https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 09 May 2026 05:03:03 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/useful-hobbies#post-2915545 Mon, 18 May 2020 16:24:50 +0000 crazydoglady 2915545@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't do it often, but I love crafting. However, I am not a huge fan of crafting things just for the sake of it and accumulating a bunch of decorative items. I've thought about getting some of those watercolor boxes, but I would have to love it to frame it or it would just sit in a closet somewhere. What does that leave me? I'd like something I can just pick up here and there when I have the time. Very little set up and clean up. Something I could do while watching a movie in the evenings. I thought about embroidery...any other suggestions? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-crafting-now#post-2907273 Mon, 30 Dec 2019 22:40:44 +0000 winter_wonder 2907273@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Anyone crafting anything fun? I started cutting squares for a wool blanket today. Following this tutorial: <a href="http://yellowsuitcasestudios.com/2011/10/31/felted-wool-sweater-blanket-tutorial/" rel="nofollow">http://yellowsuitcasestudios.com/2011/10/31/felted-wool-sweater-blanket-tutorial/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gift-for-an-aspiring-bob-the-builder-adult#post-2904574 Thu, 05 Dec 2019 07:46:21 +0000 Mrs. Carrot 2904574@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband's dream of owning a house finally came true this summer and since we moved in, he's been talking about creating a workshop in our garage, building things, etc. For as long as I've known him (20ish years), the man barely knows how to lift a hammer, so I'm assuming this is just a nesting thing for him that will pass like most of his hobbies have, but I'd like to get him something for the holidays to support this new dream and have no idea where to start. He already has a basic toolbox, so I' m looking for something beyond that and ideally something that isn't absurdly expensive ($150-200 max). Would love any recommendations, thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sewing-machine-recommendations#post-2902974 Wed, 20 Nov 2019 11:40:20 +0000 catgirl 2902974@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm really wanting to get a sewing machine. I learned how to sew as a kid and did it quite a bit but haven't done it in many, many years. I'm looking for a good machine for a beginner but that I won't "outgrow" too quickly. I don't want to regret getting something too basic but don't want to get something that is too challenging in the beginning. Hoping to spend $150 but possibly up to $200.</p> <p>I have looking at the Brother CS6000i. Any thoughts on that one?</p> <p>Would love any of your recommendations! Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-fall-or-holiday-crafting-going-on-or-plans#post-2901996 Mon, 11 Nov 2019 08:00:32 +0000 Ajsmommy 2901996@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Are you planning to make anything? Have you already made something?</p> <p>I made some pumpkins and plan to make some kind of fabric Christmas trees.. I'm just in the planning stages right now.</p> <p>I'll post the pumkins in the comments and once the trees are done I'll post them too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lets-see-what-gets-your-creative-juices-flowing#post-2883027 Thu, 02 May 2019 20:38:16 +0000 Ajsmommy 2883027@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What do you do to express your creativity?? Do you paint? Knit? Write poetry? Bake? Take photos?</p> <p>Share your outlet. Post your recent projects finished or in process.</p> <p>I like to do crafts.... anything from painting to decorating . I’m in heaven bc we just moved so I’ve been creating all kinds of things.</p> <p>Tonight i finished a welcome sign and a centerpiece </p> [attach=4974/19/pqwn7t.600x395.AD2036B1-D28E-400A-80D4-996132A58746.jpeg] [attach=4974/19/pqwn7u.600x493.F05B20F3-D186-4078-8452-E29B2B1873D5.jpeg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quick-question-about-using-plaster-on-a-bunny#post-2875251 Wed, 06 Mar 2019 20:04:35 +0000 LCTBQE 2875251@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Crafty bees: my husband broke an unpainted plaster rabbit sculpture that I loved, it has several major cracks running through it but is being held together by an internal piece of mesh. I want to try and fix it, but I've never used plaster before. </p> <p>Can just glue the cracks with Elmers and put fresh plaster on top of it? Would the new plaster adhere to the original sculpture? Or is it like with pottery that's been through a kiln where the new stuff wouldn't join with the old stuff? Its texture is already intentionally super rough and I'm an artist, so I *think* I could get it looking okay if I knew how to use the material. I read that Elmers was better than superglue because it seeps into plaster's cracks and bonds it better, but ?? </p> <p>TIA for any tips :heart: Here she is. </p> [attach=6423/19/pnz1nn.450x600.IMG_4493.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-gardeners-here-1#post-2869308 Mon, 28 Jan 2019 18:51:15 +0000 gotkimchi 2869308@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thinking about starting my onions and a few other things :happy: anyone else? Wishing it was spring lol!! I’m also trying to work out a new set up for my seeds. Last year ended with my youngest ripping everything out and grinding the dirt into my carpet. Not great </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-run-a-blog#post-2854888 Mon, 05 Nov 2018 10:41:53 +0000 Lindsay05 2854888@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not sure where to put this 😐 Do you or have you ever run a blog? I am thinking of starting one up. It would be more as a hobbie because I need to keep busy while on mat leave. I have an exercise physiology background and would like to use it as an accountability tool for myself and to also help others as well. Anyone have any advice or experience with running a blog? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ma-bees-spa-recommendations#post-2852560 Mon, 22 Oct 2018 10:10:41 +0000 milano14 2852560@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Looking for recommendations for a day spa in Massachusetts. Looking to get a gift card for a dear friend. She is near Sturbridge, but I'm open to anywhere around there.<br /> Thanks in advance! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-bees-playing-fortnite#post-2816402 Sun, 15 Apr 2018 10:52:49 +0000 Corduroy 2816402@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH just asked me if any of my "on line ladies" are talking about Fortnite? I searched the boards and didn't see a mention. It's supposed to be all the rage. Anybody playing? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/garden-time#post-2811933 Mon, 26 Mar 2018 13:07:29 +0000 codeitall 2811933@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was super lucky last year to have a raised garden box with sprinklers. This year I have my own backyard!</p> <p>What things would your kids eat from a garden? Zucchini and green beans were surprising winners last year, but I want to keep adding more to my son's palate ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-age-for-music-lessons#post-2811233 Thu, 22 Mar 2018 11:16:37 +0000 kiddosc 2811233@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>E is 5 and in Kindergarten this year. He's expressed some interest in taking piano lessons. His only experience so far is a keyboard app on his tablet and those books with the attached keyboard. I was thinking that getting him a proper keyboard and some lessons might be a good Birthday present for his 6th birthday in May. </p> <p>I didn't start playing an instrument until orchestra was offered at school in 5th grade, but would love to foster a love for playing music in my kids. I'm worried about him being too young to grasp the concepts and becoming disinterested quickly though. Is 6 a good age to start lessons, or should we maybe wait a few years on this? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-sew-1#post-2674600 Thu, 05 Jan 2017 17:19:44 +0000 matador84 2674600@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really want to learn and some ladies at work are excellent seamstresses and willing to teach me! I can't even sew a button on a jacket. :-( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-crafts-are-you-working-on#post-2691896 Sun, 05 Feb 2017 10:05:29 +0000 winter_wonder 2691896@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have lots of projects going, but I struggle with finishing them!</p> <p>I have 2 different crochet blankets going, 1 knitted one, and now I just want to piece together a quilt top with old wool sweaters.</p> <p>I also saw those super cute felt conversation hearts on here that I want to make! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/adult-coloring#post-2267906 Thu, 20 Aug 2015 08:19:39 +0000 Bao 2267906@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just recently got into adult coloring and it is so much fun! It is very relaxing and gives me something to do other than browse the internet or watch TV. I never thought I would care much for something like this but I am so glad I gave it a try. It's much more fun than my LO's basic coloring books, thats for sure! </p> <p>Has anyone else tried adult coloring before? What do you think of it? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-raise-meat-chickenslayers#post-2745438 Thu, 08 Jun 2017 19:18:08 +0000 gotkimchi 2745438@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We've never done this before! We have 160 meat chickens that we're doing with a neighbor (they have experience) and 7 layers? For people with experience, what's the advantage/disadvantage to brooding chicks v getting pullets? Our feed mill does both and pullets seem easier but I don't know if I'm missing something </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/growing-your-own-foodgardening#post-2703010 Sun, 26 Feb 2017 09:59:29 +0000 808love 2703010@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you garden, farm or otherwise grow your own food? What do you and/or DH grow? We have the usual herbs, a few fruit trees (avocado, lemon, mango) and tomatoes. A few veggies like sweet potato, onions. Anyone have favorite resources? DH is doing it as a hobby but he made some amazing salsa the other day and now I want to invest in setting up a bunch of mini crops and/or make the salsa a very very small business venture. I don't know where to start (online/offline) but I don't want to buy stuff unless I'm sure it will work. I'm thinking about what to do ensure healthy soil and what you throw on it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/snow-bib-for-yourself#post-2701607 Thu, 23 Feb 2017 11:51:25 +0000 Boogs 2701607@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Anyone have any luck finding an inexpensive snow bib when you're short? We only go to the snow at most a couple of times a year. I tried one pair of youth sized and the length was great, but I couldn't zip them up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-your-hobbies#post-2674619 Thu, 05 Jan 2017 17:35:30 +0000 Bao 2674619@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you are into a hobby, how much money do you put towards it? </p> <p>I'm really into reading, and it's great that the library is easily accessible, but I kind of like to collect books and keep them as part of my hobby. Unfortunately books can get pretty expensive! Some months I don't buy any but some months I spend $30-$50. Of course some of this is part of gift money. I wish hobbies weren't so expensive, but luckily it gives me hours and hours of entertainment. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-bullet-journal-lovers-here#post-2672325 Sat, 31 Dec 2016 07:57:13 +0000 Munchkin 2672325@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just got started in November. Having fun exploring a new creative outlet. I use it mostly for work projects and such. But also for personal habits (wanting to get into Miracle Mornings.) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/at-home-hobbies#post-2607347 Fri, 19 Aug 2016 14:28:41 +0000 Bao 2607347@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What are some of your hobbies that you enjoy doing, that you can do at home? </p> <p>I was in a huge coloring phase, but kind of put that off for a while as I got sucked into a reading phase! So that's my current hobby. There are other things I would like to try but that will have to be in the future. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hobbies-andor-me-time#post-2592782 Tue, 26 Jul 2016 10:09:58 +0000 LindsayInNY 2592782@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What do you do for "me" time? Do you have any sort of hobbies? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-hobbies-6#post-2591987 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 11:26:23 +0000 youboots 2591987@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Past hobbies? Future hopeful hobbies? This includes crafts you do repeatedly. </p> <p>I usually try something new every winter and am looking for ideas. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/outdoor-game-ideas#post-2574338 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 07:23:52 +0000 looch 2574338@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Give me all your ideas around outdoor games that can be played by a wide variety of ages...so far, I am thinking of making my own version of cornhole, but I can't really think of anything else...is there some other version of horsehoes that would be safe for kids?</p> <p>Lawn bowling, maybe croquet? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-cricut-1#post-2571027 Mon, 20 Jun 2016 21:57:36 +0000 MrsB2012 2571027@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always want to make cute birthday banners, paper labels, etc for birthdays or whatnot. I've been looking into the Cricut Explore Air and it seem so neat! You can do so much with them. Do you have one? Do you love it? Is it expensive ( outside of the initial purchase )to do projects with it? Tell me what you think about them, or show me some projects you've done. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2016-gardening-season#post-2497953 Thu, 17 Mar 2016 11:44:36 +0000 regberadaisy 2497953@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm in the Northeast so we're starting to look at plotting out our raised beds and ordering seeds. </p> <p>We'll definitely be doing tri-color peppers, green beans, sugar snap peas (DD1 requested!), tomatos (slicing and cherry), squash/zuchinni, Chinese Water Spinach, herbs, green onions, blueberries, strawberries. Going to try fall vegetables for the first time too!</p> <p>ETA: forgot we also have seeds started for chinese celery and garlic chives.</p> <p>What will./did you plant for the 2016 growing season? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/100-days-project-or-similar#post-2537743 Sat, 30 Apr 2016 14:36:40 +0000 Mrs. Grizzly Bear 2537743@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Has anyone ever done a 100DaysProject or something similar? I know a lot of you ladies have done the weekly photography of the kiddos as they grow over the course of a year. And I know a few of you have done something similar to "try something new once a month".</p> <p>Only reason I heard about it was because of a lady I follow in instagram doing the 100dayproject and she turned it into a writing project - sending real, hand written mail for 100 days. That reminded me of the HB pen pals we used to have :) If you had to do something for 100 days, could you? What would you pick to do? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crochet-for-beginners#post-2522241 Tue, 12 Apr 2016 09:54:21 +0000 jetsa 2522241@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi. I've recently (very very recently) taken up crocheting. At this point I've just been practicing with single crochet but I would love to start a project. I was thinking maybe granny squares but the tutorials I've look up look a little above my level, any suggestions for a newbie? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-photoshoplight-room-subscription#post-2521443 Mon, 11 Apr 2016 13:17:23 +0000 Boogs 2521443@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Am I understanding correctly that for these programs the only way to use them would be to pay a monthly subscription now? I have no clue how to use them, but DH was thinking of buying me the programs to just play around with on occasion and discovered this. Kinda bummed, because for the way I would use them I wouldn't get my money's worth. Does anyone know anything about this or if you can still buy just the programs somehow without a prescription? </p>