Kaiti Bee Creates

Fun fact: There are many different kinds of waxes that you can use to make candles! Before starting to learn about candle making, I thought all candles were made of the same thing: whatever wax was used in store bought candles. I didn't give any thought to the possibility of toxins being released, or of the environmental impact candles might have. Here, I will provide you with a list of different types of waxes to use, and benefits and challenges with each of them.  Paraffin Wax This is the wax that the vast majority of store bought candles are made out of. There are actually reasons that it is commonly used. First of all, it is relatively easy to come by and inexpensive, which allows large companies to be able to mass produce paraffin candles with ease and little cost. It is more rigid than other types of wax, which means that it is a perfect fit for taper candles as well as pillar candles. It gives a nice even burn. The downside of paraffin wax is that it is the final byprod

Today we are going to be talking about the different types of candles you might come across. When I began researching candles, and how to make them, I already knew about most of these different types. Some of them though, are new to me and I haven't yet seen them anywhere besides pictures.  1. Votive candles Votive candles are something that you are likely to be familiar with. You can find them almost anywhere that candles are sold. They come in a variety of colors and fragrances. Typically, they are round and only a few inches tall. They do not generally come in a container, but they do need to be burned in some kind of container. This is because the type of wax that is used generally gets completely melted while the candle in burning, and ends up essentially filling out to the edges of the container. If you were to burn these simply on a plate, you would end up with a mess. 2. Tealights These are another common sight. Tealights are small, round, and generally come in

Hello once again readers, As you probably have realized, I love crafting. Though, I am not the type of crafter who generally focuses on one genre of crafting such as paper crafts or fiber crafts. No, rather I am a dabbler. I love to dabble. It is a constant thrill to learn new skills, and it is particularly exciting when I get to do a craft that combines skills from multiple different crafting categories. So I am by no means an expert in any one craft, though if I would devote more time to just one I could definitely focus on improving my skills, but I like to think of myself as a jack of all trades...or a Kate of all crafts. Ha. My adventures in crafting have included scrapbooking, crochet, knitting, making vinyl designs for shirts, sewing, quilting, cross stitch, embroidery, designing ballroom jewelry, rhinestoning, plaster art, painting, as well as many others. The newest thing though, that I am currently SO excited about is candlemaking! Most of my candle experience comes fro

Hello there! In today's post I really want to focus on one question: What is homemaking? I think that in our modern society, homemaking has really started to take on a negative connotation. And I think that is very unfortunate. Nowadays when people think of homemakers, they think of housewives, of women who are confined to the home, lazy, not meeting their full potential. Or they think of overly kitchy 1950's housewives in retro attire. I think that both of these assumptions, or views of homemaking in general are false. Now, are there some lazy housewives who don't keep up their homes? Sure. And are there stereotypical 1950's housewives around? Yeah. But I don't believe that makes of the majority of modern day homemakers. According to Dictionary.com, homemaking is defined as the creation and management of a home, especially as a pleasant place in which to live. I think this is a beautiful definition of what I try to achieve as a homemaker. I also think that i

Fool-Proof Toddler Nap Routine We have been using the same nap time routine since Little One turned one. Since she is now 21 months, we are getting close to one year of the exact same routine for every nap time. And it works! When is comes to any kind of sleep time, whether nap or bedtime, consistency is key. That is number one: consistency. And I will say it again, consistency. Before we settled on our current nap routine, I would fairly regularly try to change it up, trying different things to see what worked best. While I thought that it was a great idea to try and come up with innovative and creative ways of having a successful naptime with minimal tears (both mine and Little Ones), it really was the most detrimental thing I could have done. Once I started to be more consistent with our routine, things just started to fall into place. First, there was less screaming when I put her in her crib. Then, there was less crying while we were getting ready for nap. And

As some of you may know, my husband is a pastor, so when it comes to time in the pew on Sunday mornings with our toddler, I am on my own. Completely, and utterly on my own. Many weeks, the mere idea of church with my toddler is enough to make me try to come up with excuses for not going. But each week (unless we really are sick), we scramble into our church clothes, and run up the hill to the church. Our church happens to be at the top of a hill, and our house is conveniently located a quick three minute walk away. I am sure I cannot be the only one to dread the possible pew tantrums, or the nap-is-late-because-of-church meltdowns. So, here are my top five ways for managing my toddler in the pew. With these five tips, we rarely have to spend our time out in the narthex or in the nursery. 5. Let them play before church This one is actually very important...run off all of that extra energy before church! Before we put on our church clothes in the morning, I try to have my little