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!
Similar Posts
5 Time-Wasters Stealing Your Joy at Home and How to Fix Them
If your days at home feel chaotic and you’re constantly wondering where the time went, these five time-wasters might be stealing your joy — and it’s time to take it back. Have you ever reached the end of the day and wondered where all your time went? You were busy — but somehow, the important…
Soups for the Fall: 45 Soups Made Easily in Your Crock Pot
With the chill in the air, it’s time to get cozy. Soups are a great way to keep warm and full of energy for this new season! This blog post is perfect if you’re looking for some fall soup recipes for the crock pot that will be easy on your wallet while still being delicious….
Mexican Mondays | Themed Dinner Ideas Your Family will Love!
Meal planning is made so much easier when you use themed dinner ideas. Today I’m sharing some fun ideas for your next Mexican Monday dinner. Meal planning saves me every time. Those days I don’t have a plan? I find myself scrambling late in the day to get food on the table before everyone is…
How to Boil Eggs in Your Instant Pot: Quick and Easy Method
If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to boil eggs, then you should try using your Instant Pot. Today I’m sharing how to boil eggs in your Instant Pot and the steps you take to cook perfectly boiled eggs. Hard-boiled eggs are great for any meal – not just breakfast. I love hard-boiled…
50+ Cozy Soup Recipes You’ll Love to Try This Winter
Feeding my family cozy, comforting meals in the fall and wintertime is one of my favorite ways to love them well. Today I’m sharing a huge collection of cozy soup recipes for winter that I’m sure you’ll love! Some days you just want to eat some good comfort foods, you know? For me, when it’s…
How to be a More Effective Homemaker
If you’ve ever wondered why you can’t get it all done or why homemaking seems so hard, you’re not alone! Learning to be an effective homemaker is possible and today I want to share some of my best tips. Plus, we’ll be looking at how you spend your time during the day and at the bottom of this post you’ll find a free printable time tracker for homemakers.