Thursday, December 23, 2010

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

E-gift Cards make great last minute gifts

Looking for a great last minute gift?  Send the gift of soy candles from HeavenScent Soy Candles

Our e-gift cards are instantly delivered by e-mail and can be redeemed for any of the wonderful soy candles or candle accessories available in our web store.

E-gift cards can be purchased in any denomination from $5.00 to $500.00.

Saturday, December 11, 2010

December Scent of the Month - Spiced Cranberry

Spiced Cranberry Scent Description: Rich woody bouquet with tart cranberry and Christmas spice.

This is a great smelling candle for the holiday season!

Friday, December 10, 2010

The Last Day to Place an Order for Guaranteed Christmas Delivery is December 17th 2010

HeavenScent Soy Candles has many wonderful custom poured candles to choose from .  Each of our candles makes an excellent gift. 

We offer gift wrapping and a message service if you would like us to ship the candle directly.

Purchase your candle by December 17th, in order to ensure that your gift arrives in time for Christmas.

Friday, November 5, 2010

We Raised $190 for Breast Cancer Awareness!

The results are in!  We totaled the sales during the month of October and we will be making a donation of 10% of the total sales to Breast Cancer Research.  For 2010, HeavenScent Soy Candles will be making a $190 donation to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.  Our donation this year is a significant increase over past years, and we look forward to next October when we can again increase the amount that we give toward this worthwhile cause.

Thank you to everyone who made a purchase this October and helped us to support Breast Cancer Awareness!

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

November Scent of the Month: Mulled Cider

Our Soy Candle scent of the month is Mulled Cider.  This scent is Grandpa's hot cider blend with a touch of nutmeg and cinnamon stick added.

This is a great fall scent and perfect for those family Thanksgiving gatherings.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

The Different Types Of Candles

It is no wonder that candles are so popular. These simple light sources create a romantic setting in seconds. However, candles are also used in aromatherapy, to create a pleasant scent, or just to add a decorative element to a room. Candles can even be used in religious ceremonies and weddings.

One of the most popular types of candles is the pillar candle. These candles are cylinder shaped and are made with wax. They are usually scented. People use these versatile candles to create a relaxing ambience in the bath, a romantic ambience in the bedroom, and a pleasant atmosphere in the dining room. Pillar candles are also frequently personalized to commemorate important events, such as a child’s christening or a wedding.

The taper candle is used to add some soft lighting at the dining room table. These candles are designed to fit easily into traditional candlesticks and burn slowly for several hours. They also are used in standard wall sconces.

Votive candles are small candles, but they are usually grouped together to make a big impact. You can use votive candles in lanterns or decorative candle holders, but you should never burn them without having them contained in some way, since they are short and could burn down quickly before you notice that the flame has almost reached the furniture surface.

Floating candles are the ideal way to create a beautiful centerpiece. Having candles float in water is beautiful, since the flames reflect on the water’s surface, but also is a great way to burn them safely.

Jar candles are scented candles made with high quality paraffin or soy. These candles can really make a room smell wonderful. Soy candles are a bit more costly than paraffin candles, but burn more cleanly.

Finally, since candles have an open flame, they can be dangerous to use. To keep your home safe while you are enjoying your candles, there are a few simple tips you may want to follow.

1. Never leave a burning candle unattended.
2. Always use some sort of candle holder. They will help protect furniture from dripping wax.
3. Consider using a candle shade to reduce soot from candle flames.
4. To enjoy scented candles without worrying about an open flame, try candle warmers. The candle warmer heats an unlit jar candle from beneath to release the scent. When you use a candle warmer, you will also help your candles last much longer than candles that are burned.


About The Author: Gray Rollins is a featured writer for CreekCandles. To learn more about candles, visit us at http://www.creekcandles.com/ and http://www.creekcandles.com/aromatherapyscentedcandle/

Friday, October 22, 2010

Breast Cancer Awareness Progress Report

So far this month HeavenScent Soy Candles has been able to raise $50 toward our goal of $250 to support breast cancer research.  From now through the end of the month we will continue to donate 10% of all of our sales to breast cancer research.

Thank you for your support, we will continue to help support great causes!

Thursday, October 7, 2010

October Scent of the Month - Pumpkin Pie

There is nothing like the smell of a homemade pumpkin pie.  A unique blend of spices and pumpkin make this a classic fall scented candle.  Order yours today!

Monday, October 4, 2010

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

During the month of October we will be donating 10% of all of our sales to Breast Cancer Research.  Support us in this effort by making a purchase on our website between October 1st and October 31, 2010.  The donation will be made as a percentage of total sales for the month.  

Our goal this year is to raise $250 toward this cause.

Friday, September 24, 2010

Soy Candle Affiliate Program

Do you have a website or blog?  If so you can earn money through the HeavenScent Soy Candles Affiliate Program.  Our program allows you to promote our candles and in return, we will pay 10% of any sales made by your referrals.  All you need to do to start is go to our Affiliate sign-up page and register for an account.  Once approved you will receive a confirmation e-mail with information on how to link to our page.

Benefits of the HeavenScent Soy Candle Affiliate Program:
  • 10% commission on sales
  • 1 week referral period
  • Accounts are paid by weekly by check or Paypal
Ideas for Promoting Your Affiliate Link
  • Host an online candle party
  • E-mail friends and family
  • Write a blog post
  • Create business cards with your link

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Unwind With Natural Bath And Body Products At Home

After a long day, who doesn’t love to indulge in a warm sudsy bath lightly scented with stress relieving essential oils? Pampering bath and body products are widely available, but many contain chemicals, perfumes and dyes that are often harmful to sensitive skin. There is an alternative for people who choose to go the natural route. Natural bath and body products, including skin care products for men and children have become increasingly popular as the population demands better products and more options.

Why should we consider natural bath and body products over commercial synthetic products? Natural products are more easily recognized, absorbed and eliminated by our bodies than products containing chemicals. Also, natural products can usually be used by the whole family since they do not contain harmful ingredients.

There are quite a few natural bath and body, along with, skin care products available online. Bath and body recipes also make it possible to create quality, effective, natural skin care products right at home. Here are a couple of natural bath and body recipes to try. Keep in mind that these recipes are most often meant to be used immediately and shouldn’t be stored for more than a couple of days.

Natural Moisturizing Bath Bomb

1 cup citric acid
2 cups baking soda
1 tsp. fragrance oil
1 tsp. olive oil

Mix the first 2 dry ingredients together. Next, mix the 2 wet ingredients together, finally, mixing both wet and dry and forming into balls. Let dry for 24 hours before using.

Natural Shower Exfoliating Body Scrub

1 cup of extra virgin olive oil
2 cups of sea salt
3-4 drops of peppermint oil

Combine all of the ingredients, and use in the shower. Do not use on children as scrubs can cause harm to sensitive skin.

Natural bath and body and skin care products are easily found online with a simple Google search. Many online natural bath and body product companies do not carry large quantities of stock and actually make the products as they are ordered to ensure freshness.


About The Author: Sherry Frewerd is a Founding Team Leader for Marlo Quinn natural soy candles & skin care products for Women, Men & Children http://www.marloquinn.net/index.asp?consultant=15 Visit ‘Natural Bath Body & Home’ http://naturalbathbodyandhome.com for more information about pampering yourself everyday!

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Add Scented Jar Candles To Any Room In Your Home

Any room in your home can benefit from the addition of some fantastic scented jar candles. The style of scented jar candles will never fade and they are durable and long lasting. The majority of scented jar candles will last anywhere from 50 to 120 hours. They always look great and they are some of the most affordable candles on the market today.

Everyone loves nice scented jar candles, that is why they are so popular and hard to keep on the shelves of stores. If you look in any home décor magazine you are gong to see plenty of these scented jar candles in all different rooms. Decorators suggest putting scented jar candles in your bathroom to get rid of any lingering unwanted smells, in your front hall so that guests are greeted with a warm and inviting scent and eve the dining room.

When you choose some scented jar candles for the dining room or the kitchen you should take the time to choose the scented jar candles that will promote an appetite. You do not want to choose a smell that will make people not want to eat. A more subtle scent is usually the kind that you want to go for in any room where eating will be done.

You can even use scented jar candles to create a romantic mood between you and your lover. Everyone like to forget their troubles for awhile and what better way to do this than to light up some scented jar candles and sit back with the one you love. Perhaps have some wine and listen to some soft music or even just talk to each other. I am telling you that scented jar candles could make all of the difference to your night any day of the week. Light some up tonight and relax with your partner, you both deserve it.

Scented jar candles are easy to find and are very affordable. You can purchase scented jar candles online or by mail or even at your local grocery store. The best place to get scented jar candles for cheap is the internet. There is a huge market for these fantastic candles online. You will find many different brands for much less than you would find them for anywhere else. If you don’t believe me check it out for yourself, you will be amazed at the savings that you can find on scented jar candles online.

If you do not yet have any scented jar candles in your home, there is no time like the present to get some. Start shopping for your scented jar candles today and get in on the after holiday savings, you will not be disappointed. Scented jar candles can really change the whole feel of your home for the better.


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Friday, September 3, 2010

September Scent of the Month - Autumn Afternoon

Scent Description: A fall afternoon walk through the woods after it has rained. 

Friday, June 4, 2010

June Scent of the Month - Blueberry

Our featured scent this month is Blueberry.  There is nothing like the scent of freshly picked blueberries in the summertime!

Do you enjoy a variety of scents?  If so our candle of the month club is just for you.  Get a great scented soy candle delivered to your home or office each and every month.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Green Wedding

By Rafi Michael

How do you feel about the environment and living green? Why not have an all-natural, eco-friendly wedding! Green weddings are actually some of the most beautiful weddings around, not only is having a Green Wedding is great for the environment but the wedding is very unique from all the others. When planning a Green Wedding there are three things to keep in mind; Reduce, reuse and recycle! It’s just natural for it to be stylish.

Obviously when it comes to the food, it will be organic or fair trade. That’s just a given. Try even serving berry pies with organic berries rather than a wedding cake. A great drink to serve is biodynamically farmed wines. Also, donating left overs is very popular because you are not letting any food go to waste. A great idea for invitations is to use recycled materials or even email. It still get the job done, but in an environmentally friendly way. There are several materials that can be used for confetti. The first is biodegradable confetti also known as ecofetti or flower pedals which is actually very traditional itself. When it comes to kitchenware, use eco-friendly products. You can even use compostable cutlery. It’s made from non GMO corn starch and can literally be thrown into your home compost pile. The wardrobe in the wedding is always very difficult to decide on. In a green wedding, clothes should be rented so they keep on being re-used. If you know you are going to wear the outfit more than once, then it is safe to buy it because it will not go to waste. Or you can look for Hemp gowns or clothes made with organic cotton. Many women are interested to recycle their wedding dress. You can visit nearlynewbridal.com to buy or sell used wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses, tuxedos, flower girl dresses, etc. Hold the wedding ceremony locally.

You will spend less on traveling and also save on gas. Car pooling is a great idea; this saves a huge amount on gas, especially if you’re planning a large wedding. This will keep for a healthier environment and will reduce the amount of pollution being put into the air. At the dinner table, rather than using regular paper napkins use rice paper napkins. When it comes to decorating, hemp draping should be included. Now listen to this, a new product has come to the market in candles. In your green wedding be sure to use Soy Candles. They are made from renewable crops and burn cleaner and 30% longer than paraffin candles, and they contain 100% biodegradable materials. Great additions to centre pieces are milk soaps. They are hypoallergenic and are made from all natural ingredients which make them great for the skin! Another idea for all natural centre pieces is herbs and natural spices. They would look stunning in small crystal glasses tied in neat ribbon for decoration. A common centre piece is small jars of honey stack in several patterns on the table. Each guest is able to take one home with them as a gift from the newly weds. Another great idea for gifts to the guests are all natural lip bombs made from all natural ingredients.

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Monday, May 31, 2010

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Delivery Available in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

HeavenScent Soy Candles offers local delivery within the Harrisburg Pennsylvania Metro Area. Delivery is available for orders of all sizes, from gifts delivered to co-workers and friends to wholesale orders to replenish inventory at your shop.  All orders will be delivered by ViaDelivery.

The cost for delivery is $10 for orders under $75, and free for all orders of $75 or more. We also offer local pick-up at either our Camp Hill, PA or New Bloomfield, PA locations.

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Happy 5th Anniversary HeavenScent Soy Candles!

During the month of May we are celebrating our 5th Anniversary!  In May 2005, HeavenScent Soy Candles started making soy candles in New Bloomfield, PA.

To celebrate this milestone, we are offering $5 off orders through our website.  To redeem your discount just enter the code "5years" into the discount box at checkout.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Outdoor Accessories – Just The Thing To Personalize Your Deck, Porch, Or Patio

By Jesse Akre

You feel like putting a personal spin on your outdoor space, but you aren’t quite sure as to how you are going to do it. Well, you don’t need to stress about the situation because there are actually a slew of outdoor accessories out there that make doing that pretty easy.

For example, maybe you want to brighten up the décor of your house. A great way to make it happen is with rain cups. These are outdoor accessories that are designed to be hung from your gutters in place of your down water spout. They are crafted from all sorts of eye-catching metals, an example being polished copper, and can come in many gorgeous designs from ones that look like watering cans to others that look like bells, and some that are just a simple looking cup. Rain chains are also another nice alternative to those bulky down spouts and just like the rain cups, they come in different shapes and designs.

Rain cups and rain chains are not the only way that you can add some flare to house because there are also other fun outdoor accessories that are available. Like, you can get decorative clocks that are made from materials that can handle the outdoor elements. Another option is wall art. You can get stars, moon faces, lions, and even giant suns to make your space stand out. The choices still don’t stop there either because you can also get bird baths to use as ornamental focal points in gardens, country bells, and there are also wind chimes.

In addition to those selections that are appealing to the eye, there are other outdoor accessories that can make your space more comfortable and functional. Like, maybe there is a chill in the night air when you have friends over and you are in need of a way to warm everyone up. A great option to do just that is portable fire pits. They let you light fires pretty much wherever you want and provide that much needed heat all at the same time. Or, maybe you and your guests always seem to stumble around when it gets dark outside. To prevent this from happening again, all you need to do is purchase some portable torches for your space and there are also hanging lanterns that you can get to, which are perfect for putting small citronella candles in to ward off those pesky mosquitoes.

To easily check out the different outdoor accessories that you could purchase for your space, don’t go to your local garden center or department store. Why not? It’s because they won’t have the selection of items that rivals everything that you can look at while shopping on the Internet. That’s right, online shopping is the way to go because its fast, a great way to find deals, and what you purchased will even be shipped right to you.

If you want to put a personal spin on your outdoor space, then look no further than outdoor accessories. There are a ton of fabulous options to choose from, all of which will be sure to please.

About the Author: Author Jesse Akre is the owner of several niche sites specializing in offering online consumers with valuable product information when decorating and furnishing their home, whether it be indoors or out. Today he offers advice when purchasing beautiful garden finials, lovely weathervanes, and nice weathervane cupola.

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Thursday, May 13, 2010

Wood Wick Candles

The development team at HeavenScent Soy Candles has been hard at work perfecting wood wick candles.   We are pleased to announce that wood wicks are now an option on all of our jar candles.

To order a wood wick, choose your favorite size and scent of candle and just select the wood wick radio button along the right side.  There is no additional charge for a wood wick.

Order your wood wick candle today!

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Richly Scented Candles Are Great For Outdoor Decoration

By Tara Smith

It is that time of year again where we friends and family over for barbeques or meals on the patio. What would set the mood for these types occasion is, after it dark, to have candles strategically set around for everyone’s enjoyment. Not only do they give off a better atmosphere than outdoor bulb lighting, they also give emit an air of enjoyment. Very few cookouts do not go on into the night, so always be prepared and have your candles as back up.

Let us take a look at candles outdoors, as a whole; they can be a marvelous mosquito repellent due to an important ingredient called citronella incorporated into it that causes mosquitoes to be deterred from the area where the candles are burning. They are also useful for camping trips, normally; when candles are used for the outside they are encased in some type of casing to deter any unfortunate accidents. They create a beautiful glow inside the outdoor tents and are quite delightful to watch the flame dancing around.

However, if you would like to use them at home they can be strung along the trees, within their casing, and make for a beautiful patio or backyard. If you happen to own a Jacuzzi, align them around the Jacuzzi and create a very romantic atmosphere. They have a great deal of uses outside just as well as inside the home. All you have to do is use your imagination and the creativity will follow behind and when you are done, just stand back with that look of satisfaction.

If you are of the Jewish faith, and when Hanukah arrives, you can place a very beautiful Menorah in a plate glass window in the front of house. This is a very beautiful accent added to the overall look to your home during the Hanukah holidays.

Nothing is more beautiful than the glow of the different kinds of candles at that flicker off the walls at night. Outside, please note the increase in size of the figures and shadows around you due to the extraordinary light emitting from them.

There are many different types of outdoors that you can choose from even the hand crafted pieces that would make you the envy of the neighborhood. Although, this may be hard to believe, because of the variety and the diverse use of candles, you can actually become an authority on the subject and really know what you are talking about.

First thing, you would have to try to memorize the different types of candles there are. There are candles such as: votive, taper, pillars, Para-soy, and fragrant container jarred filled candles. These are the most popular candles used today and are the most available. The most important element of a candle is what most people would not believe, but it is the wick of the candle that plays a very important role for the candle. The reason it is so important is because it simulates a fuel pump and it draws the liquefied fuel up into the flame to keep the flame continuously burning. Not many people are aware of this, and it really is not important. What is important is the joy and the satisfaction that you will receive from these little joys.

About the Author: Tara Smith is the proprietor and main writer at wholesale candles. Richly scented candles are a wonderful relaxing experience that anyone can enjoy.

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Friday, May 7, 2010

Outdoor Candles

by Adam Douglass

There are various benefits associated with Outdoor Candles. If you are living in an area where the climate is warm and nice for nearly the whole year, you can purchase some outdoor candles which will prove to be a useful investment. The outdoor candles are very cheap if you are considering the cost factor. They help in performing various things and depending on what you use them for and how often they are used, your candles will last you longer than you think.

Citronella Candles are the most widely used type of outdoor candles. There are many uses for this candle. Citronella candles are made in such a way that they keep different types of bugs and other mosquitoes away from places where people eat, cook, rest and play. Mosquitoes are found in almost every corner of the world. They are also found in just about every area of the United States and the world, in some form or fashion. They are a nuisance which refuse to go away when people are gathered outside particularly for parties.

The citronella candles not only help to add a bit of ambience to a family gathering, outdoor party, or romantic picnic but also helps to keep the mosquitoes and flies away. Outdoor Candles for Lighting it is not necessary that outdoor candles should always have a particular purpose. By using the outdoor candles you can add a bit of style to the environment. When you light a candle it reflects a more comfortable and informal atmosphere. The environment around the candle light becomes cozier.

We all know that you can light up an outdoor event taking place in the night in many ways. But lighting outdoor candles tops the list. It is the most practical and relaxing of the many selections. It has a calming and soothing effect.

There are different varieties available in the market today. Big outdoor candles are available that work like lanterns. Small tea light outdoor candles are also available that gives a more Christmas-time atmosphere to things.

When you go to buy outdoor candles you will find that they are not very expensive. People do not spend a lot of time outdoors and need these candles only for a short duration of time. Because of this reason these types of candles do not seem to burn up as fast as they do indoors. It is seen that most outdoor candles come in some type of glass enclosure. The glass enclosure makes sure that the light does not blow out due to severe winds. If wind is there then the flame will be hushed out in just a moment.

You can purchase them from almost all the department stores and grocery stores. They can also be ordered through the internet.

There are different sites in the web which will make your purchase more convenient. By purchasing these candles through the net you will get your candles at a more reasonable price and you can also find the different prices for which they are sold. They are a must have for every yard and garden.


About The Author: For more great advice on Candles, please visit http://candles.articlebee.net

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

May Scent of the Month: Insect Repellant

Our uniquely blended scent keeps the insects away and is still a pleasant scent to smell.  A great alternative to citronella.  We have a wide variety of candle sizes and options.  We have or normal tealight candles, votive candles, and jar candles.  We also have floating candles for parties or special events. 

For all you citronella fans, we also have citronella candles in stock!


These along with our great selection of outdoor candle holders makes any outdoor living area fun and bug free.  Order your insect repellent candles today!

Gift Certificates Make Great Mother's Day Gifts

Mother's Day is Sunday May 9th, don't know what to get your mom this year?  Try a gift certificate from HeavenScent Soy Candles.  Our gift certificates come in a variety of denominations from $5 to $100.   A gift certificate from HeavenScent Soy Candles lets your mother select her own perfect gift.  All gift certificates are available for immediate delivery by e-mail.

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Creating A Successful Outdoor Wedding

By Chris Morton

Planning an outdoor wedding? If so, then you know there is more to think about than just finding a pretty venue and renting equipment. When you are planning your wedding you will also need to consider the special needs of your guests and the uncertainty of the environment. Here are some tips for planning the perfect outdoor wedding: 

Keep the Guests Comfortable
Consider the needs of your guests when you have an outdoor wedding. If it will be cool outside, plan on providing items to help keep them warm. If it will be hot, have plenty of water and cool towels on hand. Maybe even have some parasols or umbrellas to keep the sun off of sensitive guests. Make sure the chairs remain dry and do not heat up if they are exposed to the sunshine.

Have a Contingency Plan
Having an outdoor wedding means that you are subject to environmental changes. Create a plan for things like inclement weather or sudden changes to the terrain. Usually renting a tent will work to keep things going as planned, but make sure that it will suffice to keep you and your guests dry and protected from the elements. 

Watch the Weather
Your contingency plan will usually cover you if you are planning your wedding outdoors and it rains. However, also be aware that your wedding could suffer from wind. Try to use fabrics that will hold up in the wind and ask your stylist to give you a style that will hold up on windy days.

Have a Plan for Sound
One of the most overlooked aspects of planning an outdoor wedding is the sound issue. While you may have found a serene environment in which to have your wedding, factors like the wind, waves, birds, trees, and more all find a way to block the sounds of your wedding ceremony from reaching your guests. Work with your DJ or venue to work on the sound so your guests can follow your ceremony. 

Don’t Be Bugged
Bugs are a part of life and nature and they really like to join the party. Add items like citronella candles and bug spray to your list of items to purchase for the wedding. Even a bug zapper will help keep your guests from pesky little visitors. 

Outdoor Food
Check with your caterer to be sure he or she understands the different needs of an outdoor wedding. For instance, many frostings cannot last very long in the heat, so your cake provider should be able to steer you toward correct choices. 

Stay Hydrated
If you are having your wedding on a warm day make sure your wedding party and your guests have plenty of access to water and other drinks. 

Sunny Days
Make sure you arrange your wedding so that the sun will be out of your guests’ eyes. If the sun is on the back of the guests they will be better able to actually see what is going on during the ceremony. 

Be Lawful
Finally, be sure you have all the proper permits and documentation for your outdoor wedding. Each municipality is different, so check with your city to see what you will need. Also, have the paperwork on hand to provide any authorities that come to check on your celebration. Plus, make sure you follow any limits the city imposes on your celebration like hours your band can play and sound levels.

About the Author: Chris Morton ran hotels and restaurants for 10 years, organising many successful weddings in the process. His wife Sue is a wedding coordinator who has help many nervous brides and their families. Visit http://www.theweddingwizards.com for 100's of tips showing you how to plan a great wedding day

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Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Our Candles featured in Who Knew? 3

We were recently features in a book by Bruce Lubin called Who Knew? 3.  The book is available from the Home Shopping Network.  The book features shortcuts and practical advice that can help to save you money.  Additionally, the book promotes special discounts available from stores and other companies.  HeavenScent Soy Candles has included a special discount for this project and we are excited to have been included.

Saturday, April 24, 2010

Candles for the Patio and Garden

Spring and summer are a great time to take your soy candles outside. There are a variety of uses from creating a welcoming atmosphere to using candles to keep pests away.

Creatively placing candles in an outdoor space can make any garden room inviting and relaxing. It is recommended that you use either unscented candles or an insect repellent variety depending on your needs. Any candle can be used outdoors and some are specifically made for that purpose.

Candles also can play a functional role on a patio or other outdoor entertaining area. Citronella scented candles will help repel gnats and other small insects around eating areas. Candles other than citronella are also available that repel insect.  These candles have a more pleasing citrus smell and work equally as well as citronella candles.  HeavenScent Soy Candles manufactures both all natural citronella candles, and an insect repellent blend candle.

Overall, candles are a great year round way to relax. The soft glow of a burning candle on a summer night is sure to help you unwind. So get outside and be sure to take your candles with you.

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Happy Earth Day

April 22, 2010 is officially Earth Day in the United States.  Today is a great time to reflect on current practices and to identify areas where we can improve to conserve our natural resources.  So take a few minutes today to reflect on what you can do to help renew, reuse and recycle our limited resources to create a clean environment for the future.

HeavenScent Soy Candles has a program where we encourage local clients to reuse their candle jars through a refill program.  Our jars can also be reused for a variety of purposes such as holding fresh cut flowers, or storing small craft items.  As a business, we reuse common items everyday to help reduce costs as well as to help recycle materials.  For instance, we now use old newspapers as a packaging material.  The newspaper functions as well as new paper materials for filling boxes, additionally, it can be ultimately recycled by the consumer.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Champions For Children Fundraiser

HeavenScent Soy Candles will be participating in the Champions for Children fundraiser on Saturday April 24, 2010.  The event will be held at the Capital Area Intermediate Unit offices in Summerdale, PA from 8am to 1pm.  HeavenScent Soy Candles will have a stand set-up with our candles and are proud to be a part of this great cause.

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Decorating Your Outdoor Room(On The Cheap!)

By Kathy Wilson

Outdoor rooms are extremely popular these days, and not just amongst the rich and famous! You can squeeze an outdoor room in almost any space, and decorate it to match the style and mood of your home, inexpensively!

Any room needs furniture, and an outdoor room is no exception. However, much of the patio furniture on the market today is quite expensive. You can make inexpensive resin chairs work for you, however. There are new varieties with a texture to them that looks more like wood than their slick plastic counterparts did. Look for these! Also, the white Adirondack resin chairs sell at my local discount stores from $11 to $15, and look amazingly like the real painted wood chairs, especially from a distance. Dress up your new chairs with some cushions, and they will fit right in to any décor! You can also now spray paint those chairs with a new paint from Krylon called Fusion. Pick it up for about $4 and customize cheap plastic chairs. (Hint: Look at garage sales for used ones you can repaint!)

Once you have your furniture in place, time to think privacy. Hopefully, you are protected on at least one side by a wall, fence, or building. A great way to offer yourself some more private moments is to use a trellis as an extra wall, and plant fast growing vines at its base. You can anchor the trellis in a planter to make a moveable wall. Morning glories, scarlet runner beans, and moonflower will all cover your new “wall” in no time!

If your outdoor room is protected in part from the weather, fabric curtains can be used outdoors as well. I suggest using cheap flat sheets and either a staple gun or a grommet kit. Cheap muslin can work as well, and is so inexpensive it can just be replaced the next year! This is a great technique for the end of a porch or deck, and can help control the sun as well. Be sure to use tiebacks for those times you want to let the breezes blow through.

Lighting is so often overlooked in outdoor rooms because of its expensive nature, but this doesn’t have to be the case. Candles and torches are wonderful for outdoor meals, and solar lights can be used for safety, without the expense of electrical installation. Strings of clear holiday lights are magical wrapped around a tree, or over a porch beam. Luminerias can be created with recycled cans and a punch tool, then drop a candle inside.

Finally, don’t forget accessories to add charm and style to your outdoor rooms! Pick up some unfinished bird houses at the craft store, and decorate them with paint, then hang in a group on the garden fence or wall. Use scrap lumber to paint signs for your garden room with inspirational sayings, or words. Use your hand tools as décor items and hang them on the fence or wall. Lean an old picket fence against the porch wall,( or a new one, you can get a premade picket fence piece for around $8 at the home improvement center!) then place planters of flowers in front of it. Add cut flowers in pretty pitchers and bowls from the kitchen, pick up candles at the dollar shop, and lay out a fabric napkin or two as an impromptu tablecloth.

Any way you do it, an outdoor room is worth having in any home, and with a little creative thinking can be decorated with style, comfort, and the spirit of the seasons which coax us out of doors.

About the Author: Kathy Wilson is an author, columnist, and editor of The Budget Decorator and other popular websites. For hundreds of free budget decorating ideas, visit her at http://www.TheBudgetDecorator.com.

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Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Win a $25 HeavenScent Soy Candles Gift Certificate

Visit the Leslie Loves Veggies blog to enter to win a $25 gift certificate from HeavenScent Soy Candles.  Two runners up will receive a 6oz. candle.  Click here for more information on how to enter the contest.

Good Luck!

Saturday, April 10, 2010

Country Decorating Ideas For Your Home

By Bill Brennan

Do you dream of walking through endless meadows of fresh flowers or wading through meandering rivers and bubbling brooks? Does the warmth and cosiness of country living appeal to your senses? Country style rooms are warm-hearted but not prosaic; trendy but not fashion-obsessed.

Acquiring the Country Look
Rustic simplicity that is modest, unassuming and friendly forms the core of country home decor. Though flexible enough to include natural materials of all kinds, hand made period pieces, well-worn antiques as well as reproductions, country style furnishings will rarely include designs that are delicate or furniture that is formal. Look for rustic, sturdy and durable country furniture that is hand crafted; country furniture is rarely machine made.

There are several types of country decor styles, from American Rustic and European Country to Vintage or Modern Country. While sticking with one style of country decor for your entire house is a safe, simple and time saving option, the very coordinated sameness that you tried so hard to achieve can look monotonous and humdrum after a while. Mix and match complementary country-styled furnishing and give every room a refreshing yet eclectic look.

Here are a few vital elements of country style décor. Mix and match the different elements in different rooms to acquire a country look that is time-honored and yet unique at the same time.

Wooden Surfaces
Wood is the key material in rustic country style décor. For an authentic country look and feel, the style should be plain and simple, the wood unpolished, with the wood grain visible and chips and scratches completing the natural look. Cabinets, beds and tables are hand carved in oak, walnut, cherry, hickory, pine and other exotic woods. Cabinets with inlaid tiles and wooden chairs with colorful cushions enhance the beauty of natural wood and are great additions in rustic country interior decorating.

If you are hesitant to invest huge sums of money into your country style décor endeavor, you could acquire the country style look with smaller items including wooden bowls filled with usable items; wooden kitchen accessories; rustic wooden shelves and wooden containers such as large camphor boxes or smaller carved chests.

Country Texture
Textured surfaces that emphasize the beauty of natural materials are indispensable in country interior decorating. Wicker furniture and willow baskets are excellent accessories for any country style décor. They are comfortable, relatively inexpensive and impart a casual country atmosphere to any room. Colorful, terracotta bowls, plates, jugs and vases in different glazes add country color to any room.

Country Lighting
Nothing breathes country atmosphere into any room more than the warm, gentle light emanating from a live flame. No dimmer switches and railing lights in your country room. Instead go in for antique candelabras for the dining table and side tables, petroleum or candle-lit wall sconces and real petroleum lamps or chandeliers with real candles handing from the ceilings.

Country Fabric
Natural fabrics including cotton and wool are a simple, cost-efficient, yet wonderfully effective way of enhancing the rustic country atmosphere in any room. Blankets in soft, natural-dye colors; embroidered tablecloths and cushions-covers or an old sampler, framed in wood and hung up on the wall are all suggestive of country living. Avoid synthetic, man-materials of any kind. Quilts in faded, muted, subtle color combinations that hint at long usage infuse the room with an old-world country charm.

Country Accessories
Windsor chairs, Adirondack chairs, dry or fresh wild flowers, quilts, vintage baskets, blue and white ceramics, floral linens and tapestries, wire or wicker baskets, wall clocks, candle holders and wool blankets are all reminiscent of country living.

About the Author: Create a country décor with hardwood flooring or for more lavish appeal look at marble flooring.

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Thursday, April 8, 2010

Do Something Smart And Unique: Earth-Friendly Wedding Decorations

By Amy K. Spade

It might seem wasteful to you to decorate and use all of these cut flowers in order to make a big room beautiful for one night. Are there any environmentally friendly options?

Change the setting
The easiest way to keep from using cut flowers and dried petals is to have your reception and ceremony outside. This sounds like trouble in the making, but it’s a lot easier than it sounds. If you have a large space in someone’s yard or in a park(with everyone’s permission), you can set up a large tent for the reception hall and even the ceremony if you’d like.

Since guests will be under a roof, there is little need for worrying about the weather and they can still see the beauty of the outside as they eat. Find a beautiful setting and light some lanterns around the tent, it creates a soft glow well into the evening.

New ingredients
Of course, if you’re looking for the most earth friendly eating options, you will want to select the buffet option with a limited portion of food. Any additional food can be donated to the local shelter if you’d like.

You will not be using any plastic forks or cups, so you will need a lot of glasses and silverware to make sure that you don’t run out. Napkins can be cloth and washed instead of thrown out.

As decorations, you can spread lavender along the tops of the tables and then include small tea lights as well as larger candles as needed. Find candles that burn clean (as soy ones do), and these are quite friendly to use.

If you’re looking for a centerpiece, you can choose to have tall silver or gold vases in the middle (metal) and fill them with ice and a bottle of champagne for the table. This looks great, plus it serves a function. You can then give away the vases for planters at the end of the night.

Using kegs instead of individual beer cans is a great way to cut back on waste—even if it can be recycled. Recycling tends to be more and more difficult to do as the night goes on.

Let the conversation and the happiness decorate the night, not things that you will only throw away the next day. Being earth friendly isn’t difficult when you think of other ways that you can use things after the wedding is over.

About the Author: Amy Spade is an expert on planning weddings, and she has written an amazing totally free minicourse on how to make sure that you have the day of your dreams and avoid wedding day disaster! Get the free course now by clicking Your Special Day from Start

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Wednesday, April 7, 2010

New Lower Price for Scent Samples

We have lowered the price of our scent sampler to $2.50 as a result of changing from votive candles to tea light candles.  Select five of our over 60 scents to try before buying a larger candle.  These samplers are also a great way to try our many scent options.

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Perfectly Pennsylvania

A selection of our soy candles can now be purchased at Perfectly Pennsylvania located inside the Harrisburg International Airport.   Perfectly Pennsylvania is a unique gift store that features items made by Pennsylvania companies. This shop is known for their unique gift baskets.

We are happy to be working with Perfectly Pennsylvania and are glad to have them as a distribution partner.

Sunday, April 4, 2010

Happy Easter

HeavenScent Soy Candles would like to wish you and your family a Happy Easter!

Friday, April 2, 2010

How To Create A Room Outdoors

By Patio Furniture LLP

Many people view their garden as an extension of their house. In fact, in recent years, the phenomenon of people extending the comfort and luxury of their homes into the “great outdoors” has grown dramatically. Fuelled by this massive change of consumer interest, patio and garden furniture manufacturers are developing stylish products to enhance the comfort and convenience of entertaining outside, whatever the weather or climate.

The home’s living space can now be extended both literally and visually. There are barbeques and fireplaces of all different sizes and styles, from basic to high-tech and patio furniture and accessories that will help set any mood.

Creating an outdoor room is relatively easy. You should think about what effect you are trying to achieve; do you want it to be minimalist, light and cool, or do you want a more Mediterranean feel. Whatever look you’re after, there are some essential items that belong in any outdoor room.
  • A grilling and eating area – this is usually pulled together with a hearth product, such as a fireplace, a patio heater or a chiminea
  • Landscaping – raised flower-beds are a particularly good idea if you don’t have much space, as you can fit more in and they add interest. Tubs and a range of different heights of plants are also a good idea
  • Lighting – ambient lighting is a very important factor in creating your outdoor room, as this will not only affect the mood, but also how long you can stay outside! Try lanterns, fairy lights, candles or solar powered lights
  • Sculptures – These can help create a cohesive feeling within an outdoor space, in the same way ornaments can indoors. Try not to go overboard with these, though - one or two, depending on the size of your garden can work very well.
Other outdoor rooms take the concept further with the addition of pizza ovens, cocktail bars, water features, and pools.

About the Author: Patio-Furniture LLP has a range of beautiful garden furniture to help create the perfect outdoor room. With lots at discounted factory-direct prices, you’re sure to find something to suit your needs. Visit their website by clicking teak patio furniture

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Thursday, April 1, 2010

April Scent of the Month - Lilac

The fresh smell of spring flowers is sure to help elevate the mood at your home or office. 

These candles smell just like a lilac and are sure to keep your thoughts of warm sunny spring days.

Friday, March 26, 2010

Tips to Living Green

  1. Purchase energy efficient appliances. They cut carbon pollution and save you money!
  2. Make sure your dishwasher and washing machine are always full before you run them as this will save energy and money
  3. Weather-proofing your home is a great way to save energy. Caulk your doors and windows, add insulation or add shades to use in the summer!
  4. Leaving your computer for awhile? Put it on stand-by & it will take less energy than shutting down and restarting
  5. Fix leaking faucets. The constant drip wastes water, energy and money, so repair them as soon as possible.
  6. Eat more veggies! On average, it takes nearly 10 times as much fossil fuel to produce animal protein compared to plant protein
  7. Unplug appliances and phone charges when they aren’t in use. If they’re plugged in, they’re drawing energy and costing you money.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Earth Hour

Join us and many other individuals, businesses, cities and states on Saturday March 27th at 8:30 and turn off your lights.   According to the official Earth Hour website "In 2009, more than 4,000 cities in 87 countries went dark. Here in the United States, and estimated 80 million Americans participated, along with 318 cities and 8 US states."

We will be using soy candles to light our home for the hour to help save energy and increase awareness of how we can save our natural resources and encourage energy savings.  Throughout the rest of the week, we will be posting energy saving tips and ideas on how to live green to help raise awareness for this event.  Visit the earth hour website today to sign-up to pledge to participate in the event as well as to learn more about what you can do to reduce your energy use year round.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Benefits of Soy Candles

Soy candles are made from all natural renewable ingredients. By purchasing soy candles you are helping American farmers. Once the soy beans are harvested they are pressed into wax flakes. These flakes along with natural dyes and scented oils are used to create a premium candle. These candles have a wide variety of benefits over traditional candles.
  • Made from an all natural renewable resource
  • Burns cleaner than traditional candles (No black soot around the top of the jar)
  • Supports US farmers
  • Lasts 50‰ longer than traditional candles
  • Soy Candles are made with non-toxic materials
The benefits of soy candles extend beyond the renewable source and farm benefits. When burned, soy candles last longer because they burn cooler than traditional paraffin wax candles. Additionally, soy candles are less likely to trigger allergies because they burn cleanly and do not produce as much soot and smoke. Though they are not 100% soot free there is a noticeable reduction in the amount of soot while the candle is burning.  You can clearly see the difference when a soy candle is burned along side a paraffin candle. Soy candles do not produce the black ring of soot that forms at the top of many popular candles.

Monday, March 22, 2010

Thursday, March 18, 2010

How To Celebrate Everyday

By Greg Williams

Everyone needs a little happy in their lives. A little something each and every day to remind yourself that you are special and worthy and that life is good.
There’s so many ways that you can do this, that it would be nearly impossible to mention them all. However, here’s a few of my favorites.

Light A Candle
That’s all, just light a candle. Light one when you come in after work, the pleasant aroma will help you relax and give the room a special light. Having candles on the table at dinner time automatically makes the mood more celebratory – it’s peaceful, it’s relaxing, and if you have kids, it makes them excited to get to blow them out! Excited kids can make anyone smile, and that’s worth celebrating.

Have Dessert
You don’t have to go crazy, here. No one needs to be eating birthday cake or an ice cream sundae every night of the week, but ending your day with something sweet is such a great way to make it a special ending. Keep some of your favorite chocolates in the cupboard and have a couple – and if chocolate or sweets aren’t your thing, go for some fruit. Enjoy the taste, texture, color and smell. Really let your senses take over and you’re *poof* in the middle of a celebration!

Turn On the Lights
String some twinkle lights outside and enjoy them after dark. It doesn’t have to be Christmas, just a strand or two of white lights are understated enough yet lend a festive air to the back patio or deck. Sitting out under some tiny lights can lend an atmosphere of magic to your surroundings, and suddenly it’s a party!

Turn Them Off, Instead!
Turn out the lights, for another kind of atmosphere. Light up your outdoor fireplace, grab a glass of wine (or bag of marshmallows depending on your company) and enjoy the beauty of the flames. Share stories of your life (or scary ones for the kids) and celebrate who you are. Invite those around you to do the same and you will find yourself automatically celebrating them!

Play Some Music
While you’re outside enjoying life, bring out a radio or CD player. Put on your favorite tunes and really enjoy them. If you’re in a dancing mood, get up and dance! Whether you’re jumping around to the beat or swaying to the gentle melodies, dancing is an amazing way to celebrate just being alive. It’s one of our oldest forms of self-expression, and one that we should all indulge in.
It doesn’t matter what you do to celebrate life, just that you do it. By doing one or two small things each and every day, you’ll find that you’ve brought more beauty, peace, happiness and celebration to your world and that’s something that’s worth getting excited about. So, kick back, kick up your heels, or cozy up in front of a fire and enjoy living.

About the Author: outdoor fire pits. Browse tons of sweet firepits for your backyard. From portable outdoor fire pits to permanent fire pits, they have the perfect fire pit for you.


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Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Soy Floating Candles and Soy Warmer Tarts

Warmer tarts and floating candles are now available in a 12 pack!

The new 12 packs will replace our 10 pack sizes effective immediately.  The change is the result of customer feedback about our tarts and floating candles.  After reviewing the comments, we found that in addition to being a more convenient size, the 12 packs were more efficient to make and had less waste and we were able to find a more environmentally friendly packaging material than our current plastic wrapping. 

 

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Party Candles

We have a variety of styles and sizes of soy candles to meet the needs of your event, from a casual get together to a formal function.  There are a number of other options as well. For example you can add a custom logo to your candle for a formal event or select the color, shape and size for your votive candle.  Whatever your need, HeavenScent Soy Candles will create custom candles that will make your event shine. Our party candles come as unscented by default, but you do have the option to choose a scent for your candles.  Each order is custom made so you know that your candles are fresh and were made just for you.

HeavenScent Soy Candles makes custom party candles, great for your next get together, corporate function, or wedding. We have a number of colors, styles and sizes to choose from.  Our two larger party candles can be upgraded to include a company logo, or personalized information about your special event. 

To order just visit our website or download our custom candle brochure and select the style that is right for you.  All orders are shipped via UPS and shipping is calculated at checkout.

Our soy candles are made of all natural ingredients from the soy wax, to the cotton wicks, we only use the highest quality materials to make our candles.  Additionally, these candles produce less soot than traditional candles.  This makes them a great choice for office parties and other indoor locations as well as outdoor venues. You can learn more about the benefits of soy candles on our information page.

Remember, the more candles you order the lower the price per candle!

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

March Scent of the Month - Revitalizing Rosemary Mint

The Scent of the Month for March is Revitalizing Rosemary Mint.  This is a wonderful fresh mint smell which some even say can help ease headaches.

This scent will help you to welcome spring and start getting you to think about getting back outside into your garden.  All of our candles are made with 100% soy wax and burn clean and evenly.

Don't forget, you can enjoy our scent of the month automatically if you join our candle of the month club.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Gift Certificates Available Online

Gift Certificates are a perfect way to give HeavenScent Soy Candles as gifts.  No more guessing their favorite scent or what custom color they would like for their candle.Gift certificates may also be used to purchase one of the many candle accessories that we have in stock.

We offer denominations from $5 to $100.  Gift Certificates are delivered by e-mail within 24 hours of placing your order. We will even include a custom message from you to the recipient at no additional charge.

Visit our website and send a gift certificate to a friend or loved one today!

Saturday, January 30, 2010

New Votive Candles

The votive candles at HeavenScent Soy Candles will be changing.  Due to some changes at the company that makes our wax, we are no longer able to get soy wax that we can use to make the molded votive candles.  Effective immediately, we have changed to a 3oz. votive candle in a glass votive jar. 

Our prices for these new votive candles will be unchanged from our previous prices.  The prices are:
$1.75 for an individual votive
$15 for a 12 pack of votive candles

Our wholesale prices will also remain unchanged.

The other change that we will be making is with our scent samplers.  Previously the scent sampler was comprised of 5 votive candles for $4.50 shipping included.  Due to the additional weight of the new candles we will be changing the sampler program to 5 tea light candles for the same price. 

Friday, January 22, 2010

Enter to Win a Free Snowman Reed Diffuser

Enter to win a free snowman reed diffuser from HeavenScent Soy Candles.   For more details or to enter the contest, visit Audrey's Giveaway Blog.

Hurry this contest ends February 5, 2010 at 10PM Central Time.

The contest is open to Residents of the US & Canada.

Saturday, January 9, 2010

Discontinued Scent Clearance Sale!

HeavenScent Soy Candles is clearing out their inventory of discontinued scented candles.  We have limited quantities of candles in scents that we can no longer get, so we are selling them at a reduced rate to clear them out of inventory.

You can get these clearance candles at either our Ebay Store or on our website.  Remember quantities are limited so place your order today.

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

2010 Candle of the Month List

HeavenScent Soy Candles is pleased to announce our 2010 Scent of the Month list.  These are the scents that will be included with our candle of the month club as well as monthly discounts and specials on these select scents.  Check out our website often for weekly specials.



Scent of the Month for 2010

January - French Vanilla
February - Love Spell
March - Revitalizing Rosemary Mint
April - Lilac
May - Insect Repellent
June - Blueberry
July - Hawaiian Paradise
August - Georgia Peach
September - Autumn Afternoon
October - Pumpkin Pie
November - Mulled Cider
December - Spiced Cranberry

Saturday, January 2, 2010

Reed Diffusers Now Available

New for 2010, HeavenScent Soy Candles has a new line of Reed Diffusers!

Reed Diffuser Refills
We also offer reed diffuser refill kits so that you can reuse your favorite reed diffuser bottle.  Each of the refills comes with new reeds and a 4oz. bottle in the scent of your choice.  Visit our site today to see the complete line of reed diffusers we have available.

Snowman Reed Diffusers
We also have started to add our own line of reed diffusers, take a look at our snowman diffusers.  These elegant snowman heads come complete with everything you need.  You get 10 reeds and 4oz. of scented oil in your choice of scents.

Happy New Year

HeavenScent Soy Candles would like to wish all of our customers and vendors a Happy New Year!  Check back soon for our 2010 list for scents of the month and our new product list.