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 Create a Time Budget
Do you ever feel like you’re constantly busy but never actually getting ahead? You start the day with good intentions, but somehow, it slips away—leaving you feeling scattered, frustrated, and behind. For many homemakers, the problem isn’t a lack of time—it’s a lack of clarity on where that time is going. Without a plan, the…
Thrift with Me & Thrift Haul #1 | Home Decor
Welcome to my very first Thrift Haul video. 🙂 You can watch the video and read the transcript below. 🙂 I had so much fun making this video and it was actually a collaboration with a few other YouTubers I recently met. Hi everyone! My name is Melissa Ringstaff and I just want to welcome…
An Easy Tip for Getting Kids to Help with Laundry
Originally published February 2011. Updated February 2025. I have four girls still at home. We have a lot of laundry. There are two ways I make laundry chores easier for myself are: #1 My two teen daughters do their own laundry. They have set days. Sarah’s laundry day is Sunday and Emily’s is Monday. This means…
Lentil Recipes for Picky Eaters | Quick and Easy Recipes
Meal Planning can be a challenge when you have picky eaters in your house. Especially when you want to serve healthy foods that are quick and easy to make. Today I’m sharing a collection of easy lentil recipes for picky eaters. Lentils are one of those foods that are so good and so good for…
How Procrastination Creates Chaos in Your Home
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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…