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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“Company is Coming” Quick Tidy Reset
Have you ever had that moment where you look around your house and think, “If someone knocked on the door right now… I would simply pretend I’m not home?” This post is for that moment, haha. I’m sharing my “Company is Coming” quick tidy—a simple 15–30 minute reset that makes your main spaces feel calm…
Old-Fashioned Homemaking Essentials I Reach For All Summer
When my kids were growing up, I used to hang the laundry on the line every week. I’d enlist a child to come help me, and I’d enjoy the breeze, the sunlight dappling through the tree leaves, and the quiet. We had to cut the trees down that used to hold my clothesline, and I’m…
Teach Kids to Hand Wash Dishes (Free Printable Chart Included)
Hand washing dishes may seem like a simple chore, but it’s an essential life skill that can be taught to kids from an early age. This isn’t just about keeping the kitchen clean although that’s a big part of it. Having your children help with chores teaches them responsibility, a sense of belonging within the…
The Role of a Homemaker
A while back, on a post on my Facebook page, there was quite a discussion about the wife’s role in homemaking. Someone suggested that it was unfair and sexist for me to talk to women about homemaking or sexist to assume the wife was the homemaker. So let’s talk about the role of a homemaker for a bit.
Daily Disciplines for Every Homemaker
Keeping a neat house isn’t the easiest of tasks, but having self discipline can sure make it easier. That’s why today I’m sharing daily disciplines for every homemaker – tasks and activities that really make a difference in how you manage your home. What does the word “homemaker” make you think of? Most of us…
5 Quick Tips for a Cleaner Home
Do you ever feel like keeping your home clean is an endless battle? With busy schedules and countless responsibilities, it can seem impossible to maintain a neat and tidy home. But what if you could achieve a cleaner home with just a few minutes of effort each day? These five quick tips can transform your…