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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May always feels like a turning point in the year. The days are warmer, the calendar starts filling up, gardens begin to need more attention, and home life begins shifting toward summer little by little. Although here in the mountains of Kentucky, the last few days have been chilly and I’ve had to wear a…
Preparing to Plant Seeds
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…
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Family Favorite Games: What’s in My Game Closet?
Games are a part of the Ringstaff family tradition. We love games. We have an entire huge closet just dedicated to crafts and board games. So, I’ve been wanting to share some of our ALL TIME FAVORITE GAMES with you for quite some time now. There are quite a few that we play on a…
Hearth & Harvest: Finding Comfort in the Kitchen This November
This past week here in Kentucky, the weather has turned chilly, the leaves have turned color, and the evenings settle in a little earlier each day. It’s one of my favorite times of the year and I don’t know about you, but I look forward to the slower evenings. The golden light through the window,…
Trip to New York City – March 2025
Back in January, Laura asked me if we could go to New York City again this year for spring break. I always feel so blessed when my kids want to go do things with me, so I was happy to say yes! We went last year too and just had the best time. This was…