Great Green Gift: Pure & Natural Candles (+Giveaway)

by jennae on November 18, 2008

My husband can, and will, attest to my undying love for candles. So when I first found out about the toxins that are realeased when traditional, petroleum-based paraffin candles are burned, I was more than a little disappointed, not to mention worried about the number of candles we’ve burned over the years.

Lucky for me and my eco-savvy readers, companies are taking notice to green consumers’ concerns and developing healthier alternatives. The Chesapeake Bay Candle Co. is one of these companies. In addition to their standard offerings, they have created Pure & Natural candle line that uses soy wax, lead-free cotton wicks and recycled packaging.

They sent me a sample to try in the Cardamom & Clove fragrance, and I love it! It fills the room with fragrance after about 20 minutes, and the smell lingers. We will often light candles in the evening just to freshen up the smell of our room, and these are great for that purpose. And since I am such a lover of design, I have to mention the beautiful packaging. The cover is simple and understated, but once you remove it, the bottom of the box is so beautiful you’ll probably want to keep it on your dresser for jewelry or other small knick knacks. Even though it is recyclable, something tells me it will find a second life before winding up in the recycling bin.

They are also an inexpensive green gift that your loved ones will appreciate, and something like this is also appropriate for co-workers and acquaintances. Show them that going green is not only easy, it’s fragrant, beautiful and inexpensive.

Why It’s Green:

Made of soy wax
Uses lead-free cotton wicks
Comes in recycled, recyclable packaging

Price: $9.99/ea. Also avaialable exclusively at Target.

Want to win?

I’ve also got two great Pure & Natural candles to give away to one lucky reader. The winner will receive 2 candles — Cardamom & Clove and White Ginger & Ivy. Simply visit the Chesapeake Bay Candle website and leave a comment here about something you liked or learned. Do this by 11:59 p.m. EST on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 to enter.

Want to enter more than once? Boost your chances of winning by completing one or more of the tasks on this list. Please leave a separate comment for each entry:

Just like you, I love entering giveaways. I’m trying to win a Wii from Classy Mommy (Mama wants Wii Fit to help her get in shape!). Visit the giveaway page and vote for me — Jennae Petersen. Then leave a comment letting me know that you voted and you’ll get a whopping FIVE additional entries in my candle giveaway! Yeah, I want to win that bad!
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So that means every participant can receive up to 10 entries. You have until 11:59 p.m. EST on Tuesday, November 25, 2008, to enter. A winner will be chosen via Random.org and contacted via email. Good luck everyone!

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1 Jenna November 18, 2008 at 1:02 pm: I like the candles in the “coast” collection.
2 Mary Jenkins November 18, 2008 at 3:05 pm: I like the lotus flower pillar!

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3 Mary Jenkins November 18, 2008 at 3:05 pm: I just voted for you!
4 Kam A November 18, 2008 at 3:28 pm: I love the cinammon and the pumpkin scents- they look like they would smell wonderful!

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5 Kam A November 18, 2008 at 3:28 pm: Voted for you!
6 Condo Blues November 18, 2008 at 3:51 pm: I like that the candles are available at Target. That way, folks who may not have access to local or indie shops that sell green good can still purchase these green candles.

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7 Condo Blues November 18, 2008 at 3:53 pm: I voted for you in the Classy Mommy contest. Good luck!

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8 Lisa November 18, 2008 at 3:57 pm: I am extremely interested in finding out how their clove scented candles smell- i LOVE the smell of cloves. it’s also very neat how they have recycled packaging as well. I did notice that it says: Soy/Wax BLEND…. from my experience with other companies (such as Wicker Emporium) this typically means that it’s not 100% soy based, but a blend and may still be adding to the internal VOC levels in the home….
Unfortunately I couldn’t find any specific ingredient/chemical info on their site….
Lisa
9 Andrea November 18, 2008 at 7:31 pm: Hi- I voted for you Good luck
10 Jingle November 18, 2008 at 7:36 pm: I read this on the site: Chesapeake Bay Candle™ looks to the natural, clean and modern point of view and life style to create a unique experience for the consumers through packaging, texture, color and fragrance.

I love that! They are really looking to design an experience and that is awesome to me!

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11 Emily T November 18, 2008 at 7:45 pm: I think it is great that Chesapeake Baby Candle company takes such pride in their designs by embarking on inspirational journeys.
12 Cheryl W November 18, 2008 at 7:47 pm: I learned that The Chesapeake Bay Candle story begins in 1994 with a small candle laboratory in the basement of our home in Annapolis, Maryland.
13 Emily T November 18, 2008 at 7:48 pm: You got my vote.
14 Cheryl W November 18, 2008 at 7:48 pm: I voted for you, hope you win!
15 Karin C. November 18, 2008 at 7:50 pm: I learned that Chesapeake Bay Candles are available at Target!
Kim Kardashian is a big fan of Chesapeake Bay Candles. I can’t wait to
try them because I have birds, and they are suseptible to candles that are not natural. I did not realize candles could be toxic until I got my birds.
16 Karin C. November 18, 2008 at 7:50 pm: I went to vote for you too. Good luck, you are moving up.
17 Becca November 18, 2008 at 7:53 pm: I learned that aromatherapy candles have been burned for thousands of years, wow, and I like that such a green and high quality product is available at Target for reasonable prices.
18 Nancy Jachcik November 18, 2008 at 8:05 pm: Chesapeake Bay Candle prides itself on exclusive fragrance combinations that delight the senses. I see that they carry many scents that you do not typically see offered

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19 Nancy Jachcik November 18, 2008 at 8:05 pm: I’m an email subscriber

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20 Nancy Jachcik November 18, 2008 at 8:07 pm: I voted for you
Hope you win the Wii Fit!

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21 Maggie M November 18, 2008 at 8:09 pm: Yummmm, I’d love to try their room sprays, like the Cardamon and Clove. Their candle fragrances and collections sound wonderful!

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22 Maggie M November 18, 2008 at 8:09 pm: I’m a subscriber by email

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23 Maggie M November 18, 2008 at 8:10 pm: I voted for you to “Go Win the Wii” – best of luck to you:)

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24 Bettina November 18, 2008 at 8:11 pm: I didn’t know that for thousands of years, scented candles have been used in aromatherapy – an ancient healing art to improve well-being and alleviate stress.

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25 Bettina November 18, 2008 at 8:11 pm: I’m an email subscriber!
26 Bettina November 18, 2008 at 8:14 pm: I voted for you!

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27 carolyn s November 18, 2008 at 8:33 pm: I found out that Meixu and David started their business in their basement in 1994 and it has grown into a global success. I like that they are available at stores in my area and that I can pick some up when I’m out and don’t have to order online.

thanks for sharing

ceashark at aol dot com

carolyn s
28 Lorraine November 18, 2008 at 9:08 pm: I voted for you to win the Wii. Good Luck
29 dorothy l November 18, 2008 at 10:30 pm: I love the candles and I voted for you good luck
30 Sheila November 18, 2008 at 11:24 pm: Love the candles. Love the history and ethics of the company, and its commitment to create eco-friendly products.
31 MRS.MOMMYY November 18, 2008 at 11:43 pm: wow thanks for the info….pumpkin looks yummy
32 Millicent C November 19, 2008 at 12:20 am: I like the lotus flower pillar! Thank you so much for the chace to win

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33 Millicent C November 19, 2008 at 12:21 am: I am a subscriber

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34 Millicent C November 19, 2008 at 12:22 am: Voted for you now wil you go vote for me too over there?

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35 Cori Westphal November 19, 2008 at 12:24 am: I really like the Bedside Beach candle project idea they have shown on the tips page. What a great idea for a seaside theme. Thanks!
36 Cori Westphal November 19, 2008 at 12:24 am: I’m also a subscriber, thanks!
37 Cori Westphal November 19, 2008 at 12:25 am: And I voted. Good luck!
38 Melody November 19, 2008 at 5:54 am: I’ve voted for you! Hope you can win…
39 Melody November 19, 2008 at 5:55 am: Small Candle Holder is so lovely for display.
40 H.S. November 19, 2008 at 5:56 am: Green Bamboo Jasmine filled candle sounds like a great scent!
41 H.S. November 19, 2008 at 5:56 am: Im a subscriber too!
42 Crystal November 19, 2008 at 5:57 am: I’ll say Amber Vanilla Hazelnut set! What a great gift to give people…
43 Mel November 19, 2008 at 5:58 am: Wow. Another great giveaway!

Im picking Sophisticated Candle Suite ! It looks really presentable & i’ll like to try that!
44 Kimberly November 19, 2008 at 8:04 am: I like the Peace & Tranquility collection, especially the Eucalyptus & Patchouli High Fragrance Candle. Thanks for the chance to win!
45 Kimberly November 19, 2008 at 8:06 am: I voted for you. I hope you win the Wii!
46 Kimberly November 19, 2008 at 8:06 am: I’m a subscriber!
47 Vickie Couturier November 19, 2008 at 9:16 am: I love the pumpkin scents,thanks
48 Vickie Couturier November 19, 2008 at 9:18 am: I am a subscriber
49 Elaina November 19, 2008 at 10:04 am: Wow, these candles are all really pretty too. I’m surprised they are even a little cheaper than Yankee Candle candles. I really like the gift set and I am going to check these out next time I am in Target.
50 Elaina November 19, 2008 at 10:07 am: I voted for you for the Wii
51 Amanda November 19, 2008 at 11:33 am: I never knew about toxins in candles, now that I do, I will definately go green. I also voted for you.
52 Vicki wurgler November 19, 2008 at 11:45 am: my husband dislikes too much floral smell and I saw they have alot of spice fragrance that he would like
53 Cheryl F. November 19, 2008 at 12:29 pm: I like the Lemongrass & Eucalyptus, Lavender & Vanilla, Tuberose & Gardenia Trio Votive Set at Chesapeake Bay Candle *Thanks* for the giveaway!

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54 Cheryl F. November 19, 2008 at 12:30 pm: I voted for you at Classy Momma *Good Luck*!

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55 Cheryl F. November 19, 2008 at 12:32 pm: I subscribe to your feed in Bloglines

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56 Cheryl F. November 19, 2008 at 12:44 pm: I blogged about the giveaway:

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57 Dan November 19, 2008 at 1:25 pm: I voted for ya. Good luck.
58 Carol G November 19, 2008 at 4:27 pm: I tried to go to the Chesapeake Bay site, but for some reason it wouldn’t load. Anyway, from reading some of the other posts, sounds as if I need to stop at Target. Would really like to try either the cinnamon or the cloves candles. I need something to freshen the house with the animals in and out so much!
59 Carol G November 19, 2008 at 4:29 pm: I voted for you–too bad it is one time only!
60 heather November 19, 2008 at 7:49 pm: I voted for you! Good luck!
61 Jackie B. November 19, 2008 at 8:32 pm: I am happy to know that these are available at target. I just love soy candles.
62 Jackie B. November 19, 2008 at 8:33 pm: I voted at Classy Mommy. God luck!
63 Stacy November 19, 2008 at 11:08 pm: I love all the scent combos.
64 jenna November 20, 2008 at 12:00 am: I enjoy the fact that I can purchase these at Target. I go there all the time! Also soy candles burn a lot cleaner and I like that. Thanks for the giveaway!
65 Laura November 20, 2008 at 12:14 pm: The filled candles are gorgeous. You like the bird motif and I <3 the tree silhouette…there’s something about that stark tree limb and Christmastime that just makes me happy–even though I’m miserably cold.
66 Alicia Brooks November 20, 2008 at 5:20 pm: I voted for you, good luck!
I like any spice scents
Love these candles, gonna check them out at Target next time I’m in!
67 Melissa November 21, 2008 at 12:43 am: I also love that these are at Target as I shop there fairly regularly. I don’t have any soy candles but from now on I am going to buy them.
68 Melissa November 21, 2008 at 12:43 am: I also voted for you, but it kept giving me an error message so I’m not 100% it went through. I’ll keep trying!
69 Tanya November 21, 2008 at 10:40 am: I voted for you. Good luck on winning the Wii!
70 Pam November 21, 2008 at 1:08 pm: The pumpkin candle looks (and most likely smells!) wonderful. What a great selection.
71 Pam November 21, 2008 at 1:09 pm: I just voted for you! Good luck on the Wii Fit.
72 getpalmd November 21, 2008 at 4:01 pm: Sheer White Musk Reed Diffuser

Very cool! Overall I think it would be a perfect gift for someone.
73 Patti November 21, 2008 at 4:10 pm: I cannot get their page to open…grr…We wiped out candles two years ago and have been slowly buying soy candles. I love that they are so eco friendly. Yay!

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74 Patti November 21, 2008 at 4:12 pm: I voted for you! The wii is way to much fun!

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75 Terri Donnelly November 21, 2008 at 5:23 pm: I voted for you–you’re ahead!!
76 Jennifer November 21, 2008 at 5:51 pm: The signature line began in this year (2008)! The citrus sounds great!

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77 sarah November 21, 2008 at 5:53 pm: i love their lily orange blossom reed diffuser.
78 sarah November 21, 2008 at 5:54 pm: i also voted for you. the wii looks great!
79 Bridget November 21, 2008 at 5:57 pm: I like the names of the scents for the pillar candles. Some of them sound so yummmy.

I voted for you also.
80 Andreah November 21, 2008 at 6:34 pm: I cant get the page to load but I would choose any of the spicy, baking scents. Thanks for the giveaway!
81 Andreah November 21, 2008 at 6:35 pm: I voted for you in the Wii contest. Good luck!
82 Brandi Rose November 21, 2008 at 8:09 pm: I’m a subscriber…and….I voted for you!
83 judy brittle November 21, 2008 at 9:40 pm: Peace & Tranquility sounds nice. I could use some myself. Thank you so much!
84 judy brittle November 21, 2008 at 9:40 pm: I voted for you on Classy Mommy.
85 lace November 21, 2008 at 11:49 pm: The citrus or wood would be a great scent.
86 rebecca November 22, 2008 at 12:22 am: I learned that soy candles burn cleaner and leave less soot = cleaner air for us and less mess for me. Thanks so much.
87 rebecca November 22, 2008 at 12:24 am: I voted for you – good luck, its only once ever, I thought it would be once a day like some contests. Shame!. Fingers crossed for you and me.
88 tiff November 22, 2008 at 6:40 am: i like the green bamboo jasmine travel set.
89 tiff November 22, 2008 at 6:41 am: i voted for you too! i hope you win because you deserve it!
90 Betsy November 22, 2008 at 8:51 am: Chesapeake Bay Candles are available at Target! That is great to know!
91 Betsy November 22, 2008 at 8:53 am: I voted.
92 Janet F November 22, 2008 at 2:34 pm: I like the Green Bamboo Jasmine Filled Candle.

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93 Janet F November 22, 2008 at 2:34 pm: I voted for you!

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94 marybeth i. November 22, 2008 at 4:38 pm: site is down right now but I would love the cardamon and clove ! I like spicy scents and am partial to soy cancels
95 marybeth i. November 22, 2008 at 4:40 pm: stumbled! marybethi

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96 marybeth i. November 22, 2008 at 4:41 pm: Ok – I voted!

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97 Tamara B. November 22, 2008 at 4:55 pm: I like the Floral and the Gourmand candles.
98 Tamara B. November 22, 2008 at 4:56 pm: I voted for you to win the Wii
99 Tamara B. November 22, 2008 at 4:56 pm: I am a subscriber.
100 Dee November 22, 2008 at 9:54 pm: Mmmm… Hazelnut vanilla.
101 Sara B. November 22, 2008 at 9:57 pm: The peace & tranquility candle sounds like a winner.
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102 Kristin November 23, 2008 at 11:58 am: Amber Vanilla Hazelnut sounds fabulous! I love it when the house smells like a bakery:)
103 katieg November 23, 2008 at 7:21 pm: I voted for you.

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104 dianna k. ball November 23, 2008 at 9:46 pm: I love the 24 dinner lights – what a lovely way to “set” the table!
105 dianna k. ball November 23, 2008 at 9:48 pm: I just voted for you!
106 Stacie November 24, 2008 at 12:42 pm: Ozonic sounds yummy.
107 Stacie November 24, 2008 at 12:43 pm: I voted for you!
108 Emily November 24, 2008 at 9:08 pm: I like the sound of the honey lemon creme reed diffuser!
109 Leah November 25, 2008 at 3:09 am: I love that Mei and David started their very aesthetic Chesapeake Bay Candle company in the basement of their home in 1994 and it has expanded into a global phenomena. AMAZING! : )))

Thanks so much for this fabulous give~away! : )))

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110 Leah November 25, 2008 at 3:10 am: You’ll love that I voted for you, ‘cuz you so deserve to win the Wii Fit. It’s yours! : )))

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111 Leah November 25, 2008 at 3:10 am: You’ll love that I subscribed to your AMAZING BLOG via GYD.

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112 Leah November 25, 2008 at 3:10 am: I stumbled this give~away! : )))

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113 Brooke November 25, 2008 at 7:17 am: I subscribe!
114 Brooke November 25, 2008 at 7:18 am: The designer used g Campbell Soup cans for candle molds. That’s pretty cool.
115 LisaW November 25, 2008 at 9:19 am: I like their entertaining sets, and the lovely fragrances like wood and citrus!
116 LisaW November 25, 2008 at 9:20 am: I just voted for you. Thanks!
117 Amy B. November 25, 2008 at 10:44 am: I voted for you at classy mommy
118 melissa mc November 25, 2008 at 11:12 am: I voted for ya, and would just love to try a Spice pillar candle — thank you for offering this contest!!
119 Diane November 25, 2008 at 12:18 pm: I haven’t had a scented candle in ages, and I sorely miss them. Gave them up years ago when I got my first parrot and learned how bad candles were for birds, let alone humans. Did you know most have lead in the wicks??? I haven’t had the pleasure of trying these natural candles, and I’d love to smell the cardamom one. Oooh, I love cardamom!
120 gracieo November 25, 2008 at 12:39 pm: Peace & Tranquility sounds like exactly what I need right now.
121 gracieo November 25, 2008 at 12:40 pm: You got my vote…hope you win )
122 Holly Henderson November 25, 2008 at 12:42 pm: Both Tonka Bean Fig and Amber Vanilla Hazelnut sound amazing!

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123 gracieo November 25, 2008 at 12:42 pm: Oh and I am a subscriber.

Happy Holiday Everyone
124 sheri November 25, 2008 at 4:16 pm: I would like to try the spice pillar candle, how yummy this time of year

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125 sheri November 25, 2008 at 4:17 pm: I voted for you , hope you win the Wii

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126 sheri November 25, 2008 at 4:18 pm: sheriamore stumbled this page

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127 sheri November 25, 2008 at 4:19 pm: I signed up for your feed in google reader
128 sheri November 25, 2008 at 4:19 pm: I am a subscriber
129 sheri November 25, 2008 at 4:21 pm: I blogged

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130 xenia November 25, 2008 at 4:22 pm: I do a small amount of shopping online but I like that these are available locally because sometimes you just want to go and smell stuff for yourself! Thanks!
131 Michelle November 25, 2008 at 5:22 pm: Chesepeake Bay Filled Candles contain twice the amount of fragrance as used in mass-market candles. That Nutmeg Cardamom Seed Filled Candle probably smells divine!
132 Michelle November 25, 2008 at 5:24 pm: I voted for you..got my fingers crossed you win the Wii
133 Michelle November 25, 2008 at 5:25 pm: I signed up to your feed via AOL
134 Michelle November 25, 2008 at 5:27 pm: I stumbled you, too
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135 grace November 25, 2008 at 5:41 pm: I subscribed to your feed
136 Laurie Rozgonyi November 25, 2008 at 6:42 pm: Jennae, I voted for you to win the Mommy contest. Good luck!
137 CMC November 25, 2008 at 8:43 pm: The scents are really cool, and I love that I can get them at my local Target!
138 Kristen November 25, 2008 at 9:56 pm: I like that I can buy these at my favorite store… I didn’t realize Target sold Green Candles!!

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139 Kathy November 25, 2008 at 10:17 pm: Voted for you
140 Kathy November 25, 2008 at 10:17 pm: Like the fragrance balls
141 Rebecca C November 25, 2008 at 10:21 pm: They contain TWICE the fragrance of other candles! Smells more yummy

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142 Rebecca C November 25, 2008 at 10:21 pm: I am an RSS subscriber!
143 Rebecca C November 25, 2008 at 10:22 pm: I stumbled your giveaway

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144 Katie Martin November 25, 2008 at 11:16 pm: I voted for you!