Auntie B's Wax

Behind

August 20, 2013 by Sara

There’s nothing attractive about being behind.

Is being behind the same as being a behind? Sort of.

I’m behind in reading my favorite blog posts. I’m behind in writing blog posts. I’m behind in my house cleaning. I’m behind with my laundry.

The summer is moving by more quickly than ever; most likely because summer didn’t start until the end of June here in Minnesota. Seriously, I think we had snow in May. Growers of vegetables, like Husby, aren’t very happy with their crops, and people like me feel like it should be the beginning of July rather than the middle of August because the weather pulled a colossal joke on us this year.

I’m making excuses. I can’t blame the weather for my being so remiss in reading my favorite blogs or writing a post or seventeen. I can’t blame the weather for the gathering dust bunnies and smelly laundry in the hamper.

It feels icky to be behind. If feels lazy to be behind. From now on I’m going to be ahead.

Ahead. Get it?

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It’s Beginning to Smell A Lot Like Christmas

August 15, 2013 by Sara

My Grandma Harriet used to say this about summer, “first is 4th of July, then comes the Minnesota State Fair, then it’s Christmas.” She was so right. Time is flying so fast I never even got a chance to post anything about my 4th of July holiday, and the Minnesota State Fair starts one week from today. Before I can say ho ho ho Christmas will be upon us. But here’s the thing: I have already begun the Christmas candle production for the three upcoming shows I have before Christmas.

Oh…yeah.

You see, when I’m pouring candles in Craftland the aromas waft through the house. And yes, you can find some of these great autumn and winter aromas in some of the candles in my Etsy shop right now. Click on the picture to fly to my shop for details.

How could you be cold in the winter with this bright red, Spiced Cranberry candle burning?

How about a nice berry scent to sweeten up those chilly nights?

I know, it’s still eighty degrees outside, even in Minnesota. But like Grandma Harriet said, Christmas comes right after the Minnesota State Fair as the time flies.

In the melting pot lately there has been a batch of delicious Hot Apple Cider candles, some spicy Clove, Amish Harvest with its cinnamon and dried fruit tones, and some creamy Cappuccino Hazelnut for a good measure. Warm scents for the cold weather that’s coming.

I’m looking forward to those cold nights, but not until after the fair. What could be better than cold nights warmed by a flickering flame and the light aroma of…whatever suits you best?

Keep watching the shop for the candle scents you might love. Auntie B’s Wax is a great place to do some holiday shopping for other people too!