Look, there's really no way of sugarcoating the fact that everything is kind of terrible right now. So maybe it's time to take a small step back and do something for yourself. While lighting a candle won't solve the world's problems, aromatherapy is something that can help reduce stress and ease you into a better state of mind. You also don't need to spend a ton of money on something you're literally letting go up in flames.
My favorite come from Makers of Wax Goods, which are mostly found in TJ Maxx/Marshall's/Home Goods, but they can also be ordered on Amazon. Their scents are unique but familiar (Sandalwood Musk! Gin! Pumpkin Chestnut!) and the packaging is something you'd expect from $60+ candles from boutiques.
Brands like Otherland, Nest, Maison Louis Marie, Snowe, and Boy Smells all have some great options for seasonal and all-year candles scents, for under $50. My recommendations from each are Otherland Canopy, Nest Bamboo, and Boy Smells Kush.
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Lighting candles around your house will almost certainly not change the outcome of things happening in the news, but it may help you feel just a little bit better, and that's what matters.
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