Where Will You Go?
Champagne, Satsuma Orange, Ginger
$29.00
Out of stock
Where will you go?
When M. Russell Ballard said this, he meant to fill us with dread. But this question opens up a world of hope and possibilities.
So... Where will you go, my friend?
Reminiscent of free-flowing mimosas during Sunday brunch, the bright, energizing scent of this candle will help your mind explore the limitless new paths in front of you. Whether it's your local pub, back to school, or New Flippin' Zealand (to visit fellow Look-Where-She-Went exmo Jacinda Ardern), enjoy the places you'll go!
SCENTS
I like to burn "Where Will You Go?" in the morning when I'm getting ready for the day. The citrus and ginger always put me in an alert, optimistic frame of mind.
• Top Notes: Brut Champagne, Satsuma Orange
• Middle Notes: Ginger Shavings
• Base Notes: Citrus Medley
CANDLE INSPIRATION
The "Where Will You Go?" candle was inspired by M. Russell Ballard's 2016 address in General Conference. He used this question to try to frighten people out of leaving the church. (In reality, he inspired a whole new series of ex-Mormon memes on Reddit.)
If I had been an active member when he gave that talk, though, his message would have worked on me. Leaving Mormonism was scary for me, and I was terrified of what my life would become when I did leave. My patriarchal blessing only hammered that home; all of the blessings promised were contingent upon my faithfulness to the church. If I left, would I ever meet someone and fall in love? Would I lose my ability to have kids?
It would have meant the world to know about the vibrant online family of ex-Mormons that I would later discover, or to know what all the possibilities in front of me really were.
In many ways, this candle is a gift to my younger self, and an affirmation that I did the right thing in leaving. And if you've been through some ups and downs in your journey out of the Mormon Church, this candle is dedicated to you, too.
"Where will you go?" doesn't have to be a scary question. It can be a joyful question. Here's to finding joy in answering it.
QUALITY + SUSTAINABILITY
All ExMo Candles are hand-poured in small batches, and each of our recipes is tweaked and tested before coming online. We take pride in the quality of our candles.
Our candles are also vegan-friendly, made and packaged sustainably, and pthalate-free. Our commitment to sustainability includes a partnership with One Tree Planted, where we donate the money to plant 100 trees for every 100 candles sold.
Finally, the removable labels on our jars make them easy to upcycle. Woohoo!
DISCREET PACKAGING
We know that you might be living with members of the church, or heck, that your mailman might be Mormon. For that reason, we've chosen not to brand our outer packaging in any way. No one will be able to tell from the outside of the box that you've ordered anything related to being an ex-Mormon. This includes the shipping label, which will simply say it's from Jen + Adri.
PRODUCT + FULFILLMENT DETAILS
The "Where Will You Go?" candle is guaranteed to give you 40+ hours of burn time. It comes in a glass jar with an aluminum lid, and it measures 3.5" tall and 2.75" across. The net weight is 7.1 oz.
Because all ExMo Candles are handmade to order, please allow a 7-day processing time before your order ships out.
Emma Wagner (verified owner) –
This candle is soothing and celebratory, with sparkly notes of champagne carried on the backs of tapirs… Wait, I mean soft citrus and ginger notes. I’m picky about scents, but this is a light and sophisticated fragrance. I love it.
Jen –
I’m so happy you like this candle, Emma! Thank you so much for taking the time to come here and post a review! Lifting a virtual champagne to both of us finding our way to better places post-Mormonism!
Julie Niblett (verified owner) –
This candle’s scent makes me so happy! That citrus and ginger really get me thinking about all the wonderful places I’ll go! This candle makes me feel like I’m eating brunch on a fancy rooftop veranda, drinking mimosas and overlooking a sunny and bright little orchard. On a SUNDAY.
Jen –
Gasp! On a Sunday?! Let me go grab some pearls so I can clutch them!
Hehe, here’s to all the places we’ll go!
Stephanie Campbell (verified owner) –
We gifted this candle to welcome a new exmo into our fold! It smells incredible and the clever name made everyone giggle as we discussed our exits from Mormonism. Thanks Jen & Adri for such amazing products!
Jen –
This puts the biggest smile on my face! I’m so happy you all are able to be together and share your ex-Mormon stories now!
Christy (verified owner) –
This scent is one of my favorites! I like to keep this on in my bedroom. It’s not too overpowering for my evening wind down after work.
Jen –
It makes me so happy imagining this candle as part of your evening routine! Clinking a virtual mimosa in your honor!
Audrey Morales –
This candle smells so good! It’s a light scent and I burn it for a long time and it lasts so long. Yellow is my favorite color too, so this candle is perfection!
Jen –
Woohoo! I’m so happy you like it, Audrey! Thank you for leaving a review!
Laura (verified owner) –
These are truly the best smelling candles I’ve ever had!! Such cute and earth-friendly packaging, and long burn time. Makes our home smell DIVINE, haha
Jen –
Thank you so much for leaving a review, Laura! I’m so happy you like your candles!!!
Andie K –
This candle scent reminds me of bottle of champagne with friends in celebration. It smells amazing – plus it’s a great reminder of all the amazing places there are to go in the world as an apostate! Cheers to all the apostates out there!!
Jen –
That’s exactly the feeling we were going for! Thanks so much for trying out the candle, Andie, and for leaving a review! It helps a ton!
Benjamin Jones –
This candle is so pleasant to have burning. The ginger and citrus work so well to create a calming ambiance with clarity. This candle feels like a wonderful celebration of life and freedom from a religion that truly kept me from lasting happiness and joy.
Jen –
That’s exactly the feeling I was hoping this candle would give, so reading this makes me incredibly happy! Here’s to freedom and all the possibilities that come with it! Hugs, Ben, and thank you for trying out this candle and leaving such a nice review!