Jennifer Nelson is a health and wellness writer with more than two decades of experience. She is the author of Airbrushed Nation: The Lure and Loathing of Women’s Magazines. Love to give homemade ...

As a child, there was nothing sadder than watching a paraffin Santa melt into a puddle of red goop, which is why I still have candles from when I was 12. I like a candle as much as the next guy -- ...

Have you ever wanted to make your own candles at home? The warm, soothing glow of a scented candle can bring a peaceful ambiance to any room. Whether it’s for relaxation, decoration, or even a ...

When you buy someone a candle at the store, it’s a thoughtful gesture. When you make a someone candle with your own two hands, it gives your gift an extra, personalized touch. When most people think ...

If you have a hard time shopping for someone in particular on your gift list, you can't go wrong with a candle. But why shell out big bucks for an overpriced, run-of-the-mill chunk of wax at the store ...

Essential oils are a popular part of holistic aromatherapy and can be found in cosmetics, candles and other natural products. There are nearly 100 types of essential oils, each with its own scent and ...

When fall arrives, thoughts often turn to home and that cozy, comforting vibe we all crave. Lighting a chic, heavenly-scented candle is an easy way to capture that autumnal feel, but the price of ...

As a girl, one of my favorite things to do with Grandpa was tie a rock to a string, then dip it over and over into a Folger's coffee can containing melted beeswax to make taper candles. They always ...

Candles floating in small pools of water truly light up a casual summer table. Like little boats, the candles stay buoyant because of the way that they’re made: They’re flat on the bottom and not too ...