In Winnipeg, where Bee Maid Honey's head office is located, we still have so much snow it seems like warm Spring days are weeks away. We hope that wherever you live, you are enjoying beautiful Spring weather!
Give yourself a break this March and try out our honey based self care ideas. Or whip up these simple protein bites with your kids. Trust us, they taste so good, kids (and adults) won't know they are enjoying a healthy treat!
If gardening is on your mind, check out a few ideas to make your yard bee friendly. Enjoy the first days of Spring! 💐💐💐 |
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| If you need a quick snack for busy kids on the go, our protein bites are the answer. Healthy AND delicious, they are easy to make and you can get the kids involved by having them roll them into balls! |
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We all know BeeMaid tastes great, but did you also know it is a great ingredient for your own self care? It's true! With it's antibacterial and antioxidant properties, honey works wonders on your skin. Here are a couple of 'recipes' to try!
Honey Night Cream
1 1/2 tsp. BeeMaid Raw Honey
1 tsp. beeswax
1 Tbsp Argan oil
1/2 tsp. vitamin E oil
1/4 cup olive oil
10 drops of your favourite essential oil (orange, lavender, and frankincense work well)
Heat oils and beeswax in microwave for 30 seconds at a time and stir until melted. Cool two to three minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients.
Honey Hand Treatment
If winter has been tough on your hands, you'll want to give this hand treatment a try.
1 Tbsp. BeeMaid Raw Honey
1 Tbsp. ground rolled oats
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp. fine brown sugar
In a small bowl, mix BeeMaid Raw Honey, ground oats, fresh lemon juice and fine brown sugar until well blended.
Holding your hands over the sink, apply half the mixture and massage it in for one minute. Leave the mixture on for 10 minutes. Wash off with warm water followed by a cool rinse.
Store remaining mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. This recipe makes 2 applications.
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Tips to Make Your Yard Bee Friendly |
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We all know how important bees and pollinators are to our ecosystem, so making your yard bee friendly is something you can do to help them! Here are a few ideas to get you started.
Grow a mix of plants. When you choose a variety of plants, your garden will naturally have a range of bloom times, extending feeding. Summer may be when they’re busiest, but bees and butterflies visit your garden from early spring through mid to late fall. Plant in masses. Plant in sweeps to minimize the distance pollinators travel — and, in turn, the energy they spend — to gather pollen and nectar. Masses of bright colour work like a magnet for bees and clustering together multiples of the same flower increases pollination chances. Water and fertilize sufficiently. Proper watering helps maintain healthy plants, which increases nectar and pollen sources for pollinators. Try to use natural fertilizers, such as compost, to help add nutrients to the soil. Provide a water source. Pollinators also require a source of fresh water. You can provide a safe water source in your garden by filling a shallow dish with water and marbles or corks. Bees and other pollinators can land on the marbles or corks and collect water without the risk of drowning. It is important to change the water often and keep it full, as bees will return to the source. By incorporating these ideas into your garden, you can provide crucial habitat and help out the bees! 🐝 |
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