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Soy Wax Candle Care: A Beginner’s Guide
This guide shares simple, effective tips to help your soy wax candles burn beautifully, last longer, and stay safe. Learn how to trim wicks to prevent soot and uneven burning, why the first burn is essential to avoid tunneling, and how to burn safely by limiting sessions to 4 hours and keeping candles away from drafts. The post also walks you through cleaning and reusing your candle jars—including the gentle double-boil method—so you can give your jars a second life and reduce waste. Following these easy steps will keep your candles looking and performing their best, from the first light to the very last burn.

As the future feels a little unpredictable and the threat of a recession lingers, I’ve found myself reflecting on a familiar time in my life. When I graduated from college, degree in hand and full of creative energy, I stepped straight into the 2008 financial crisis. The job market was bleak, especially for those of us in creative fields. I had a $50-a-week grocery budget and just enough to pay rent. There was very little room for anything extra...

I’ve always loved the idea of having a garden and growing my own food, but every year, my garden attempts fall short. That’s why I was so inspired by Caitlin of Luma Front Yard Farming, who has a business built on the idea that growing food can be both beautiful and beneficial to the planet. By following the principles of regenerative gardening, they help people transform their outdoor spaces into thriving ecosystems that support biodiversity, pollinators, and soil health.

Why is it good to shop at a small business?

Did you know according to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) there are around 31.7 million small businesses in the U.S., making up 99.9% of all businesses? We're proud to be part of this dynamic small business community.