Our Story

As a father and husband who has always had a love for candles, it wasn't until a few years ago that I realized just how unhealthy most traditionally made candles are for our homes and families.

After my wife Ashley was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, we decided to overhaul our entire home by getting rid of any products that contain toxins and chemicals that are harmful to her health. This included cleaning products, soaps, lotions, and sadly....all of our candles. We learned that traditionally made candles pollute our household air with heavy metals, endocrine disrupters, carcinogens, and other toxins. Yuck!

However, after we tossed all of my beloved candles, I thought... there's got to be a way to have the best of both worlds. How can I create a high quality, great smelling candle that is toxin free?

After months of research, trial and error, and lots and lots of wax, Candles By A Dad was born. What started out as a hobby has turned into this business! Each candle is handcrafted and poured in our home in Murfreesboro, TN.

In our candles and wax melts, you will never find:

  • Parabens
  • Phthalates
  • Carcinogens
  • Endocrine Disrupters
  • Wicks with a metal core
  • Paraffin Wax

In our candles, we only use 100% USDA Soy Wax, premium cotton wicks with no metal core, and certified clean non-toxic fragrance oils and essential oils. So you can breathe easy knowing that our candles are safe for your families, pets, and home.