🧴 Wax & Relax: How I Reset Between Candle Launches
Let’s be real, launches are magical… but also a lot. Between pouring new candles, photographing, and individual product packaging (with love and a bunch of glitter, of course), I’m usually running on wax fumes by the end 😅
That’s why I have to give myself a little reset ritual between drops. And yes, it involves candles, comfy clothes, anime, coffee and boba. Let’s take a peek into how I recharge between the chaos ✨
🌸 Scents That Help Me Reset
Post-launch, I reach for scents that feel soft, clean, or an older release — like a mental refresh 🧼
Here are a few go-to’s from the studio:
- Levi – because nothing clears my brain fog like notes of apple and forest greens 🌿
- Shooting Star – a cup of chamomile tea with sparkling energy, perfect for bubble baths or journaling 🫧
- Venus – citrus + bubbly, like drinking your fave fizzy juice in your comfy clothes 💖
Minny Tip: I light something calming while tidying my space, putting on a face mask, or doodling new label ideas. Bonus points if my dog snuggles up to me while I work.
📺 Cozy Days = Big Reset Energy
Not everything has to be productive — some days I just need to exist. My cozy day resets usually include:
- Rewatching comfort anime (hi again, Ouran High School Host Club 💘)
- Playing chill games on the Switch (yes I’m still farming on my Stardew Valley flower farm)
- Drawing or sketching with a wax melt burning in the background 🕯️
It’s not fancy. But it’s my chill time.
☁️ Slow Biz Tasks That Feel Like Rest
Sometimes “rest” still happens in the studio — just in a gentle, no-pressure kind of way ✨
- Reorganizing my fragrance shelf or keychain drawers
- Reordering supplies while sipping something sweet 🍓
- Planning future candles without deadlines (aka: making character mood boards in my sweatpants)
- Updating Candle Club ideas or prepping rewards quietly with anime lo-fi music on 🎧
Minny Note: Admin work can be self-care… if you do it with a cozy drink and a good scent nearby.
💖 Better Rest = Better Candles
Every time I take a break, I come back with stronger ideas, clearer scents, and even cuter designs. The studio feels ✨magical✨ again and that joy goes straight into every pour and package.
So thank you for giving me the space to rest between the magic! You make MinnyWicks possible 💕 Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a Candle Club bestie, your support fuels this little candle biz in every way.
What’s Your Favorite Way to Reset?
Do you have a go-to scent, self-care ritual, or comfort show? I’d love to hear it! 💌
Drop a comment, tag me @minnywicks, or treat yourself to one of our softest candles and melts. You deserve it!