Turning Your Hobby Into a Business
The Birth of Bulk Apothecary Picture it: Streetsboro, Ohio, 2008. A small company called Natural Essentials owned by a family with a dream to expose the public to the benefits of natural living without harsh chemicals. Natural Essentials was a direct supplier to companies…
All About Fragrance
ol·fac·tion älˈfakSHən,ōl-/ noun technical the action or capacity of smelling; the sense of smell. The olfactory system is complex and still being studied in-depth by scientists. What we do know: Neurotransmitters carry the olfaction into the limbic system of the brain, the temporal lobe…
Coffee Cup Candle Recipe
Coffee Cup Candles You might have seen those adorable candle mugs at the craft fair or online. Some are selling up to $25.00 for a small size mug. Today I am going to show you how to make these adorable mugs at a…
How to Make Money AND Stay Home With your Children
How to Make Money AND Stay Home With your Children Forget everything you’ve heard about stay-at-home moms/dads. The times have changed, and gone are the days that one parent had to sacrifice their income-earning potential to stay home and raise a family. There…
eBay vs. Etsy: Where to Start Your Business
eBay VS. Etsy: Where to Start Your Business Starting your own business may sound like everything you’ve ever wanted, but when the realities of the day-to-day start to settle in, it can lose a lot of its charm. You’ve got some great products…
Valentine’s Day Candle Recipe
Making homemade candles can be a fun project and can allow you to customize your candles in ways that you may not find in the stores. For Valentine’s Day, I made this one with pink and red hearts and a sweet, fruity fragrance. Perfect…
Lemon Creme Candle Recipe
Hey Bulkers! Today I’ve got an easy little recipe for a sweet smelling candle that is sure to add a little “cozy” to your space. Making candles at home is a simple, cost-effective way to bring warmth and fragrance into your home. I keep…
Moscow Mule Candle Recipe
If you haven’t browsed around the Bulk Apothecary site lately, you may have missed the latest addition: Moscow Mule Mugs! If you’re familiar with the drink, you’ll recognize these shiny copper beauties. Moscow Mules are traditionally served in a copper mug, making it one…
Simple Wooden Wick Candle Recipe
Simple Wooden Wick Candle Recipe Hey Bulkers! Here’s a quick, easy little recipe for candles using wooden wicks. If you haven’t tried them yet, they’re a fun alternative to the standard candle wick (and they’re super simple to work with). You only need a…
Snowy Evergreen Candle Recipe
Hey Bulkers! Here’s another way to make a simple holiday candle in a snap. With just a few supplies and a couple easy steps, you can make one (or several!) in no time at all. During this season everyone wants to fill their homes…
Recipe: Simple Holiday Candles
Hey Bulkers! Here?s a quick recipe for holiday candles that will fill your home with the sweet scents of the season. With just a few steps, this candle comes together in no time at all. AND- it can all be done in the jar-…
Recipe: Maple Donut Candles
Hey Friends! Here?s a simple way to cozy-up your home for the upcoming holidays: Candles! Everyone LOVES a good candle, but you?ll love them even more when you see just how easy they are to make. Just a few ingredients and a couple easy-to-follow…
Banana Nutbread Candles Recipe
Banana Nutbread Candles Recipe This time of year my home smells of all the favorite fall fragrances. I can admit it-I’m a candle addict. Like, one in every room of the house, kind of addict. Fall fragrances are my favorite because they make a…
Fall Apple Candles Recipe
Fall Apple Candles Recipe Hey, hey! Here’s another easy fall candle recipe to add to your collection! Apples and cinnamon are the perfect combination for a seasonal home fragrance, don’t you think? Just by lighting a candle your entire house smells like you’ve been…
Pumpkin Pie Candles Recipe
Pumpkin Pie Candles Recipe I have two words for you today: Pumpkin Pie. Oh how I love pumpkin pie! Aside from all of the other fabulous things I love about fall, pumpkin pie sits at the very top of my list. Forget turkey and…
Summer Citronella Candle Recipe
It’s summertime! And when summer comes, so do the bugs. During this time of year everyone enjoys being outdoors- for picnics and cookouts, camping and hiking, days by the pool and evenings on the deck sipping summer cocktails. However you choose to spend your…
