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 Be a Good Hostess | Being a Great Hostess
If you’re planning to have guests in your home, it’s a good idea to prepare a space that is warm and welcoming. As a homemaker, it’s always a nice gesture to make sure your guests are comfortable in your home. Today I’m sharing some of my best tips about how to be a good hostess….
What the Bible Says About Rest (+ Why Your Home Needs It)
As a homemaker who has raised a houseful of children and rushed through many days and weeks, I learned that rushing doesn’t make life more enjoyable, it doesn’t create the memories that carry us forward, and it doesn’t add more time to our days. I used to find myself rushing through the days, just trying…
It’s easier to keep up than to catch up.
Honestly, I do a lot of catching up. Someone asked me the other day how I stay so busy and travel so much and still keep my house clean. The truth is, sometimes it’s hard. I tend to do a lot of speed cleaning. I also invite folks over a lot. Have you heard of…
4 Simple Tips for Packing Lunch Boxes for School
Every parent knows the struggle is real when it comes to packing lunch boxes for school. Are your kids tired of the same old lunch routine? Do you want to find a way to make packing lunch boxes easier and less stressful for you and your kids? I’m here to help. In this blog post,…
The Miserable Mom Era Is Out
For years, I stayed at home and felt like what I did at home didn’t have much value. Here’s what finally changed — and why you don’t have to earn permission to love your life. The Miserable Mom Era is out. And I say that as someone who lived in it longer than I’d like…
Thrift with Me & Thrift Haul #4
Last week I visited a couple shops in the Kingsport, Tennessee area to go thrifting and antiquing. It’s one of my favorite ways to find inexpensive and unique items for my home. Thrifting home decor is a great way to give your home a collected, cozy look. You can watch my latest Thrift with Me…