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Massillon, Ohio
Welcome to Crookston Candles
Every Scent Has a Story.
Hand-poured in Massillon, Ohio, our soy candles are created to bring comfort, connection, and a little light into everyday life. From nostalgic Americana collections to cozy everyday favorites, each candle is crafted to capture memories, celebrate meaningful moments, and make a house feel more like home.
Shop online or visit us in person at:
📍 Cummings Florist – Massillon
📍 The Cake Lady – North Canton
📍 City Limits Western – Massillon
📍 Wooster Barber Company – Wooster
Thank you for supporting our family-owned small business. 🤍
Please allow 2–5 business days for processing.
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Teacher Appreciation Collection
There are people who change the world in big, loud ways…
and then there are teachers, who do it quietly, every single day.
The early mornings.
The late nights.
The patience, the encouragement, the way they see something special in our children—even on the hard days.
They don’t just teach reading, writing, and math…
they build confidence, spark curiosity, and help shape who our children are becoming.
This collection was created as a small way to say a very big thank you—
for the love, the guidance, the creativity, and the heart that teachers pour into our kids day after day.
Because the world truly is brighter because of them. 💛
✨ Choose a scent that tells a story…
Each candle is designed to feel like a moment—a memory, a feeling, a little pause at the end of a long day.
🥞 Blueberry Pancakes
A quiet morning before the school day begins—warm pancakes on the stove, laughter at the kitchen table, and the calm before the classroom comes to life.
🍦 Sweet Vanilla
Soft, comforting, and familiar—like a gentle voice reading a favorite story aloud while little minds drift into imagination.
🌿 Fresh Garden Air
Windows open, sunlight pouring in, and a classroom full of fresh ideas—clean, bright, and full of possibility.
🍎 Glazed Apple Blossom
A nod to the classic “apple for the teacher,” reimagined—sweet, uplifting, and filled with gratitude.
🍈 Cucumber Melon
Light, refreshing, and peaceful—like a well-earned quiet moment during a busy school day.
🍉🍋 Watermelon & Lemonade
The last day of school, laughter in the air, and the feeling of sunshine and freedom—bright, fun, and full of joy.
📚 Old Town Library
A cozy corner, a stack of books, and a teacher who brings stories to life—warm, grounding, and full of heart.
🥃 Bourbon & Butterscotch
For the end of a long day—papers graded, classroom quiet—rich, warm, and well-deserved.
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8 oz soy wax candle
Hand-poured in Massillon, Ohio
by Crookston Candles
We believe handmade should mean something.
Every Crookston Candles product is crafted in small batches using simple ingredients, with care poured into every step.
This business exists to bring comfort, encouragement, and light, especially during hard seasons. When you choose Crookston Candles, you’re supporting a family-run business rooted in resilience, intention, and hope.
Whatever you do, whatever kind of work you are doing, work heartily, with all your heart.
Christa Crookston
store owner
Our Story
A testimony of resilience, faith, and light
Crookston Candles was born from love and carried forward through loss.
Before this business ever existed, my husband Dave and I shared a dream of building something meaningful together. We talked often about ministry, encouragement, and creating space for people to feel seen, supported, and reminded of God’s presence in everyday life. We didn’t know exactly what it would look like, but we knew the heart behind it.
When Dave passed away suddenly in April 2023, that dream didn’t disappear.
It changed.
The years that followed were some of the hardest our family has known. Grief, uncertainty, cancer, unexpected emergencies, and seasons where simply getting out of bed felt like an act of courage. In those moments, Scripture became my lifeline. When my strength failed, God’s promises carried me. When joy felt fragile, faith became my anchor.
Crookston Candles exists because we chose, again and again, not to stay down.
Today, I’m raising two young daughters while watching our older children step into their own lives, all while learning how to carry forward a legacy without the man who helped build it. This work is not just a business, it is a continuation of love, faith, and purpose.
Each candle we pour is created with intention.
Each scent tells a story. Each product has been inspired by something we’ve lived or by someone in our lives.
They are a decision to say, “Life, you don’t get to steal my joy.”
Each candle is a reminder that even when life is heavy, goodness can still be shared.
This is the ministry Dave and I dreamed of, carried forward a little differently, but with the same heart.
With the support of our customers, friends, and community, we are able to continue this work, care for our children, and extend hope outward. We are deeply grateful to walk this journey alongside you.
May these candles bring warmth and light into your home, the same way this work continues to bring light into ours.