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From Passion to Purpose: How Tragedy is Transforming Our Small Business
Life has a way of throwing us unexpected challenges. Shortly into this beautiful journey, our world was turned upside down when my Mom, our greatest supporter and inspiration, unexpectedly passed away. Her loss was a profound blow, and it feels like my world has shattered. I saw her every day, sometimes multiple times a day. Then all of a sudden, she's gone. She was a caring, family-loving woman who provided us with tons of love and encouragement. She was kind to everyone and always smiling even when she didn't want to. Every day has been a struggle without her.
In the midst of my grief, I find solace in my work. Creating new skincare products, designing wreaths, and crafting candles has become my therapy. Each creation is a way to channel my emotions into something beautiful and meaningful. Something I know she would love because creating was her passion. The road has been far from easy, but with each struggle, I have grown more determined.
In honor of my Mom, we are not just continuing this journey—we have transformed our business to reflect the love, support, and passion she inspired in us. This is a tribute to her memory, a way to keep her spirit alive in every product we make and every customer we serve and to help us overcome the grief along the way.
Spoil Me Candles & More has become "Cindy Lou" in honor of Cynthia Louise (Cindy Lou). Our Mother who will never be forgotten.
We are more than just a business. We are a testament to resilience, love, and the healing power of creativity.
Our Story......
At Spoil Me Candles & More, our journey began with a simple yet profound need—to make ends meet. What started as a means to earn a little extra cash quickly blossomed into a deep-seated passion for skincare and crafting. Each product we crafted, each ingredient we selected, became more than just a task—it became a love affair with the art and science of skincare.
Taking a glimpse back in time, growing up I suffered from severe eczema all over my face and scattered across my body. At the time, there were limited options so, when I reached the age of majority, I took skincare very seriously. Your skin is your biggest organ and the first defense against environmental stressors so it's very important to care for your skin and keep it healthy.
All of our skincare is made with natural and organic ingredients, responsibly sourced and cruelty-free. We take our time formulating and testing each product personally to ensure an amazing product gets put to market.
But Self-care is not just about taking care of the physical. It's also about taking care of your mental state.
We started in 2021 at a time when stress was at an all-time high. So, what better way to relieve stress and anxiety, evoke relaxation, and tickle the happy buttons than with a candle! Candles help to regulate the mood, relieve stress and anxiety through scent and with the flicker of the flame.
They trigger areas in the brain that relate to emotions. Candles can even help combat fatigue or loneliness.
Of course, you can never have too many candles. I've always had a fixation with candles and never met a candle I didn't sniff! They have a way of pulling back the curtains of moments past, reminding you of a person, place, or time you had forgotten. Candles are a fantastic way to escape and relax.
At Spoil Me Candles & More our goal is to provide essential self-care that elevates your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
