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the temperatures right, the percentage of fragrance oil right. Everything needs to come together, plus the amount of time you let the candle cure.” Research and development are key to perfecting a recipe. Consistency in their product line is a priority that they work hard to maintain. “The biggest thing for me is getting a product we’re happy with,” says Craig. “That [requires] consistency in raw materials and research and notes on everything I do so I can replicate, add, or take away from whatever formulas I’m using.” Because the end result—the scents—are as meaningful to Craig and Karla as to their customers. “In our Winter Collection, we have a candle called Scandinavian Christmas,” says Karla, who is of Scandinavian heritage. “To me, it smells like Christmas. We have another candle that smells like gingersnap cookies.” Karla pauses briefly, then says, “My mom recently passed away, and she made the best gingersnap cookies you have ever tasted. When I smell that candle, it brings back that memory. I get emotional—it’s a reflection of her, it’s a reflection of my family growing up. It reflects a mood and memory.”
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7870 Excelsior Rd, Baxter, MN 56425 MidwestFamilyEyeCenter.com
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