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?

1- DIY Citronella Candle from The Happier Homemaker

2- Lemon Lavender Candle from Homespun With Love

3- DIY French Vanilla Candles from Hello Natural

4- French Lavender Candles from Jennifer Rizzo

5- Mini Flower Pot Candles from Mr. Kate

6- Rosemary Mint Kisses from Savy Naturalista

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This book, aimed at kids in grades 1-4, is colorful and silly but also educational about how brains actually work, with billions of neurons sending electrical and chemical signals around the body.

“Everything we think, feel and experience comes from an electrical relay race, with neurons passing chemical batons to each other,” the book says. “The constant chatter of billions of brain cells creates your entire world.”

The book compares the brains of mammals to those of crabs (the book is “written” by a crab after all) and notes that crabs have fewer neurons and of course are much smaller, but they have separate parts of their brains that control their eyes and their legs. Crabs are also capable of remembering things, using tools and solving puzzles.

Some animals’ brains allow them to know more about their world in different ways from humans, such as spiders being sensitive to vibrations in their webs and catfish having an amazing sense of taste, with taste sensors all over their bodies.

It notes that 95 percent of brain activity goes toward things we do unconsciously, like breathing, walking and catching a ball flying toward us. It also talks about dreams, memory, how our emotions try to predict the future, where brains came from and fun facts about brains. For example, did you know a sperm whale is believed to have the biggest brain of any creature that’s even lived? Their brains weigh 18 pounds, compared to just 2.5 pounds for humans.

Information on what creatures have the smallest brains, the toughest brains, the most brains and those who actually eat their own brains will delight kids (and maybe gross them out a little bit). They’ll also enjoy learning about the mycelium network of fungi, which is like a brain without a body, and slime molds, which are like a brain without a brain.

It ends talking about why human brains are so special because we’ve found ways to work together, communicate and build communities on a scale bigger than any other animal.

Kids and adults alike will enjoy this colorful, silly and informational book about brains!

About the book: 64 pages, hardcover. Published 2026 by Wide Eyed Editions. Suggested retail price $19.99.

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