Whether you are vegan, or shopping for a vegan, gift buying during the Holiday Season can be a little challenging. Over the next few weeks, the Innocent Primates will try to give you some gift ideas that do not harm animals and are easy on the planet. To get things started, let me introduce you to Soy Candles by Phebes. Soy candles are becoming more common, as some evidence indicates that very heavy use of paraffin candles can be harmful to your health. Of course, for vegans, beeswax candles are not an option. Although you may see many soy candles, I whole heartedly recommend Phebes as the best candles you will find. I don’t know Phebes, but wow, she makes one damn fine candle!
The scent list they have developed is exhaustive, from traditional holiday scents, to exotic fruit blends and everything in between. I’m currently burning Twinkle. It’s fruity, minty, with a hint of vanilla, and a little bit tart, but somehow, it does evoke a holiday atmosphere. Over the last couple of years Sara and I have had Wisteria, Honeysuckle, Wine & Roses, Summer Breeze, Vetiver Santal de Jasmin, Butt Naked, Spa Bliss, and others, and we have never been disappointed. My absolute favorite, though, is Red Currant. It’s strong, fruity, but not too sweet, and it fills up your whole room. If you just can’t decide which scent to give, they offer gift certificates as well. Each candle is $12.98, which includes free shipping within the US. If you’re ordering from outside the US, an extra $20 will get your candles shipped to you. If you prefer a burnless scent, they also offer scented tarts in all of the same fragrances.
In addition to smelling delicious, the candles themselves are lovely in their simplicity. Each 8.5 ounce candle is poured into a heavy glass tumbler. After the candle has burned completely, the glass is easy to clean and reuse. The soy wax does not leave any residue after being cleaned like paraffin or beeswax candles, and the glass is just the right size for your morning juice.
This review was not solicited by Soy Candles by Phebes, we just love their candles!
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Perfect idea for gift giving – thanks!
Soy Candles made the right way are excellent and very clean burning period. I finally found one that does not have that soy smell at all!
Yeah, my personal fav’s – at least currently – are Spa Bliss and Butt Naked! I also love the Cedar & Saffron and Green Tea scents. I’ve given French Vanilla and Summer Breeze as gifts, to great success! Like Jo said, we’ve never been disappointed! There are so many new scents out that I really want to try! Hippie Christmas, Mistletoe & Ivy, and Indian Summer..oh, the list can go on and on…
And if you notice, they have a new scent entitled ‘Festivus For the Rest of Us!‘ and as you know, that’s the December Holiday these two Innocent Primates celebrate – how fitting it would be to receive *wink, wink* 😉
Festivus for the rest of us?? How awesome is that! I have to check them out again, I haven’t visited in awhile. Love the photo choice Jo…hahaha.
I know, I love the Butt Naked photo! I figure it would catch people’s attention. 🙂
Howdy!
Thanks for posting a thorough, honest and entertaining review! We linked to your excellent post on our blog, *Product Review Round-Up* under the category of Unique Products. The link is embedded in this listing:
NEW 11/15-Elegant, fragrant soy candles reviewed by the Innocent Primate Vegan bloggers
Again, many thanks!
Happy Trails to you,
Grace and Tiffany
The Uncommon Cowgirls of Product Review Round-Up
http://productreviewroundup.com
Thank you for the review! It was totally unexpected and greatly appreciated.
Here’s an offer just for your readers, because I love my vegan friends and friends of vegans. Come to the website and order three candles, mention that you found us on The Innocent Primate and I’ll give you a fourth candle for free, your choice!
Mike Hipp/owner
http://www.soycandlesbyphebes.com
It was our pleasure Mike! We’ve been fans of your candles for years now, and we just want to share the love! Thank you for such a wonderful AND vegan candle! I will certainly direct our readers and fans to you! Thanks for the special Primate deal!!! 🙂
I should email my friend about it.
Yes you should!! 🙂