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McIntosh Apple on Sale

2010-10-09T07:43:00.000-07:00

Why this is the best time of year!
Ahhhh, the scensation of walking through the bright foliage on a bright, sunny, fall day. Picture it - you're wearing your favorite sweatshirt, your skinny jeans, walking with your favorite person without a worry in the world.
You've picked the pumkins you want for your front porch, you got the perfect giant mums, and the farm stand has fresh baked apple pies - you don't have to peel, slice, bake or clean a darn thing!
On the way home, stop by Soyfire Candle for 20% off the cleanest, most natural scented McIntosh Apple you've ever smelled.

Now when you get back home, you light your Beanpod soy candle from Soyfire Candle in North Conway, put on some soft music, pour a glass of hot apple cider... maybe you earned a hard cider? The rest is up to you!

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Sizzling Summer!

2010-07-19T08:26:00.000-07:00

There's something about Summer which just makes me want to burn citrus scents all season. Is smelling Lemon Citrus as refreshing as drinking a tall glass of lemonade? Perhaps psychologically. At least for me. So whenever that mercury starts to rise, I abandon all the sweet and flowery scents and devote my fragrance selection exclusively to citrus. At the moment, I am enjoying a blend of Pink Grapefruit, Lemon Citrus and Fruit Slices. Now since, Beanpod doesn't manufacture Pink Grapefruit in soy beads, you can do one of two things: Either start with a Pink Grapefruit jar candle and "Season" it with a blend of Lemon Citrus and Fruit Slices soy beads - OR - burn one jar candle of each scent in the same space. Either way you will get all three scents mingling together creating a blissfully fresh citrus blend. Enjoy!

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Mid-Summer's Night

2010-07-13T10:11:00.000-07:00

I don't know about the rest of you folks, but it is SWELTERING here in the East. Temps have been between 88 and 100 degrees with high humidity for well over a week now. So what is a person to do? You might not think that this kind of weather lends itself to burning candles - and you'd be right - but what I've noticed in my un-air conditioned arrangement, with all this humidity, our house gets very stuffy and stagnant smelling, especially after being closed up for the day to keep the heat out. Electric bead melters to the rescue!

Electric melters have gained popularity lately for those who don't want to worry about open flames. They're great for people with pets, or young children, or college students whose dorms don't allow flames. "Plug In" melters, which fit directly into an outlet are very much the rage nowadays, too. Bottom line: electric melters are not difficult to find, but can be just the thing to fragrance your house without adding even half a degree of heat on a hot day!

So what's my recommendation for a nice scent for a stuffy house? Stick with citrus! Blend equal parts Raspberry Lemonade, Lime Citrus, and Fruit Slices soy beads and click that electric melter on. Then draw those blinds, turn on a fan and grab a chilled glass of white wine sangria! Ooh la la!

And don't worry... January will be here before we know it!

This Just In: Beanpod Candle changing their jar design!

2010-07-10T07:11:00.001-07:00

Coming soon to Soyfire, look for Beanpod's new, sleek design!

The Best Ways to Burn

2010-06-13T11:14:00.000-07:00

Lighting a candle seems like a pretty straight forward activity, but what you may not know about burning candles might be preventing you from getting the longest, cleanest, most effective burn for your money. Here's just a few tips everyone should know before lighting their next candle:

Jar Candles:

*The first time you light up your soy candle, you should be prepared to let it burn for a while. The preferred time is to allow a soy candle to burn one hour for each inch in diameter of the candle. For many soy jar candles that would equate to 3-4 hours of burning, as they are 3-4 inches wide. The reason for this is to get the best burn pool going. As it burns you will notice there is a slow spread of the melted oil from the center towards the edge of the jar. You don't want to extinguish you candle until the pool has reached the edges of the jar each and every time you light it. If you plan on going to bed an hour after you light your candle, start burning smaller-sized candles.

*We frequently say, "Candles have a memory and they love to carry a grudge!" Candles 'remember' how wide their oil pool was in the past, and they will grow to that size in the future. That means if you only burn them a little while the first time around, they will stick to that size burn pool and burn down through the candle, instead of making use of the wax around the edges. This is the primary source of candles "tunneling" or leaving excess wax stuck to the sides of the jar.

*Your scent comes from this burn pool. The larger it is, the better the scent. You will get more fragrance from a larger candle than a smaller one and you will get more fragrance from your candles if you burn them for long periods of time before extinguishing them.

Pillar Candles:

To prevent dripping, when candle burns down to the point that you can no longer see the flame, allow to cool completely then slice off the top of the outer wall of the pillar to allow proper burning to continue. If you choose, you can throw the excess wax into the top of a melter to get the most from it!

Taper Candles:
Our palm wax tapers are dripless, but to ensure this: avoid drafts, excessive vibrations or nearby heat sources and be sure tapers are straight and set firmly in their holders. (We sell Taper "huggers" in our store to help achieve a straight, wobble-free taper.)

Votives:
Votives are made to liquefy; burn them only in appropriate holders, never burn a votive without a container that reaches up to the top of the candle.

Avoiding soot:

Although soy wax burns much cleaner, the all cotton wick may cause some soot. Also, if you light your soy candle with matches or a typical lighter (even a budget candle lighter) the flame usually paints the jar black. Use a candle lighter with an adjustable flame that can be kept only large enough to light the wick, not blacken the jar.

*Keep your wick trimmed only when it's too long and has a mushroom top on it. Avoid burning candles in drafts (ie. outdoors, near a fan or heater/ AC unit).

*When putting your soy candles out, pinch the wick with your fingers or a Candle Quencher. This will virtually eliminate smoldering and soot residue caused from blowing or snuffing out wicks.

If you follow these simple tricks of the trade, you will be able to get much more burn time for your money, as well as an optimal candle-burning experience!

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Relaxing Retreat

2010-05-21T09:32:00.000-07:00

We all need a little retreat once in a while. Maybe we can't always arrange for that long-spa weekend that we feel we deserve, but maybe just a mini-vacation in your own bathroom will be enough to rejuvenate your spirit until you can make that trip a reality! To create your own Relaxing Retreat you will need:

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1 quiet hour
1 large bathtub
1 bottle of bubble bath
1 fluffy towel
Assorted glass holders
(2) boxes of Beanpod Candle Solitude tealights

Mix it up a little and grab a book, or beverage if you'd like. Maybe pop in a relaxing CD to listen to - whatever is going to help you relax. Everyone is entitled to a little "me" time, you're no exception! Make your own retreat today!

Weddings and Candles

2010-05-08T07:15:00.000-07:00

June is a very popular time for weddings. If you are helping to decorate for one of these weddings, you may be looking for a unique way to 'say Spring' in the decor. Instead of traditional centerpieces, why not use candles appropriate to the season? Every season has it's themes, colors and scents to match.
In the early planning stages of your wedding it is important to choose the theme, and within that theme are the flowers. Your choice of flowers also produces a scent and you can add to that theme by adding specially scented candles to augment the desired aroma of your flowers. Even the Unity Candles, if selected as part of your ceremony, can be scented! Using candles in your wedding adds the aroma of your selected scent to the witnessing of your union. Together they will make your day one to remember.

Favors:

Weddings are a special time for the Bride and Groom. The unity of two becoming one through marriage is a special celebration that you want your guest to remember long after it is over. Wedding favors are traditionally given to remind your guests of your happy moment of unity. What better gift than candles as a wedding favor? That candle you gave as a thank you may be far more than a memento of your wedding. The sight and aroma of the special scent you chose, surrounded by the romantic moments of a wedding may rekindle the romance in married couples, or stimulate those seeking a romantic relationship. What a way to say thanks and be remembered at the same time!

The ceremony:

Selecting a candle for use in your wedding ceremony doesn’t have to be white. If you choose to use the Unity Ceremony, you will need three candles. Two candles are lit in the ceremony area with one larger or taller candle remaining unlit between the smaller candles. Traditionally the Unity candles are white tapered candles. Our palm wax tapers burn for over 10 hours and are unscented and dripless, so they make a wonderful addition to any ceremony, but don't feel compelled to stick with white. Feel free to use whatever color you'd like!

Normally the unlit and larger candle is placed higher than the others. This is traditionally a pillar candle, but could also be a jar candle if you prefer. You could even decorate the jar or pillar with a pretty ribbon or other ornaments to personalize the unity candle that much more. As the Ceremony begins and the two are joined as one, a predetermined point is chosen when the Bride and Groom together light the middle or larger candle from the two smaller candles as a sign they have joined together.

Again, in choosing candles it is best to coordinate the scent you desire with the flowers you have decided upon. Secondly you want the colors of the candles also to blend with the flower colors of your choice. The idea is to fill the room or chapel with your desired sight and aroma to help your guests to remember your wedding. Also, remember to have someone save your Unity Ceremony Candles. Two you can light just to remember your day, and one to be your Anniversary Candle!

The Reception:

Small crystal bowls, or even large mouthed crystal goblets can be filled with water and glass tealight floaters for a romantic effect and pleasing scent. Traditional candles arrangements are very nice, but using the glass tealight floaters can transform an event. Beanpod Candle brand tealights burn for 8-10 hours a piece, so they are extremely useful in illuminated wedding receptions - no need to worry about re-lighting! Plus, using glass floaters, you don't have to worry about the troubles that come along with wax floating candles: melting, burning out, capsizing, etc.

When the glass candle floaters are placed in a larger container, bringing out the optimum mix of colors, shapes and sizes, they can create a gorgeous centerpiece. Goblets, or martini glasses can be displayed down the center of banquet tables, or along gift tables, or even the cakes table to provide illumination and atmosphere.

Food coloring can even be added to the water to re-enforce your wedding colors or themes. Stones, marbles, shells or other ornaments can be added into the bottom of your containers to further personalize things. With floating tealight holders, you can be as creative as you like and make a truly memorable event.

There are endless ways you can use candles in your wedding. Explore them. Combining sights, sounds, and aroma will make your reception very memorable for everyone, and mostly for you. It’s your wedding. Fill it with the senses you will remember all your life.

Springtime Fragrances

2010-05-08T07:13:00.001-07:00

Spring has sprung. It's time to change the air in your home from the hum-drum of winter and brighten things up a bit. For many people, spring is a time to open their home to friends and family and start to enjoy the fact that it's warm enough to entertain outdoors once again.
No matter how you choose to welcome spring into your home, there are a lot of ways candles and can be worked in to help you welcome the season.

The main thing people think about in Spring is flowering blooms and nature coming back to life. While you may not have the greenest thumb, and also may not have a flowering paradise in your yard, you can use candles to take part in the season. Purchase candles scented with appropriate flowers of the season such as lilac, and enjoy the scent of the blooms.

One thing many people expect in spring is the rain that will keep those flowers blossoming throughout the season. After all, where do you think the 'April showers bring May flowers" line came from. If you don't want a house overtaken by the scent of flowery blooms, you instead may choose to appreciate the rain that will bring those flowers to life outside.

Beanpod Candle offers light, water-scented candles like Ocean Mist and Fresh Water that can be lit in your home to fill the air with the scent of air that has been cleaned by a soft spring shower. Additionally, these candles come in beautiful shades of blue that can be used not only to scent the room, but also as an attractive addition to your décor.

Of course, some fruits and vegetables start to bloom this time of year as well. These are scents that can be brought into your home to make the air always appetizing. Among the fruits that are in season now are raspberries and strawberries. Additionally, vegetables such as cucumbers are in season at this time as well. Beanpod's Raspberry Lemonade, Strawberry Cream or Herb Garden might just be what your looking for to fit his bill! Additionally, scents like Beanpod's Aloe Vera and Bonsai Tree embrace the earthly, light scent of new fresh, grass and greenery.

Any combination of these scents can be put together in your home to give it an air of a spring harvest. More than anything, just focus on whatever scents fill you & your home with energy and vitality, that's what Spring is all about!

This Just In! Beanpod Candlescape Jars now available in-store

2010-05-01T11:50:00.000-07:00

This week we got our first shipment of Beanpod's brand new Candlescape jar collection. These gorgeous candles feature exotic blended fragrances and all come in sleek, tall cylinder jars with shiny, silver tops.

Fragrances include "Fireside Chat," a dark-taupe colored candle featuring a fresh and woodsy blend of cedar and eucalyptus. The soft-green "Smiles & Laughs" candle is a clean blend of lotus, ginger and waterlily. "Summer Nights" is a fiery red and combines the energizing fragrances of grapefruit and raspberry. The creamy-orange colored "Cocktail Delight" will transport you to a tropical oasis with notes of citrus & cilantro. Lastly, the peaceful blue "Evening Glow" is a relaxing combination of fir needle, orange & lemon.

Candlescape jars are available in 10.5 oz, 18.5 oz & 25 oz. sizes and can be purchased in our store or ordered by phone.

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: May Day

2010-05-01T09:53:00.000-07:00

Happy May Day, everyone! Boy, you couldn't ask for a nicer one here in the Mount Washington Valley. It's pushing 80, the winds and chilly temps from earlier in the week are just memories now, and the sun is making everything bloom and sparkle! The Lilacs are even beginning to bloom - almost 3 weeks ahead of schedule! Truly, this has been an amazing Spring! So, on this amazingly gorgeous May Day, one's thoughts naturally lean toward the fresh, fragrant smells of Spring which inspires today's recipe. Blend Beanpod Candle's Lilac and Pink Petals soy beads in an Aloe Vera candle and light! In but moments, you will be instantly transported to a sunny, mountainside oasis!

Soyfire Candle Announces Month-long Fundraiser for Jen’s Friends

2010-05-01T08:20:00.000-07:00

Wouldn’t it be nice to help out your friends and neighbors just by doing something nice for yourself? For the month of May, mention Jen’s Friends when you make a purchase at Soyfire and Jen’s Friends Cancer Foundation will receive 20% of your total purchase price! Jen’s Friends Cancer Foundation provides supplemental financial assistance and other resources to cancer patients and their families who are uninsured, underinsured, or financially challenged, allowing them to focus on battling cancer without worrying about the indirect financial burdens that often arise. Financial support is tailored to the individual’s needs, and may include support for housing, utilities, groceries, pharmaceuticals, childcare and travel costs.

“We at Soyfire are proud to have this opportunity to help one of the most important charities in our community. In this economy, non-profit organizations need more help than ever,” said owner, Michael Kline. Soyfire just completed its first-ever month-long fundraiser for the White Mountain Community Health Center this April. “We decided that setting aside a whole month to raise funds for a deserving organization was the best way we could truly help support those in need in the Mount Washington Valley.”

There is no limit on purchase amounts, or the amount of times you may stop in throughout the month. Even orders made through Soyfire’s website count. Just enter "Jen's Friends" in the address 2 field during checkout and we'll do the rest.

Soyfire Candle is located in the Red Barn Outlet Center on Route 16 in North Conway. Soyfire offers over 50 fragrances of Beanpod brand candles: 100% soy wax candles cost less, burn cleaner, toxin free and last longer than even the best paraffin brands. For more information, please stop by any day from 10 am – 6pm, or call 603-356-8969.

This Just In! Beanpod announces Hang-a-Bean Air Fresheners to be discontinued

2010-04-30T10:06:00.001-07:00

Get 'em while you can: Beanpod has announced it will be retiring the Hang-a Bean Air Fresheners as of May 2010.

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: A Perfect Cinco de Mayo!

2010-04-30T09:51:00.000-07:00

Cinco de Mayo is coming up next week and have you given thought yet as to the best way to celebrate? Throwing a perfect gathering for friends is pretty easy, just gather the following:

1 colorful tablecloth
10 servings of fajita fixings
10 hungry friends
10 casual place settings
2 Buckets of Margaritas or the beverage of your choice
1 pinata
1 hot grill
1 CD of mariachi music
4 NEW! Beanpod Candle "Cocktail Delight" Candlescape jars

Place the tablecloths over picnic tables before guests arrive. Heat grill and begin cooking 45 minutes prior to dinner. Light candles at least 20 minutes before guests arrive to fill the air with the fruity aromas. Preset the pinata. Turn on your music. When your guests arrive, fill their glasses, serve the food and have a blast!

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Raspberry Margaritas

2010-04-20T11:17:00.000-07:00

Mmmmmm.... margaritas. Is there something I like more than a margarita on a warm sunny day? I don't think so! Of course it's not always "appropriate" to carry tequila with you everywhere, so if you want to enjoy the aromas of a tall pitcher of Raspberry Margaritas, just try this: burn on candle each of Beanpod's Raspberry Lemonade, Lime Cooler, and Lemon Citrus and suddenly you're on a warm Mexican beach being served a frosty glass by your favorite pool boy, Juan Carlos. Hold the salt, please Juan!

Traditional Candle Color Meanings

2010-04-19T10:59:00.000-07:00

It's never bee easier to compliment your mood. Just pick a candle to go with the energy you want to bring into your home!

Green: Abundance, growth, money, success, wealth, physical healing, health, marriage, fertility, employment, balance, Stimulates growth, healing, financial success, good luck, new job, good harvest, nature appreciation, love.

Yellow: Intellect, wisdom and honor, action, inspiration and creativity, studying and intelligence, concentration, memory, logic, learning, attraction, confidence, intellect, inspiration, energy, cheerfulness, sunny disposition, changes, endurance, stability and security.

Red: Energy, vitality, and strength, health, passion, love, protection, fire, fertility, fast action, strength, potency, physical love, courage, warmth, energy, attraction, magnetism, desire, action, power, willpower.

White: The Balance of all colors: Spiritual enlightenment, cleansing, clairvoyance, healing, truth-seeking, purity, innocence, clarity and unity, Dawn, purification, peace, truth, protection, spirituality.

Pink: Devotion, love, tenderness and faith, friendship, romance, honor, spiritual healing, caring, affection, forming partnerships, peace, emotional healing, Universal love, purest form of love, love that is unconditional, spiritual love, sensitivity, healing, enhances joyful and lively conversation.

Gold: Enlightenment, protection, success, wealth, money, masculinity, playfulness, luck, divination, victory.

Silver: (Light Grey) Victory, Stability, meditation, Developing Psychic Ability, Removal of Negative Power, Repelling Destruction, Cancellation, Neutrality, Stalemate.

Peach: restoration and rejuvenation

Violet: Independence and financial success

Ivory: (beige): neutrality, balance and harmlessness

Lavender: Manifestation and selflessness, spirituality, compassion, understanding, inspiration, very calming.

Blue: Communication, truth, peace, calm, losing weight, wisdom, understanding, protection, harmony, inspiration, patience, health and happiness, luck, communication, loyalty, peaceful, cooling, contentment, harmony, devotion, meditation.

Orange: Cleanses negative attitudes, situations and places, happiness, business deals, attracting good things, success, career, goals, stimulation, attraction, power, luck, sudden changes, Warmth, energy building, enthusiasm, attracts success and prosperity, emotional healing, attracts friends, courage and ambition.

Brown: Earth, a balanced color. Rituals for material gain, eliminates indecisiveness, furthers powers of concentration, learning, telepathy. Expands financial success, finds lost items. Material prosperity, Home, friendships, balance, concentration and studying, wealth, success, intuition, psychic powers and ESP. Protecting pets, Said to help find lost items.

Purple: Meditation, spirituality, success, confidence, hidden knowledge, protection, divination, All forms of expansion, expands what you already have, spiritual protection, power, wisdom, healing, recognition, enhances psychic ability

Rose: Compassion for self and others, humor, Love, romance, opening the heart, forgiveness, compassion, healing, joy, creativity, endurance, strength, stability and security.

Black: Burning black with any other color dissolves negative energies!

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Banana Split

2010-04-16T11:58:00.000-07:00

Mmmmmmm... I could go for something sweet. Anyone for a banana split? OK, maybe not an actual banana split. That would be a lot of calories. Plus it's not quite warm enough out there to truly indulge in an ice cream treat. But that doesn't mean we can't surround ourselves with the decadent fragrances! This is a fun one, because - just like making a real sundae - you can go as crazy as you want. I recommend starting with Beanpod Candle's Vanilla, Chocolate & Banana Cream Pie flavored soy beads. Depending on your preferences, you can also add Toasted Hazelnut, Strawberry Cream, Orange Vanilla, Angel Amaretto or Whipped Cream! Have fun with it!

What to do about Mothers Day?

2010-04-09T12:44:00.000-07:00

Mother. Is there any other word in the English language which so instantly conjures a feeling of complete love and gratitude? The bond between a mother and her child is truly an amazing and sacred thing. Sure, we try to tell our Mothers how much we love and appreciate them throughout the year, but somehow picking a gift out for Mothers day can be a daunting experience - as though we needed to find just the thing to sum up everything she has ever done for us.

First: relax! One of the best things about Mothers is that they do everything they do not expecting lavish gifts and heaps of gratitude. That's one of the reasons we love them so much! With Mothers, truly it is the thought that counts. Find something that expresses a sentiment you couldn't quite put into words yourself, one that hearkens back to a shared memory or experience, or one that simply shows you know her preferences and you are all set!

At our Soyfire store we carry a beautiful line of Pavilion brand gifts, each comes in a gorgeous gift box (no wrapping is always a bonus in my opinion!) and inscribed with a simple, but genuine, sentiment. Different styles and shapes are available, come in and check them out!

You could also pick out a special scent that you reminds you of Mom: Did your mom make the best Apple Pies in the world? Did you vacation at the Seashore when you were little? Is she mad for Lilacs? Or maybe she's a coffee-fanatic? Pick a fragrance that says something special. Something "her."

If you're creative, why not use candles as a jumping off point? You can use tealights, empty jars, colored sand, beads, and some wire to string together homemade patio lanterns! Or start with some tealights, glass floaters, and glass cylinder vases to create a gorgeous display for her. You can fill your cylinder with fresh fruit or flowers, or just colored water. The choice is yours! Moms love it when you express your creativity!

Whatever you choose, just make it from your heart. She'll love it. Trust me... I'm a Mom myself.

April 2010 Fundraiser: The White Mountain Community Health Center

2010-04-09T09:26:00.000-07:00

Soyfire is proud to announce its first-ever monthly fundraiser: The White Mountain Community Health Center!

The White Mountain Community Health Center (WMCHC) is a private, non-profit 501(c)3 health care provider located in Conway, New Hampshire. The health center is the "safety net" provider of the greater Mount Washington Valley meaning it provides care to the under-insured and uninsured population of the region.

Today, the health center provides services to over 3,500 area men, women and children. Patients have access to a wide array of medical and social services.

This April stop in or log on and treat yourself or someone you love to a Soy candle or gift and we'll donate 20% of your purchase to the health center - just mention the center and it's done!

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Mountain Oasis

2010-04-09T07:56:00.000-07:00

It's such a joy to live in the White Mountains, constantly surrounded by beauty. Even on a rainy, Spring day like this, the sights and smells are just amazing. With the trees budding and flowers blooming, and the evergreens glazed with raindrops, there's no better time to get out and take a walk through nature. Still, if you'd prefer to stay dry, just try this mix: Burn one candle each of Beanpod's Fresh Water, Evergreen & Bonsai Tree fragrances. It's a soft, fresh blend that will instantly transport you to the top of a mountain ... and you don't have to leave your living room! Even if you don't have these scents, you still don't have to leave your house - just order them online!

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Spring Thaw

2010-04-07T13:52:00.000-07:00

What an amazing, glorious Spring we've been having! We've been truly spoiled. Never in all my years of New England living have I experienced an actual Spring. I could get used to this! Windows opened, sleeping with fans on, dining on the porch for dinner? These are things that usually don't happen in New Hampshire until late May! Normally, in April we are thick in the middle of "Mud Season," that quintessentially New England time period where the melting snow disappears into the soft, thawing earth and you're left with that earthy hopeful scent lingering everywhere you turn. Since we sort of skipped this "fifth season" this year, I thought I'd recreate it with Beanpod. Just melt Beanpod's Bonsai Tree, Herb Garden, & Pink Petals soy beads in a melter and enjoy! Then just make sure you go outside and play afterward!

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Spring Rain

2010-03-23T10:57:00.000-07:00

Create the clean, light scent of Spring Rain with Beanpod Candle! If you enjoy using soy beads, simply cobine Beanpod's Fresh Water, Bonsai Tree & Lilac beads in your favorite melter. Not a fan of melters? No problem! Just burn one candle in each scent in the same area and enjoy the same benefit!

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Long Winter’s Nap

2010-03-22T11:31:00.000-07:00

Boy, oh boy have we been spoiled? The Northeast has had a positively spectacular end to winter with unheard of warmth and snow melt starting in late February and continuing right through this past week. Never can I remember packing up my snow shovels and rock salt as early as St. Patrick's Day, so this week's wintry chill should not surprise me. Surely, we're not heading full-force back into winter, but it's enough to give us pause and enjoy this last throes of winter as it waves goodbye. It makes me think of those restful, clean fragrances I love to burn on chilly winter days and inspired today's recipe: Long Winter's Nap. To make this scent, start with Beanpod Candle's Solitude scent and combine it with their new 2010 fragrance, Pink Petals & calming favorite Lavender. Now curl up and dream of those warm Spring days which are waiting in the wings!

The Health Effects of Burning Candles

2010-03-22T10:51:00.000-07:00

Are burning Soy Candles Really Better for Your Home and Your Health?

Two popular issues surrounding the use of scented candles are one, the positive environment and effects of aromatherapy treatment and two, the threat of soot and toxins creating an unhealthy environment. Evidence suggests that if you not careful, it is possible to create an unhealthy environment while trying to create just the opposite.

Let's deal momentarily with the topic of aromatherapy. One of the basic concepts of mind/body medicine is that a positive frame of mind helps to keep people in good health. Aromatherapy is thought to improve a person's mental outlook and sense of well-being by affecting the area of the brain that regulates emotions. Relaxing and pleasant smells stimulate emotional responses of pleasure and relaxation. Without any technical qualifications to endorse or reject the ideas for any particular health result, I'll leave that debate to the trained professional aroma-therapists.

Now let's explore the second matter - soot and toxins. With 7 out of 10 households enjoying candles on a regular basis and scented candles being a popular gift, we should know if we're giving poisons to our loved ones. Paraffin candles, even expensive or popular brands, produce toxins, probable cancer causing agents, and nasty black soot that leaves visible trails in your home. While most candles made in the US do not use metal in their wicks, there are no laws governing it and many candles, especially imported candles may still contain lead wicks. A University of Michigan School of Public Health study revealed that after one hour, one third of the candles tested emitted unsafe levels of lead into the air. We recommend that you never burn a candle with a metal core wick.

How much damage can one candle cause? According to David Krause, of Indoor Air Solutions, results of recent experiments have shown that certain paraffin candles can produce up to 100 times more soot than low-soot producing candles. The American Lung Association also warns that burning paraffin candles can emit toxins in measurable amounts, into your home's air and testing by the EPA has confirmed that paraffin candles, and the smoke and soot they give off, contain several dangerous chemicals in significant quantities. These chemicals include known or probable carcinogens, neurotoxins and reproductive toxins.

No one knows for sure if paraffin candles cause cancer, but there are at least 4 cancer-causing chemicals associated with paraffin candles. The EPA lists these chemicals on their website:

1) Benzene (EPA classification as Group A, known human carcinogen).

2) Carbon Tetrachloride (EPA classification as Group B2 probable human carcinogen).

3) Trichloroethane (EPA classification as Group C, possible human carcinogen).

4) Toluene (EPA classification as Group B2 probable human carcinogen).

So what's the alternative to petroleum based candles? The long-standing favorite has been beeswax, but beeswax is very expensive and is generally not an option for the most popular candle variations - scented jar candles, tea lights and votives. The relatively new petroleum alternative comes from soybeans grown in Iowa. Be forewarned, many large candle makers are offering so-called soy candles, that may be as much as ninety percent paraffin (petroleum based) and 10% soy wax. Soy "blend" is not the same as a 100% soy wax candle. Candles made entirely from soy wax burn cooler and last longer than paraffin wax. Soy wax is derived from plants and is a renewable resource that's non-toxic, biodegradable and better for the environment.

As more people learn about the effects of burning paraffin candles in their homes, they're switching to soy candles and coming back for more while sharing great success stories. So the next time you want to create a relaxing, inviting or romantic atmosphere in your home, don't do so at the risk of your health or home. Choose natural soy candles as a healthy alternative.

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Spa Day

2010-01-26T11:52:00.001-08:00

I don't know about you, but it seems like the weather in this country has done a flip-flop. I'm hearing reports of snow in Tallahassee, and up here in New Hampshire, it's practically Spring-like. To that end, it puts me in the mood for new, Spring-y scents like this one using one of Beanpod's newest fragrances: Fresh Water. To make Spa day, just combine Aloe Vera, Fresh Water & Lavender soybeads in your favorite melter and breath in the soft, fresh aroma. It's as relaxing and rejuvenating as an early Spring!

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Bananas Foster

2010-01-26T11:50:00.000-08:00

It's time to start playing with Beanpod's new 2010 scents! Today we'll experiment with the scrumptious new Banana Cream Pie fcragrance. Ooooh, it's a keeper. Now if you tend to induldge in desserts as I do, you'll love this recipe for Bananas Foster. Just start with an Angel Amaretto candle and "season" it with Whipped Cream, Banana Cream Pie soy beads.

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Winter Forest

2010-01-22T13:26:00.000-08:00

We've had nearly a foot of new, fresh powder fall over the past week in New Hampshire. There's nothing us snow bunnies like more than reading a sentence like that! Whether you're hitting the slopes, breaking a new cross country trail, or just strapping on the snowshoes, you simply can't get enough of that fresh, crisp smell of being immersed in a snowy forest. Well, if the time comes when you simply must go inside and warm up, here's how to recreate that scent: Start with Beanpod's Adirondack Mountains candle and "season" it with Evergreen and Solitude soy beads.

New Specialty Line Available!

2010-01-09T11:39:00.000-08:00

This just in! We are proud to announce that we now carry all 8 scents in the Oasis Pure Soy line at our flagship North Conway location. These gorgeous candles are made in the USA and feature soft coloring, double wicks, and - of course - 100% pure soy wax. The scents are very unique and just heavenly when burned. Fragrances available are: Lilac Bamboo, Warm Vanilla, Toasted Vanilla, Sweet Orange & Mango, Kiwi Apple, Aloe Spa, Amber Rose, and Mandarin Clove. Each 13 oz. jar will burn for approximately 60 hours and retails for $19.99.

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Season's Greetings

2009-12-10T10:57:00.000-08:00

Christmas is only 2 weeks away!

Tis the season for a new recipe! Try this one: Start with your favorite melter an pour in a tablespoon each of Candy Cane and Angel Amaretto soy beads, then just a sprinkle of Evergreen beads on top. Warm and enjoy all aromas as the mingle and dance about the room!

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Spiced Punch

2009-11-29T14:07:00.000-08:00

It's the HOLIDAYS!!!! My favorite tradition at this time of year is to make a big vat of wassail, or spiced punch. My husband was the first person to introduce me to this Christmas classic and now it just doesn't seem like the holidays with out it. Even better than the warm, sweet , spicy taste is the smell that lingers through the house. To get that scent all season long, just burn Beanpod's American Harvest candle and "Season" it with McIntosh Apple & Cranberry Clove soy beads.

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Thanksgiving Evening

2009-11-18T07:31:00.001-08:00

Aaaah, Thanksgiving. It is my most favorite holiday of all. It's impossible to corrupt or commercialize. It is quite simply a chance to join with family and friends and be reminded at how much we have to be grateful for. Of course, the food helps, too! A traditional Thanksgiving dinner is one of the greatest collections of yumminess there is, and of course, what is dessert without a slice of Pumpkin Pie and a cup of coffee? So here is Beanpod's version to get you in the mood... To make the aroma of Thanksgiving Evening, burn one candle each: Vanilla Coffee, Pumpkin Pie and Toasted Hazelnut. Just mind your husband doesn't loosen his belt out of pure instinct!

This Just In! New Gift Lines in our Flagship Store

2009-11-16T09:29:00.001-08:00

We are so excited to announce our new gift lines have arrived at our flagship store in North Conway, NH! The perfect gift for everyone on your list, our Pavilion candle holders each come with a lovely sentiment inscribed on it as well as a gorgeous and elegant gift box for the perfect touch! Stop in any day to see them all for yourself!

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Lemon Coconut Cookie

2009-11-16T09:07:00.000-08:00

It's that time of year again! Holidays are nearing, dinner invitations are more plentiful, waistbands are expanding and we don't mind one bit! I can't believe it's already time to start stock piling cookies in the freezer to have enough supply for the holidays! Here's one recipe to enjoy that won't even require breaking out the Kitchen aid mixer! To enjoy the scent of Lemon Coconut cookies, combine Beanpod Candle's Lemon Citrus soy beads along with their Beach Walk and Sugar Cookie soy beads in your fave melter! Mmmmmm.... tart and sweet and oh so yummy!

This Just In! Beanpod announces discontinued scents

2009-11-02T13:12:00.001-08:00

This just in! Beanpod has announced it will DISCONTINUE Cedar Chest, Gingko Ginseng, Honeydew Melon & Rosebud in 2010. Supplies are limited, so if you love one or more of these scents, order now and get them while you can!

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Cornucopia

2009-11-01T09:35:00.000-08:00

It's November! That means thoughts of corn husks, pumpkin pies, Underdog balloons, and horn-o-plentys! To make a traditional late-autumn scent combination, try today's recipe: Cornucopia. To make this recipe, burn one votive (or jar candle) each of Pumpkin Pie, Cedar Chest, and American Harvest. It's a delicious mixture of scents to keep you cozy on these dark evenings. Enjoy!

New Beanpod Fragrance of the Month - Hot Apple Cider

2009-11-01T09:25:00.000-08:00

Happy November, everyone! This month's Fragrance of the Month is Hot Apple Cider and it is one of the most popular of all of Beanpod Candle's Fall & Holiday collection! When you smell it, it's not hard to tell why! What's better at this time of year than the autumnal smell of apples, mellowed by the cozy, warm fragrance of cinnamon and mulling spices? Seriously, we are always sold out of this scent well-before Christmas, so stock up now and save!

Our New Commercial!`

2009-10-04T12:10:00.000-07:00

Happy Anniversary to US!

2009-10-03T07:23:00.000-07:00

5 years ago this weekend we opened our doors here at Soyfire Candle! What a wonderful ride it's been, too! We could never have anticipated the overwhelming response an entire store devoted to soy wax candles would bring. We are so very grateful for all our customers and are pleased to be able to make a small difference in people's lives: helping them breathe better, save money, and stop painting their ceilings! So on this happy day, let us extend our heartfelt thanks to all our customers who have made these past 5 years possible! We truly appreciate your business and look forward to many more years of bringing you the best in Soy candles!

Paraffin vs. Soy - some facts

2009-09-26T12:21:00.000-07:00

Paraffin candles are made with paraffin, a white waxy substance that is a bi-product of fuel. When burned and in liquid form, it emits soot and carcinogens, such as carbon monoxide, into the air. Since this is airborne, you, your loved ones and your pets can breathe these substances into your lungs. The gray-black residue that is left behind is known as "ghosting" and can be seen in excess on the tops of candles, curtains, walls, and in your air filters. High levels of these toxins have been known to cause illness in some who frequently burn paraffin-based candles. Symptoms can include headache, dizziness and nausea. Those with pet birds or reptiles should be extremely cautious burning paraffin candles since these animals are very sensitive to pollution.

Over the past few years, the soy candle has grown in popularity and for good reason. Soy candles do not contain any of the toxins or soot that paraffin candles release. This means you can burn your candles without the worry of ghosting on your curtains and walls, or clogging up your air filters. You can also breathe a sigh of relief knowing that you and your family are enjoying cleaner air that isn't polluted with carcinogens. Some allergy sufferers find that soy candles are less irritating than paraffin candles because of the absence of soot and toxins. Soy candles are easy on the environment, not only do they not emit toxins, but they are a renewable source! Unused paraffin wax is not biodegradable, but soy candle wax burns clean. You can even use the jar for other purposes after you've cleaned it. Here's some more good news, soy wax can actually hold more fragrance than paraffin wax, so you get a strong fragrance throughout the life of the candle. You can also enjoy your candle much longer because soy wax burns at only 127 degrees fahrenheit, which is a much lower temperature than paraffin candles.

So to sum up: soy candles burn longer and cleaner than paraffin. Why would you burn anything but soy?

The Sense of Scents

2009-09-13T10:35:00.000-07:00

Research has shown that our sense of smell is tied to our emotions and state of mind. Our sense of smell also enhances the foods we taste. In fact, over 20 different sensations that are normally thought of as tastes are in fact fragrances! Today hospitals, real estate agents and home owners are using scents to promote a positive and welcoming environment. Keep in mind that scents can't alter one's mood, but they can be a powerful tool for those who want to relieve stress, improve their spirits, or create a warm and cozy atmosphere.

So how does this all work? When we smell a particular scent, we associate it with a memory or a mood. For example, the smell of Ocean Mist might remind you of relaxing on the beach listening to the waves lazily lap against the sunny shoreline. This can be a soothing, relaxing experience. Although scents do not have the same affect on everyone, there are some that have proven to reduce stress, such as Lavender, and some that uplift and revitalize such as Pink Grapefruit and Lemon Citrus.

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Autumn Punch

2009-09-11T09:25:00.000-07:00

It's another perfect, crisp day in the Mt. Washington Valley. We've had two frost warnings and the heat in my house tried to kick on yesterday morning, but the afternoons are warm and sunny. It's just the best time of year and I wish this weather could last all year! It's extra exciting becasue this chill in the air means it's candle burning season again! There's nothing better than lighting a cozy, spicy scented candle on a cool Autumn evening! Here's a new recipe to get you in the mood: Combine Beanpod's Orange Spiced Tea, Fruit Slices, and Cinnamon Spice soybeads in a melter and snuggle up with your favorite book, dog or person!

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Afternoon Tea

2009-09-06T10:04:00.000-07:00

The Fall & Holiday scents are officially back and it's time to work them into the recipe rotation! There's just nothing better than enjoying those warm, cozy scents as the nights and mornings get cooler and cooler! Here's one to get you in the mood to pull out your box of sweaters! Start with an Orange Spice Tea Candle and "Season" it with Pumpkin Pie and Oatmeal Cookies Soy Beads. Who cares if Summer went by in a blink? Long live Autumn!

New Vintage Poster in the Works!

2009-08-25T10:05:00.000-07:00

Exciting News!

Dianne Mello and our friends at the Framed Art Superstore are at it again! They will be releasing the SIXTH in their series of Vintage-looking local Ski Posters this November. It's a big secret each year which local mountain will be featured and what the image will consist of, but we were offered a super-special sneak peak this week and it's AWESOME! So which mountain will it be? So far, they've featured Attitash, Cranmore, and Wildcat mountains. So what is your vote? Has your favorite mountain been featured yet? Will there be more funny hat wearing skiers in this one? Stay tuned this fall to find out the answers these burning questions!

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Baked Apple

2009-08-16T11:17:00.000-07:00

It's hard to believe it but it's almost time to be back to school, Fall & Holiday scents are slowly sneaking their way back onto our shelves and more and more leaves are turning every day up here in New Hampshire. Ladies and Gentlemen, fall is nearly hear! And that makes me start leaning toward the bakery section once again. Fall is a time of sweet, spicy, cozy scents, and with that I give you today's recipe: Baked Apple. To make this recipe, combine McIntosh Apple, Cinnamon Spice, and Whipped Cream soy beads in the melter of your choice and warm. Be careful, though, this scent might make you want to pull out your sweaters again!

Hand-carved Soapstone Candle Holders from Kenya Now Available

2009-08-04T13:16:00.001-07:00

Soyfire is proud to offer fair-trade Soapstone candle accessories from Kenya in its flagship North Conway store. In 2008, civil war sent the peaceful country of Kenya spiraling out of control and hundreds of thousands of people ran for their lives to refugee camps in bordering countries of Tanzania and Uganda. Many innocent people lost their lives, their homes, their livelihoods.Joseph Obara (pictured) is the founder of the FATRINE SELF HELP GROUP, a registered community based group with an aim of creating self employment and creating awareness on poverty eradication. It has more that 20 members who produce quality soapstone products from soapstone mined in their local area of Kisii, Kenya.

Purchasing one of these hand-crafted candle holders helps BRING LOVE AND HOPE TO KENYA.Your purchase helps “Gifts of Life” charities in BUILDING A CLINIC AND EDUCATING WOMEN AND ORPHANS IN THE SMALL VILLAGE OF BOSINANGE, KISII, KENYA.

Come see our selction soon, and for more gifts that give back, visit the “Gifts of Life” Shop in North Conway Village.

New Fall Fragrances Announced

2009-08-04T11:00:00.000-07:00

Introducing Beanpod's new Belle Collection! Three new refined holiday fragrances that harken back to a rich heritage of traditional holiday seasons. All poured in a new timeless elegant glass jar with an attractive new label. It’s a new generation well versed in the family tradition!

Autumn Trail - An earthy crisp scent of autumn leaves and dried flowers with subtle traces of morning musk. It’s the scent experience of taking a walk through the woods on a sun filled fall day.

Gingerbread - The fresh baked scent of old fashioned gingerbread with the warming fragrance of ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, brown sugar and a hint of Grandma’s secret ingredient, apple sauce.

Winter Bloom - Captures the sweet and delicate floral bouquet of early blooming bulbs. Fresh, light and fragrant. Liven up the indoors when it’s still a winter wonderland outdoors.

These scents, along with all you returning Fall & Holiday favorites, will be available for purchase on September 1st at http://www.soyfire.com/ as well as in our flagship store in North Conway!

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Mocha Freeze

2009-07-31T07:25:00.000-07:00

Well, after much complaining, Summer has finally arrived in it's full hot, hazy & humid splendor. What was wrong with all that rain, again? Hmmmmm... 90 degrees is a bit much when you haven't had a chance to acclimate to it. You know how I prefer to deal with the sudden jump in temperature? With a frosty treat from the best coffeehouse in North Conway, the Met! And this inspires today's scrumptious recipe from Beanpod. To make a mocha Freeze, combine Beanpod's Chocolate, Whipped Cream, and Vanilla Coffee soy beads in a melter and warm. Careful, not too fast or you just might imagine yourself up an ice cream headache!

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Romantic Evening

2009-07-25T09:41:00.000-07:00

Want to have to have the perfect romantic evening? Who doesn't??

Well you can't go wrong with some fresh flowers, a nice drink, and - of course - a little chocolate! Here's how you can set the mood with a little help from Beanpod! Simply burn one candle each of Rosebud, Chocolate and Angel Amaretto and not only will you have a sweet, sensual fragrance enveloping the room, but also the perfect romantic glow! How's that for efficiency?

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Strawberry Cheesecake

2009-07-17T12:13:00.001-07:00

Aaah, despite the long, rainy Spring/ Summer we've had so far in New England, Strawberry season is once again here! And, while the strawberry's may be a little smaller than some years previous, they are just as sweet and delicious! So today, I'm making a Strawberry Cheesecake recipe to get me excited about the basket of fresh strawberries I brought home yesterday! Today's recipe is super simple, just start with Beanpod's Cheesecake candle in any size you please, then "season" it with Strawberry Cream soy beads! If you're feeling extra kicky, add a few Whipped Cream soy beads to the mix... why not!

This Just In! Palm Wax tapers NOW AVAILABLE online!

2009-07-10T11:13:00.000-07:00

We hear it all the time: Where can I get a Soy Wax taper? Well, we haven't found any quality 100% soy wax tapers, yet. Because Soy Wax is so soft, it naturally wants to liquefy when lit, and needs to be to be contained as with a jar or cup. The best answer we've found is Palm Wax tapers! Palm Wax, much like Soy Wax, burn cleaner and longer than Paraffin tapers and contain 100% cotton wicks. Palm Wax is a 100% vegetable renewable resource, derived from the fruit bunches of the oil palm tree. The oil is steam-pressed to create a white-flaked hard wax which has a beautiful crystalline appearance. We've carried these candles for years and always get a clean, dripless, long-lasting burn - about 10 hours per taper! We now can offer them online to all our customers who aren't lucky enough to live locally! They come 4-to a box, for $6.99 per box and are available in 10 gorgeous colors.

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Hot Fudge Sundae

2009-07-05T10:07:00.000-07:00

So Summer is FINALLY back in New Hampshire! We've had nearly a FULL MONTH of rain, but most of yesterday and (so far) all of today have been GORGEOUS! At long, long last! And that puts me in the mood for a hot fudge sundae! Alas I do believe that after a month of rain, my comfort-eating won't allow me to truly indulge, but I can fake it with Beanpod! Here's how to get the scent of a scrumptious hot fudge sundae: Start with a Vanilla candle and sprinkle Chocolate and Whipped Cream soy beads on top of it to "season" it. As for the cherry on top, well, that is one indulgence I'll allow myself!

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Pina Colada

2009-06-29T10:55:00.000-07:00

I just don't know what to say about this rain anymore. We can't go 24 hours without rain up here, and it seems there's no end in sight. It's almost 4th of July, already! When will Summer arrive??? Oh well, no sense grousing about things one can't control, I suppose. Summer is still Summer - sun or no sun - and Summer is the perfect time to enjoy a tropical drink, right? Well if it's not hot enough where you are to enjoy the real thing, try faking it with Beanpod. Just combine Beachwalk, Whipped Cream, and Vanilla soy beads in a melter, close your windows and forget what it looks like outside. Throw yourself an indoor beach day!

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Snickerdoodles

2009-06-28T10:46:00.001-07:00

One of my favorite things to do when I was about 12 was making Snickerdoodles with one of my friends! These have to be the fastest, easiest cookie to make and require no special ingredients to have on hand like chocolate chips or powdered sugar. In fact, I'm betting most of you could go mix up a bowl this very minute.... go ahead, I'll wait! ....

Wasn't that worthwhile? Now while they bake let me share today's recipe with you. For those of you who feel it might be a little too tempting to have the real thing in your house, here's how Beanpod can help you have the same scent as freshly baked Snickerdoodles: Just combine Vanilla, Cinnamon Spice & Graham Cracker soy beads into your melter. It's even easier than making the cookies, if you can imagine that!

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Summer Rain

2009-06-24T11:23:00.000-07:00

OK - it's officially summer now, but all that really means for s in North Conway is that now when it rains, it's also muggy. Out of the 23 days completed in June so far, 17 of them have had at least some rain. 17! And guess what, it's already rained today. Normally I don't mind rain that much, but enough already! The lawn doesn't need to get mowed, it needs to get hayed. So it the category of lemons to lemonade, I give you this soggy-inspired recipe. To make Beanpod's Summer Rain, combine this month's Fragrance of the month: Solitude, along with Aloe Vera and Bonsai Tree soy beads and warm. Now speaking of warm... how 'bout we see the sun again?

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Summer Harvest

2009-06-23T12:18:00.000-07:00

Aaaahh - I believe it hasn't rained in ALMOST 5 hours! That's it, I'm thinking Summer-y thoughts and hopefully this streak will continue! So here's today's "Summer-y" recipe: Start with Beanpod's Honeydew Melon candle and sprinkle Lemon Citrus and Fruit Slices soy beads on top to "season" it. It's a bountiful helping of Summer fruits which will make you feel as if the sun is shining brightly ... even if it's not!

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Light & Clean

2009-06-22T10:10:00.000-07:00

As most of you know, my 2-year-old daughter is our store's unofficial mascot, appearing here several days a week. Well, needless to say with a 2-year-old in ow, from time to time it's very beneficial that we work in a pleasantly-scented candle store. Today was one of those days. So that got me thinking about one of my favorite fresh scented recipes: Light & Clean. To make this recipe, just combine Beanpod's Lemon Citrus, Harmony & Lavender soy beads in your melter and warm. It's sure to eradicate even the toughest odors and leave your home smelling as fresh as a Spring meadow. Now if you'll excuse me, I have some "fragrant" trash to take out!

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Mudlside

2009-06-20T10:54:00.000-07:00

OK - I'll be honest... my favorite things about Summer is consuming cocktails on the porch! There's something about sunshine and alcohol which just works for me! So as we approach the solstice, here's a recipe to try out: Mudslide! Just start with one of Beanpod's Angel Amaretto jar candles and "season" it with Beanpod's Chocolate and Whipped Cream soy beads. Aaaah... now we're talking!

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Peace & Quiet

2009-06-16T08:57:00.001-07:00

Many of our faithful in-store customers, or faithful blog readers, are already acquainted with my daughter, Ryan. She is turning two years old this week! I can hardly believe it! She's a semi-permanent fixture in our North Conway store, coming in to work with me 3 or 4 days a week. However, she's spending this week with her Grandparents, being spoiled silly no-doubt! And for some reason this inspires today's recipe: Peace & Quiet. To make this recipe, sure to transport you to a restful and relaxing place, you get to use June's Fragrance of the Month! Just burn one candle each of Beanpod's Solitude, Harmony, and Serenity in close quarters (or combine the scents using soy beads) turn off the TV, disconnect the phone and sink into the silence!

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Strawberry Lemonade Cream

2009-06-12T09:48:00.001-07:00

Aaaaahhh - there are some true signs here in New Hampshire that summer is pushing Spring right out of the way: black flies are decreasing, motorcycles are increasing, and our majestic mountains are seeing a lot more happy hikers! Nothing says Summer to me like an ice-cold drink out on the porch, letting the sunshine warm your toes! So, in that spirit, here is today's "Summer-y drink" recipe. To make Beanpod's Strawberry Lemonade Cream, blend Strawberry Cream , Lemon Citrus, and Whipped Cream soy beads in your melter. Mmmmm..... now just bring that melter out to your porch or deck, strecth out your legs, kick off your shoes and enjoy!

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Orange Sherbet

2009-06-09T13:20:00.000-07:00

Sherbet or Sherbert? Depends if you're a New Englander or not, I suppose! Either way you pronounce it, this is s delightful treat on a warm warm day and also makes for a delightful fragrance for your home! To make this recipe, try burning one Beanpod candle in each of the following scents: Orange Vanilla, Whipped Cream, & Vanilla. Best of all, this recipe won't go straight to your waistline!

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Key Lime Pie

2009-06-06T09:55:00.000-07:00

Here's a way to get the best of the bakery and the fruit scents: Key Lime Pie! Mmmmmm... It's a nice blend that's sweet, but not too sweet. We'll try this recipe out with "seasoning" again. This is where you start with a jar candle, in this case Beanpod's Lime Cooler, and sprinkle a teaspoon or so of soy beads on top of it to blend different scents in for a layer. To make Key Lime Pie, we'll sprinkle a little bit of Graham Cracker and Whipped Cream soy beads on top of our Lime Cooler candle. Yum! Seasoning is a fun way to temporarily add or change scents of the candle you're burning. When the top layer burns off, the scent returns to the regular scent of the jar, so one jar can smell like a hundred different things before it burns out completely... it's just up to you, your imagination, and your different scents of soy beads. Have fun!

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Fruit Cup

2009-06-05T12:05:00.000-07:00

There's nothing more Summer-y to me than Beanpod's fruit scents! They are like sunshine in jars and there's nothing more pleasing to methan opening all the windows in the house, and lighting Beanpod's fruit scented candles. Everything is so fresh and clean and wonderful. So, if you're like me, here's a recipe sure to delight you all Summer: Fruit Cup. Just "season" Beanpod's Honeydew Melon candle with Fruit Slices and Strawberry Cream soy beads. It's feeling sunnier already!

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: White Mountain Summer

2009-06-01T08:09:00.000-07:00

Aaaaahhhh... welcome June and welcome back sunshine! It's been a while! Today is an absolutely gorgeous day in the Mt. Washington Valley. The rain is gone and everything seems brighter, fresher, and greener for it! It's always a relief to make it to June; you know that Summer really is here. Schools are getting out, black flies are almost gone and it's time to get out and breathe in the warmth. Today's recipe will bring the fresh, clean scent of the mountains right into your home. Just combine Beanpod's Evergreen, Fresh Linen & Lavender soy beads in a melter and start them warming. It's not quite as nice as actually getting out for a hike up the Moats, but it'll do in a pinch!

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Quiet Evening

2009-05-31T07:22:00.000-07:00

Last Day to get Lilac on Sale! Our June Fragrance of the Month will be announced tomorrow, so get those orders in today!! To give you a hint, today's recipe involves next month's featured fragrance... but which one is it? Hmmmmm.... The recipe is "Quiet evening" and it's a mix of Beanpod Candle's Solitude, Clarity, and Fresh Linen fragrances. You can make this mix any which way you like: soy beads in a melter, "seasoning" a jar candle, or simply burning one candle in each scent in the same location. It's up to you!

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Peaceful Rest

2009-05-29T10:08:00.000-07:00

I don't know about where you are, but it has been a sultry, dusky, rainy week here in North Conway. It's the kind of weather that makes you want to just curl up and take a long afternoon nap. So, to abandon the decadent dessert theme for a day, I give you the Beanpod Candle recipe for Peaceful Rest. Combine Beanpod's Serenity, Fresh Linen, Lavender soy beads into your melter and warm. Now go grab that blanket, a nice cup of tea and a good book. "Rest your eyes" if you like... we won't tell!

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Baked Apple

2009-05-24T10:57:00.001-07:00

Ok, clearly I'm in a foodie place this week, but I just can't help myself! Today's recipe is for Baked Apple. This will "hug" your house in warmth and sweetness. Today we'll skip the soy beads, and just go with the simplest way of creating a custom recipe: burning one candle in each scent. You can even play with the fragrance blend by burning different sizes, if you like! I prefer to start with a 16 oz. jar of Beanpod's Cinnamon Spice and compliment it with 4.5 oz. jars of Beanpod's McIntosh Apple & Whipped Cream.

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Fruit Truffle

2009-05-22T07:59:00.001-07:00

Mmmmmmm.... truffles. Fruit truffles are even better! There's fruit, so they're not bad for you, right? That's my story and I'm sticking to it. Here's how to make your house smell just like a giant unwrapped Fruit Truffle. Simply mix equal parts of Beanpod's Fruit Slices, Whipped Cream, and Chocolate soy beads into your melter and warm. It's equal parts sweet and citrus-y, just like a warm summer's day.

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: French Silk Pie

2009-05-17T07:19:00.000-07:00

Life is short. Eat your dessert first.

Or in this case, enjoy the sinfully decadent aroma of a French Silk Pie at any time of the day! To make Benapod's French Silk Pie, mix Graham Cracker, Whipped Cream & Chocolate soy beads in your favorite melter and warm. Ooh la la, cest magnifique!

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Herbal Relaxation

2009-05-16T07:12:00.000-07:00

Ever start to feel a little overwhelmed by life? Who hasn't! Well, one of the best things about candles is that they are an extremely affordable form of relaxation! Here's today's recipe with that especially in mind: Herbal relaxation. Start with one each of Beanpod's Green Tea, Vanilla, Gingko & Ginseng candles in whichever size you prefer. Next simply light all three in the same space. The scents magically twirl together to form a fragrance so soothing and sweet it's like getting a massage - but with this you get to keep your clothes on!

Special Offers to Our Facebook Friends!

2009-05-15T09:18:00.000-07:00

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Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Sugar & Spice

2009-05-15T09:06:00.000-07:00

Many of you who have been in our store are already familiar with my daughter, Ryan. She comes in with me several days a week and has become sort of a Soyfire mascot over the past two years. As the old saying goes, Ryan is definitely sugar & spice & everything nice, and - as such - she is also the inspiration for today's recipe. To make "Sugar & Spice" start with Beanpod's Sugar Cookie jar candle and "season it" with Whipped Cream & Cinnamon Spice soy beads. Ryan highly recommends it!

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Citrus Grove

2009-05-11T07:17:00.000-07:00

Want your home to smell as fresh and summery as a Florida Citrus Grove?

Well try this recipe out today: Combine Beanpod's Fruit Slices, Lemon Citrus, and Lime Cooler soy beads in a melter and ooh la la, you are sitting in an oasis of Vitamin C!

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Sunshine

2009-05-08T10:31:00.000-07:00

Aaaahhh... Sunshine! Remember that? We actually set a record here in NH with 90 degree temperatures a few weeks back! It was nice to think of our owners who were down in Florida at the time experiencing colder days than we were! Of course, those few days were not meant to last and Spring has settled back into much more seasonal temperatures. Unfortunately, once you get a taste for that sunshine, a cloudy, rainy week like the one we've been experiencing can be a bit of a downer. So here's my quick fix, to get that bright, warm, fresh feeling of a sunny day, try mixing Beanpod's Aloe Vera, Lemon Citrus, Ocean Mist soy beads in a melter. It may not make you feel like you need to turn your AC on, but it'll do until those 90 degree days return!

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Raspberry Lime Rickey

2009-05-05T10:31:00.000-07:00

Happy Cinco de Mayo, everyone! On May the 5th, my thoughts naturally gravitate towards Margaritas (OK, so my thought gravitate towards Margaritas most other days, too, but I'm not alone on May the 5th!) Beanpod doesn't make a Margarita scented candle... yet... but here's a recipe that's sort of close, as well as involving my two favorite Margarita flavors. So today, as you cook up the enchiladas, nachos, and tacos and pour out the Margaritas, why not burn Beanpod's Lime Cooler and Raspberry Lemonade candles side by side? It's a fresh, fruity, tropical scent that will transport you south of the border. Ole!

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day:Lemon Chocolate Cheesecake

2009-05-04T10:01:00.000-07:00

I have to admit, this is one of the most sinfully delicious things I've ever eaten (no, not the candle, but the actual cheesecake)! Something about the sharpness of lemon mingling with the mellow sweetness of chocolate is just spectacular - and it's the same with the aromas as it is with the flavors! So here's another indulgent recipe: Burn Beanpod Candle's Cheesecake candle and season it with Lemon Citrus and Chocolate soy beads. It is simply heavenly! Enjoy!

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Irish Coffee

2009-05-03T09:41:00.000-07:00

It's a bit chillier today that I was expecting! Definitely a good day to light a Beanpod candle! Try this recipe out today: "season" an Angel Amaretto candle with a few Vanilla Coffee and Whipped Cream soy beads. Viola! You're enjoying the cozy, sweet smell of an Irish Coffee - no I.D. required!

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Floral Explosion

2009-05-02T10:41:00.000-07:00

Want your house to smell like a flower shop? Here's what to do: Mix Beanpod's Lilac, Honeysuckle, and Plumeria Soy Beads in a melter and warm them with a Bonsai Tree tealight. Suddenly your senses will awaken to a wave of pure, fresh floral fragrance (not that nasty perfume-y scent of floral air fresheners!) that will delight the noses of all around. If you're a fan of florals, this recipe is a must!

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Spring Rain

2009-04-29T08:16:00.000-07:00

What can I say? It is the season for Spring-themed recipes! This is a very pretty, clean aroma which calls to mind those April showers gently falling, making the grass green and the flowers bloom. Mix Beanpod's Ocean Mist, Fresh Linen, and Serenity soy beads in a melter and warm - or just burn three candles side by side, one of each. Any which way you prefer, this mixture is sure to bring a light, relaxing scent to your home!

Last Few Hours to Get Beanpod's Floral Collection on Sale!

2009-04-28T10:02:00.000-07:00

April's almost over! I can hardly believe it... Spring seemed like it took forever to get here this year and now it's nearly May! In the blink of an eye it'll be September again and we'll all be wondering where Summer went. So take advantage of the last few hours of this month and stock up on Beanpod floral candles while you can still get any and all of them at 20% off!

It's Moving Day for our Sister Store

2009-04-27T12:46:00.001-07:00

Our sister store here in North Conway, The Framed Art Superstore (the best darn selection of art, local posters, framed prints, original oils, and canvas transfers anywhere - not to mention the most affordable quality custom framing around) is moving to its new location today- just a quarter mile South, still right in North Conway Village. Good luck guys!

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Brownie ala Mode

2009-04-25T07:40:00.000-07:00

It's the weekend (well, not for me, but for most of America!) and a gorgeous one to boot! What better way to treat your selves with a little "Brownie a la Mode?" To make today's recipe, mix Beanpod's chocolate soy beads with vanilla and whipped cream soy beads in your melter. It's as indulgent as the classic summer dessert, but 100% calorie-free! Not a bad deal, huh?

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Spring Air

2009-04-23T10:43:00.000-07:00

Now that Spring has finally arrived in North Conway in all its glory, I am revelling in it! The grass is greener every day, buds are forming on the trees, and - my favorite part of spring - windows are starting to open up here and there. Aaaah... fresh air inside the house! I remember you! It is with that in mind I bring you the recipe for "Spring Air." Mix Beanpod Candle's Lilac, Earthly Embrace, and Fresh Linen soy beads in a melter and warm. If you really want to get crazy, you can warm it with an Ocean Mist tealight and add a fourth fresh scent into the mix. It'll smell like the sun is shining, the lilacs are in bloom, there's a fresh load of laundry drying outside, and all is right with the world! Hooray for Spring!

Happy Earth Day!

2009-04-22T07:22:00.001-07:00

Hope everyone out there is having a wonderful Earth Day!

Get out and enjoy the sunshine, if you have it, and if not, enjoy the fact that every drop of rain makes the new grass that much greener! Why not celebrate today by lighting a petroleum free, biodegradable, American Farmer-supporting Beanpod Candle?

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Apple Pie ala Mode

2009-04-21T10:06:00.000-07:00

Mmmmmm... What's better than Apple Pie? Well, Apple Pie ala Mode, of course! Doesn't ice cream make everything better? It always works for me! And it's the same for candles, too! Beanpod already makes an amazing Apple Pie scented soy candle, but here's how you can make it even better, just "season" it with whipped cream and vanilla soy beads and suddenly it's not just the sweet, warm scent of a fresh baked desert, but a truly indulgent aroma.

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Cape Cod Breeze

2009-04-20T07:49:00.000-07:00

Every year my husband and I try to take a little time off and head to the Cape. It's where we took our honeymoon and it is a very dear place for us. We usually wait until just after Labor day to avoid all the crowds, but inevitably I start thinking about getting away come the return of warm weather. So today, as my thoughts drift ocean-side, I present today's Beanpod Candle soy bead recipe: Cape Cod Breeze. Combine Ocean Mist, Fresh Linen, and Serenity soy beads in your favorite melter and dream of lazy vacation days stretched out on warm sand. Oh yeah... I'm there!

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Forest Trail

2009-04-19T07:30:00.000-07:00

Aaah... life in the White Mountains! At this time of year, I love to get out and take a leisurely walk though the woods and take in the smells of Spring. Today's recipe will comfort those of you who share my love for this fresh, piny, earthy scent. Start with Beanpod's Adirondack Mountains candle and season it with Evergreen and Bonsai Tree soy beads. The balsam fragrance of the Evergreen and the earthy, mossy scent of the Bonsai Tree blend so nicely with the sharp scent of Scotch pines in Adirondack Mountains that you get the full forest aroma.

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Citrus Punch

2009-04-18T07:54:00.000-07:00

Did you know that citrus scents were very energizing? Well, you would if you were one of our loyal blog readers! Anyhow, I'm feeling in need of a little pick-me-up today and the usual caffeine route is just not getting it done, so - as always - I turn to candles! Today I'm making Citrus Punch, which involves Beanpod's Tangerine & Lime Cooler scents. Instead of using the traditional soy bead method for blending the scents, I'm just burning the two scents in side-by-side jars. Just as effective, and a teensy bit less effort which suits me fine on this sleepy day! Happy weekend, everybody!

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Clear Harmony

2009-04-17T07:50:00.000-07:00

"Sunny days, chasing the clouds away....." Aaaaaaah, what a gorgeous day it is today in North Conway! The sun is out, all warm and beckoning all to come out and play. It's even warm enough to go out without a coat (if you're a northerner who - after months of sub-zero temps - truly believe that 58 degrees is T-shirt weather!) It's such a joy to be in New England at Springtime. Everyone is so happy and smiling, glad we made it through the tunnel of winter and excited to welcome the warm months. In this spirit of relief and relaxation, I bring you today's recipe: Clear Harmony. Burn Beanpod's Harmony candle and season it with a few Clarity soy beads on top. It's a really mellow, relaxing smell which will make you feel the promise of sunny days.

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Ryan's Recipe

2009-04-14T08:06:00.000-07:00

Today's recipe is inspired by our store mascot, my 22 month old daughter, Ryan! Many of you who have been in our flagship store in North Conway, NH have had the pleasure of meeting her. She's cute as a button and spends most of her time asking to be held by her Mother and sniffing the candles - often at the same time! She very carefully requests each scent - one by one - working her way around the perimeter, however, when she reaches the Fruit section (the store is arranged by scent categories) she outright demands to smell both the Lemon Citrus and Honeydew Melon candles together. It amazes me that she can be so insistent on this point. She has no use for either scent alone, but together she is in heaven! And let me tell you something, she's on to something! These two scents mixed together are so summery, clean & sweet that it makes me feel like it's suddenly the middle of July! So give it a try, Ryan is sure you won't be disappointed!

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Mocha Coffee

2009-04-13T08:36:00.000-07:00

Hi there! Hope everyone had a fantastic weekend. I think I'm still in a food coma and may never need to eat again! There's something about holidays which - though wonderful - exhausts me to know end. There's the driving, the over-eating, the merry-making - it leaves a person in serious need of a coffee IV-drip! Therefore, here's my caffeinated recipe for today: Mocha Coffee. To make this recipe, I recommend starting with Beanpod's Vanilla Coffee candle and seasoning it with Chocolate soy beads. If you still have an unsatisfied sweet tooth, why not throw a few whipped cream beads in to? That's the fun of soy beads, you can customize any scent in whatever way you like. Now if you'll excuse me, I have some stale Peeps calling my name!

The Hunt is ON!

2009-04-10T07:22:00.000-07:00

$500 in prizes!

It's a shopping Easter Egg Hunt for Grown-ups and families! Ten of your favorite shops in North Conway - including us - are hosting the first annual Easter Egg Hunt today and tomorrow! Special eggs are hidden in the shops. As you go through the shops, when you find an egg, you exchange it at the store for an entry in our drawing. We're giving away $500 prizes to 11 winners. One winner will get a $250 prize, and 10 winners will get a $25 prize each! You can make up to two entries per store, so if you visit all ten stores, you can get 20 entries to win! No purchase necessary, but be warned, the eggs may feature a special offer, free gift or discount in the store!

In addition to Soyfire Candle, participating stores for the best shopping in North Conway include: * North Conway's Favorite toy store - the Toy Chest.

* Known around the world for an amazing selection of hats is Aaron Hats .

* The best place for lunch or dinner to-go for in the Mount Washington valley - The Chef's Market.
*Get charged up with a latte and dessert break at The Met Coffeehouse.
* Fields of Ambrosia offering organic cleansing, nourishing and therapeutic bath and body care.

* The Penguin is about as much fun as anyone should have in a unique gift shop!

* The Framed Art Superstore - the largest art gallery in NH with affordable prices on local and nationally know artists and custom framing.
* The independent bookstore you'd hope to find in a small town - White Birch Books.

* The Bavarian Chocolate Haus offering the finest in hand-crafted chocolates and related gifts...chocolate...Easter - I see a connection forming!

So swing by this weekend and take you chances!

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Seashore

2009-04-05T09:21:00.000-07:00

Don't you just wish you could live at the ocean? (Well, unless you already do, I suppose!) The roaring waves, the fresh, salty air, the expansive views. It's so peaceful. Living in the mountains, I don't get to take too many trips the the ocean - or at least not as many as I'd like to. Still, I can pretend I'm there through the magic of Beanpod Candles! To get that perfect ocean scent, mix Ocean Mist & Beach Walk soy beads in your favorite melter and you are magically transported to your favorite seaside destination.

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Raspberry Tea

2009-04-04T07:25:00.000-07:00

It's a rainy Spring day in the Mt. Washington Valley. I actually don't mind rain that much if it's not too cold out (though my basement is already holding an inch of water - that's not too much fun!). There's nothing I like better than having a day off on a rainy day and curling up on the couch with a good book and a cup of tea. Well, I'm at work today, so no couch or book, but I can create the warm sensation of drinking tea by playing with the soy beads. Today, I'm combining Beanpod's Raspberry Lemonade beads with the Green Tea beads. It's a mellow, yet tangy, smell that makes me feel all cozy!

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Wedding Bouquet

2009-04-01T07:31:00.000-07:00

Why not start off the month with a recipe involving some of our featured Beanpod Fragrances of the Month? Instead of doing a traditional soy bead-based recipe today, I'm going to give you non-bead melters a way to customize your fragrances with the kind of regular soy candles you prefer to burn. It couldn't be simpler! Instead of mixing beads in a melter, just burn each scent in whatever size candle you prefer: (3) votives in assorted fragrances, or (3) 4.5 oz. jars in assorted fragrances, etc. This will give you the same scent combination as blending beads in a melter. No need to feel left out of the fun! So for today's recipe, burn a candle in each of these scents: Lilac, Rosebud & Earthly Embrace. The sweet, floral fragrances blend to create an amazing scent bouquet which will fragrance your whole room!

New Beanpod Fragrance of the Month - Beanpod's Floral Collection!

2009-03-31T07:46:00.000-07:00

You smell that? That's the smell of Spring! And we at Soyfire are celebrating with Not ONE fragrance of the month for April, but SEVEN! This month you can get 20% off any size of Lilac, Honeysuckle, Lily of the Valley, Lavender, Morning Glory, Plumeria, and Rosebud. Start your own indoor flower garden! Load up on your favorite scent or sample a little bit of each! This is the very first time we've ever had such a big Fragrance of the Moth sale, so be sure to take advantage of it! Don't forget FREE SHIPPING is still available on any order over $50, so you can really save a whole bunch - bushels, you might say!

Last Few Hours to Get Lemon Citrus on Sale!

2009-03-31T07:18:00.000-07:00

OK, all you Lemon Citrus fans who've waited to place you orders, now's the time to get them in! We will be changing our Fragrance of the Month online later today, so order any Lemon you want now, now, now!

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: S'mores

2009-03-29T08:21:00.000-07:00

OK -It's just plain chilly today. No two ways about it. We've been spoiled with several gorgeous days in a row here in North Conway. The snow is melting by feet and feet each day (though we still have plenty left if you're planning a Spring skiing trip!) and people are beginning to see the light at the end of the long winter-tunnel. However, today we have rain, the skies are grey, and there's that chill that sits deep in your bones. So, "What better day to light a candle?" I say! Today's recipe should get you warming up just thinking about it! Imagine this: it's the middle of summer, you're gathered around a fire pit in the backyard with a bunch of friends, late in the evening, making S'mores. Mmmmmm.... Why not pour a glass of champagne to go with them? (It's nearly a hard and fast rule with the Soyfire staff that S'mores and champagne go together like peas & carrots!)

Now all you have to do to get that yummy aroma filling up the house is to combine Beanpod's Chocolate, Whipped Cream, & Graham Cracker soy beads in your melter and warm them up. Viola, it's feeling like summer already!

A Note About Our Sister Store

2009-03-29T07:28:00.000-07:00

Many of you who have been lucky enough to visit our flagship store in the Mount Washington Valley are also familiar with our sister-store, the Framed Art Superstore. You'll remember them for their tremendous selection of art, crazy discounts, and - of course - their mascots: Zeus & Zack, the two black labs. Well, after nine years on Route 16 here in North Conway, they moved into North Conway village last October. Well, they're getting ready to do it again, but don't worry, they aren't going too far! Read more about it by clicking here and be sure to visit us both next time you're in the north country. (And if you bring a few dog treats, I know a couple of puppies who will be your new best friends!)

Hang a Bean Air Fresheners - Still going strong!

2009-03-28T07:44:00.000-07:00

Just an update, here. We got our new Beanpod Candle "Hang a Bean" Air fresheners in our flagship North Conway store a little over a month ago and I am quite impressed! As noted, I promptly placed a Raspberry Lemonade hang a bean in my husband's car and an Earthly Embrace in mine and both of them are still wonderfully fragrant each and every time we enter our vehicles. These things last a good long time!

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Chocolate Covered Strawberries

2009-03-27T08:47:00.000-07:00

Is there anything more decadent than chocolate covered strawberries? As faithful readers may have guessed by now, I am a sucker for the sweet, bakery scents. This is definitely one of my favorites, and it's elegant in its simplicity. Start with Beanpod's Strawberry Cream candle and season it with a sprinkle of Beanpod's Chocolate soy beads. Now if you can just grab a glass of champagne and find someone to massage your feet you are going to be in heaven!

Beanpod Soy Candle Recipe of the Day: Sangria

2009-03-24T08:15:00.000-07:00

Today's recipe involves "seasoning," where instead of using a traditional bead melter, you sprinkle the soy beads directly onto a jar candle. This is gives a temporary scent infusion to your candle and mixes the different scents together for a layer. For instance, to make the scent of Sangria, start with Beanpod's Raspberry Lemonade candle and sprinkle about a teaspoon or so of Fruit Slices soy beads directly on top. Once lit, the two scents will blend together until that layer of wax burns off. At that point, you can add more Fruit Slices soy beads, or just enjoy the pure scent of Raspberry Lemonade straight. It's your choice!