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Mind Your Own Beeswax: Long-Burn Emergency Candles

Mind Your Own Beeswax: Long-Burn Emergency Candles

My mom used to tell me to “mind my own beeswax” and when it comes to planning for emergencies, you’re gonna wish you had paid attention to your own beeswax and gotten prepared! I was in Houston for Hurricane Ike and lived without power for 12 days, depleting just about every flashlight, battery and candle […]

Hi! I’m Jamie!

I'm a Texas wife & mom of 4. I believe everyone can be prepared for the little & big emergencies in life; the hardest part is Just Getting Started...

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