Kind Hive pitches holiday workshops as employee gifts

Kind Hive is offering New Jersey companies hands-on holiday workshops that replace standard parties with candle-making and moss-art sessions. The formats give employees a take-home item while also giving employers a lower-waste, locally made alternative to swag and separate gift spending.

Why it matters: - New Jersey employers are looking for holiday events that feel more personal than a typical party. - Kind Hive’s format combines team building and gift giving in one expense. - The workshops also give companies a sustainability angle tied to upcycled materials and lower waste.

What happened: - Kind Hive, a New Jersey maker of eco-friendly goods and creative workshops, is promoting corporate holiday sessions for teams. - The sessions focus on hand-poured coconut-shell candles and preserved moss art. - Workshops run 60 to 120 minutes. - Participants leave with a finished item they can use or display.

The details: - Candle workshops use real coconut shells that would otherwise often be discarded as agricultural waste. - The candles use coconut-apricot wax and phthalate-free fragrance. - Seasonal holiday scents are available. - Sessions can be customized with a company’s colors, logo or signature scent. - Moss-art workshops use preserved moss and natural elements. - The moss pieces need no watering or upkeep. - Both formats are designed for beginners. - No artistic experience is required. - Kind Hive provides all materials, setup and cleanup. - The company can bring the workshop to an office, conference room or other venue. - Hybrid teams can join with shipped kits. - Group sizes start at 10. - Pricing typically starts at $75 to $125 per person, depending on format and customization. - The company is booking November and early-December sessions now. - Organizations can request a custom proposal or schedule a planning call at teamkindhive.com/corporate-workshops/.

Between the lines: - Founder Jill Caren said employees are tired of events that feel like an obligation. - The setup appeals to HR and office leaders because one purchase covers the experience and the gift. - The approach also avoids branded swag that can end up unused. - The take-home item makes the event feel more memorable than a standard outing.

What's next: - Kind Hive expects more demand from companies planning year-end appreciation events. - More teams will likely choose workshop formats that work for both in-person and hybrid staff. - The company is positioning the holiday season as its main booking window.

The bottom line: - Kind Hive is selling a holiday party alternative that doubles as a gift, a team activity and a sustainability statement.