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When the Polar Vortex rears it's ugly head in Chicago, only the savvy midwesterner knows how to stay warm. The Polar Vortex is just beginning to recede back to Canada after an extended stay here in the upper midwest (sorry, I'm a big weather nerd). As many of you reading this know, this week featured temps of -25 degrees and wind chills in excess of -50. Woah. What do you do when it's this cold outside? It's Called Hygge. Hygge, pronounced “hue-guh” is a Danish word that mean

Who doesn't love Supporting Local Businesses? I know I do, and I always make the extra effort to find my partners locally. I'm very passionate about making candles and running a small business. I'm also smart enough to know when to call an expert for reinforcement! In line with my values of sustainability and small business, I always look for local resources whenever I can. If you've been following Dickens Candles for a while, you've probably noticed, my website got a face li