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Candle with wick trimmer from Hyggelight The Growing Candle

Candle Care: Hyggelight Handbook

Common Candle Care FAQs:

The ¼” rule: Do you wonder why the flame is getting so high? Emitting smoke? Sooting up the container? Taking the time to trim the wick to ¼” before each burn ensures a happy candle that sparks only good hygge in any space. This can be done before the first burn too. Hyggelight Growing Candles are hand poured, 100% soy wax, vegan and beeswax free. We like to think of each wick as lighting the way of an even more eco-conscious future! 

The even pool rule: It’s a nice experience to light a Growing Candle while (choose your activity) reading, eating, cooking, or practicing your Octobass. For optimal candle care, allow your Growing Candle to burn long enough for the wax to melt evenly across the top- which could take 2-3 hours… Lucky for you, our Growing Candles have a burn time between 45-100 hours! So, you can relish in all that hygge glory many times throughout the season and choose multiple hygge pots that strike a chord with your unique vibe! #cheezy 

The clean candle rule: Sometimes we let our candles burn beyond what’s recommended- like 5 hours at a time. Yikes! In the event you’ve sooted up your hygge pot, simply wait until the container has cooled and wipe the inside with a paper towel + coconut oil. And remember, candle care works best with eyes open- so no falling asleep! You can also turn or rotate your Growing Candle if you suspect your floors are “tilit-y”. 

For anyone getting too cozy (is there such a thing?) and needing a little wake-up call, here is a list of activities you can enjoy with your Hyggelight Growing Candle aflame. ;) (get your heads out of the gutter, Earth Babes! lol).

Activities that Pair with Candle Care:

 1. Write your holiday gratitude and well wishes on Tree Free Greetings + next to your Growing Candle. Watch that flame ;)! And you should definitely keep the Earth Babe theme going with even more products for "Greener Giving" (like if Thanksgiving and Earth Day had a baby). Check out the 13 Zero Waste Gifts... by our friends at Sustainable Jungle. 

2. Stretch and meditate on a sustainable Botanicals Cork Mat by Scoria (can you imagine doing this while breathing in your favorite Growing Candle fragrance?) ::assumes fish pose::

3. Catch up on your Hyggelight Journal posts like the classic Hygge Your Home and Propagating with Friends- because you’re going to want some fresh ideas for your home decor and design- including what to do next with your Growing Candle buddies! 

4. Singing around the piano or Octobass. Did you know our co-founder Cyndi is a concert pianist as well? No offense to the fireside hearth, but Growing Candles and music are kind of our holiday thing. Just pick your favorite song, favorite beverage and favorite scent. Are you with us? We wish you a merry everything too :)

 5. Cooking up your holiday grub with delicious recipes by people you admire! These should include the recipe cards, quick-scribbled tips and all-day with a rolling pin type food. If you’re a fan of design, your candle care is bound to be centripetal (see what we did there?) to your centerpieces and holiday glow. Is that flour in your hair? Nevermind. We didn’t see anything…

 Cooking is even more relaxing with a Growing Candle in the kitchen! Enjoy the decadent scents of the season. Pictured: Edith- named after co-founder Cyndi's vovo' (grandmother in Brazil).

We want you to know, we are thinking of all of you as we ship a bit of hygge to your homes. Take care, take comfort and keep in touch with your friends at Hyggelight as we forge ahead, growing ideas to take care of you + the planet.

Forever, Hygge Inspired. Planet Obsessed. 

Cynthia Hileman

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Greta
Martha Steele
Love these candles 💫

I first learned of these candles through REI, I bought the Greta candle in Mint/Eucalyptus, mostly because I loved the Greta candle pot. But turns out I loved the scent too! Then, because I love a good chai, I ordered the Astrid with Chai through REI. This was a few days apart. I fell in love! These candles are so well made, I love that I can grow flowers in them once used up, and now I just received my third. A Greta with Lilac. Oh does that smell good. Along with the candle, I also got the wick trimmer. Good thing to have. It’s important to read the tips, I never knew to let the candle burn for a few hours the first time to keep the soy wax level. Also, the extra seeds available to order on the website if one has troubles growing, is a thoughtful gesture. The water color print is just beautiful, and as I collect these candles, I’ll use twine such as they come with, to hang them one beneath the other. So far, all three scents have been truly delightful. I am so happy i leaned about these and o love all their good attributes. Can’t beat the harmony involved in all aspects. Love then!!

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Summer 4 Candle Bundle
Stephanie Kleinfelder
Amazing Candles

I love these candles! Beautiful scents and love the colors and designs of these containers. Would make wonderful gifts!

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Astrid
Gitte Olsen
Wonderful Gift

I received this as a gift and absolutely loved it. I ordered three to give as gifts. Such a beautiful gift that keeps on giving.

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Ida
Susan T
Lovely candle!

So far have only used it as a candle, but love the vase and lilac scent! Excited to grow the seeds

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Clara
Allie Vassar
No smell while burning.

Candle is cute and petite. Smells good and then you light it and you can’t smell it.

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Ida
Lindsey Wells
Mothers Day gift

I love how it turned out and how quickly it got to me: my mom LOVED it and all my sisters wanted to look at it and were so fascinated by the idea and how it works. I’m so excited for my mom to use it! She already knows where she is going to put it once the flowers bloom. Thank you!

Love the concept and the containers are so cute. Also love the smells - the coffee and sandlewood are my favorite.

Love the scents! Coffee candle actully smells lime real coffee. :) LOVE the containers they come in, too! Very pretty.

Candle and Plant Love

I received a candle for my birthday that smelled like cinnamon and clove. It was soothing like a mother's hug and helped me have a restful sleep.😊 I love growing plants, so what a unique 💖 Idea!

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Emma
Sonya W
Adelyn. Smells so good

I was at my favorite flower shop and picked up a cute little candle, Adelyn. The one I picked is coffee and cream. It is the best smelling candle ever. Then I find out it’s a growing candle and comes with a watercolor picture. I’m so excited. I looked at the website and saw the Emma candle which is my youngest daughter’s name. Now I’ll just need a Zoe & Mia ❤️❤️❤️

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Willow
Joan-Maria Leonette
Growing Candle

I absolutely love it. I’ve been trying to order three more, but the order doesn’t go to three. Try to get in touch with you direct, but to no avail.

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Edith
celineg75_5253
Calming Clean and Beautifully Packaged

I absolutely love the Hyggelight Lavender Candle. The scent is subtle yet soothing — not overpowering like some lavender candles can be. It creates such a calm spa-like atmosphere that’s perfect for winding down in the evening. The candle burns cleanly and evenly and I really appreciate the eco-friendly touch with the biodegradable planter and wildflower seed paper. It’s such a thoughtful detail that makes the experience feel even more special. Will definitely be purchasing again — it’s perfect for gifting too!

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Adelyn
hollysalina_6357
Cute concept smells great pricey

It's a very cute candle and it smells lovely. The scent isn't too overpowering which is great when you're sensitive to scents like me. I haven't burned through the entire candle yet so I can't vouch for the seeds but I am very excited to plant them when the time comes! The jar itself is really good quality. I do believe that for its size it is quite overpriced. The concept itself is a great idea though.

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Adelyn
sandiw4_1468
Clean friendly

I love how versatile the products is clean ingredients and god for the environment! All products should do this! Scent smells amazing little goes a long way. Simple packaging which doesn’t bother me

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Adelyn
karenjdbb1_6927
Smooth scent!

This candle is very pretty the packaging is nice and dainty and it smells good not very strong but has a nice scent! Mine is in the Chai scent! It doesn’t last very long but overall is pretty good and pretty!

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Adelyn
shreyan6_3279
Smells great! Great concept and execution!

The candle has a strong fragrance which I really enjoy! I love the concept for this candle and being able to reuse it! I appreciate that all the packaging can be recycled.

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Edith
brandnewquiet_8955
Cute concept and design

First the packaging for this was really cute. I love the idea of how the seeds are delivered as a part of a pretty card. Design of candle itself is simple and modern. The scent was refreshing but light. If you prefer scents to not be overpowering you will enjoy this. I noticed it was clean burning and did not cause me any breathing discomfort like some other candles do. These would make a great gift or treat for yourself.

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Edith
Jay Wolvovsky
Appreciate the details

Very unique idea and very attractive and appealing scents and containers.

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Edith
crenthasdemon_2558
Pros and cons smells lovely though.

Pros: Candle smells lovely strong scent even before opening. Love that it's eco friendly super cute packaging albeit a little too much. Love that you can plant it after burning. Cons: No smell after lighting. Candle smells amazing but unfortunately after lighting this candle there was little to no smell. There was also way too much packaging for such a small candle.

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Edith
missameliamarie_3562
Cute housewarming gift idea!

I wish the scent on this candle was a little stronger but I do love that you are able to reuse it! It was packaged very well with instructions on how to reuse it. It would make a perfect housewarming gift!

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Edith
jessicap1184_766
GREAT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT & TURNS INTO A PLANT

The Hyggelight Lavender growing candle (Adelyn) is a 100% soy wax non-toxic fragrance cotton wick free of harmful phthalates and vegan + cruelty-free candle that not only is great for the environment but comes with plant seeds (that match the scent choice) and a water-color painting. Although the candle is very expensive the fact that it is environmentally friendly burns for HOURS and is able to be used as a pot to grow the seeds makes it worth it. I have been burning this candle for DAYS and it is finally almost entirely burned up. I have planted the seeds (they haven't started growing yet) but I'm excited to see my lavender plant grow. Plus the seeds being in the label is a GREAT choice to keep waste down. I would recommend the Hyggelight Growing Candle to EVERYONE.

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Edith
courtneysisk9_7847
So neat

This is the neatest thing. And it smells so good. I cannot wait to see what grows from planting the label. My daughter loves growing things and candles so this was perfect for her.

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Edith
cocozahav_8926
Loved the Scent and Idea!

This is such a cute idea. I gifted this to one of my friends and she absolutely loves it. It smells good and is a perfect small gift to get someone. I love that it has two uses!

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Edith
kriskris16_9279
Light up a room

The candle was great. Because not only does a scent smell amazing but it's eco-friendly. I I can't even compare this candle to other candles because this is just amazing and packaging. It smells great. It's value for money definitely a plus. I turn candle on every dinner since receiving it. I love that I don't have to worry about harsh chemicals or toxins. The smell of eucalyptus and mint is chefs kiss!

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Edith
princessb631b_7986
Small but mighty!

If you're into candles and you like a not so over powering smell. This candle is for you. Candles depend on my mood. I would say this candle is more for reading a book and just sipping on some melatonin tea before bed. Don't forget to put it out. The base would be great for reusing. The candle isn't strong if you need it for the whole space. This isn't that candle. My husband loves it because it doesn't punch him in the face when he walks into the bedroom.

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