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New Product Launch: CLAY + HONEY Facial Masks!
The combination of clay and honey bring some amazing and surprising health benefits to your skin. We’ve all had ENOUGH of masks in the last two years to last a lifetime. Wearing masks all day can wreak havoc on your skin by trapping moisture, sweat and oils, which act as a catalyst to irritate…
Read More5 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 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 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 MoreChronicles From The Hive: IT’S HARVEST TIME!!!
At Little Bee of Connecticut, we harvest our honey twice a year. Once in mid-June and again in mid-September. We just completed our last harvest of the year this past weekend. I thought it would be the perfect time to show everyone how we get that golden goodness direct from the hives and straight to…
Read MoreA Simple and Meaningful Celebration
We were supposed to be on safari and flying over the Serengeti desert in a hot air balloon for my parent’s 50th anniversary this year. When COVID-19 struck we knew immediately that our very special experience which had been in the works for 2 years was not going to be possible. Fortunately, the virus has…
Read MoreEvent Planners Choose Beeswax Candles
The job of an event planner is to curate the perfect venue, clothing, ceremony, and decor. Their aim is to reflect the personality and values of the event. For instance, beeswax candles have recently found a place in ‘green’ weddings, since they are a symbol of both elegance and sustainability. So it is no surprise…
Read MoreWhy Do Florists Recommend Beeswax Candles?
Florists point to numerous benefits of using beeswax candles: Beeswax candles have a natural scent and do not smoke as they burn. So, allergy sufferers often prefer them over traditional wax candles. Also, many people report that their mood improves around the warm, healthy light of beeswax candles. Explore our hand-rolled beeswax candles for your…
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