Posts by Little Bee of Connectitcut
5 Reasons Why Beeswax Candles are Better than Paraffin Candles
It’s not that we are partial to beeswax, though we are. Very. It’s that the science behind how beeswax is created versus how paraffin wax is created speaks for itself. There may be diehard fans of each type of candle…some very famous candle brands use paraffin wax…but we’d like to show you why we think…
Read MoreToday is National Seed Swap Day!
With the mega-frigid temperatures we’ve been enduring here in CT, it is extremely hard to imagine the sweet warmth of spring. However, today must serve as a reminder to us all that spring is indeed just around the corner, because it’s National Seed Swap Day! We have to admit, seed swapping is not something we’ve…
Read More10 Tips on How to Help Pollinators in Your Yard
For us in CT, it’s the middle of winter. There isn’t a heck of a lot of snow on the ground, but it is cold… most days anyway. The pollinators we see in droves during warmer weather are out of sight and out of mind. But, they shouldn’t be! This is the time to start…
Read MoreHow Do Honey Bees Survive Cold Temperatures?
We had our first substantial snowfall of the 20/21 winter season here in Southbury, CT this week. Over a foot of snow fell and gave us the chance for a white Christmas! With the snow comes cold temperatures and biting winds. Are you wondering how honey bees survive the cold weather we have here in…
Read MoreThe Perfect Holiday Honey Cookie
We’ve called this the season of giving, the season of light, the season of all things merry and bright. But… let’s not forget… the season of the cookie! Cookie swaps, cookie trays given as gifts, cookie tins in the workplace kitchen or staffroom… they are everywhere during the holidays. Especially during the holidays! We know…
Read MoreThe Season of Giving, the Season of Gifts and all Things Merry and Bright!
We’ve taken a feather from the cap of our favorite blogging chicks “Unlocking Connecticut” and put together our own pretty little list of holiday gifts ideas. From us to you! Our products range from the practical Wood Conditioner, to the yummy Lip Balm, and then swing right over to the luxurious Body Salve and Solid…
Read MoreThe holidays are going to look a little different this year!
OK…that’s an understatement. COVID-19 has knocked us all for a loop in our personal and professional lives. At Little Bee of CT, we’re gearing up for the season of feasts, the season of joy and the season of togetherness. However, because of the current situation in our world, we’re going to celebrate this holiday season…
Read MoreLet’s Give Thanks to the Little Honeybee this Holiday Season…
Without the honeybee, there would be no Thanksgiving Feast! “If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe, then man would only have four years of life left. No more bees, no more pollination, no more plants, no more animals, no more man..” —Albert Einstein We’re very thankful that the little honey bee who has helped provide the food for our…
Read MoreHoney: The Natural Sweetener With Some Surprising Health Benefits
“The world is plentiful with honey, but only the humble bee can collect it.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson In our last blog post, we described the difference between truly local honey and honey produced from bees that are rented out and gather their pollen and nectar from sources far and wide. We’ll explain why choosing…
Read MoreLocal Honey Love
Do you love local honey? Are you SURE you’re purchasing local honey? More and more people are understanding the health benefits of local honey – from ingesting the natural pollen for allergy control, to antibacterial properties for wounds, to a soothing cup of hot honey and lemon for a sore throat. They are also understanding…
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