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6 All-Natural Candle Recipes

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Candle making is a beloved pastime for many people. It’s a craft that has been around for centuries, and the popularity of candles shows no sign of slowing down. There is something magical about creating your own candle and watching it burn, filling your home with warmth and light. However, with the increase in popularity of scented candles, there is also a growing concern about the use of artificial fragrances and chemicals that are harmful to our health and the environment.

If you’re looking to create candles that are not only beautiful but also all-natural, then you’re in luck. There are many natural ingredients that can be used to create beautiful scents for your candles. These ingredients are not only safer for your health and the environment, but they can also add unique scents to your candles that you won’t find in store-bought candles.

We’ve scoured the internet and found six all-natural candle recipes that are easy to make and will leave your home smelling wonderful. These recipes use natural ingredients like essential oils, dried herbs, and spices to create unique and delightful scents. Plus, with these recipes, you can customize the scents to your liking, making your candle making experience even more personal.

Whether you’re a seasoned candle maker or just starting out, these recipes are perfect for anyone who wants to create all-natural candles. They include scents like lavender, eucalyptus, vanilla, and more, all made with natural ingredients. You’ll love how easy these recipes are to follow, and how quickly you can create beautiful candles that you’ll be proud to display in your home.

By making your own candles with natural ingredients, you’ll not only save money in the long run but you’ll also be doing your part to protect your health and the environment. So why not give these recipes a try and see how easy it is to create beautiful all-natural candles that will fill your home with delightful scents?

citronella

1- DIY Citronella Candle from The Happier Homemaker

lemonlavendar

2- Lemon Lavender Candle from Homespun With Love

vanilla

3- DIY French Vanilla Candles from Hello Natural

french

4- French Lavender Candles from Jennifer Rizzo

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5- Mini Flower Pot Candles from Mr. Kate

rosemarymint

6- Rosemary Mint Kisses from Savy Naturalista

 

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Learn about China for Kids

China is such a big country with such a long history we can’t possibly cover it all in one blog post, but let’s get to the basics of the People’s Republic of China for kids.

China Basics

  • China is a country in East Asia and is the second-most populous nation in the world, with a population of more than 1.4 billion people. That’s 17.4 percent of the world’s population.
  • Its area is 3.7 million square miles, or almost 9.6 million square kilometers, which makes it the third largest nation by land area. It borders 14 countries: North Korea, Russia, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam. It also borders Hong Kong and Macao, which are considered special administrative regions. Its land border is the longest of any country at 13,954 miles, or 22,457 km. It also has a 9,000 mile/14,500 km border on the Pacific Ocean. 
  • China has been inhabited by humans since the Paleolithic Era and is considered one of the cradles of civilization.
  • Gunpowder and paper, among many other things, were invented in China.
  • The country has been the People’s Republic of China since 1949 when Communists took control of the country. It is a one party socialist republic, where the leader of the Communist Party is the president.
  • Beijing is the capital but Shanghai is the largest city by population (and Chongqing is the largest by physical size).
  • The nation is 91 percent ethnically Han Chinese, and about 33 percent of the people are Buddhist.
  • Because it is so large it has many different climates, including deserts, subtropical forests, mountains, coastal and river environments, grasslands and plateaus.

Chinese National Symbols

The Chinese flag is red with a large gold star and four smaller gold stars in the upper left corner. The flag was adopted in 1949. Red represents the revolution, and the large star stands for the Chinese Communist Party. The smaller starts are for the unity of different classes of Chinese people.

The national anthem, “March of the Volunteers,” became the official national anthem in 1978. The lyrics were part of a poem written in 1934 about armies that opposed the Japanese invasion of Manchuria.

There are many symbols of Chinese heritage including the Great Wall of China, Tiananmen Square and the terracotta warriors.

Chinese dragons and pandas are also considered symbols of the country, and the panda is the national animal. Plum blossoms and chrysanthemums are popular flowers. Unofficially, the red-crowned crane or Manchurian crane is the national bird.

Chinese Learning Activities for Kids

There are so many options for activities related to China, but here are a few things to get you started.

Pack More into Life has a great China unit study broken down into three days that includes crafts, food, music, folktales and more.

Mr. Donn has a great set of informative pages about ancient China, including an introduction to Confucius, Taoism, Buddhism, the major dynasties, oracle bones, cultural achievenemts and more.

Learn more about the Great Wall of China, the terracotta soldiers, and the giant panda. You can even throw a panda party with help from Red Ted Art. Or have kids build their own Great Wall of China with this activity from How Wee Learn.

Play Mahjong online or learn the basic rules of mahjong (not very basic!).

Learn about the lunar new year, make dragon crafts and snake crafts for the year of the snake (2025).

Check out more activities at Activity Village and Teachers Pay Teachers.

It’s hard to say what the national dish of China might be because it’s so large and diverse, but one you can make at home is Hot Pot. Check out the recipe from The Woks of Life. Listen to some traditional Chinese music while you eat!