Frequently Asked Questions

Are your candles 100% soy?

Yes and no. We won't lie to you, they are made with both soy wax and beeswax. We do START with 100% soy, and add a small amount of beeswax (less than 1%). We could say they are 100% soy, but because of the beewax that wouldn't be completely honest.


Do you use additives?

Absolutely not, unless you concider natural beeswax an additive. As for unnatural additive, we use none. Our blend is nothing more than 100% soy wax and beeswax.


What kind of wicks to you use?

The majority of our candles are made with cotton wicks, although there are a few that are made with paper. None of our candles contain metal, zinc, or lead of any kind.


Are your candles "all natural"?

No. We use fragrance oil to scent our candles, which is synthetic. Essencial oils do not throw a scent as well as fragrance oils do, so we choose to use fragrance. We do have a line of natural candles though, which are unscented.


Are your candles "Triple Scented"?

No such thing - "Triple Scented" is nothing more than a marketing gimick. We don't like gimicks or misleading statements. The truth of the matter is, wax will only hold so much scent. No matter what the blend there is a maximum. Too much fragrance oil will not "soak up" in the wax, but rather rise to the top and make the entire candle (not just the wick) flamable. Very dangerous! So no, our candles are not "triple scented", but they do have the maximum amount of scent possible!


Why don't you use dye?

There are several reasons we don't use dyes, and they are as follows:

- Soy candles do not color well
A pure soy candle (not a soy blend) will not color well. Yes some colors will look nice, but not all. Heavy amounts of dye to get a nicer look may not be appealing at all to some.

- Color is Uneccessary
It doesn't make the candle burn cleaner, it doesn't help the scent. Dye has little purpose aside from making the candle "look pretty", but sometimes doesn't even do that.

- Does Dye Burn Well?
Honestly, I can't say if dye effects the burning of the candle. Since it's an additive, I would guess it does in fact put off some type of chemical release when burned. Everything puts off some type of chemical no matter if it's natural or not. I do not know if dye puts off a bad chemical or not, but I don't want to take the chance if it does. There's little information on candle dyes and the effects in our home. Since they aren't a food, little testing is required.

- Less mess
Have you ever knocked over a candle on accident? I think we all have at least once. I know I have several times, and so have my kids. I've got a few spots of color on my carpet thanks to the dye in the candle. They've come out with a little work, but who wants to spend an hour on their hands and knees cleaning up dye on the carpet? Buying a candle without dye eleminates the need to clean up accidental spills. Remember soy wax candles are supposed to be easier to clean up, and with dye it's not as easy.

- Looks nicer burning
To me, a soy candle with dye looks "gunky" when burning. I'm not sure if that's really a word, but that's the best way to explain it. It looks like a mess waiting to happen!


- Room for alternatives
While it's true, many family candle stores do welcome special orders, many candle companies only offer certain scents in certain colors. By using colored containers or other decorations(see Unique Soy Candles), you can easily change your scented candle often while keeping the same decor in your house.

- Better for Melt Burners
While it's usually unlikely you will ever stain a melt burner, the natural beauty of your melt warmer does not need color in it. Not to mention if your melt warmer is already decorated, dye could clash with the colors of your warmer. Just like mentioned above, it's not neccessary and it only makes it "messy looking".

- Being Unique
Colored candles are available everywhere. We didn't want to sell the same thing as everyone else was, so we leave out the dye. The main reasons are listed above, and being unique is really just a bonus.


What local areas do you deliver to?

We deliver to the central Iowa area. This includes (but is not limited to) Prairie City, Monroe, Newton, Des Moines, Altoona, Knoxville, and Baxter. When ordering online, choose the "In Store Pickup" option. We'll contact you for the best day and time to deliver.


Why do some candles burn uneven or "tunnel"?

Soy candles will burn all the way and not "tunnel".... IF you burn them right. The first time the candle is lit, be sure to burn it for at least 2-3 hours, or until the wax is melted all the way across the jar.


How can I order?

You can from our online store, by phone, or by email. We accept check, money order, and credit card via PayPal. Full contact information for orders can be seen by clicking here.


Do I need a PayPal account to order online?

No. PayPal is a third party that allows store owners online to accept credit cards. When checking out, if you do not have a PayPal account you will just be asked to use your credit card as you normally would. PayPal uses a secure server, and your information can not be stolen. Our PayPal account is listed under the business "Mom's Market", which is another website owned by us.


Can I buy your candles in stores?

Currently no, we do not have a store front nor do we sell wholesale. Since each candle is handpoured when ordered and not mass produced, we are not able to make large quantities for wholesale. Nor would we want to mass produce oure candles. We feel handmade, individually poured candles burn the best and are of the highest quality.


Can I request something not on your site?

Absolutely! Special request are always welcome. Click Here to contact us.

Also see our "Why Soy?" page for specific information about soy candles, and our blog for additional information. More candle articles can be found on our suggestion page.