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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A charcuterie board is a great option for any party. It’s the perfect way to get your guests mingling and socializing, while also giving them an opportunity to eat delicious food! I’ve put together some guidelines on how to make a delicious charcuterie board – one your friends and family will love! You want to…
What the Bible Says About Rest (+ Why Your Home Needs It)
As a homemaker who has raised a houseful of children and rushed through many days and weeks, I learned that rushing doesn’t make life more enjoyable, it doesn’t create the memories that carry us forward, and it doesn’t add more time to our days. I used to find myself rushing through the days, just trying…
Simple Summer Suppers Your Family Will Love
What if getting dinner on the table this summer took less than 30 minutes and left you with energy to actually enjoy the evening? There’s something about June that makes me want to close the cookbook. Not because I don’t love cooking — y’all know I do. But summer changes things. The days are long….
How to Declutter One Area at a Time (And Actually Finish)
There’s a particular kind of tired that comes from living in a home that feels like too much. Not dirty, necessarily. Just — full. Full of things that don’t have a home, decisions that never got made, and a low-grade sense that you should probably deal with it all sometime. You walk past the same…
Old School Summertime: Ways to Bring it Back
Today, summers are often filled with busy schedules and digital distractions. But it doesn’t have to be that way. By embracing the simplicity of summers past, we can create a more relaxed and enjoyable season for ourselves and our families. Today I’m talking about how to bring back that nostalgic magic and simplify your summer…
12 Days of Christmas Joy at Home: Challenge
This holiday season, let’s trade overwhelm for small, meaningful moments with the 12 Days of Festive Joy Challenge—a simple way to infuse your home with cheer and your heart with gratitude. The holidays can often feel overwhelming, but this year, why not focus on the joy of simple, meaningful moments? The 12 Days of Festive…