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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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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Imagine welcoming the holiday season with a clean, cozy home where you can truly relax and enjoy the warmth of family, friends, and festive moments—let’s make it happen together! The holidays are fast approaching! Let’s get our homes clean and cozy now so that when the candles are lit, the tables are set, and guests…
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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…
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I get emails from you guys all the time telling me you feel overwhelmed and don’t know where to begin with getting your house in order. Believe me when I say, I’ve been there! Feeling overwhelmed when your house is out of control isn’t a good feeling, but it is possible to overcome! 1 Corinthians…