We discovered these Dirt Candles on the Monarch's Heaven website today. Judging from their online popularity and widespread Chicago presence, we're probably a bit behind on this all-natural product made from organically grown soybeans, essential oils, and recycled paper and glass.
Dirt Candles
Dirt Candles come in various scents and amusing names such as Catch 22, Old School, Love Machine, and Bah Humbug. Most importantly, a portion of the profits from each candle go to various charitable organizations.
A long list of shops in and around Chicago carry Dirt Candes (wish we had a list like this for every product we featured!):
Abbott House; 405 Central Ave., Highland Park
Addendum; 3343 N Broadway, Chicago
Alikat; 464 Stage Coach Court, Glen Ellyn
Amazing Space; 1105 Chicago Ave., Oak Park
Artquest; 770 Sheridan Road, Highwood
Bloom3; 1503 Chicago Ave, Evanston
Enjoy; 4727 North Lincoln Ave., Chicago
Gethsemane Garden Center; 5801 N Clark St, Chicago
KOPI; 5317 N Clark, Chicago
Monarch's Heaven; 3326 N Lincoln, Chicago
Raffia; 29 S Prospect, Park Ridge
ROCS - Adams; 222 West Adams St., Chicago
ROCS - Broadway; 3636 N Broadway, Chicago
ROCS - Lasalle; 231 S. Lasalle St., Chicago
ROCS - Michigan; 233 N Michigan Ave., Chicago
Seagrass; 895 Green Bay Rd., Winnetka
Spare Parts; 2947 N Broadway, Chicago
The Present Moment; 521 N Milwaukee, Libertyville
Transitions Bookplace; 1000 W North Ave, Chicago
Twosided; 2958 N Clark, Chicago
Unique So Chique; 4600 N Magnolia Ave Suite C, Chicago
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speaking of, can anyone recommend a candle that clears the air, doesn't break the bank, and doesn't smell like one of the desserts they serve at cracker barrel? i'm really getting tired of my apartment smelling like fresh rain, spring mountain, grandma's apple pie, and rhubarb & pear.
eric,
i really like pacific candles, which are sold at whole foods. there are lots of spicy scents if that's more of your style. plus they're soy candles, so they burn clear.
http://www.pacificacandles.com/pacific-red.asp
Not a candle, but Papier d'Armenie is wonderful for clearing the air. Even the smells that polluted my condo after I self-cleaned the oven.