Living Good Journal

Living Good Candle Co. three-wick beeswax candle burning beside a fireplace

How Long Do Beeswax Candles Burn? Burn Times and Tips

How long do beeswax candles burn? It depends on candle size, wick count, and how you burn it. See Living Good Candle Co.'s burn times and simple tips for getting the most from every candle.

Living Good Candle Co. scented beeswax candle made with plant based oils

Beeswax Essential Oil Candles: What Actually Makes Them Smell?

Do beeswax essential oil candles always use only essential oils? Not necessarily. Learn how scented beeswax candles get their fragrance and why Living Good Candle Co. uses essential oils as part of...

Beeswax candle displayed in a cozy home with books, a pet bed, and toys, illustrating candle use in homes with pets or kids.

Are Beeswax Candles Safe Around Cats and Dogs?

Are beeswax candles safe around cats and dogs? The wax usually isn't the concern, the scent is. Here's why, and why we point pet owners toward our unscented Bare Beeswax candle.

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Beeswax Candle Kit: What’s Inside and How to Choose

A beeswax candle kit should give you real beeswax, a sized wick, and clear instructions, not just supplies. Here's what to look for and how ours works.

Living Good Candle Co. beeswax candle scent discovery box with gold tin candles, pumpkins, autumn leaves, and seasonal fall decor.

Beeswax Candles for Christmas: A Gift Guide

Looking for beeswax candles for Christmas? Here are gift ideas by person and budget, what to look for, and how to pick a scent for someone else.

Clean burning beeswax candle comparison showing a smoky candle beside a Living Good Candle Co. beeswax candle with a steady flame and honeycomb.

Clean Burning Candles: What Makes a Candle Burn Clean

“Clean burning” isn’t a certified term, it’s soot, smell, and how a candle actually burns. Here’s what causes soot, why beeswax tends to burn cleaner, and what’s really in ours.

Living Good Candle Co. natural beeswax candle with three lit wicks surrounded by pumpkins in a warm autumn setting.

Natural Candles: What the Word means on a Candle Label

“Natural” isn’t a regulated word on a candle label, so it can mean almost anything. Here’s what actually makes a candle natural, wax, wick, and scent, and what’s really in ours.

Close-up of golden honeycomb and American beeswax sourced from family beekeepers for Living Good Candle Co. non toxic candles

Non-Toxic Candles: How to Tell What Is Actually in Your Candle

Looking for non toxic candles but not sure what the label actually means? Learn how to evaluate candle wax, fragrance, wicks, additives, and ingredient transparency so it is easier to understand wh...

Living Good Candle Co. Fig & Patchouli beeswax candle with fresh figs in a warm, cozy fall setting.

Fig & Patchouli: A Dark, Earthy Fall Candle Scent Beyond Pumpkin and Spice

A dark, earthy fall candle scent, deeper than pumpkin and spice. Fig & Patchouli is part of our Nostalgic Fall collection, and it almost turned out completely different.

Living Good Candle Co. Cinnamon Roll beeswax candle beside an iced cinnamon roll on a clean white background.

Cinnamon Roll: A Gourmand Scent That Isn’t Trying Too Hard

A cinnamon roll candle with real depth: cinnamon leaf, coffee extract, and vanilla, built after a trip to NYC to get the scent right. Part of Living Good Candle Co.'s limited Nostalgic Fall collect...