["This story is an oldie but a goodie—IYKYK" (Roger Robot told me to say that 😆🤖)] 

Freeze Tag is as joyful and simple as a warm summer's day, right? Not for Mr. Honeybee! 

With a fun Honeybee-twist on this classic game, Mr. Honeybee freezes a bit too well. He out-freezes the competition and then stays that way...permanently. Think....POPSICLE levels of frozen 🥶

Frozen in his tracks—mid-twirl, arms up in the air, holding a very confused Harold—Mr. Honeybee is depending on us to thaw him out, and we do everything we can think of...which, may or may not make everything...a bit more...complicated.

Can you help us break the ice on Mr. Honeybee’s predicament, my little honeybee!?
💖💖 - Love, Mrs. Honeybee 

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🐝 About Mrs. Honeybee:

In all of my stories, YOU are the star!

I’m a schoolteacher and a mother of two who knows how important a goodnight’s rest is for just about…everyone 🥰

My special little trick is to weave mindfulness techniques into all of my bedtime stories!

For years I’ve told stories & practiced mindfulness in my classroom…and I’m so excited to share my stories with you!!

🐝🏡 About The Honeybee Neighborhood:

I live in a magical, adventurous place called The Honeybee Neighborhood with Mr. Honeybee, my BFF Melodybee, and my fluffy little pup Harold.

From sneaking into one of Harold’s dreams to enjoying an easy breezy day at the beach; we explore the depths of canyons as well as the mysteries of the wilderness. Melodybee has worked as an air traffic control-bee, Harold has gotten himself a pair of thumbs, and Mr. Honeybee has built us a whole new friend in Roger Robot! 

We’re often joined by our friends Captain EJ and Princess Paua, who each have their own adventures in The Honeybee Neighborhood!

Welcome, my little honeybee! We’re excited to have you as a friend and a neighbor 😊💖

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This is PART 2 of "Honey, I Shrunk Mrs. Honeybee!" 🫣  

And, well, that kinda sums it up! Now, it’s up to all of us—including you, my little honeybee—to help fix this mess before things stay permanently pint-sized.

Let’s get small, think BIG...and figure this out together!
💖💖 - Love, Mrs. Honeybee 

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🐝 About Mrs. Honeybee:

In all of my stories, YOU are the star!

I’m a schoolteacher and a mother of two who knows how important a goodnight’s rest is for just about…everyone 🥰

My special little trick is to weave mindfulness techniques into all of my bedtime stories!

For years I’ve told stories & practiced mindfulness in my classroom…and I’m so excited to share my stories with you!!

🐝🏡 About The Honeybee Neighborhood:

I live in a magical, adventurous place called The Honeybee Neighborhood with Mr. Honeybee, my BFF Melodybee, and my fluffy little pup Harold.

From sneaking into one of Harold’s dreams to enjoying an easy breezy day at the beach; we explore the depths of canyons as well as the mysteries of the wilderness. Melodybee has worked as an air traffic control-bee, Harold has gotten himself a pair of thumbs, and Mr. Honeybee has built us a whole new friend in Roger Robot! 

We’re often joined by our friends Captain EJ and Princess Paua, who each have their own adventures in The Honeybee Neighborhood!

Welcome, my little honeybee! We’re excited to have you as a friend and a neighbor 😊💖

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Today, in the Honeybee Neighborhood, we’re in for quite the adventure. Mr. Honeybee has unveiled his newest invention—a shrink ray! 

And, let’s just say, things don’t exactly go according to plan... ⚡️

One zap later: Mr. Honeybee and I are miniature, Melodybee is gigantic, and Harold? Well, let’s just say he’s having way too much fun. Now, it’s up to all of us—including you, my little honeybee—to help fix this mess before things stay permanently pint-sized.

Let’s get small, think BIG...and figure this out together! 🧐
💖💖 - Love, Mrs. Honeybee 

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🐝 About Mrs. Honeybee:

In all of my stories, YOU are the star!

I’m a schoolteacher and a mother of two who knows how important a goodnight’s rest is for just about…everyone 🥰

My special little trick is to weave mindfulness techniques into all of my bedtime stories!

For years I’ve told stories & practiced mindfulness in my classroom…and I’m so excited to share my stories with you!!

🐝🏡 About The Honeybee Neighborhood:

I live in a magical, adventurous place called The Honeybee Neighborhood with Mr. Honeybee, my BFF Melodybee, and my fluffy little pup Harold.

From sneaking into one of Harold’s dreams to enjoying an easy breezy day at the beach; we explore the depths of canyons as well as the mysteries of the wilderness. Melodybee has worked as an air traffic control-bee, Harold has gotten himself a pair of thumbs, and Mr. Honeybee has built us a whole new friend in Roger Robot! 

We’re often joined by our friends Captain EJ and Princess Paua, who each have their own adventures in The Honeybee Neighborhood!

Welcome, my little honeybee! We’re excited to have you as a friend and a neighbor 😊💖

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Ahoy, matey! 🏴‍☠️ Did you know that once upon a time, I was a pirate?

Well… kinda...it's a long story. 

Let’s just say that TODAY, I have some very interesting friends sailing up the Honey River! Roger is activating “Pirate Protocol”—whatever that means—but the real question is… are you ready to set sail with us?

Grab your hat, sharpen your best “Arrrr!” and join us for an unforgettable high-seas adventure—right in our own backyard!
💖💖 - Love, Mrs. Honeybee 

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🐝 About Mrs. Honeybee:

In all of my stories, YOU are the star!

I’m a schoolteacher and a mother of two who knows how important a goodnight’s rest is for just about…everyone 🥰

My special little trick is to weave mindfulness techniques into all of my bedtime stories!

For years I’ve told stories & practiced mindfulness in my classroom…and I’m so excited to share my stories with you!!

🐝🏡 About The Honeybee Neighborhood:

I live in a magical, adventurous place called The Honeybee Neighborhood with Mr. Honeybee, my BFF Melodybee, and my fluffy little pup Harold.

From sneaking into one of Harold’s dreams to enjoying an easy breezy day at the beach; we explore the depths of canyons as well as the mysteries of the wilderness. Melodybee has worked as an air traffic control-bee, Harold has gotten himself a pair of thumbs, and Mr. Honeybee has built us a whole new friend in Roger Robot! 

We’re often joined by our friends Captain EJ and Princess Paua, who each have their own adventures in The Honeybee Neighborhood!

Welcome, my little honeybee! We’re excited to have you as a friend and a neighbor 😊💖

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Roger Robot did the unthinkable and gave Harold what he’s always wanted: THUMBS 👍 

Four of them. And Harold wasted no time unlocking doors, attempting to use a hammer, and even accidentally hitch-hiking across the Honeybee Neighborhood—because why walk to the dog park when you can flag down a nice Neighbor and take the scenic route?!

We spend the whole afternoon tracking down our favorite dog, who now has both the will and the way to roam free. Join us to witness what is paws-ibly the greatest (and most chaotic) prototype yet! 
💖💖 - Love, Mrs. Honeybee 

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🐝 About Mrs. Honeybee:

In all of my stories, YOU are the star!

I’m a schoolteacher and a mother of two who knows how important a goodnight’s rest is for just about…everyone 🥰

My special little trick is to weave mindfulness techniques into all of my bedtime stories!

For years I’ve told stories & practiced mindfulness in my classroom…and I’m so excited to share my stories with you!!

🐝🏡 About The Honeybee Neighborhood:

I live in a magical, adventurous place called The Honeybee Neighborhood with Mr. Honeybee, my BFF Melodybee, and my fluffy little pup Harold.

From sneaking into one of Harold’s dreams to enjoying an easy breezy day at the beach; we explore the depths of canyons as well as the mysteries of the wilderness. Melodybee has worked as an air traffic control-bee, Harold has gotten himself a pair of thumbs, and Mr. Honeybee has built us a whole new friend in Roger Robot! 

We’re often joined by our friends Captain EJ and Princess Paua, who each have their own adventures in The Honeybee Neighborhood!

Welcome, my little honeybee! We’re excited to have you as a friend and a neighbor 😊💖

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Have you ever thought of becoming a...ninja? Well, today is your day!

It all started when Melodybee and I thought we were putting away groceries—simple enough, right? But then the house went dark, lasers lit up the room, and before we knew it, Mr. Honeybee’s Ninja Academy was in session. Let me be the first to tell you, my little honeybee, this isn’t just about flips and jumps—it’s about focus, agility, and a LOT of laughs. 

Are you ready to join us and take on the challenge of becoming the Honeybee Neighborhood’s newest ninja? Meet me at Honeybee Neighborhood episode 30, “Mr. Honeybee’s Ninja Academy,” and let’s get started!
🥷💖 - Love, Mrs. Honeybee  

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🐝 About Mrs. Honeybee:

In all of my stories, YOU are the star!

I’m a schoolteacher and a mother of two who knows how important a goodnight’s rest is for just about…everyone 🥰

My special little trick is to weave mindfulness techniques into all of my bedtime stories!

For years I’ve told stories & practiced mindfulness in my classroom…and I’m so excited to share my stories with you!!

🐝🏡 About The Honeybee Neighborhood:

I live in a magical, adventurous place called The Honeybee Neighborhood with Mr. Honeybee, my BFF Melodybee, and my fluffy little pup Harold.

From sneaking into one of Harold’s dreams to enjoying an easy breezy day at the beach; we explore the depths of canyons as well as the mysteries of the wilderness. Melodybee has worked as an air traffic control-bee, Harold has gotten himself a pair of thumbs, and Mr. Honeybee has built us a whole new friend in Roger Robot! 

We’re often joined by our friends Captain EJ and Princess Paua, who each have their own adventures in The Honeybee Neighborhood!

Welcome, my little honeybee! We’re excited to have you as a friend and a neighbor 😊💖

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Did you know that YOU carry the whole world in your hands? Yes, you! In this five-finger meditation, we'll go on adventure around the entire WORLD, to spread love, compassion, and deepen our connection to those around us. And all we need to do that, is just ONE of your hands. Together, we’ll trace each finger to uncover the magic of connection that keeps our world spinning. By the end, you’ll know just how powerful your hands—and your heart—truly are.
💖💖 - Love, Mrs. Honeybee 

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🐝 About Mrs. Honeybee:

In all of my stories, YOU are the star!

I’m a schoolteacher and a mother of two who knows how important a goodnight’s rest is for just about…everyone 🥰

My special little trick is to weave mindfulness techniques into all of my bedtime stories!

For years I’ve told stories & practiced mindfulness in my classroom…and I’m so excited to share my stories with you!!

🐝🏡 About The Honeybee Neighborhood:

I live in a magical, adventurous place called The Honeybee Neighborhood with Mr. Honeybee, my BFF Melodybee, and my fluffy little pup Harold.

From sneaking into one of Harold’s dreams to enjoying an easy breezy day at the beach; we explore the depths of canyons as well as the mysteries of the wilderness. Melodybee has worked as an air traffic control-bee, Harold has gotten himself a pair of thumbs, and Mr. Honeybee has built us a whole new friend in Roger Robot! 

We’re often joined by our friends Captain EJ and Princess Paua, who each have their own adventures in The Honeybee Neighborhood!

Welcome, my little honeybee! We’re excited to have you as a friend and a neighbor 😊💖

____________________

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✨ Relaxation for Mom: https://bit.ly/hb-mom

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This special story is two stories...told at the same time! Through one of my favorite stories, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, I share my own story. Just like the caterpillar’s unstoppable hunger drives its transformation, an invisible pull led me along my journey to you, my little honeybee: from reading bedtime stories to my own kids, to reading them in my classroom, and now...we're at the precipice of building ourselves a global cocoon of creativity with the Honeybee Neighborhood. This playful yet profound reflection hints at exciting changes ahead, proving that growth—like storytelling—is magical, messy, and endlessly rewarding. What could be waiting on the other side of the cocoon!? Only time (with a little imagination) will tell...
💖💖 - Love, Mrs. Honeybee

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🐝 About Mrs. Honeybee:

In all of my stories, YOU are the star!

I’m a schoolteacher and a mother of two who knows how important a goodnight’s rest is for just about…everyone 🥰

My special little trick is to weave mindfulness techniques into all of my bedtime stories!

For years I’ve told stories & practiced mindfulness in my classroom…and I’m so excited to share my stories with you!!

🐝🏡 About The Honeybee Neighborhood:

I live in a magical, adventurous place called The Honeybee Neighborhood with Mr. Honeybee, my BFF Melodybee, and my fluffy little pup Harold.

From sneaking into one of Harold’s dreams to enjoying an easy breezy day at the beach; we explore the depths of canyons as well as the mysteries of the wilderness. Melodybee has worked as an air traffic control-bee, Harold has gotten himself a pair of thumbs, and Mr. Honeybee has built us a whole new friend in Roger Robot! 

We’re often joined by our friends Captain EJ and Princess Paua, who each have their own adventures in The Honeybee Neighborhood!

Welcome, my little honeybee! We’re excited to have you as a friend and a neighbor 😊💖

____________________

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✨ Relaxation for Mom: https://bit.ly/hb-mom

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For Christmas we're visited by an old friend with a big problem! Oppie always does things...opposite! 🎅💖  - Love, Mrs. Honeybee  

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🐝 About Mrs. Honeybee:

In all of my stories, YOU are the star!

I’m a schoolteacher and a mother of two who knows how important a goodnight’s rest is for just about…everyone 🥰

My special little trick is to weave mindfulness techniques into all of my bedtime stories!

For years I’ve told stories & practiced mindfulness in my classroom…and I’m so excited to share my stories with you!!

🐝🏡 About The Honeybee Neighborhood:

I live in a magical, adventurous place called The Honeybee Neighborhood with Mr. Honeybee, my BFF Melodybee, and my fluffy little pup Harold.

From sneaking into one of Harold’s dreams to enjoying an easy breezy day at the beach; we explore the depths of canyons as well as the mysteries of the wilderness. Melodybee has worked as an air traffic control-bee, Harold has gotten himself a pair of thumbs, and Mr. Honeybee has built us a whole new friend in Roger Robot! 

We’re often joined by our friends Captain EJ and Princess Paua, who each have their own adventures in The Honeybee Neighborhood!

Welcome, my little honeybee! We’re excited to have you as a friend and a neighbor 😊💖

Love,
Mrs. Honeybee
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This story has been highly requested 🥰 Sweet dreams my little honeybee 💖💖 - Love, Mrs. Honeybee 

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🐝 About Mrs. Honeybee:

In all of my stories, YOU are the star!

I’m a schoolteacher and a mother of two who knows how important a goodnight’s rest is for just about…everyone 🥰

My special little trick is to weave mindfulness techniques into all of my bedtime stories!

For years I’ve told stories & practiced mindfulness in my classroom…and I’m so excited to share my stories with you!!

🐝🏡 About The Honeybee Neighborhood:

I live in a magical, adventurous place called The Honeybee Neighborhood with Mr. Honeybee, my BFF Melodybee, and my fluffy little pup Harold.

From sneaking into one of Harold’s dreams to enjoying an easy breezy day at the beach; we explore the depths of canyons as well as the mysteries of the wilderness. Melodybee has worked as an air traffic control-bee, Harold has gotten himself a pair of thumbs, and Mr. Honeybee has built us a whole new friend in Roger Robot! 

We’re often joined by our friends Captain EJ and Princess Paua, who each have their own adventures in The Honeybee Neighborhood!

Welcome, my little honeybee! We’re excited to have you as a friend and a neighbor 😊💖

Love,
Mrs. Honeybee
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📖 Stories with My Friends:

🦸‍♂️ Superhero Stories: https://bit.ly/hb-ej
👸 Princess Stories: https://bit.ly/hb-p

✨ Relaxation for Mom: https://bit.ly/hb-mom

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