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FAQ: Have We Considered Using Coconut Wax?

April 18, 2020

Coconut wax is majorly trending right now as the hot new must-have natural product.  The message being conveyed is that coconut wax candles are cleaner burning than paraffin and produce a better scent throw than soy. Sounds great, right?  We thought so, so this past year we seriously looked into switching to coconut wax. Our personal conclusion is that coconut wax is a Trojan Horse, making a lot of claims and promising amazing benefits but is mostly a hugely misleading gimmick.

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FAQ: Where does the name The Flying Farm come from?

April 10, 2020

The name, The Flying Farm, is an homage to the happiest and best time ever in my life!  It is our hope that our candles help you reconnect with your own fond memories and create happy places for you too!

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Why is Natural Wax Important

March 23, 2020

Many people don't know what natural waxes are and why they are important.  Let's take a look at the different types of natural waxes available.

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Getting it Right - Our Devotion to Scent Accuracy

July 06, 2018

An extremely frequent comment we get from shoppers at markets is "Oh my!  That really does smell exactly like {Whatever Scent They Picked Up}."  Or they will gasp with the sudden rush of a memory triggered by our scent and tell us their memory story.  

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Candles for Your Life - What Does That Really Mean?

June 10, 2018

We don't want to make candles that favor style over function or value.  We want our candles to create an atmosphere of pleasure and comfort for you through their strong scents, their inviting glow, and clean aesthetic.  We hope that our candles become a part of your daily joy - a major factor in your personal happy place.  

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The Scent Connection: Why Scents Trigger Such Strong Memory Recall

March 26, 2018

Have you ever caught a whiff of a scent and were mentally transported back to a specific moment in your childhood?  Or alternatively, maybe you detected a pleasant scent on the wind and inhaled deeply, nearly intoxicated by the pleasure of the experience.

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