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30 Old-Fashioned Frugal Tips From Grandma

March 24, 2023 by Missy Rakes 53 Comments

Check out this comprehensive list of money-saving ideas and old-fashioned frugal living tips from grandma and the depression era. If you want to learn how to save hundreds, then turn back the clock … Read More...

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Learn How to Romanticize Your Life With These 6 Simple Tips

March 18, 2023 by Missy Rakes 3 Comments

A woman standing in a flower field wearing a white lace dress and dainty white hat.

Do you believe that romance is reserved for Hollywood or special occasions? I think that it can be found in the most unexpected places, such as the seemingly mundane moments of our daily lives. From … Read More...

A close up of the Christmas Simmer Pot filled with citrus slices, rosemary and cinnamon sticks.

Christmas Simmer Pot

November 15, 2021 by Missy Rakes 3 Comments

A close up of the Christmas Simmer Pot filled with citrus slices, rosemary and cinnamon sticks.

If you love the spicy, woodsy smells of the holidays, but don't want to fill your house with chemicals, then give this homemade Christmas Simmer Pot a try that is full of the natural goodness of the … Read More...

Lush vegetable garden in rows.

18 Easy Ways to Become More Self-Sufficient

October 15, 2021 by Missy Rakes 21 Comments

Lush vegetable garden in rows.

Have you ever dreamed of living on a farm, growing your own food, taking care of animals and overall living a more simple, self-sufficient life? If so, be sure to check out the tips in this post for … Read More...

Life Lessons from Ma & Pa Ingalls on gracefullittlehoneybee.com

Life Lessons from Ma & Pa Ingalls

February 5, 2021 by Missy Rakes 36 Comments

Life Lessons from Ma & Pa Ingalls on gracefullittlehoneybee.com

This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of these links, we will make a small commission at no extra cost to you. See our Disclosure Policy for more information. Thank … Read More...

7 Ways to Have an Old-Fashioned Christmas

November 20, 2020 by Missy Rakes 9 Comments

How to Have an Old-Fashioned Christmas I have an old soul and I really love incorporating old-fashioned traditions and values into my modern life. The hustle and bustle of the Christmas season … Read More...

Old white barn with green trim in a field.

10 Old-Fashioned Money Saving Skills That You NEED to Learn

May 29, 2020 by Missy Rakes 93 Comments

Old white barn with green trim in a field.

Are you looking for ways to save money and be more self-sufficient? Check out this list of Old-Fashioned Skills that you should learn today including gardening, bartering and mending. This post was … Read More...

Imperfect Foods Grocery Delivery – My Honest Review

May 22, 2020 by Missy Rakes 2 Comments

This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of these links, we will make a small commission at no extra cost to you. See our Disclosure Policy for more information. Thank … Read More...

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15 Money-Saving Gardening Tips That Will Save You Hundreds

May 14, 2020 by Missy Rakes 16 Comments

Gardening tools and small tomato plants in biodegradable pots.

This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of these links, we will make a small commission at no extra cost to you. See our Disclosure Policy for more … Read More...

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8 Life Lessons from Anne of Green Gables

February 3, 2020 by Missy Rakes 4 Comments

White farmhouse with green gables on a grassy hill.

Are you an Anne of Green Gables fan? If so, then you'll love this list of 8 life lessons that we can learn from our favorite heroine Anne Shirley. This post contains affiliate links. If you make a … Read More...

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7 Frugal Cooking Tips from The Great Depression

January 8, 2020 by Missy Rakes 26 Comments

Basket of colorful eggs and several shelves full of home canned food.

Check out this list of Frugal Cooking Tips From the Great Depression for some old-fashioned money saving advice! Frugal Cooking Tips From the Great Depression I don't know about you, but I'm … Read More...

Check out these 7 Benefits of Outdoor Play for Children including improved sleep and balance on gracefullittlehoneybee.com

7 Benefits of Outdoor Play for Children + The 1000 Hours Outside Challenge

April 15, 2019 by Missy Rakes 3 Comments

Check out these 7 Benefits of Outdoor Play for Children including improved sleep and balance on gracefullittlehoneybee.com

  This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of these links, we will make a small commission. See our Disclosure Policy for more information.     It's no secret that … Read More...

Check out the Top 5 Materials to Recycle on America Recycles Day (November 15th)

Top 5 Materials to Recycle on America Recycles Day (November 15th)

November 2, 2018 by Missy Rakes 2 Comments

Check out the Top 5 Materials to Recycle on America Recycles Day (November 15th)

This post was sponsored by the Carton Council as part of an Ambassador Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.     Do you recycle? If not, November … Read More...

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Instant Pot Elderberry Syrup

October 29, 2018 by Missy Rakes 12 Comments

Elderberry syrup in a mason jar with an Instant Pot in the background.

Try this immune boosting Instant Pot Elderberry Syrup as a way to keep colds away this winter season! This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of these links we will … Read More...

Check out this list of easy ways to reduce waste in the kitchen on gracefullittlehoneybee.com

10 Steps to Reduce Waste in the Kitchen

June 8, 2018 by Missy Rakes 2 Comments

Check out this list of easy ways to reduce waste in the kitchen on gracefullittlehoneybee.com

This post was sponsored by the Carton Council as part of an Ambassador Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.   According to the EPA, the average … Read More...

Check out these tips for building an old-fashioned frugal pantry just like grandma on gracefullittlehoneybee.com

How to Build an Old-Fashioned Frugal Pantry

June 5, 2017 by Missy Rakes 29 Comments

Check out these tips for building an old-fashioned frugal pantry just like grandma on gracefullittlehoneybee.com

This post contains affiliate links. See our Disclosure Policy for more information.   If there was one thing that the generations that went before us knew, it was how to feed their families on a … Read More...

20 Ideas to Produce More and Consume Less

April 5, 2017 by Missy Rakes 3 Comments

   This post contains affiliate link. See our disclosure policy for more information.     Our post WW2 society is all about consuming. From birth we are taught to buy, buy, buy and want, want, … Read More...

My Frugal Kitchen VLOG #2 – Making Dried Apples and Applesauce

October 3, 2016 by Missy Rakes 3 Comments

  Hi friends! I was able to post a new My Frugal Kitchen VLOG this week over on my YouTube channel. I think I'm really going to enjoy making videos like these because they keep me accountable to get … Read More...

Homemade Vanilla Extract

September 26, 2016 by Missy Rakes 18 Comments

This post contains affiliate links. See our Disclosure Policy for more information. Homemade Vanilla Extract Making homemade vanilla extract is soooo easy. Basically, all you do is pop your beans … Read More...

My Frugal Kitchen VLOG #1: Freezing Peppers and Making Broth

September 14, 2016 by Missy Rakes Leave a Comment

  Hey friends! I haven't been as consistent with blogging lately as I'm taking a break from my regular "crank out a post every Monday" schedule, but I've been continuing to upload new videos to … Read More...

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