There's something deeply nostalgic about the smell of a brand-new box of crayons. That waxy, slightly sweet, unmistakably familiar scent is tied to some of our earliest memories — first days of school, blank coloring pages, and the quiet thrill of 64 perfectly sharpened possibilities.
At OverSoyed, we've always believed fragrance is memory. And this August, for National Crayon Month, we're honoring that belief with our Crayon Box Fragrance — a handmade-to-order scent from our OverSoyed™ Original She Shed™ Signature Collection that captures exactly that moment: the snap of the lid, the burst of color, the smell of creativity waiting to happen.
What Is National Crayon Month?
Observed every August, National Crayon Month was created to raise awareness around a simple but important truth: not every child starts the school year with the supplies they need. Crayons are one of the most requested classroom items — and one of the most underfunded. National Crayon Month makes a point of ensuring every child has this essential school supply as they prepare to return to the classroom.
A Scent for a Cause
This year, OverSoyed is proud to partner with DonorsChoose in support of that mission. For the entire month of August, 25% of all sales from our National Crayon Month collection benefit DonorsChoose — an organization dedicated to making it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need.
As DonorsChoose puts it: "We make it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where every student in every community has the tools and experiences they need for a great education."
Every candle you burn, every wax melt you enjoy, every fragrance you gift — it all adds up to real supplies in real classrooms.
Tips for Gifting the Crayon Box Fragrance
- Teacher Appreciation: Back-to-school season is the perfect time to gift educators something that's just for them. Pair the Crayon Box Fragrance with our She Shed Collection Tumbler Candle for a thoughtful, gender-neutral gift set any teacher will love.
- Classroom Fundraiser: Share the collection link with your school's parent group — shopping together amplifies the DonorsChoose donation impact.
- Nostalgia Night: Light the Crayon Box candle during family craft night or while helping kids with back-to-school shopping. Let the scent set the mood.
- Gift Wrapping Tip: Tuck a note inside explaining the DonorsChoose mission — it turns a beautiful gift into a meaningful story.
Shop the Collection
Ready to smell like childhood and do some good while you're at it? Shop our National Crayon Month collection at oversoyed.com/collections/national-crayon-month — and know that every purchase makes a difference.