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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If your summer decorating has been on the back burner, you’re not alone—here’s how I gave my butler’s pantry a quick and charming patriotic refresh just in time for the Fourth of July. I’ll be honest—this summer has been a whirlwind, and I just haven’t had the time to do much seasonal decorating around my…
How to Clean the Bedrooms: Care and Keeping
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After Christmas Thrifting + Thrift Haul
Welcome to another episode on my channel! I’m Melissa Ringstaff, and today I’m excited to share with you my after-Christmas shopping trip to Goodwill. Whether you’re a seasoned thrifter or just curious about what you can find at Goodwill, join me as I explore, find, and discuss some unique and charming items in this after…
10 Old-Fashioned Homemaking Skills Worth Bringing Back
Do you ever wonder what our grandmothers knew that we don’t? I just know that at some point a few decades ago, they decided that home economics, family consumer sciences, and consumer math were no longer going to be taught in our schools. So now we have entire generations of women who don’t really have…
How to Easily Make Homemade Frozen Hash Browns
The last few months I’ve been working on preparing meals ahead and making meals for the freezer. These Homemade Frozen Hash Browns are super simple to make, taste better than store bought, and can save you money too! Plus, be sure to download my free printable list of Foods You Can Freeze at the bottom…
How Sewing, Gardening & Canning Are Finding New Life
More and more people are slowing down and turning to timeless skills like sewing, gardening, and canning to bring meaning, savings, and a little homemade joy back into everyday life. I’ve always enjoyed traditional homemaking and over the years I’ve learned to sew, crochet, how to can and preserve food, and more! As a homemaker…