My Penny Jar - Colorful, Highly Scented, 100% Soy Wax Candles & Melts

06/16/2026

🚨 Fellow Small Business Owners 🚨

I wanted to share something unusual that recently happened with my website.

In a single day, I received over 300 email subscriptions. What caught my attention was that many of the signups appeared to be variations of the same handful of names.

I'm not sure of the intent behind it, but it was enough to make me review my website, email list, and email marketing practices.

If you collect email subscribers through your website, it may be worth taking a few minutes to:
✔ Review your subscriber list regularly
✔ Make sure your unsubscribe process is working properly
✔ Keep your email marketing platform up to date
✔ Monitor for unusual signup activity

Whether this was spam, bots, or something else, it's a good reminder that small business owners need to stay vigilant online.

Has anyone else experienced a sudden surge of suspicious email subscriptions? I'd be interested to hear what you've seen.

06/15/2026

I know it's Monday! But I'm getting stuff sorted out for thus weekend! We will be in Michigan Sugar Festival - Sebewaing, MI ,Friday & Saturday 12-9 & Sunday 12-4. This is a new to us event. We are very excited to be apart of the 61st Annual!

We will also be in Marysville for LBMA - Lake Bonisteel Music Association Saturday 12-8 This is our 4th year with LBMA. They such a great bunch of people. They always line up an amazing selection of Musicians for these events! I even heard tell, they raised $1000 for the instrument donation.

06/13/2026

Good news, Downriver friends! 🎉

My Penny Jar candles and wax melts have officially been restocked at Twisted Willow Soap Co.

If you haven't visited their shop yet, you're missing out. It's packed with unique finds, beautiful handmade items, and plenty of reasons to browse a little longer than you planned. Stop by, support local, and pick up your favorite scents while you're there!

Thank you, Twisted Willow Soap Co., for supporting small businesses like ours! ❤️

Saturday plans? Come get Twisted. 😄🧼

You can find us at Eastern Market today in Shed 2 with all your favorite soaps, bath bombs, shower steamers, body care, and good-smelling little treasures.

And if you’re closer to Belleville, the shop is open too — and we’ve been making some fun new changes around the store! Come wander, peek around, and see what’s new on the shelves. 👀✨ We have a whole new stock of candles and wax melts from My Penny Jar - Colorful, Highly Scented, 100% Soy Wax Candles & Melts !

Whether you’re market strolling or shop browsing, we’d love to see you today. 💚

06/12/2026

Even though you won't find us at an event this weekend, you can still bring a little happiness home! 🕯️✨

Whether you're looking for your favorite scent, shopping for a gift, or simply treating yourself, our handcrafted 100% soy candles and melts are always just a click away.

🌟 More than 50 amazing scents to choose from
🌟 Handmade in Michigan
🌟 Clean-burning soy wax
🌟 Fragrance that fills your home with comfort

Shop anytime at:
www.mypennyjar.com

👇 Tell us in the comments:
If you could create your dream candle scent, what would it smell like?

Tag a friend who loves candles as much as you do!

06/11/2026

Busy day today. I am heading down state to restock Twisted Willow Soap Co. with candles & melts.

Then on the way back home I will be setting up at our newest location at thumb country mercantile located at 7147 Lakeshore Rd, Lakeport, MI 48059 - right across the road from the Pepperoni Cow!

06/08/2026

Just putting it out there, I'm not at any event this coming weekend. I'm resting up for the following weekend. We will be at The Sugar Festival in Sebewaing, Fri, Sat & Sun, June 19th-21st!! This will be our first time. We are looking forward to it!

Plus, we will be at LBMA - Lake Bonisteel Music Association in Marysville on Sat. June 20th. We can't wait to attend. So many amazing bands, vendors and board members! Events with this group are always a highlight of our year!

06/07/2026

We are home from a long weekend! Everyone new we met was amazing! We got to see our friends, that is always so much fun!

We would like to Thank Weavers of the Web, ATC for hosting such a lovely event. We look forward to see you all again at the next one.

We would also like to Thank the Wadhams Farmers Market and Melissa for having us. And to everyone that stopped in to our booth, Thank you! You made us feel very welcomed! To eveyone that asked when we would be back, please keep an eye out for our location posts!!

06/07/2026

Sweet Violet – Soy Wax Melt Floral Arrangement

Fresh, green, and beautifully reminiscent of a summer garden, Sweet Violet brings the outdoors in 🌿💜. Crisp notes of freshly cut grass and bergamot open the fragrance with a bright, airy freshness. The heart blooms with aromatic sage, soothing lavender, and cool cucumber, creating a balanced blend of herbal and floral notes. A soft touch of violet and earthy oakmoss in the base adds depth and natural elegance.

Infused with essential oils including basil, lemon, orange, eucalyptus, and peppermint, this scent captures the feeling of sunshine, wildflowers, and a gentle summer breeze. Hand-poured into a beautiful floral wax melt arrangement, Sweet Violet is perfect for creating a fresh, welcoming atmosphere in any room.

If you love garden-inspired fragrances with a clean, outdoorsy feel, this one is sure to become a favorite.

06/07/2026

Wild Mountain - Soy wax floral arrangement

Get ready to be swept off your feet by our tantalizing honey fragrance, where every note dances together in perfect harmony. At the top, jasmine and honey intertwine, creating an irresistible floral sweetness. As you delve deeper, you'll discover a lush bouquet of rose, ylang ylang, and orange blossom at the heart, adding layers of richness and complexity. And at the base, vanilla and tonka bean provide a warm, comforting finish that lingers like a sweet memory. This smooth and sweet honey fragrance, infused with raw honey, orange blossom, and exotic ylang ylang, is perfectly suited for our soy wax candles, creating an ambiance that's as inviting as it is soothing.
TOP: Jasmine, Honey
MIDDLE: Rose, Ylang Ylang, Orange Blossom
BOTTOM: Vanilla, Tonka