Backyard Soaps & More!

Hi everyone, Kelly here today.  It's a cold, rainy, grey day in Michigan today, and as our fantastic employees are working hard at the soap and candle factory, I am enjoying the scents of autumn all over my house. I'm baking some pumpkin chocolate chip cookies - yum!  However the most delicious smell is coming from my Backyard Soaps & More Extra Large 3-Wick Pillar candle in Smashin' Pumpkin which is burning on my fireplace.  I just lit it for the first time today and it immediately made my house the best smelling place in the neighborhood.  Smashin' Pumpkin is a very strong and spicy fragrance; it is not for the faint of heart, but it is soooooooooo delicious.  It does not smell as sweet as pumpkin pie, but rather blends the seasonal fragrances of pumpkin and white spices.  The wonderful burning candle is motivating me to get my entire house decorated for fall!

If you have never tried one of our 3 wick Xtra large pillar candles, here are a few helpful hints.  Before burning the 3 wick candle please make sure all the wicks are ¼ inch tall and pointed to the center of the candle.  In order to prevent wax from pouring over the sides, initially burn the chunks on top for approximately 20-25 minutes. Blow out and allow wax to harden. When proceeding to burn again please watch carefully until the top becomes a flat surface.  If the wax begins to go over the side- pinch or hug the wax to stop it.  I always make sure I burn my pillar candles on a plate or candle holder. Once the candle has a flat surface burn until the melt pool is no further than ¼ inch from the edge of the candle. On 3-Wick candles you must continuously ensure that the wicks are pointed towards the center of the candle.  I am following these guidelines and my Smashin' Pumpkin 3 Wick Extra Large Candle smells absolutely divine. Oh and the cookies just came out of the oven too and they are delectable.