Someone sent a message today sounding a bit desperate and excited. They had been invited to a Diwali party but didn't know what to bring!

A quick lowdown on Diwali...

Diwali is the "festival of lights"- an ancient Hindu festival.  It celebrates good winning out over evil and is one of the largest and most important events of the year.  Indians celebrate with a gathering of families and lights: clay pot lights, lanterns, rangolis, fireworks, bonfires, etc. They also share sweets and worship Lakshmi- the goddess of wealth, fortune, and prosperity. We should all worship her! Men hug women, women hug men and overall you will take the cues from the family at the house where you have been invited. Be warned- you may be asked to remove your shoes.

What are some great Diwali hostess gifts for that party you were invited to? It is the "thought that counts" first and foremost, however, there are many ways to impress as well. Since sweets are on the top of the list we shall start there.

The gift of ghee. That's right and in this cute little container. Perhaps easy to find at your local co-op or health food store. Purity Farms Ghee is a delightful gift that will win over the chef of the house. $10.95 for a 13 oz jar. Shop here

Other ideas for Diwali hostess gifts are wine or liqueur (depending on the tastes of the host), olive oil, or flowers. These are all suggestions that can help you get creative and if it's last-minute you can pick up your local, handcrafted, artisan version of the above.  Namaste.

 Love and light!

Sometimes we get so lucky on Instagram when we stumble across a beautiful product made in a land far away (from us!). Such is the case with L & L Candle Company and their soy candles made in Israel.

This husband and wife design team has a studio in Kfar Saba, a city in the Sharon region, where each candle is created with the memory of their travels and the sights and smells of those experiences. They are both nature lovers and we have always been attracted to the world of design. Through their candle making, they discovered that they were able to combine both worlds: nature & design. This is why it was important for them to work with soy wax- which is natural, eco-friendly and the process allows them to run free with their creativity.

This immediately attracted FAITHHAUS, as not only do WE love natural, sustainable and eco-friendly qualities but the laws of all religions tell us to love and respect our planet. Read on for the inspiration behind L & L soy candles.

A lot of thought has gone into the blends of the L & L soy candles, using oils with amazing spiritual properties and nature at it's core. Find L & L at www.llcandleco.com and on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/llcandleco/.

Thank you to Mama Bear Musings- our go-to source for essential oil magic and wisdom!