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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.
3-Day, Mini Spring Cleaning Routine: Quick Refresh for Your Home
Spring is in the air, and if your home is feeling a little stale after winter, this Mini Spring Cleaning Routine will give it a quick and refreshing reset—without the overwhelm! Spring is the perfect time to give your home…
5 Time-Wasters Stealing Your Joy at Home and How to Fix Them
If your days at home feel chaotic and you’re constantly wondering where the time went, these five time-wasters might be stealing your joy — and it’s time to take it back. Have you ever reached the end of the day…
Free Printable Homemaker’s Notebook: March 2025
As homemakers, having tools and resources that inspire, encourage, and help us manage our homes and families better is important. We’re living during a time when family life is so busy. There’s so much to remember and so much to do…
How to Make the Perfect Bed: Step by Step
Making the bed may be a lost art in many homes, but I think it’s still an important part of homemaking. In fact, I believe making your bed is the first place to start if you feel overwhelmed with your…
6k Trail Race and a Weekend in Chattanooga, TN
Last weekend I drove down to spend the weekend with Laura at her college. It was Parent’s Weekend and the school had planned activities for parents. This was my first time going for Parent’s Weekend and Laura is a Junior…
The Best Tart Lemon Squares: A Family Favorite
With a buttery crust, a tangy lemon filling, and a sweet glaze on top, these lemon squares are the perfect treat for any occasion—simple to make and impossible to resist! There’s something special about recipes passed down through from your…
How to Create a Time Budget
Do you ever feel like you’re constantly busy but never actually getting ahead? You start the day with good intentions, but somehow, it slips away—leaving you feeling scattered, frustrated, and behind. For many homemakers, the problem isn’t a lack of…
5 Whole Food Swaps that Save You Money
Want to eat healthier without spending more? These five easy food swaps will help you cut costs while keeping your meals nutritious and delicious. The secret to saving money without sacrificing nutrition isn’t in expensive health food stores—it’s in simple,…
Cultivating Peace & Gratitude in Homemaking
If homemaking feels more like a source of stress than a place of peace, it’s time to step back, reset, and rediscover the joy of cultivating a home filled with gratitude and grace. Home is meant to be a place…
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.
