What's your name? Valerie How old are you? 47 Where do you live? Rio Rancho, New Mexico (right next to Albuquerque) How long have you been making candles/soap/whatever? about 6 years How did you get started making candles/soap/whatever? I became addicted to Partylite candles in 2002, enough so that I became a consultant to support my habit. After we moved into the house we built in 2006 (as owner-builders), I decided to try my hand at making my own votives. Shortly after, I found this site and started making all sorts of other things from incense to CP soap. Basically, if it can have scent, I have tried it. Currently, I love to make tarts, but still make a few votives here and there. I've made body butters from scratch before, but now I just buy the bases and add fragrance. My husband tells me that I make the best shaving cream! :smiley2: I give most of my stuff away as gifts and love to send what I call "scented care packages" to anyone that I think needs one (birthday, cheering-up, or just because). Are you married? Any kids? I have been married for 20 years to an amazingly supportive man and we have two daughters, Amanda (17) and Shayna (15). If candle making isn't your primary job, what do you do? I've been a stay-at-home mom and homemaker for the past 18 years. I am so grateful to be able to be here for my girls whenever they need me. Anything else we should know? We have three cats (two Maine Coons and a Ragdoll) named Dharma, Zoe, and Safaia (we call the baby "Kitten" even though she is almost 3) and a Yorkie named Abbie. I also practice yoga/meditation daily and love to read.