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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Faith and Well Being | The Proverbs 31 Woman Lives Abundantly | Family Life | Health & Well Being | In the KitchenA Healthy Breakfast
Healthy Breakfast Ideas Q: Dear Melissa, I feel very overwhelmed and do not know where to start. I have a household of 7 and most are overweight including myself and my husband who are at least 100 lbs overweight each. I want so much to have a healthy home but I need help. I work…
10 Simple Ways to Make Your Home Feel Inviting and Warm
Turn your home into a cozy space with these simple, heartfelt tips to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere that invites everyone to stay a little longer. One of the things I love most about being a homemaker is the fact that I get to be the one who makes my home a place where…
Pecan Pie Muffins | Easy Pecan Pie Muffin Recipe
The weather has definitely been changing. Here in southeast Kentucky, the leaves are falling and the air is crisp. Autumn makes me want to enjoy all the coziness that home has to offer. As part of my fall, cozy homemaking, baking is one of my favorite activities. Today I’m sharing a simple recipe for Pecan…
A Year of Family Worship | Faith and Well Being | The Proverbs 31 Woman Lives Abundantly | Family Life20 Topic Ideas for Family Worship
As a Christian mother, you know how important it is to worship God together as a family. But sometimes it can be hard to come up with ideas for family worship. That’s why I’ve put together this list you can use of 20 family worship topic ideas. I hope you find them helpful! Be sure…
Trusting God Through the Loss of a Child
This beautiful guest post has been written by my friend, Juliet van Heerden. I mailed her a card today. Haven’t heard from her in a while. Five months to be exact. “Just want to say, hello.” I pen the words carefully. Prayerfully. I never want to be “too much.” But something within me…
Overwhelmed at Home? This Simple Routine Will Help
Ever feel like your house is falling apart and you’re too tired to care, let alone clean? You’re not lazy—you’re exhausted, and this simple weekly rhythm might be just what you need. There’s nothing quite like waking up and already feeling behind. Maybe the dishes didn’t get done last night. Maybe there’s a strange smell…