Less Than Ladylike Candle Co. Blog — gift guide

Y’all. I am done. D. O. N. E.  This year has worn me the fuck out. The togetherness has become overwhelming. The stress of living in a pandemic has pushed me to my parenting limits. I literally had one kid sitting on my lap and one laying against me from the minute I came down this morning. And I know I’m not alone. I know there are other parents out there that just need a little break. A little respite. A little time behind a locked door with some self-care items.  If the parent in your life has run their...

Teachers are goddamn saints, especially this year. For example, here is a real life example from a math teacher friend of mine: “Today I had a Geometry class in-person with virtual students joining on google meet. Once they got started on their work, I had a pair of kids from Pre-Algebra call in on zoom to get extra help on a lesson they were struggling with. I had a white board propped up on my desk chair and air pods in my ears to work with the zoom kids, while watching over the in-person class to make sure they were...

You know who we’re talking about. Their sourdough starter is still alive. They’ve mastered puff pastry. They’ve gained approximately a million pounds but it’s ok because we all live in sweatpants and leggings now.  As tempting as it is to think they have everything they need to continue on their quest to be the first American winner of the Great British Bake Off (shut up. It could happen.), they don’t. There’s always more. MOOOOOOORE!  Ahem. Anyways, here are some things they definitely don’t have but will love in their kitchens.    Sugar & Spice kit Apple pie spice? Yes. Saigon...

In case you don’t know, my hobby is buying the supplies for hobbies. It’s very fulfilling, until I have to clean out my craft drawer and then it’s overwhelming. But apparently there are people who actually finish a craft project they start. 🤯  I don’t know who these magical unicorn people are but if you know one, pick them up one of these gifts and make their holiday extra special.   Felt animal kit Foxes, hedgehogs, and unicorns...Oh my! These kits include everything needed to create an adorable felt stuffed animal, including pre-cut felt fabric. Whether they want something to...

'Tis the season for coziness. If I'm being honest, every season is the season for coziness for me, but this season in particular, because it's cold as fuck outside. 

If you're shopping for a person who's happiest in a couch nest in front of a roaring fire, we've got the perfect gift ideas for you.