Have you ever lit a soy wax candle from Tierra Verde Soy Candle Company?

Don’t you hate lighting a candle that doesn’t have any scent? Does it take away the ambiance or mood or make you feel like you are missing an integral part of the candle experience? Have you ever lit a soy wax candle? If you haven’t got any worthy candles to light, you should investigate the titillating soy wax candle scents created by Jeanette Maurer, Partner and Co-Founder of Tierra Verde Soy Candles

Tierra Verde Soy Candles was conceptualized in June 2010 by Jeanette and her brother Bill. The economy and favorable circumstances brought the two of them together in realizing a vision that they wanted to step away from corporate America and be different by creating a quality sustainable product that was useful and kind to the earth. Tierra Verde means “green earth.”  The soy wax candles are produced locally outside Turlock in a 3,000 square foot “pour room” as creating soy wax candles is difficult without a controlled temperature.

A portion of Tierra Verde’s profits are donated to a non-profit horse rescue farm called “Heaven Can Wait” which is located outside  San Luis Obispo. It is home to many retired race horses or horses that are injured or abused.

I recently had the pleasure of meeting Jeanette at the San Francisco Green Festival in April 2011. I had to stop at her booth as my eyes feasted on the beautiful array of recycled alabaster glass. My nose enjoyed following the wafting scents as I inhaled the high quality aroma of each candle. I received an extra benefit from Jeanette as she educated me on the benefits of purchasing soy wax candles from Tierra Verde Soy Candle Company

Soy wax candles purchased from Tierra Verde Soy Candle Company are:

• produced from a natural and renewable resource.

• non-toxic and water soluble so it is easy to clean up.

• contained in stunning recycled alabaster glass

• clean burning candles that burn longer at a very touchable temperature

• eco friendly the lid is biodegradable with flower seeds that you can plant

• refillable so you can continue to use your favorite candle glass

Their candles are a versatile product that sells well in spas, salons, casinos and gift shops. They make affordable and memorable gifts. You can catch Jeannette at various spa shows or order on-line. If you can’t wait to try them you can purchase them at the following local Bay Area locations:

Artistic Edge (925) 454-0369
21 S Livermore Ave
Livermore, CA 94550

Charlottes Web
2160 Railroad Ave
Livermore, CA 94550

http://www.ci.campbell.ca.us (408) 866-2119
51 North Central Avenue
Campbell, CA 95008

Frizelle Enos
265 Petaluma Ave
Sebastopol, CA

Skinsense (925) 283-7546
925 Village Center #1
Lafayette, CA 94549

Good Vibrations 530-258-GOOD (4663)
278 Main St.
Chester, Ca 96020

KURE Wellness Retreat 925 837-7600
145 E. Prospect Avenue Suite 202
Danville, CA 94526

Patio Fireplace 925.648.0293
3426 Camino Tassajara
Danville, CA 94506

Sonoma Home (707) 939-6900
497 1st Street West
Sonoma, CA 95476-6608

Trinidad Trading 707.677.0711
460 Main Street
Trinidad, CA 95570

University Art Annex Palo Alto (650) 328-3500
267 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301

El Camino Hospital Gift Store (650) 940-7000
2500 Grant Road
Mountain View, CA 94040

25% of your TV & Computer energy consumption is being sucked alive by “Vampire Energy Consumption”

Check out this link from Amazon and watch a 4 minute video on where your hard earned money is sneaking away to and how you can put a stop to “Vampire Energy Consumption.”

Monster Power HD PowerCenter 900 with GreenPower [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]

Although these power centers are quite pricey you might want to watch this video as a comparison. These smart strips are much less expensive. You can leave a comment on this post if you want to purchase one and through this post I can get you a good deal through a friend of mine that I recently met at the San Francisco Green Festival.

http://bitsltd.net/ConsumerProducts/Downloads/Smartstrip%20Short.wmv.

Christmas is a time of buying high end electronics and if you want a great way to make your new computer or TV pay you back might I recommend that you buy a “green power strip” Fight back! Do not knowingly allow 25% of your energy consumption sneak out the door while out equipment is turned off but still plugged into the wall. Remember the good guys win in the end….

Even if you are not purchasing a high end electronic this Christmas Season. The smart strip is a great gift for college students and teachers as everyone is trying to do their part in reducing our carbon footprint. So feel good about your gift giving this year. Set an example, make an impact.

Looking forward to your comments