The Journal

Everything you need to know about soy wax melts: which warmer to use, how many cubes, and when to change them.

How to set up a reed diffuser, make the scent stronger or softer, and keep it going with a refill.

What to look for on a candle label: the wax, the fragrance oils and the wick, and why we pour with soy and phthalate-free oils.

Simple, thoughtful teacher gifts under $25: hand-poured soy candles, wax melts and little extras teachers actually use.