tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2318756985870843725.post2404031526202620681..comments2024-03-21T03:36:00.644-04:00Comments on Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog: Would you get a dog?Carolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14607559482363983911noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2318756985870843725.post-9577520003833784472016-03-11T13:50:37.077-05:002016-03-11T13:50:37.077-05:00My story began in the fall of 2014 when I was diag...My story began in the fall of 2014 when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. It shattered my world and everything I believed in - having been physically active, a non-smoker, a non-drinker and at my ideal weight. Then boom! <br /><br />I began re-evaluating my lifestyle choices, my eating habits and my environment. It took me on a very different journey. My 3 cats played a huge part in my mental health especially during the early ordeal.<br /><br />Scented candles have always been a part of my life and after discovering a large majority of mass marketed candles contain harmful chemicals and additives in their products, I was unwilling to simply walk away from using scented candles. Instead, I set out to design the perfect medium in order to create a highly fragrant, clean burning, pure and natural product that was safe for my family, my pets and the environment.<br /><br />My pets were an integral part of my healing process and after nearly 18 months of research, I created a proprietary blend of 100% certified organic waxes. I sourced the highest quality essential and fragrant oils that are phthalate free, creating captivating scents of wax melts designed in the shape of a paw. Why the paw? To pay tribute to our furry friends who help us through life’s difficult times. We also donate a portion of our profits to animal shelters.<br /><br />I don’t know whether the frequent use of scented candles had any influence on my health prior to my diagnosis, but I do know that I will NEVER again use any scented candle/wax melt that isn’t 100% organic and natural. My health and that of my family and pets is far too precious to take the risk.<br /><br />Thank you Nancy for creating a forum for women to share their stories. Please check out my new Paw Melts website and let me know what you think => www.pawmelts.com/<br /><br />Carpe Diem<br />Sarah Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15525932254089553624noreply@blogger.com