Lotions & Potions Articles

Well, my bees did not survive the early winter. Kind of sad, but at least I have honey and beeswax from all of their hard work. We probably had colony collapse due to those pesky varroa mites. I treated with thymol, but it did not do the trick. Next Spring we will try...

Beards seem to be quite the craze. And my husband is growing it out. But an untamed beard is not my favorite. That's why I decided to mix up some beard balm and make it in a bar for easier application. Use it like you would a bar of soap -- not with water, but after...

I love beeswax. I use it in my homemade creams and lotions. But I like to know that the beeswax is pure without any other wax. I began to question some of the sources on Amazon when some of the beeswax just didn't smell right. Many times the product came from China....

I've noticed some pretty expensive beard oils out there, so I decided to make my own. Especially since my husband decided to ban the razor for awhile. I have my own little apothecary here, so it was easy. First, I wanted an oil that does not feel too oily -- and an...