A former accountant turned Beekeeper

I had the privilege of meeting a talented writer for the local free magazine, 55 Plus, which is distributed in the surrounding Rochester area. The easiest place to find this glossy magazine is at your area Wegmans. This is printed every other month, so the publication is available for 2 month at each location. He wanted to interview me and my “second act”, retired accountant turned beekeeper.

Me? I had never been interviewed before and was a little nervous, to be honest.

He arrived with his wife as they had just come from an important appointment. She browsed the shop as he and I sat in the Beekeeping Sensory Room and chatted about what brought me to here!

This little white house in the Village of Webster that I call The North Bee.

To read all about my second act in his words follow this link to the article by John Addyman. http://www.roc55.com/features/former-accountant-keeps-busy-with-bees/

A special time, amid COVID-19, in the year 2020

Can you believe 2 years ago this month (Small Business Saturday to be exact) I opened my doors at 27 North Avenue, in the village of Webster, for the first time. What an exciting first year I had!

This 2nd one, however, has been challenging to say the least. I was closed to the public for 87 days! It was lonely inside there, but you and I both found ways to get you what you needed, safely.

I want to thank you ALL for your continued and new support. Your business and the way you spread the word has helped me keep the doors open. I thank you for that.

Please read below for new product info, reminder of hours, service updates and COUPONS for you.

Shop early with extended savings.

So many new items:

New Hard Lotion Bar fragrances, new scents for the Suncatchers, my Elderberry Syrup, Holm Made Toffee from Oregon, frog, cow and turtle ornaments, imported German hard candy, beeswax skincare for Mama and Baby, infused honey, whipped honey, hot honey, Bourbon honey, Buddha CBD teas, organic CBD oils from Hemplucid, shrubs and Fire Tonic, more honey spoon flavors, silicone jar openers and Lillie Pads (the anywhere coaster), beeswax crayons, beeswax wrap on a roll, Buckwheat honey, Matcha whipped honey, and so much more. If you have not been in to visit recently, I think you will bee pleasantly surprised.

Update and reminder of ways to shop:

As of October 1st, 2020 I have new and adjusted hours as follows:

Tuesday 4pm-7pm

Wednesday - Thursday 10am-4pm

Friday 10am-2pm

Saturday 10am-3pm

**please note I will EXTEND hours beginning Friday December 4th - Wednesday Dec23rd.

Curbside pickup is ALWAYS available. When placing your order at checkout please choose Customer PICKUP Curbside as the shipping option. There is no charge for this service. Your order can usually be filled within 24-48 hours. I will reply to you with an email for pickup. You can always call for same day needs.

Local Delivery is another option available if you reside in the following towns: Webster, Union Hill, Penfield, Ontario, Ontario Center, Fairport and Macedon. There is a small fee for this service.

Shipping via online ordering: If you are not in the above towns you can have your items shipped to you via USPS or UPS.

Join my mailing list by visiting my website thenorthbeeshop.com for updates and offers.

Here they are!

To celebrate my 2 year anniversary and Small Business Saturday as safely as we can, following the current guidelines, I am offering these savings from NOW through December 5th!

Three full weeks to save and shop vs one weekend!

Please watch your email for TWO money savings coupons you can use IN-STORE!
For those shopping ONLINE please enjoy this money savings offer of 15% off your total using this code: TWOYEAR15

One year already! Come celebrate with me.

It was just a quick, short year ago that I was sitting in traffic daydreaming about what was always on my mind……having my own place to melt beeswax, share my passion for bees and honey and sell my creations. I happen to look over to my right while waiting for the light to change and there was a FOR RENT sign on this cute little white house in the heart of the Village of Webster.

What? Could it bee?

No more packing and unpacking crates and totes, no more multiple trips up and down the stairs and packing the car the morning of a show, because you can’t leave beeswax or honey in the car - might be to cold for the honey or too warm for the beeswax. No more melted wax in random places of the kitchen, like the counter, floor, or stove top. Yes, my husband could have the kitchen table back, instead of just his spot. Most of all, I could talk about bees, share my passion and relay the importance of bees to adults and kids of all ages. I could even make a room just for the kids to take in all things bee, and let the grownups take in all the Handcrafted Goodness of the Hive.

Yes, it was.

I had found that spot by chance and I have been making it work ever since. Each month has been change and growth. I am happy to have this opportunity to be your stop for local honey and handcrafted beeswax products. Including skincare, pet products, candles, beeswax home decor, honey from across the country, gift giving items, natural wellness and select lines of hemp CBD wellness items.

For all the local folks that would like to celebrate with me stop in the store at 27 North Ave, Webster to enter your name for a chance to WIN my GIVEAWAY basket (worth $165) full of goodies!!! Look through the photos here to see the basket. Next time you are in the store to restock your honey, skincare or CBD products fill out an ENTRY CARD and pop it in the cute mailbox by the door on your way out!

The GIVEAWAY runs through December 4th. Drawing in store on December 5th.

Thank you everyone for helping to make this first year a success.

Local honey for your health and wellness needs

It’s that time of year to be searching out the raw honey. I am happy to be your one stop for not only unique handcrafted gift items, but also raw honey. Local honey and honey from across the country can be found in my store located in the village of Webster in Western NY.

Did you know there are over 300 types of honey produced by the bees here in the US? This is due to the different nectar sources available to the bees for forage. Different areas of the country provide different plants which in turn makes the difference in honey - light, dark, sweet, bold, molasses tasting or perhaps even cotton candy. Have you heard of Star Thistle, Avocado, Buckwheat, Meadowfoam, Tupelo or Ulmo honey? Those are just a few types of what you will find available to taste and purchase. You can always find local honey here.

Summer and Fall local, raw honey is now available in my Webster store.

The honey tasting table always holds over 25 different jars of honey; varietals (single source nectar), infusions, blends, creamed, whipped, liquid, crystallized, comb, sticks and polyflorals from across the country and my own backyard! I even carry honey from the Patagonia Rain forest in Chile, South America. I am certain you will find a favorite honey and even a backup or two.

Honey has been used for thousand of years to treat coughs and sore throats among other ailments. People may also use honey to treat allergies and for that local honey is first choice. You can be sure to find local honey most anytime of the year at the store.

However, for your seasonal sore throat and that cough from the cold you are sharing with the family ANY raw honey is best. Raw is preferred because once honey is processed, meaning heated or filtered, it loses any health benefits and is just a sweetener at that point. When it comes to raw honey I’m sure you will find one that suits your taste buds.

I hope you will keep The North Bee in mind this upcoming season and all year round for all your local honey and health and wellness needs.