written by guest contributor Marlese Hazeu of Candles for Hope. My journey into making beeswax candles came somewhat unexpected, but I’ve fallen head over heels in love and have never looked back. Here are a few things I’ve learned along the way. 1. Wax source: if you can, find a local apiarist (beekeeper) and ask them… Continue reading Guest Post :: Using Beeswax at Home

Celebrating Halloween Mindfully :: Mini Pumpkin Candles

I want our children’s memories of Halloween to be positive, festive, and warm. We choose to minimally participate (early evening trick-or-treating on our block and to grandparent’s homes, in fun rather than scary costumes), while aiming to create positive and gentle memories for them to carry with them as they grow. Part of this memory… Continue reading Celebrating Halloween Mindfully :: Mini Pumpkin Candles