This homemade DIY beeswax beard balm is a hydrating and moisturizing balm for any facial hair which conditions for an all-natural shine. Made with beeswax, oils, and shea butter, this is one balm that you can use day after day. Whether you’re making this for youself or that special dude in your life, this easy […]
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DIY Beeswax Lip Balm Recipe
My Homemade Beeswax Lip Balm recipe is so easy and makes about 75 tubes of all-natural lip moisturizer. Great for easy DIY homemade holiday gifts or stocking stuffers! You’re a few simple ingredients away from amazingly soft and hydrated lips. You’ll use this lip balm all winter, and believe me, your lips will thank you. […]
Cinnamon Sugar Blueberry Crumble Muffins (Vegan + GF Options)
These Blueberry Crumble Muffins are straight out of the farmhouse oven: heavenly, warm, and sweet. Made with fresh berries and a cinnamon sugar topping. Easy to make, with both vegan and gluten free options. These farmhouse muffins will be loved by everyone at your table! There’s nothing better than fresh blueberry muffins on a cool […]
Beekeeping: A Business Goes Above & Bee-yond to Save the Bees!
Now THIS is one of the most amazing beekeeping stories of 2020! I partnered with Patriot Subaru of North Attleboro Massachusetts to rescue and relocate a wild honey bee hive after a tropical storm. From finding the hive, connecting with local resources ro rescue the bees, and safely moving it on our homestead (in a […]
Beekeeping in 2020: Staying ‘Buzzed’ During a Pandemic
2020 has been a wild year for everyone, even beekeepers! Here is our story of beekeeping during a pandemic, hive maintenence, and socially distanced bee pickup during COVID-19. Hi everyone, I haven’t done a beekeeping update yet for 2020 here on my site (I have a few Instagram posts and story highlights about it!) so […]
DIY Beeswax Furniture Polish Recipe (2 Ingredients!)
This 2 ingredient beeswax furniture polish recipe is so easy to make! Your wood furniture will absolutely shine after a coat of this simple, all-natural polish. Make this recipe in about 10 minutes and add a beautiful natural shine to your wood for months. This DIY beeswax wood polish couldn’t be easier to make: its […]
2019 Beekeeping Update: Swarms, and Wasps, and Honey OH MY
2019 was a wild ride for beekeeping for us! We had some major highs (I caught a swarm!) and major lows (lost a few hives to pests) and everything in between. With 5 hives to manage in 2019 it was a much different cadence than our first year of beekeeping with just 2 hives to […]
Dye with Onion Skins: Natural Dye for Textiles, Fabric, & Clothes
An easy process to dye with onion skins, no mordant required! What you’ll need: A large pot, natural fabric, water, onion skins – and you’re ready to start! Onion skins produce a brilliant yellow hue which will brighten any natural fabric with a warm, sunny shade. Dyeing with onion skins couldn’t be simpler too – […]