Erica Jerew

Hi, I’m Erica Jerew, a happily married mom of two, born and raised in San Diego, with a heart full of creativity and a love for life’s simple joys. I’m an adventure-seeker who believes life is about the little snippets—those moments you create that stick with you forever. As a stay-at-home mom and Girl Scout leader living in Ramona, CA, my world revolves around my kids and our adventures together. Whether it’s being on a trail, splashing in a hidden creek, chasing sunsets, or stargazing on a hilltop, those moments where you stop to soak in God’s creation are what I live for… Operation Destination. I draw much of my inspiration from places I've grown up going to, my hometown and nearby spots.

I grew up in a family of do-it-yourselfers and entrepreneurs, surrounded by the beauty of my parents’ flower business. As a kid, I played at “8 acres,” the vibrant flower fields they cultivated, now the site of Legoland, where their flowers were made into arrangements for our flower stands across San Diego. Maybe that’s where my love for nature and artistry stems from. I painted and sculpted clay in my youth, and now I find joy in handcrafting beautiful things, whether sewing or painting something new. Each piece is unique, telling its own story, just as God made us.

A few years back, health challenges changed my perspective. My health journey started by cutting seed oils, then processed foods, and now rethinking how my surroundings affect my family’s well-being. I love having a candle or wax melt to fill the room with a glow and pretty smelling scent, but I learned how most are harmful to our health so I started looking into other options. I found out about the naturally purifying benefit of beeswax candles and had to try it. I ordered what was advertised as 100% beeswax and was met with disappointment when clearly it was not. As do-it-yourselfers, my mom, Marla, and I researched quality ingredients for a healthier, non-toxic, clean burning candle we could trust. We found by making our own candles, that we knew exactly what went into it, was the solution. I believe you don’t have to give up the things you love to be healthy; you just need to find better-for-you options, and that’s the heart of Ramona Candle Co. We want to share this with others too!

On rainy days, you’ll find me and my kids building epic blanket forts, popping organic popcorn, playing Uno, and dreaming of our next big adventure, soaking in the little moments. I’m so glad you’re here to share in our story! I hope our story inspires you to enjoy our candles—not just because they smell great, but because they’re a healthy option—and to take steps toward a better-for-you lifestyle.