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Daylight Savings: How to Prepare Your Body and Mind

The spring equinox is often viewed as a time of rebirth and growth: feeling a renewed sense of energy and inspiration after months of rest and reflection. This spirit of rejuvenation, however, cont...

4 Reasons Why Calming Heat Neck Wrap Should Be Your Self-Care Staple

Are you feeling like you are lacking self-care? You’re not alone! It’s been reported that two in three people in America do not practice self-care. With the seemingly constant stresses of our every...

3 DIY Recipes for Self-Care on Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day, as you’re well aware, is the iconic holiday of love celebrated every February 14th. Characterized by Cupid, chocolates, and romantic candlelit dinners, this holiday is also one fo...

Soothe and Unwind: 6 Tips for a Successful Neck Heat Wrap Session

In this article, we'll explore the world of heated neck wraps, uncovering what they are, the science behind their effectiveness, the numerous benefits of heat therapy, and, most importantly, six in...

Celebrating The Lunar New Year

Thought the winter holidays were over? We have good news for you: they’re still going strong. As the December holiday season comes to a close, another festivity approaches on the horizon: the lunar...

Why We Love Heat Wraps: Calming Your Aches and Pains

To truly appreciate the magic of heated neck wraps, it's essential to understand the science behind them. Heat therapy, also known as thermotherapy, has been used for centuries to alleviate pain an...

The Science Behind Heat Therapy

A heated neck wrap is a soft, flexible, and often contoured piece of fabric designed to be worn around your neck. It has a built-in heating element, which can be activated to provide gentle warmth ...

Taking Action: 4 Ideas For Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Legacy

"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indire...

Banish Discomfort: Exploring the Effectiveness of Neck Pain Relief Products

Taking the first step into neck pain relief products can be a tad overwhelming if you're unsure where to begin. That's why we're here to dish out all the details on how to use heated neck wraps eff...

10 Easy Recipes For Your Next Holiday Party

Exciting news: IRL holiday parties are back in full swing. After two years of attending holiday happy hours on Zoom, I personally couldn’t be more thrilled. I’ll take any excuse to get dressed up a...

Slow North Team Favorites

Looking for gift recs? There’s probably no one better to ask than our very own retail team members. After all, they’re intimately familiar with every single product in the Slow North retail shop —...

What’s on the Outside Counts Too: 4 Eco-Friendly Swaps for Gift Wrapping

With the holidays fast approaching, the pressure is on to find the perfect gifts for your friends and family. Maybe you pride yourself on your ability to find the item that perfectly encapsulates s...

5 Sustainable Stocking Stuffers To Brighten This Holiday Season

Gift giving season has officially arrived and I couldn’t be more thrilled. I’ve talked about how much I love giving gifts before and, well, I’m not done talking about it. (‘Tis the season, right?)...

The Slow North Candle Subscription Box Is The Perfect Gift All Year Round

Gift-giving is one of my primary love languages. Maybe it’s because I love how a well-executed present makes a person’s face light up. (Or maybe because it reinforces my belief that I have excelle...

3 Cozy Ways To Set The Mood For Fall

It always feels like summer passes in the blink of an eye. With days packed full of exciting adventures, languid relaxation in the sun, and memorable times with friends and family, it’s hard to loo...

The Significance of the Autumn Equinox

The 22nd of September marks autumn’s seasonal debut in the Northern Hemisphere this year. Slowly but surely, the temperature drops, the days get shorter, and the foliage transforms into a kaleidosc...

7 Facts For 7 Years: Celebrating Slow North’s 7th Birthday

A little over seven years ago, Slow North cofounder Michelle Simmons wouldn’t have called herself a candlemaker. She hadn’t even planned on becoming one. Now, Michelle and her husband Jon are the o...

Easing Into Intentional Productivity

I’ve always worn productivity as a badge of honor. In a world full of possibilities, the ability to maximize my time seems like the golden ticket to climbing the ladder in my career and enjoying li...

Travel through Time and Space with Travel Candles

What do you remember most about your last vacation? Maybe it’s the flavor of a meal from your favorite new restaurant or the sound of strangers conversing in an unfamiliar language. You might remin...

All-Natural + Sustainable Laundry Swaps: Why Switching To Natural Laundry Is Totally Worth It

There’s nothing quite as satisfying as the crisp scent of clean laundry. Feeling the warmth of your clothes as you pull them from the dryer, folding each piece before tucking them back into your c...