7 Bible Verses for Summer Reflection

Written byMelissa Ringstaff June 30, 2024June 30, 2024 Faith and Well Being, Melissa's Journal

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Melissa Ringstaff

My name is Melissa Ringstaff and I've been blogging since 2001. I'm a pastor's wife and homeschooling mom living in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains of Southeastern KY. I believe you can create a home you love and I'm here to help you do exactly that. I'm so glad you're here with me. I hope we can be friends!

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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, everyday swaps that make a big impact. By choosing whole, minimally processed ingredients over pre-packaged…
Baked Goods | Desserts | Home Cooking

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What’s better than a juicy and delicious strawberry pie on a warm and sunny day? Nothing. Spring and summer are the perfect seasons for light and refreshing desserts, and one of the best desserts to enjoy during this time of year is a fresh strawberry pie. Made with a buttery crust and fresh, juicy strawberries,…
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Hi friends! It’s been a while since I’ve posted on the blog. I rarely ever comment on current world events. I don’t want my words to be trite or cliche. I want the words I share with you to be meaningful. I don’t want to add to the noise. I also don’t want to pretend like…
Homemaking | Hospitality

Summer Outdoor Entertaining: Amazon Roundup

Years ago, I hosted a backyard (front yard haha) barbecue for family and friends, and it turned out to be one of the best gatherings we’d had. We had just purchased our picnic tables for the front yard and I was thrilled to be able to host picnic style gatherings in my own yard! The…
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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 deals are here, and I’ve been browsing for things that are both pretty and practical—simple…
In the Garden | Melissa's Journal

Laura’s Garden 2011

My daughter, Laura – age 8, surprised me by planting her own garden and working the soil, right in the middle of our front yard in an old stump we had been filling in with dirt. I didn’t even know she had planted the garden until she came running in one day after campmeeting and…

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