Little Batch Wax Co. was recently featured in Franklin: A Place to Grow. I’m sharing a little more of the story behind the feature, from our first candle poured at home to one year in the Pukekohe warehouse.

Step inside September’s Lavender & Sage Candle Club box: a fresh spring scent, Coco Lavender soap from R Gallery, flower-pressing paper and a Field Guide made for slowing down. Plus, two Little Batch milestones worth celebrating.

Meet Rika, the maker behind R Gallery Soap and the Coco Lavender soap in September’s Candle Club box. She shares how soapmaking began, what inspires her botanical creations and why she hopes they bring a moment of calm to your day.

A simple winter baking recipe inspired by August’s Worn Pages Candle Club box. These buttery vanilla + plum jam thumbprint biscuits are easy to make, toddler-friendly, and perfect with a book, a hot drink and a candle burning nearby.

August’s Worn Pages Candle Club box was made for rainy afternoons, well-loved books and slow winter evenings.

Meet Ed and Kelly, the creative duo behind Dusty Studios and the makers of the "Take It Slow" mini pennant featured in our June Candle Club box. Discover the story behind their nostalgic, adventure-inspired business, why we chose them for our Winter Road Trip collection, and what slowing down means to them.

Made with a full block of Whittaker's Creamy Milk Chocolate, this rich and velvety homemade hot chocolate is the ultimate winter comfort drink. Ready in just 5 minutes and perfect for cozy nights at home.

Meet Iveta, founder of Conifera — the New Zealand maker behind this month’s Evergreen Candle Club cozy gift. We chat about spruce resin balm, forest-inspired skincare, winter rituals and natural ingredients rooted in tradition.

Evergreen was inspired by stepping into a lush New Zealand forest in winter — crisp pine, cedarwood, soft smoke and slow evenings at home. This month’s Candle Club collection includes our limited edition Evergreen candle, a handmade spruce resin balm by Conifera, seasonal journal prompts and a custom winter playlist.

A warm, spiced twist on a classic — this hot cross bun bread & butter pudding is the perfect way to use up Easter leftovers and create something cozy for slow, cooler evenings.