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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Free Printable Garden Planner for Homemakers
A simple, beautiful garden planner made for the homemaker who wants to grow with a little more intention this season. Download your free pages below. I’ve been wanting to make this for y’all for a while now. Every spring, the questions start coming in — how do I plan my garden? Where do I even…
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…
MOB Only: A Fresh Start for Your Heart and Home
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The MOB Dispatch: Your Weekly Homemaking Companion
Y’all I’m so excited to share this new weekly resource with you. It’s something I’ve been thinking about for a while now and formulating the idea. And now there’s something special about Thursdays. It’s the perfect day to pause, take a deep breath, and get ready to finish the week well. That’s why every Thursday,…
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I love this time of year. When the weather warms up just enough that you know spring is coming and the itch to dig in the dirt and grow something gets under your skin. In the past I have used yogurt cups, egg cartons, butter dishes, and more to start my seeds in. This year…
The February Heart and Home Challenge
This month, as February arrives, bringing so many reminders of love, connection, and warmth, we’re embracing a theme that reflects the heart of homemaking—Heart and Home. What is the Heart and Home Challenge? The February Heart and Home Challenge is a month-long journey designed to help you create a more loving, peaceful, and joy-filled home….