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Awe-Inspiring Archipelago Candles: Luxuriating in the Glow of Elegance

Tuesday, May 8, 2012 - 10:22am

Written By:

Stacy DeBroff

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.

148 Comments

i'm sure the scent is divine

Submitted by sandra on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 12:54pm.

i'm sure the scent is divine

To unwind I sit on my back

Submitted by Arianah Watts on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 12:27pm.

To unwind I sit on my back patio in my favorite rocking chair with a good book!

A LONG hot shower with no

Submitted by nyra smith on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 10:42am.

A LONG hot shower with no kiddie interuptions followed by a LONG nap!

I cuddle up with my ipad, a

Submitted by gita prasad on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 10:14am.

I cuddle up with my ipad, a cup of tea and SHOP online!

I go for a run or grab a

Submitted by Kerry on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 9:30am.

I go for a run or grab a book.

I either workout or I stay

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 8:55am.

I either workout or I stay home and surf the web at sites like this.

I take a walk or a run.

Submitted by Nancy Krueger on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 8:52am.

I take a walk or a run.

I love to bake a monkey bread

Submitted by Terri Rinko on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 8:30am.

I love to bake a monkey bread and the smell helps me relax!

play video games

Submitted by Thomas K on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 7:45am.

play video games

I like to read, preferably

Submitted by Linda on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 7:38am.

I like to read, preferably with a glass of wine

My "unwinding" is more taking

Submitted by Donna H on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 6:54am.

My "unwinding" is more taking a break from what I am trying to get done around the house because my pain issues have flared up. So I can just imagine lying down and breathing in a relaxing scent of jasmine or better yet lavender spice while I try to go to my "happy place" and meditate my pain away. (It's a long story but it helps me get through the day lol)

When I unwind, I usually

Submitted by kbbkbb0 on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 6:29am.

When I unwind, I usually catch up on "computer time" looking for deals and coupons.

I unwind when my daughter is

Submitted by Nichole on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 4:48am.

I unwind when my daughter is at preschool for a couple hours by catching up on a few of my shows.

I've rediscovered playing

Submitted by Janet on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 3:53am.

I've rediscovered playing Solitaire. It's something that I love to do when I want to unwind.

for unwinding, i have 3

Submitted by sandy weinstein on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 2:49am.

for unwinding, i have 3 little 4 legged girls, that i love on and kiss when i get stressed out....i also just block everything out, go work in the yard or just watch tv

i used to go shopping, but now that stresses me out b/c customer service is so bad at so many stores.....i get so tired of arguing, have they not heard of the customer is always right.....at least most of the time....

I love to take a hot bath or

Submitted by Gchatt on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 2:12am.

I love to take a hot bath or read a good book:)

I like to put on a little

Submitted by Ashia on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 1:48am.

I like to put on a little quiet jazz and then cuddle up with my guilty pleasure- romance novels.

A hot bath is how I always

Submitted by Denise Grier on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 12:58am.

A hot bath is how I always unwind

I like to have a long,

Submitted by Susan A on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 12:30am.

I like to have a long, luxurious patchouli bubble bath.I lock the bathroom door, light some scented candles, turn of the lights and relax!

I like to have a long,

Submitted by Susan A on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 12:30am.

I like to have a long, luxurious patchouli bubble bath.I lock the bathroom door, light some scented candles, turn of the lights and relax!

I run a nice bubble bath,

Submitted by Tina on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 12:16am.

I run a nice bubble bath, light a scented candle, pour a glass of wine, put on some environmental music, and relax!

To unwind, I sit on the deck

Submitted by Kelly on Tue, 04/17/2012 - 11:39pm.

To unwind, I sit on the deck with a glass of wine. The sounds of nature, sunshine and wine can erase any bad day!

i sit back and light a good

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/17/2012 - 11:08pm.

i sit back and light a good smelling candle dim down the lights and listen to some good music

best time for me to have

Submitted by gloria on Tue, 04/17/2012 - 10:43pm.

best time for me to have alone time is right after the kids go to school ill light the candles open the door and listen to the birds chrip i love the morning

I love to relax with a good

Submitted by Barbra M on Tue, 04/17/2012 - 10:40pm.

I love to relax with a good book!

Hot bubble bath, great

Submitted by Sweetbasil on Tue, 04/17/2012 - 10:15pm.

Hot bubble bath, great scented candle, glass of wine and I'm in heaven.

Hang out with my bestie and

Submitted by Shannon on Tue, 04/17/2012 - 9:30pm.

Hang out with my bestie and have a cold drink!

I often indulge in some "me"

Submitted by Denise on Tue, 04/17/2012 - 9:17pm.

I often indulge in some "me" time while the kids are at school. I light a candle and relax by reading my favorite book. I must say I am addicted to candles and I would love to win one.

I like to read on my "me"

Submitted by Melissa on Tue, 04/17/2012 - 8:32pm.

I like to read on my "me" time!

To unwind I turn off the TV

Submitted by Poly H on Tue, 04/17/2012 - 8:14pm.

To unwind I turn off the TV and surf the web, check emails and face book.

Sounds relaxing

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/17/2012 - 8:09pm.

Sounds relaxing

First of all, you are so

Submitted by Julie @ Knitting and Sundries on Tue, 04/17/2012 - 8:03pm.

First of all, you are so right. These candles are marvelous - not overpowering, but they somehow change the essence of the room. (and I don't know how you do it; I could never keep up with YOUR busy schedule - it's hard enough for me to blog, go to work, and get my little dude around from Scouts to Youth Group to boxing!)

Anyway, when I need to unwind, a run a nice bubble bath, brew up something hot to drink (tea, coffee, hot chocolate), set up my bathroom tray, and relax and read until the water cools a bit. Just ten or fifteen minutes is a great stress reducer!

Thanks for the chance to win!

Awe-Inspiring Archipelago Candles: Luxuriating in the Glow of Elegance

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