Sustainable body care, thoughtful routines, seasonal traditions, small business life, and practical ways to live a little greener every day.
What began with my mother's favorite saying—"Salt water cures everything"—eventually inspired one of Backyard Bees' best-selling soaps. Discover the story behind The Mariner, a gentle salt brine soap inspired by family memories, traditional soapmaking, and the simple beauty of caring for skin naturally.
Opening day at the Eisenhower Park Farmers Market brought blue skies, strong winds, spring honey, fresh greens, and a reminder that some things simply need shade.
Mosquitoes love me. Unfortunately, the feeling isn't mutual. A beekeeper's observations on mosquitoes and the surprising garden plant that inspired Buzz Off, our natural mosquito repellent.
It Started with a Citizen Science Project I guess it started with a citizen science project. Years ago, I was simply a gardener with a beehive in the backyard. I wasn’t trying to become a beekeeper. I was curious. One…
What started as a simple soap saver bag became one of the most talked-about items at the Backyard Bees table. Here's why people love it.
Looking for a real farmers market in Nassau County? A Long Island beekeeper shares what makes a farmers market worth visiting, from local food and honey to community, education, and meaningful conversations.
Ten years into Backyard Bees markets, I still question how to set up the table. Not because of the soaps.Because of people. Do I group products by scent? By ingredient? By purpose? Do all the lavender things belong together? Should…
You are not alone if you think you have ugly feet. Read on for the best ways to take care of your feet.
A decade of small acts — bees, botanicals, handmade things, and the kindness of strangers — shaped this tiny business in ways I’ll never forget.
There’s something deeply satisfying about small rituals that make you feel good inside and out. This season, I took another look at the humble lip scrub—and turned it into a honey-sweet little gift set that’s as good for your lips as it is for the planet. Here’s why I finally decided to make one, and why you might want to add it to your own self-care lineup.
