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Latest Articles /// The Honey Bee Gazette
Welcome to The Honey Bee Gazette, a charming corner of the internet where homemaking meets heartfelt stories and encouraging advice. Here, Melissa shares daily insights, tips, and musings on creating a warm, inviting home. Join our hive of readers as we explore the joys of domestic life, one day at a time. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, advice, or a sense of community, The Honey Bee Gazette is your go-to source for all things heart and home.
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Savoring Summer: 25 Fresh Tomato Recipes You’ll Love
If your kitchen counter is overflowing with garden tomatoes and you’re wondering what to make next, this list is packed with simple, summery recipes that let those fresh flavors shine. There’s nothing like a fresh tomato in the middle of…
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How to Practice Summer Hospitality Without Stressing Yourself Out
What is it about summer that makes hospitality feel both more natural and somehow more intimidating at the same time? Maybe it’s because there’s more time — which means more opportunity to host. Or maybe it’s because Pinterest exists and…
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Screen-Free Summer Boredom Busters for Kids That Actually Work
Every summer, without fail, it happens. School gets out, the novelty of freedom lasts about four days, and then somebody wanders into the kitchen with that look on their face and says it. “Mom, I’m bored.” And y’all — my…
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Pretty Summer Porch Essentials from Walmart
There’s something about a pretty porch that makes the whole summer feel slower. I don’t know how to explain it exactly, but when a porch or patio is set up — a few good pillows, a planter or two, something…
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How to Cut Hidden Household Expenses — Finding the Money You Didn’t Know You Were Spending
The money isn’t missing. It’s hiding. That’s the thing about hidden household expenses — they don’t feel like spending. They feel like nothing. They’re automatic, invisible, or small enough to ignore individually. But they add up. And when you sit…
INTRODUCING MY NEW HOMEMAKING PLANNER
Purpose 31 Homemaking Notebook
THE ULTIMATE TOOL FOR BUSY HOMEMAKERS
Embrace the ease and clarity this simple planner brings to your daily routine, and see how it transforms your homemaking journey. Get your hands on this essential tool today and experience the joy of organized and inspired living! 40 pages to print.
Meet Your Guide
Hi, I’m Melissa — and homemaking is my life’s work.
I’ve been a homemaker for over 33 years. I’m a wife, mom to five, stepmom to four, and Grandarling to 17. I started this community because I believe homemaking is a calling worth taking seriously — and I wanted a place where women could do that together.
