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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Today, summers are often filled with busy schedules and digital distractions. But it doesn’t have to be that way. By embracing the simplicity of summers past, we can create a more relaxed and enjoyable season for ourselves and our families. Today I’m talking about how to bring back that nostalgic magic and simplify your summer…
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February doesn’t usually feel like a fresh start the way January does. It’s quieter than that. More hold steady than start over. And honestly? I love that about February. It’s the month where you get to settle in, warm up, and keep doing the small things that make your home feel cared for—without trying to…
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Having a dishwasher is fantastic. I highly recommend owning a dishwasher if you are able. But regardless of whether you won a dishwasher or wash all of your dishes by hand, it’s very important to know how to wash your dirty dishes properly by hand. So, today I’m sharing with you the basic steps for…
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This question: Does everything need to be fair? has been weighing on my mind a lot lately. And not only that but what is fair? Today I’m sharing some thoughts on homemaking, being a stay-at-home mom or wife, and whether or not your husband contributes enough.