Awe-Inspiring Archipelago Candles: Luxuriating in the Glow of Elegance
Like most women, I strive to keep a fair number of balls in the air – Mom to two busy teens, wife, business owner, spokesperson, blogger, friend, mentor, and more. I’ve also found that as my business grows and my daughter and son gain more independence – one’s in college, the other begins next year – I now keep an almost breakneck travel schedule, with cross-country media tours, industry conferences and speaking gigs, and international meetings and events.
After a while, this hectic pace takes a toll, and it becomes harder to bounce back and get my bearings after a particularly grueling spate of travel. I’ve discovered over the past few months, however, that if I’m to keep up this frenetic schedule, I need to take care of myself – which means I need to keep up my twice-weekly sessions with my trainer, eat healthy foods, get enough sleep, and listen to my body if I need to cut back and get even more rest.
I’ve also tried to remember to make time for what’s important to me and have lunch with friends, spend weekends in my garden, and cherish my time at home. Recently, while traveling on business, I came across a wonderful product that reminds me of the beauty of these simple pleasures – Archipelago Candles.
I first encountered the pineapple ginger candle at the Ritz-Carlton in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and I marveled at the strong, yet delicate, scent and the fact that it would last for an astounding 60 hours. Made of soy, these candles exhibit a soothing, luxurious feel that seems to almost envelope you in relaxation and comfort. Since then, I’ve bought several more Archipelago Candles, and particularly loved placing one at my bedside and having the scent waft over me while I burrow into my covers each night. I now even keep a candle – with the incredible scent of mango tangerine – in my office, so I can experience the gentle fragrance as meetings and phone calls cascade through my day.
Archipelago offers several lines of candles with a variety of lovely containers and holders – each one unique, elegant, and refined. For me, having my home feature the wondrous scents of pink grapefruit, lavender spice, and jasmine hibiscus, allows me to experience new levels of soothing relaxation as I recharge and rejuvenate for my next adventure.
I also love seeing Archipelago’s expansion with its newest line, the Cabana Collection. These soy blend candles deliver the fresh, fruit-filled scents of the islands with such fragrances as Aruba, Antigua, and Bermuda. The bright colored, foil patterned containers add a burst of color to my kitchen counter and living room tables. When I want a more formal look, I simply slip off the colorful container to access the more classic look of my versatile candles.
While I love my whirlwind life and wouldn’t trade it for anything, I also love knowing that whether I’m on the road or at home, these luxurious scents will be with me – adding a soothing sense of peace into another busy day.
Purchase your own Archipelago candles here and keep up the latest news and deals by following @shopARCHIPELAGO.
Special Giveaway for Mom Central readers
Five lucky Mom Central readers will each win a Pineapple Ginger square candle tin. To enter, leave a comment below by Friday, April 20 and tell us what you do to unwind and enjoy some "me" time. The winner will be selected randomly and notified by email.
Please note: This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.
This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to our winners: Danielle M., Jodie A., Margaret K., Aleksandra N. and Vicki S., and a big thank you to all who entered!
Disclosure: Mom Central received complimentary Archipelago candles to facilitate this review and giveaway.
Sometimes I just have to
Sometimes I just have to walkaway - I don't know what unwind is anymore - sometimes a ride to the store by myself is the only chance I have to breath!
Love to go to the beach and
Love to go to the beach and rest on the sand in the sunshine.
I relax on my hammock with a
I relax on my hammock with a good book.
I send my husband out to a
I send my husband out to a movie with his friends, and then relax with a good old bubble bath while he's gone.
I hang out with my cat -
I hang out with my cat - she's always calm and has a good effect on me.
I read to relax. I can get
I read to relax. I can get lost in a good book.
Sit with my husband on the
Sit with my husband on the back porch and enjoy a glass of wine with each other and just be.
I like to put my feet up and
I like to put my feet up and just close my eyes.
I take a nice long bath by
I take a nice long bath by candlelight so this would be perfect! Thanks for the chance to win!
I take a bubble bath.
I take a bubble bath.
I take hot bubble baths to
I take hot bubble baths to unwind and enjoy some "me" time.
I try to take a long shower
I try to take a long shower and imagine that I am washing all of my stress away along with the bubbles.
I unwind by going for a run
I unwind by going for a run :)
Sadly enough, the only way I
Sadly enough, the only way I can relax is by getting in the shower for a moment. I get to drown out the noise of the kids, and have a short moment to myself!
I listen to internet radio
I listen to internet radio from my iPad. Thanks for a great giveaway!
Leave the kids at the house
Leave the kids at the house with the hubby and I head off to the nail shop to get a full mani and pedi.....
I love the massage chairs...its like i'm at the spa but on a smaller budget :)
I love to sit outside and
I love to sit outside and read a book.
The only way for me to truly
The only way for me to truly unwind is when I block all else out, we light some candles and hubby rubs my head.
In fact, whenever I am told to go to the "happy place" when I get the shots in my back-it's right there...nothing else like it except perhaps a long, hot soak with candles.
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I unwind by relaxing by the
I unwind by relaxing by the pool with a good book.
I unwind by taking a hot
I unwind by taking a hot shower, and watching a movie while enjoying some ice cream or popcorn
I unwind by curling up on the
I unwind by curling up on the sofa with my dogs and catching up on movies I've had waiting on my DVR for just such occassion.
Pour a glass of Diet Pepsi
Pour a glass of Diet Pepsi (ice cold!), and sit on the couch to catch up on some of my favorite shows. If husband is home, my feet go on his lap for a foot rub. :)
I unwind by watching a good
I unwind by watching a good romance or comedy flick with popcorn and in my comfiest PJ's!
To unwind after a long day
To unwind after a long day with the kids, I put my feet up on the couch & try to catch up on my DVR.
To unwind after a long day
To unwind after a long day with the kids, I put my feet up on the couch & try to catch up on my DVR.
To unwind after a long day
To unwind after a long day with the kids, I put my feet up on the couch & try to catch up on my DVR.
I love to have candles around
I love to have candles around the house. They can smell great either lit or not.
A candle can really change
A candle can really change your mood in minutes.
I like to unwind with a glass
I like to unwind with a glass of wine and watching Food Network :)
To unwind, I light a candle,
To unwind, I light a candle, grab a good book, and get a cup of coffee for my "me" time.
I workout to unwind, even if
I workout to unwind, even if I don't enjoy it while it's happening i feel so much better afterward. :)
I like to read a magazine and
I like to read a magazine and take a bath to unwind.
how I unwind is take my dogs
how I unwind is take my dogs for a walk, I love seeing their happy faces when they are on a walk, it just brings me happiness and helps me relax and enjoy the simpler things in life
this might be weird but since
this might be weird but since I have a 7 month old my way to unwind is to take a shower
I like to unwind with a glass
I like to unwind with a glass of wine on the patio!
I walk and enjoy feeling the
I walk and enjoy feeling the breeze hearing the birds chirp and enjoying what God has created like the trees and the flowers that are blooming.
Two of my favorite things to
Two of my favorite things to do when I want to unwind is either go to the gym and take my Zumba class or relax and read a great book.
Two of my favorite things to
Two of my favorite things to do when I want to unwind is either go to the gym and take my Zumba class or relax and read a great book.
I like to sit and do nothing
I like to sit and do nothing but catch up on some of my favorite tv shows.
I like to take a nice warm
I like to take a nice warm bubble bath and light a candle to relax
I run or workout...best thing
I run or workout...best thing to do!
Light the candle, relax and
Light the candle, relax and enjoy the scent. Perfect!
I unwind with a hot bath and
I unwind with a hot bath and a great book, with candles of course!
I would light my candles,
I would light my candles, have it very quiet in the house, and sip a cup of tea and think of all the blessings I have!
To unwind, I get a nice cup
To unwind, I get a nice cup of something (hot tea in the winter and super sweet tea in the summer) and relax with a good book.
I would light candles and run
I would light candles and run a nice hot bath. No other lighting is needed!
Take a relaxing bath when the
Take a relaxing bath when the kids are asleep.
I plug in the head phones to
I plug in the head phones to play some soft classical music, grab a good book, and head out to the hammock. Great way to relax, exercise the mind, and get some sunshine!
I listen to music. It is my
I listen to music. It is my passion. It changes and transforms my whole mood.
I unwind by taking a long hot
I unwind by taking a long hot bath or reading a good book.
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