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Repurpose Your Candle Vessels: Chic And Unique Ideas  So you want to be eco-friendly and repurpose your candle vessels? Well, you're in the right place! Upcycling old glass when your candle is finished is a great way to get creative and choose what's better for the environment. Let's get into it!  First things first - we need to get the leftover wax and the wick out of the glass. There are two ways to do this; hot water or the freezer method.  How to remove wax with hot water.  First you'll want to get a pot of water boiling, make sure it's enough to fill the glass almost completely full. Once your water is boiling, you can pour it into...

Our new Rose of Sharon Lotion Candle is a delightful true rose scent. This candle smells like you've stuck your nose right into a fresh bouquet of roses! Unlike other rose scents - this one is made with natural, plant-based essential oils of tuberose, orange, and sandalwood. The sweet, balsamic softness from sandalwood compliments the richer, more intriguing notes of the tuberose perfectly. With sandalwood softening the rose, we've also added orange for a little twist on the base notes. The orange gives it just the right amount of energy to make the candle upbeat and exciting!  This candle definitely has the power to bring Spring spirit into your home. And with Easter right around the corner, we know there's...

So why does the type of fragrance used in any candle matter? Well, in truth, people can be very sensitive or even develop an allergy to synthetic fragrance. Typical fragrance oils are usually made in a laboratory with unnatural ingredients that are known toxic chemicals such as aldehydes, benzene derivatives, toluene, and more…. I can't even pronounce those! Can you? My rule is if I can't read the ingredients, then I probably shouldn't be bringing it into my home. These harmful chemicals have shown to be endocrine and hormone disruptors. They've also been known to cause respiratory issues, headaches, contact dermatitis, and in very unfortunate situations, cancer.  If this is a concern for you as it is for me -...

Did you know there are steps to take to ensure you get the most burn time and best use out of your candle!? It’s true -- and who better to ask about it than the women behind Creative Energy Candles. Today we are bringing you a few simple actions to take to care for your candle, straight from our office. 

Just because spas around the country are closed or offering limited services doesn’t mean that you can’t pamper yourself. Let’s be honest -- you deserve a break now more than ever. If you set it up well, an at-home spa can be even more relaxing than the real thing (just think: you can get into bed immediately after!). In this blog post, we will tell you just how to achieve the perfect at-home spa day.