
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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10 Meal Planning Resources for Busy Moms
I totally get how busy the dinner hour can be. Really, truly. These days I’m often thankful that we just have something to eat. The older my kids get the harder it is to pull us all together at the same time for a homemade meal. But, it’s one of those things that is so….

The Ultimate List of Themed Dinner Nights
Are you looking for a simple meal planning solution? Themed dinner nights make meal planning quick and easy. I think you’ll find some new ideas along with oldies but goodies on my ultimate list of themed dinner nights below. Have more ideas? Be sure to leave a comment! I love meal planning almost as much…

Tips for Meal Planning in the Summer
Imagine savoring a delicious, refreshing meal without spending hours in the kitchen—sounds like a dream, right? Summer is the ideal time to indulge in fresh, light, and quick dishes. However, as a homemaker, you may not want to spend as much time cooking over a hot stove in the summer. Today I’m sharing tips for…

How to Clean Your Cast Iron Skillets
I’ve been using cast iron skillets almost exclusively for over two decades. I love my cast iron skillets and believe it or not, a well seasoned, well used cast iron pan is basically non-stick. I can cook scrambled eggs in my skillets and they don’t stick! Learn how to clean your cast iron skillets below!…

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.