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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How to Start a Chore System That Actually Works
I’ve had more than a few conversations with moms who’ve tried a chore system, watched it fall apart by week two, and quietly decided their kids just weren’t the chore-doing type. I want to gently push back on that. The chore system didn’t fail because your kids are difficult. It failed because most chore systems…
Emergency Quick Clean Up | When Your House is Chaos
Today I’m sharing this post from a few years ago. Well, today is Sunday. Which for me, generally means, getting the house back in shape if I am behind – which, today I am very behind. We spent nearly everyday last week working in the garden/ yard. I’ll share pictures of that later! I don’t…
How to Enjoy a Stress Free Christmas
Christmas time can bring about a lot of stress if we let it. But we can choose to do things a little differently! Today I’m sharing some tips for how to enjoy a stress free Christmas. I hope and pray that as a hard working, loving homemaker you find time to just enjoy this Christmas…
How to Plan a Picnic | The Perfect Picnic
It’s summertime and that means it’s the perfect time to go on a picnic. Picnicking is one of my favorite family outdoor activities. That’s why today I’m sharing some of my best tips about how to plan a picnic. There are very few things I love more than sharing a picnic outside with my friends…
10 Books You’ll Love to Inspire Your Cozy Homemaking
As a homemaker, I love puttering around my house and making our home cozy. Today I’m sharing 10 cozy homemaking books to inspire you in your own homemaking. Home is such a special place. Homemaking isn’t about creating a perfect space, but instead it’s about creating a space that feels like home. Originally published September…