The Candle

  • Soy candles, paraffin free. They contain only natural, plant-based wax.

  • Handmade in Front Royal, VA

  • Vegetarian (not vegan due to the wicks I buy containing beeswax, an industry standard)

  • Wicks are cotton (keep them trimmed for optimal performance).

  • Fragrance oils contain no phthalates or any Prop 65 disclosable ingredients per the manufacturers. To be clear, I use fragrance oils made for candlemaking.

  • Any glitters or colors I use are biodegradable per the manufacturers.

  • Jars are made of 100% recycled glass. (If you’d like to reuse them, simply remove the wax with a butter knife after the jar sits in the freezer for a couple hours and peel off the stickers under hot water.)

  • Lids are biodegradable cork.

Photo by Matt Wilson of Hustle Productions

All fragrances of candles are available in 9.5 oz (270 g) and 11.6 oz (330 g) sizes while supplies last. The prices are $16 for the 9.5 oz size and $17 for the 11.6 oz size. Please note that there are no discounts or sales on these products, as all of what I charge goes towards my cost of materials and the rest to charity. Putting the candles on sale would only impact the amount of money the charity receives. I make no profit from these candles. Along with that, as a nonprofit, I am not required to charge sales tax.

I release quarterly seasonal collections. Please see the seasonal scent pages to learn what scents I offer. All scents have been tested for performance and safety. Burn times average 45-47 hours for the 9.5 oz size and 75-77 hours for the 11.6 oz size. The candles perform better, are safest, and last longer if they are burned for about 4 hours at a time and the wick is kept trimmed to 1/4 inch at all times. If you leave a candle burning for long periods of time and the flame starts to get too big, blow out the candle, trim the wick, and relight if desired. Burn within sight and out of reach of children and pets.