Second Saturday Bliss
Lavender, Garden Herbs, Morning Dew
$29.00
Out of stock
Imagine you're walking in the early morning. Someone has left some old wood-handled garden tools and a basket of herbs against the tree next to you. You kick off your sandals, and your feet sink a little into the dew-dampened earth. Lavender fields stretch out in front of you, and the only sounds are birds and the gentle rise and fall of your own breath.
Okay, okay... we can't send you to lavender fields in the south of France to celebrate your journey out of Mormonism, but we can offer you this zen-inducing lavender candle!
Light it up and revel in the knowledge that you can do with your Sunday exactly what you want.
SCENTS
Lighting "Second Saturday Bliss" will soothe you through and through. It's great to burn when you're working long hours, as a way to prevent the stress from getting out of hand. And it's incredible to burn while doing yoga. The lavender, garden herbs, and morning dew amplify the zen of yoga and take you deeper into bliss.
• Top Notes: Eucalyptus, Bergamot
• Middle Notes: Lavender, Sage, Morning Dew
• Base Notes: Garden Herbs, Weathered Wood, Cypress, Baby Powder
CANDLE INSPIRATION
In Mormonism, Sundays are highly regimented.
Church is two hours long—it was three hours long when I was in—and you don't have a choice about which time slot you attend.
At church, you've likely got a calling that takes up time and energy.
Sunday is usually the day your home teachers visit.
There are firesides many Sunday evenings.
Members often stay in "Sunday dress" all day, even after getting out of church.
There are rules about what is and isn't appropriate sabbath behavior.
One Sunday a month, you're expected to fast and donate extra money to the church.
Sunday doesn't belong to you.
Until you're an ex-Mormon. And then you've got a second Saturday on your hands! And damn that feels nice!
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 "Second Saturday Bliss" 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.
Julie Niblett (verified owner) –
Perfect for a blissful second saturday, lounging in pj’s and reading a (spicy?) book in a quiet nook. Garden herbs and morning dew help showcase the lavender in an inoffensive way that is oh so relaxing. Way more uplifting than sitting in a stuffy church trying to forget that it’s fast sunday!
Jen –
Amen! Here’s to lounging about on our second Saturdays! So glad you’re enjoying the candle, Julie!
Stephanie Campbell (verified owner) –
We bought several candles and I had to keep this one for myself! When we left Mormonism, I was astounded at how much more relaxed our life became and how much more time we had on our hands. This candle perfectly encapsulates that feeling and I burn it proudly on my entry table every Second Saturday of the week!
Jen –
That is exactly the feeling we were going for, Stephanie! I’m so happy you’re enjoying burning this candle on your precious second Saturdays!
Kathleen Shannon West (verified owner) –
I am a sucker for anything Lavender! It is calming to me! I admire the professionalism, the quickness, and the responsiveness of the exmo team. I bought some for Christmas gifts for my ex-catholic (admittedly not the same) sisters.
Jen –
We’re so happy reading this, Kathleen! And Adri actually grew up Catholic, too!
Amanda (verified owner) –
I ordered this scent as a birthday gift for my sister-in-law. The scent was perfect!
Jen –
I’m so happy to hear that, Amanda! Thanks so much for trying it out and leaving a review!
Shannon (verified owner) –
I love lavender – and I love having a second Saturday. While the rest of my family shipped off to church today I lit this candle and enjoyed relaxing and reading a non-gospel related book. High quality candle! So awesome!
Jen –
This image, of reading with a candle instead of going to church, sounds like the very definition of Second Saturday Bliss! Thank you so much for leaving a review, Shannon!
Mallory (verified owner) –
The only thing that matches the blissfulness of having a second Saturday once you’re an ExMormon is how calming and clean this candle smells. I burned through this candle in a matter of weeks because I had it lit so often!
Jen –
Wonderful! That makes me so happy! May you have blissful second Saturdays all year long, Mallory!
Megan (verified owner) –
I purchased two candles from ExMo in honor of stepping away from mormonism. First, I love their attention to detail in the packaging! I got such a kick out of the signs and tokens info and overall packaging! Once my records had been officially removed, candles were lit in celebration! The Second Saturday Bliss is my favorite of the two scents (I’m a sucker for all things lavender!) Its scent fills a room without overpowering it, and the candle has a great long-lasting flame – I still have half of it left and I already know I will be purchasing another one! I also love that the candles come in jars with lids that can be repurposed. I highly recommend and will be purchasing more!
Jen –
I absolutely love knowing that you lit our candles to celebrate your records being removed! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, Megan, it really helps! Happy to be lighting outer darkness with you!!!