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6 Practical Tips for Living Well on One Income

May 7, 2020 by Missy Rakes 52 Comments

Three potted succulents on a table.

  This post was originally posted in September 2014 and has been updated for your convenience. 6 Practical Tips for Living Well one One Income Some may choose to live on one income because … Read More...

My Favorite Books from 2017

December 14, 2017 by Missy Rakes 1 Comment

This post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure policy for more information.     One of my favorite bloggers, Crystal from Money Saving Mom shares her favorite books that she's read from … Read More...

Helping Others During the Holidays When You’re on a Budget with Dollar General

December 13, 2017 by Missy Rakes 4 Comments

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Dollar General. All opinions are 100% mine. I received compensation for this post.     Exchanging gifts with family and friends is a fun … Read More...

If being a homemaker or caregiver has left you feeling drained, then you'll want to check out these 10 Life-Giving Habits that you can employ to feel refreshed and motivated on gracefullittlehoneybee.com

10 Life-Giving Habits for Homemakers

October 18, 2017 by Missy Rakes 5 Comments

If being a homemaker or caregiver has left you feeling drained, then you'll want to check out these 10 Life-Giving Habits that you can employ to feel refreshed and motivated on gracefullittlehoneybee.com

This post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure policy for more information.   Life-Giving: imparting, or having the ability to impart, life or vitality; invigorating; … Read More...

Celebrate Food & Family with Chuck E. Cheese’s

September 25, 2017 by Missy Rakes Leave a Comment

  As a kid I was thrilled anytime we got to go to Chuck E. Cheese's, not only for the games and prizes, but also for their awesome pizza. Seriously, I'm pretty picky about pizza and Chuck E. Cheese's … Read More...

Slow down and enjoy the season with this list of 25 Christmas Activities for Kids + a FREE CHRISTMAS BUCKET LIST PRINTABLE on gracefullittlehoneybee.com

25 Christmas Activities for Kids

November 16, 2015 by Missy Rakes 6 Comments

Slow down and enjoy the season with this list of 25 Christmas Activities for Kids + a FREE CHRISTMAS BUCKET LIST PRINTABLE on gracefullittlehoneybee.com

  © Jenifoto / Dollar Photo Club    Twenty years from now, your child won't remember what he or she got for Christmas. Instead, they will look back fondly on the time spent baking cookies with … Read More...

Check out these fun activities to do with your family this Fall on gracefullittlehoneybee.com

35 Fun Fall Activities for Kids + FREE PRINTABLE

September 7, 2015 by Missy Rakes 2 Comments

Check out these fun activities to do with your family this Fall on gracefullittlehoneybee.com

©sborisov / Dollar Photo Club   Fall is the perfect time of year to round up the kids and make some memories. I love this magical season because of the almost perfect weather and the abundance of … Read More...

See how to get a toddler out of the house in 25 easy steps on gracefullittlehoneybee.com

How to Get a Toddler Out of the House in 25 Easy Steps

July 22, 2015 by Missy Rakes Leave a Comment

See how to get a toddler out of the house in 25 easy steps on gracefullittlehoneybee.com

 © pio3 / Dollar Photo Club     This sequence of events is based on real life experience with my three-year-old son. It's funny and it's true all at the same time. This list assumes that … Read More...

10 Simple Ways Mothers Can Bless Their Children – Guest Post @ Serving Joyfully

December 3, 2014 by Missy Rakes 2 Comments

  As the saying goes, "If momma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy." As women, God has given us a huge amount of influence over our families. How are you using that influence today? We are each … Read More...

Citrus Lane Box Review

November 26, 2014 by Missy Rakes Leave a Comment

This post is brought to you by Citrus Lane. All opinions are my own.   As a mom with young children I'm always looking for quality educational toys from brands that I can trust, but I'm … Read More...

10 Ways to Serve with Young Children During the Holidays

November 12, 2014 by Missy Rakes 8 Comments

© Ivan Kruk / Dollar Photo Club   As my children grow older, I really want to start incorporating giving and serving others into our Christmas traditions. It's easy to get caught up in the … Read More...

Free Praise Chart Printable

Free Printable Praise Chart

October 13, 2014 by Missy Rakes 1 Comment

Free Praise Chart Printable

  Praise Chart Blank I've been trying to focus on Walker's good behavior lately and praise him for all the little ways he shows character throughout the day. I feel like praising him for the … Read More...

5 Ways to Encourage Reading in Children

October 6, 2014 by Missy Rakes 7 Comments

Did you know that reading helps to reduce stress, improve memory, strengthen concentration and expand the vocabulary? These are only a few of the benefits that I've experienced as a reader. I'm so … Read More...

Hold Them While You Can: A young mom's thought's on appreciating the little years.

Hold Them While You Can

October 3, 2014 by Missy Rakes 10 Comments

Hold Them While You Can: A young mom's thought's on appreciating the little years.

Every night right before I lay my baby down in her crib, I pause and reflect on the fact that she won't always be this little. I do my best to clear my head and stop just for a minute or two to really … Read More...

How to Dress Your Kids on a Tight Budget

September 15, 2014 by Missy Rakes 15 Comments

 ©Ruta Saulyte / Dollar Photo Club Contains affiliate links. See disclosure policy for more information.   If you're a parent then you know that kids require a new wardrobe basically every … Read More...

Teaching Your Toddler About Jesus

September 8, 2014 by Missy Rakes 6 Comments

  I wrote about a post called, "Teaching My Toddler About Jesus," when Walker was about one year old. Since then I've noticed an increased interest in that post so I've decided to do an update now … Read More...

Hope and Patience in the Difficult Times of Motherhood

August 27, 2014 by Missy Rakes Leave a Comment

I don't know about you, but I fail daily as a mom.    I lose my temper. I yell. I'm grumpy. I'm selfish.   Mom of the year, right?   Let's face it, motherhood puts us to the test every second … Read More...

These are the Glory Days

July 28, 2014 by Missy Rakes 2 Comments

These few short years that I get to hold my babies...   ....these years that are filled with frustration and tears....    ...joy and gladness...   These are the Glory Days.   These are the … Read More...

5 Busy Activities for Toddlers

July 18, 2014 by Missy Rakes 3 Comments

  Coming up with new ways (that don't break the bank!) to keep toddlers busy can be tough sometimes. I've been experimenting with a few activities over the last few months and I thought I would share … Read More...

Kennedy’s Birth Story

April 23, 2014 by Missy Rakes 6 Comments

Baby girl will be a month old soon so I figured I should share her birth story now or it may never get done! Both kiddos are napping so let's see if I can get this written before I'm needed again. … Read More...

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