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Leave the Leaves: Why Your Spring Yard Cleanup Can Wait
As spring arrives, so does the urge to tidy up our yards, clearing away winter’s remnants to make room for fresh growth. Here at The Hive...
7 days ago2 min read
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Happy Earth Month!
Around here, April isn’t just another month—it’s Earth Month, a time to celebrate and deepen our commitment to sustainable business...
Apr 33 min read
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Spring Reset: Refresh, Renew, and Realign
The Spring Equinox marks a powerful shift—a time when day and night stand in perfect balance, and nature begins to awaken wih new life....
Mar 262 min read
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Want a green lawn that also benefits the bees?
Bet you didn’t think we’d have snow on the first day of spring! That last gasp of winter might feel like a setback, but for savvy...
Mar 192 min read
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Spring is on Its Way: The Bees Know It, and So Do We
Something about those crisp 50-degree days and the extra hours of sunlight signals it—spring is heading our way! Here in Wisconsin, we...
Mar 132 min read
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Shrinking vs. Expanding
Ayla here. In nature, there’s a balance of new growth and death. Neither are good or bad, it’s just is. I think of the oak trees by the...
Mar 62 min read
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Can a Beverage Make You Smile? We Know So.
We all carry stress—on our shoulders, in our minds, deep in our bones. It builds up in ways we don’t even realize, from the pressure of...
Feb 262 min read
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An Ode to Snow: A Beautiful Connection Between Weather and Altruism
Light at the end of the (snow) tunnel This week, we experienced both the crisp joy of snowfall and National Random Acts of Kindness (RAK)...
Feb 193 min read
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Raise a Glass to Love: Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Dry Session Mead
This Valentine’s Day, why not surprise your sweetheart with something a little different? Instead of the usual flowers or chocolates, why...
Feb 123 min read
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Winter Wonders: What Bees Do When the Cold Sets In
Ah, February in East Troy — a time when the snow (if we have it!) sparkles like diamonds, the wind howls through the trees, and the local...
Feb 53 min read
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Meet Ayla and Tim: The Heart and Honey Behind The Hive Taproom
Hello and welcome! Whether you're new to our journey or have been following along since the beginning, we’re excited to reintroduce...
Jan 303 min read
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What’s the most meaningful compliment you’ve ever received?
As you know, we’re all about nurturing human connection. Yes, we sell wine, but we exist because we believe there’s a better way to live,...
Jan 162 min read
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The Downside to Dry January Nobody is Talking About
We get it, Dry January is a fun trend, something to hashtag in your socials. There are health benefits of taking an alcohol sabbatical –...
Jan 92 min read
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Reflecting on 2024
When you reflect on your 2024, do you list all the things you’re proud of? Do you celebrate your wins or wallow in your “not enough”?...
Jan 12 min read
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Gratitude vs. Consumption
During the holidays, the dichotomy of gratitude for what you have vs. endless materialistic consumption feels like a battle. If you’re...
Dec 24, 20241 min read
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Apricity
Apricity means the warmth of the sun on a winter’s day, and we enjoyed that last weekend! While sunshine in the winter is harder to find,...
Dec 16, 20242 min read
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Holiday Help Drive
Our mission is to nurture human connection, and part of that is supporting our community. Let’s bring a bit of cheer and a smile to our...
Nov 20, 20241 min read
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Being Present in a Chaotic World: Why Taking a Moment Matters More Than Ever
As we slide into the holiday season, the shift is palpable. Some of us feel buoyed by festive lights and joyful gatherings, while others...
Nov 13, 20242 min read
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What do bees do when it gets cold?
We thought we’d ask our resident Beekeeper to answer this often asked question: What do bees do when it gets cold? As autumn settles in,...
Nov 6, 20242 min read
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🍁 5 Must-See Happenings at The Hive: Cozy Up with Us This Holiday Season! 🍁
As we head into the last two months of 2024, we know the holidays can get busy, so we’ve handpicked the five best happenings at The Hive...
Oct 30, 20242 min read
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