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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.
Video: Come Antique Shopping with Me + My 50% Off Haul
A couple days ago, I took a drive down to Greeneville, Tennessee to check out an antique mall downtown that had great reviews—and let me just say, it did not disappoint! If you’ve ever wandered into a new antique shop…
Bring Back the Magic: Old-School Summer Finds
Want to feel like it’s 1993 again—barefoot in the backyard, popsicle in hand, and not a screen in sight? Let’s bring back that kind of summer. If you grew up in the ’80s or ’90s, there’s a good chance your…
Simple Outdoor, Amazon Finds You’ll Love!
If your porch or patio has been a little neglected lately—or you’re just craving a cozy spot to sip something cold while the kids play—this is a great time to freshen things up without spending a fortune. Amazon’s Prime Day…
Home Routines Made Easier: Favorite Kitchen + Cleaning Amazon Finds
If your cleaning routine feels like a struggle and dinnertime always sneaks up on you, a few well-chosen tools can make home life a whole lot easier—especially when they’re on sale. Sometimes the best homemaking tools aren’t the trendy ones—they’re…
Deal Alert! Amazon Store Coupons + Credit📦
$15 Amazon Credit When You Buy $50 in Select Household Items! Check out the Household Items available here! There are plenty to choose from, though not all are loading immediately, so I’ve compiled some links for you. Click here to…
The Best Amazon Prime Day Deals – Day 3
Day 3 of Prime Day has arrived—I’ve sifted through all the new steals so you won’t have to—let me show you what’s actually worth adding to your cart today! Here we are—Day 3 of Prime Day, and yes, the deals are…
Amazon Prime Day Best Deals – Day 2
Prime Day’s Day 2 is here—and I’ve combed through the latest finds so you can easily find the most worthwhile things to add to your cart! Amazon’s second day Prime Day deals is here! If you missed out yesterday or…
Day 1 of Amazon Prime Day: Best Deals
Amazon Prime Day is here, and I’ve rounded up the best finds so you don’t have to scroll for hours—let’s see what’s worth adding to your cart! It’s that time again—Amazon Prime Day is in full swing, and if you’re…
Amazon Prime Day 2025 Is Here — And Kicks Off Early!
Dates for Amazon Prime Days: July 8–11, 2025 — but some great Prime Day Early Deals are already live as of July 7! Amazon has officially extended Prime Day to four full days, making this one of the longest, most exciting…
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.
Hi! I’m Melissa!
I’m Melissa, the heart and hands behind this community. My journey as a homemaker began over 33 years ago. I’m a wife and mom to five, stepmom to four, and Grandarling to 17 and counting! I love serving my family and making our house a space that feels like home to everyone who enters.
