Lifestyle
Recycle Beeswax? We do it!
With Fall knocking on the door, it is the time of year for candles to be back out in your living spaces and in use. With that in mind, we wanted to remind everyone what we offer in place of tossing out your unused beeswax candle remnants. While this post was originally published a few…
Beeswax: A Non-Toxic Wood Treatment for Your Raised Garden Bed
Backyard gardens are back! We’re thrilled homeowners have taken the lemons 2020 has thrown at them and turned to some terrific hobbies to pass their time at home. Backyard gardening is a great way to grow your own food and feed not just you and your family, but our precious local bees, too. And did…
Beeswax Food Wrap DIY
The beeswax food wrap craze was already taking off as an eco-friendly and healthier alternative to using plastic wrap and disposable baggies for school lunches and leftovers. Then came the coronavirus pandemic, and plastic wrap and baggies became harder to find in stores. Reusable wraps to the rescue! Making your own beeswax wraps isn’t as…
Don’t Run Low on Beeswax
Wow. The world has changed dramatically since we last posted. From our family to yours, we hope you’re healthy and happy, taking time during this forced vacation (for many people) to light your beeswax candles and just be (or bee?). We want you to know, also, that we’re still open and working away. The bees…
Can You Eat Beeswax?
A question that always makes us smile is “Can you eat beeswax?” While we wouldn’t recommend taking a bite out of one of our artisan-made pure beeswax candles, just a little nibble won’t hurt. That’s because, yes, you can eat food grade beeswax! In fact, it’s likely in more of the foods you eat than…
Pure Beeswax vs. Organic Beeswax
How is pure beeswax different from organic beeswax? We’re asked this question all the time. The answer is important, and it also relates to pure honey versus organic honey, so listen up: When you’re into health and wellness, looking for certified organic products can be a great way to ensure that what you’re consuming (or…
