The Inspiring Bee

Finding purpose in climate action.

Author: Brandi

  • A Cheap & Easy DIY Toddler Costume

    Every year for Halloween my challenge is this. Create a costume out of the things you have or do it as cheaply as you can. A few ideas from Halloween’s past include: 1. Pumpkin Pi   2. A basketball player and movie star couple. 3. Trash. To make this one I stuck double-sided tape on a…

  • 7 Inspiring Tips on Thrift Shopping & Repurposing from an Avid Tag Popper

    You’ve already seen Larisa’s creative side here. But I wanted to dig in deep and find out what inspires this creative momma of two so I asked her. She’s sharing the things that inspire her and her savvy thrift shopping tips here. Q: What tips can you give us wannabe thrifters on the art of shopping at…

  • Creative Bee: Larisa Majors

    I kept catching mom friend Larisa’s crafty ideas in my Facebook feed, until I had to ask her, “Will you please post a few on The Inspiring Bee?” Fortunately, she agreed. Check out her amazing before and after photos of the antique, vintage and unwanted items she found around Oahu and transformed into inspiring treasures: {from…

  • A Batty Idea

    I don’t usually do much decorating for Halloween. But this year with a new toddler in tow, I was inspired to do something fast, easy and out of reach. After finding this bat template online, I scrounged around for some leftover construction paper and created this:   Although it might be hard to tell on…

  • Feeling stuck?

    I’ve been there more times than I’d like to admit. It’s that bored, shadow feeling that creeps up on me after a huge project has been completed, an overwhelming challenge has been successfully overcome and a lull falls where a high once was. It’s a good thing, but it’s also a little unsettling. With that being…

  • Inspiring Words: Alanis Morissette

    In honor of pumpkin season and creativity:

  • How Sickness Can Cure What Ails You

    Every time I get sick, it feels like Christmas. I’m not a masochist. But throughout the years, I realized that illness can be healing, if you let it. Let me explain. These last few days, I’ve been sick with a cold: 1. *My blood sugar has been normal. 2. My thyroid has been balanced. 3….