The Inspiring Bee

Finding purpose in climate action.

Author: Brandi

  • Reusing Your Kid’s Drawings

    I don’t know about you, but I’ve been at war with my son’s art. It was becoming an insurmountable pile of daily school drawings. Hating to discard it, I’ve come up with one creative way to reuse it. In three words-homemade greeting cards. Since Valentine’s was around the corner, I thought it was a simple way to…

  • A Gift With Multiple Benefits

    It’s been a month since Christmas, but hiding under my bed is a gift I’ve been anticipating since before the holidays. I first heard about Little Loving Hands from author Glennon Doyle Melton’s Momastery newsletter. It was one of her picks for “Good Gifts.” This week, I finally gave my son and I the gift…

  • Addiction to Doing

    I’ve come from a long line of them. Workers. Busy bees. One of the reasons why I named this blog, “The Inspiring Bee,” is people buzzing around was normal to me. So many hot afternoons on Kauai with my grandmother clanging pots, mixing azuki beans and opening the oven door to let out heat and…

  • Cozying Up to This Homemade Holiday Gift

    I wouldn’t say I’m very crafty. But I love to create. I can usually find some DIY craft every holiday to make that is not too intimidating, not too Kindergartenish. You could even say, “It’s just right.” This year, instead of my usual DIY Christmas decor, I attempted to make a small gift. All I…

  • Fast and Easy Pumpkin Favors

    My second son’s first birthday was right before Halloween. This made planning a theme pretty easy. Pumpkin favors anyone? Actually my idea for the favors came a year ago. I remember the bliss (seriously!) of lying in the hospital and watching TV. It was like being at a hotel that came with its own babysitter….

  • Spiritual Lessons in the Parenthood Trenches

    There are things you learn as a parent you couldn’t possibly learn without kids. Funny things. Gross things. Things that if you allow yourself to be fully open and awake, can change your world forever. Things like… Thou Shall Feel Guilt but do it anyway. Everything you do or don’t do will be scrutinized. It…

  • Q & A with Mom and Revel Designs Owner Vashelle Nino

    Vashelle Nino is a mom friend I met while she was living in Hawaii. She is genuine, kind and super creative. In a word, inspiring. I’ve been stalking her jewelry on Facebook and had to know what inspired her. Here’s what she had to say about her business Revel Designs and life in Maryland with…