Our Mission

A few months ago I told my husband, "It's like there's all these different 'Emma's.' Emma the child of God, Emma the wife, Emma the mom... and Emma the woman. All the same 'Emma,' but not equally exercised. So much of me is given to being a wife and a mom-- I want to do something that allows me to have an outlet for the side of myself I knew so well before motherhood."

And thus, Honey Rock Candles was born!

My name is Emmaline Bohnstedt, and I'm so very glad you're here!  I am a stay-at-home-mom to two beautiful boys, with a little girl coming in December.  For many, many years I burned all different variety's and brands of candles in my home.  However, after noticing

  • soot buildup on my walls and windows
  • increased sensitivity to the over-powering fragrance many candles emit (fragrance headaches, anyone?)
  • awareness of the toxins and chemicals most commercial candles contain
  • overall poor performance, ie short burn time, tunneling, flimsy wick...

I decided something needed to change-- because as much as I loved candles, I wasn't willing to put up with fragrance headaches, soot, and short candle-life-spans any longer.  As I set out to make a safe, high-quality, and beautiful product, 3 distinct motivations were revealed... Honey Rock Candles' Mission--

A Passion for Shared Experiences

I have always been passionate about cooking, and I have always enjoyed burning candles. I truly enjoy every aspect of both activities-- the different aromas, the ambiance, the sound of a sizzling pan or sight of a gorgeous, gooey cinnamon roll that I toiled for hours making. Cooking and enjoying a candle (taste & smell) are deeply intertwined-- and while enjoying things is wonderful, I believe a new depth of fulfillment is reached when we realize exactly why we enjoy certain experiences.

Without the sensory experience of smell, the sensation of taste cannot be achieved. Have you ever wondered why your mouth begins to water when you simply smell your favorite food? Or why certain smells evoke different memories? Because, in a very real way, our senses of taste and smell shape the way we experience the world around us. Did you know that the sense of smell is the ONLY fully developed sense a baby has in the womb? Or that smell and emotion are stored as ONE memory!?

Foremost in this endeavor, I deeply want to share the beauty and capacity to create shared experiences with you-- how? When you purchase a Honey Rock Candle, you will also receive a recipe card from my own personal collection. Recipes I have discovered and loved, recipes passed down to me, and recipes I have personally concocted! My hope is that old memories will be evoked and reminisced, and new forever memories made with Honey Rock Candles.

Quality

Did you know that as beeswax burns it actually purifies the air around you? Incredible! Each candle is meticulously crafted with
-- The highest quality, triple filtered beeswax
-- Cold-pressed, organic coconut oil
-- High quality, phthalate-free fragrance oils; thoughtfully sourced from a fellow small-business
-- Pure cotton wick, hand-made by me and coated in 100% beeswax
-- 35-40+ hour burn time (proper candle care contingent)
Most major candle brands us paraffin wax-- also known as petroleum wax. While they may smell lovely, petroleum wax candles release endocrine disrupting toxins into the air, give-off higher quantities of soot, and burn quickly (a shorter burn time). Honey Rock Candles smell divine and provide a safe, sustainable, and clean burning experience.

Family Culture

As my husband and I strive to create a safe, affectionate, and God glorifying home, we recognize the important role that food and scent play in our lives. Much of our lives are shared with one another in the kitchen, or around the dining room table. I hope the recipe included with your candle will provide you with a gateway for family fellowship; and I am confident that whenever and wherever you choose to burn your candle, it will nourish your efforts to create a warm, inviting, and cohesive family culture.

Blessings to you and yours!

~ Emma