Backup Plan Candles

09/27/2025

did backup plan candles finally burn out? nope—we’ve just been busy because we’re adding a new member to the team.

that’s right. we did the only thing more insane than starting a small candle company in a post-pandemic economy and brought a kid into this world. our son / marketing intern is due October 5th, which means we won’t have a booth at the Lincoln Square Apple Fest this year 💔

the good news? everyone’s favorite urban general store will have a limited amount of our candles at their booth next weekend, meaning all you fall sickos can still get your apple bottom screams and pumpkin vice fix, along with some of our other best-selling scents.

we’re taking a well-deserved break to meet our son and teach him how to pour hot wax, but we’ll be back soon. the world is definitely still on fire (even moreso than when we wrote our tagline), so let’s make sure it smells nice.

until next time, support local artists, take care of each other and yourself, enjoy the fall weather, and always have a backup plan.

love, the backup plan candles team
(Sarah, Joe, Jen, and October Baby)